The United States government is calling it a “humanitarian crisis”. Over 50 thousand children have crossed the border since October. These children are coming over in droves, unaccompanied by parents or family members. That number is expected to double by Christmas. Can you imagine? 100 thousand [...]
A mission trip is a big deal for anybody at any age. For parents, youth mission trips carry an extra weight because of the uncertainty involved. Even the best planned international mission trip can involve some unexpected events. One event that worries [...]
It wiggled it’s way through a baby’s nasal passage and came out of his FACE! In Haiti, our medical team sends most patients through the “deworming station” after being seen by a doctor or nurse. There, they enjoy a pill, a dime sized peanut [...]
Packing for any trip can be tricky. Packing for an international mission trip can be really overwhelming! What you will take with you on an international mission trip to Jamaica can be different than what you might take on a summer mission [...]
Each scream tore strait through me, they sank to the deepest places of my heart. My hands, covered in this infants tears, were holding the back of his head and his tiny ears as he restlessly laid in Lori’s lap and Shelly, our nurse, [...]
You’ve booked your mission trip and you’re busy fundraising, packing, and counting down the weeks until you go. Now is a good time to start planning the necessary immunizations and medical plan for your summer mission trip, especially if you are going on an [...]
Over the past few years, movie stars, models, musicians, professional athletes and other celebrities have been getting involved in mission trips and aid work, traveling to some of the world’s most remote places to personally help those in need. The late Princess [...]
You’ve booked your mission trip and you’re busy fundraising and counting down the weeks until you go. Now is a good time to start planning a simple, functional and practical wardrobe to bring with you. Volunteering abroad requires specific items. Here are some tips to think [...]
Planning an international mission trip is an exciting process. Deciding where to go, how you will serve, and imagining the amazing things you hope to experience adds to the anticipation of your volunteer vacation. There are also many practicalities to thoroughly plan. [...]
Today a Mission Discovery medical team is on the ground in Port au Prince, Haiti. This medical mission trip is at New Life Children's Home where over 140 children of all ages are cared for. The Orphanage was begun over 30 years [...]