This summer I had the opportunity to go on a mission trip to Freeport, Bahamas with the Granada College Group. One major goal of our trip was to build a relationship with Lucaya Presbyterian Church, and we did that through working with their youth and painting the exterior of the church.
One of my favorite aspects of the trip was delivering food and engaging with people in an impoverished community called 8-Mile Rock. The previous pastor of the church, Scott Kirkland, was known by first name to the community; he had provided them with essentials like beds and clothing. The relationship he built with them was very evident. In addition to delivering food to the community, we were invited into their homes to pray and talk with them. One man named Mano was blind, but lived on his own. He was insistent on inviting us in and kept repeating how thankful he was for Scott, the church, and all God had provided. His home was no bigger than the shed in my backyard, but it meant the world to him. As hopeful as some things seemed, we met people that need medical attention, and this may be something we can help with in the future.
I felt our first trip to the Bahamas was a success, and I hope to participate in the future. Thank you to Granada for making it possible for our group to go. It would not have been possible without your prayers and support.
