Charis was initially hesitant to sign up for a GO trip. The thought of raising the necessary funds felt overwhelming, and she wondered how just a few short days could make a meaningful impact, either in her own life or in the lives of those she would serve. But as she stepped out in faith and overcame those doubts, she witnessed firsthand how God can use even the smallest offering to accomplish something extraordinary. For Charis, the most powerful part of the trip was the time she spent with people. “The trip wasn’t about what we did physically,” she told me. “It was about showing others that they are loved by Jesus. The parents we played games with were worth that effort. The children we laughed with and painted with were worth it.” Charis left Mexico with a newfound conviction from the Lord. “I was willing to fly to another country to share the love of Christ, but how often am I unwilling to do that in my own hometown?” she admitted. “This trip GO trips help students develop a heart for the nations — and for their neighbors. They come back seeing their communities with new eyes. They understand that they can be missionaries wherever they are. 27
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