In the midst of our graduate studies at Boston College, a dozen of students associated with the School of Theology and Ministry are embarking on what could be a life-changing journey.
For a few days this winter we’ll be packing our bags and heading to Jamaica for a service immersion trip with the Mustard Seed Communities. The community has created a home and cared for disabled and handicapped children for the past 30 years.
We’re not sure what our journey will hold but the unknown is a little exciting. Our team has started talking about the trip’s nuts and bolts. We’ve begun gathering ideas for fund raising but we’re always looking for others. We’ve also begun praying about our upcoming trip as a group.
So why are we choosing to head down to Jamaica for spring break? Sunshine? Maybe. New experiences? Sure. Wanting to give back? Yeah, some of that also.
How about the possibility of experiencing something new and challenging? Most definitely.
We’ve heard from folks who went on last year’s trip that spending time with the community’s children will be an eye-opening experience.
We’re being led by our classmates Nat and Wendy Samuel, who worked in the community before coming to the STM to study pastoral ministry and church management.
During the next few weeks and months we’ll be studying and praying about the four pillars of Mustard Seed spirituality: simplicity, generosity, freedom and community to guide our journey.
Hopefully, our lives will not only be enlightened but also transformed by the journey we have already begun. We leave Feb. 28 and return March 7.
Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. We'll certainly be keeping our friends, relatives and community members in our thoughts and prayers as we prepare for our trip.
And for those who can give a little donation toward our trip please visit the link titled, 'Group fund raising page' under the links on the right side.
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