pre-mission trip
alright, so i decided (with matt’s help) to write a pre-mission trip post and a after-mission trip post. What I hope to do in this one is to get down some thoughts and expections of what I hope will happen on mission trip and see if it all comes true! or atleast some of it will!
First of all, I feel that too often I have looked at getting to play the drums as a privilege and getting to ”rock out” and such. And while some of this is in good fun, I think I am often missing the point. Its not about me getting the chance to be cool and get to play the drums for worship. Its about God. It seems like a basic idea but I promise almost every praise band struggles with this idea, and I am guilty of it as well! I need to realize I am doing this to make others worship experience better, and so maybe they can feel God during worship! How much more joy would that bring to me than being the ”cool” guy! So goal number 1 is…. to experince God through worship and help others do the same however I need to do that. I would say that is a good goal eh?
Second goal involves the working part of mission trip. Alot of times I go to mission trip and its hot, and humid, and too long of a work day.( Just to name a few of the normal complaints). So, this a very hefty goal, but my goal is to not complain on the worksite. Now this may seem a little impossible, especially for me being a little bit of a complainer, but what good is a goal if it doesnt stretch you a little! There are some obvious reasons as to why one would want to this, but deeper I think it will bring me that much closer to God over the course of the week. If I could go from the beginning of the day when I wake up until I fall asleep at night and not have any negative thoughts throughout the day, i.e. complaining and such, my relationship with God will have more time to grow infinitely!
Lastly, I want to know my team on a deeper level than usual. It seems every year again, your work team seems to get so close and its all good and fun, but I want to make it a goal to get to know my members of the team a little deeper. What do they struggle with back at home? What is their faith journey like? We all have something in common being at this trip all week, so why not learn more about their relationship with God and see what you have in common with them?
Overall, these goals seem like they could be reached, with some struggle and will power! Will it be difficult to reach all 3? I would say so! So, What do you think about these goals? or do you have any other similar goals?? Tell me about it!
Proverbs 3:5-6,
Jonathan B.
Patrick Krukowski said,
June 12, 2008 at 5:58 am
Dude.
I almost hate you for being so ahead of our age.
Like… I wish I could sit back and relax, but after reading this I’m too motivated to work harder. Mission trip is gonna be great, and you’re going to be the guy that makes it great.
I admire your spirit way more than I think I’ll ever be able to admire my own, you’re a rock man. Solid.
mattstrom said,
June 12, 2008 at 6:49 am
Goal 4: Don’t let Mike shave your head.
dxbrower said,
June 12, 2008 at 6:00 pm
J-Bag!
This is awesome. You’re setting yourself up to have an amazing week. I wish everyone going was willing to put themselves in a mindset like you have. Good luck with your goals and I’ll see you at closing.
mel baggett said,
June 14, 2008 at 12:04 am
dear brother,
that is a great way to go into next week. I will think about you everyday as I am running around with 200 5th and 6th graders. Maybe I should set myself the same goals. I’m proud of you.
love,
sister
patrickturkett said,
June 14, 2008 at 4:37 am
awesome goals… I am excited about mission trip.
These would be good goals for everybody.