Youth Outreach Ministry Missions Teams

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O Sole Mío

A highlight for today was the time we spent singing and playing music at the piano in the airport. We spent most of the day traveling and had a couple of hours just waiting in the airport. So, when we saw the piano we played for hours. It was so great to see the joy […]

From Farewells To Fellowship

Friday morning, the team started off the day with breakfast at 7:00 a.m. After eating and packing lunches, we headed off for our last day at the school here in Santiago. We spent the morning singing to the kids, telling Bible stories, playing soccer, and enjoying recess with the kids.   In the morning, we were […]

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Audience of One

The cultural differences and language barriers do not pose any challenge when it comes to sharing our love for God through music. God has been so faithful when it comes to connecting us with the people. The days have been hard with the small amount of sleep, but God has given all of us energy […]

Open Doors and Open Hearts

Thank you again for all of your prayers so far on this trip! Today was a great day! We went back to the same school we have been going to since Monday. It was nice to see all the familiar faces, and sweet to see how the kids remembered our names. 

Building Friendships in the Classroom 

The group woke up and had breakfast again prepared by Ivan and his family. Following breakfast, the team made their way to the school where they were given treats and snacks from the students. They were also to begin conversing with the students about their lives.   The team proceeded to play with the children at […]

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When In Rome

Greetings from Rome, Italy! 🇮🇹 Today we had the privilege of touring around Rome, a beautiful city filled with culture, history, and amazing architecture. First, we got to see the magnitude of the colosseum and the surrounding arches and hills. A short walk away from the Roman Forum was the Mamartine Prison. I was in […]

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They of Italy Salute You

Today was a day of traveling. We left at 6 a.m. for the airport in Barcelona, Spain to fly to Rome, Italy. From there, we travelled to Terni by bus. Though it wasn’t our typical day, it was still a day filled with singing both in the airport and bus. I’m glad that even though […]

Eyes Up and Locked In

Eyes Up and Locked In

Today was very full of exploring and eating lots of good food! I especially enjoyed going to a buffet for lunch. I got to make own pizza with Sarah S. and it was so good! I also really enjoyed going and exploring on the beach and getting to collect rocks to take home to my […]

Serving in Santiago 

TThis morning began bright and early with breakfast at 7 a.m. At 7:30, we boarded the bus and began the hour-and-a-half drive to Escuela Alfarero in Santiago. Upon arriving at the school, we were introduced to the vice principal, Mrs. Tania, affectionately called Tía Tania, or Aunt Tania, by her students. She was thrilled to […]