Dear Middle School Parents,

Thank you for your prayers and support for another successful year of the Middle School Week Without Walls program. We are extremely thankful for God's providence and grace throughout our trips. 

On Monday morning this week we had students reflect on their experiences and I wanted to share some quotes with you so you can hear how God was at work. 

Question: How did you see God at work on this trip?

• “I saw God at work when we were working on the garden and keeping us pushing through.”

• “I am inspired by how God creates us to make good things”

• “God worked in me on this trip by showing me his wonderful creation and works, such a beautiful sight yet he still called us more beautiful over all the sunsets or beaches.”

• “God helped me conquer my difficult moments such as learning with new classmates and also understanding new things I have never tried.”

• “I saw God work through this trip by showing his creation of food and the many many kinds of foods that we can enjoy because he has gifted us the ability to taste.”

• “I saw him bringing joy to the children when we went for feedings or the children's home. I also saw him help us make new friendships and he allowed us to have a lot of fun throughout the trip.”

Question: How has your understanding/attitude towards service changed as a result of this experience?

• “My attitude of service has changed after this experience, because I got to see how others live, and how blessed we are. This led me to be more willing to serve those who are not as privileged as us.”

• “We can help the world be a better place by cleaning up the oceans.”

• “Before, I always wanted to choose the type of services I participated in, but now I will do all types of services whether I like it or not with 110 percent effort, because it is not about our enjoyment but about serving those in need for Christ.”

• “At the end of the trip, I realised that service isn't about doing what you want to do to help people, but rather doing what's needed to be done, and serving and obeying God where God puts you.”

• “My attitude changed from wanting to be served, to wanting to serve others and make a difference -even if its just a small one- in our society.”