Deacon Mark asked us all to say a few words looking back on our trip, so here I am (Sally) with a few final words:
First, it was an amazing experience as a whole to be so far away, and yet feel so close to home (Which I did). Part of that was that nearly everyone (if not everyone) there was Orthodox, and it was a wonderful community. Everywhere you went, you could talk about the church and traditions and everything else because everyone (more or less) shared the same view as you, bringing true meaning to the phrase 'brothers and sisters in Christ'. It was so close and tight that I managed to catch the stomach flu and completely recover (well almost completely ) during the time when I was up there (one part of the trip that was NOT fun).
Also, it was great to help work on the Seminary and go on the Pilgrimage. Nothing is better than having fun with God (although it wasn't all fun- I had some serious moments of prayer as well).
Third, I would again like to thank everyone who helped send us on our trip, because its made the hugest impression on me and I am eternally grateful for that chance. God Bless You.
Last, I would just like to say that mission trip, in my opinion was a great success. We all worked hard, and helped out, and were brought (hopefully) closer to God. We got to go on a pilgrimage and carry new experiences with us and see beautiful things while we were gone. We did what we intended to do, and more, not only working on this trip but growing in ourselves
First, it was an amazing experience as a whole to be so far away, and yet feel so close to home (Which I did). Part of that was that nearly everyone (if not everyone) there was Orthodox, and it was a wonderful community. Everywhere you went, you could talk about the church and traditions and everything else because everyone (more or less) shared the same view as you, bringing true meaning to the phrase 'brothers and sisters in Christ'. It was so close and tight that I managed to catch the stomach flu and completely recover (well almost completely ) during the time when I was up there (one part of the trip that was NOT fun).
Also, it was great to help work on the Seminary and go on the Pilgrimage. Nothing is better than having fun with God (although it wasn't all fun- I had some serious moments of prayer as well).
Third, I would again like to thank everyone who helped send us on our trip, because its made the hugest impression on me and I am eternally grateful for that chance. God Bless You.
Last, I would just like to say that mission trip, in my opinion was a great success. We all worked hard, and helped out, and were brought (hopefully) closer to God. We got to go on a pilgrimage and carry new experiences with us and see beautiful things while we were gone. We did what we intended to do, and more, not only working on this trip but growing in ourselves
Sally
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