Armenia Blog 2026

If I had to describe my recent missions trip to Armenia in just one word, it would be magnifying.

 

Not because the trip made things bigger in a loud or dramatic way, but because it made things clearer. Like a magnifying glass that helps you see what was already there, but with new depth, detail, and understanding.

 

This trip magnified three things for me: my faith, my view of the Lord, and my view of the world.

 

My faith was magnified.

 

There is something about leaving your normal life: your routines, your language, your comforts that exposes what you really believe. When you’re in a different country, surrounded by people you just met, serving in ways that stretch you, you quickly realize how much you depend on God.

 

There were moments on this trip that were spiritually heavy. Moments where unity was tested, where emotions were high, and where I had to choose to trust God in ways that felt very real and immediate. But throughout every trial and test, I saw God.

 

Throughout my trip I was reminded of these two verses:

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10

 

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10

 

My faith didn’t just grow in theory, it grew in practice. I had to lean on the Lord for wisdom, patience, humility, and love. And every time I did, He showed up.

 

It reminded me that faith isn’t just something we talk about in comfortable rooms. Faith is something that is lived, stretched, and strengthened in real life.

 

The Lord was magnified to me.

 

Another thing this trip did was magnify the Lord Himself.

 

Sometimes when we live our daily lives, it’s easy for God to feel… familiar. Not in a bad way, but in a way where we forget just how big and powerful He really is.

 

But seeing God move across cultures, languages, and people groups reminded me that He is the same God everywhere.

 

The same God who meets me in my quiet time at home is the God who is moving in Armenia.

 

The same God who cares about my personal prayers is the God who is pursuing people across the world.

 

Watching worship happen in another language. Seeing believers serve with so much faith. Watching God soften hearts in real time, it magnified His presence to me in a fresh way.

 

It reminded me that God is not small. My understanding of Him often is, but He isn’t.

 

My Worldview was magnified.

 

Traveling has a way of expanding your perspective, but missions trips do something even deeper.

 

You realize how big the world really is and how diverse the ways people live, worship, and experience life can be.

 

But at the same time, you also see how similar we are. People everywhere are longing for hope, for connection, for truth, for love.

 

Seeing how people welcomed us, served us, and valued relationships reminded me how much we can learn from cultures outside of our own.

 

It made me step back and reflect on the things I take for granted and the assumptions I didn’t even realize I had.

 

In many ways, the trip didn’t just change how I see the world, it magnified it.

 

A trip that made everything clearer.

 

When I look back on this trip, I don’t just think about the places we visited or the things we did. I think about how it sharpened my vision.

 

It magnified my faith.

 

It magnified the Lord.

 

And it magnified my understanding of the world.

 

Sometimes God doesn’t need to change everything in our lives to transform us. Sometimes He simply helps us see more clearly what was there all along.

 

And that’s what this trip did for me.

 

It magnified.

 

Sometimes we think it takes traveling across the world for God to expand our faith or change our perspective.

 

But the truth is, God doesn’t need a plane ticket to magnify our lives.

 

He can do that right where we are.

 

When we slow down long enough to seek Him.

When we choose faith in the middle of uncomfortable or stretching moments.

When we open our eyes to the people and stories around us.

 

My prayer after this trip is simple:

 

That Jesus would be magnified in my life and in yours too.

 

That we would see Him more clearly.

Trust Him more deeply.

And recognize that the same God who is moving across the world is the same God who is moving in our everyday lives.

 

Because when Jesus becomes bigger in our view, everything else begins to fall into its rightful place.

 

And that kind of clarity can change everything.

 

• Tiffany 

Last Sunday our team arrived in Armenia for a week that I know will stay in my heart forever. From the moment we landed, we were welcomed so warmly by the Triad staff. Their kindness and joy immediately made us feel like family, and they helped guide us through a week that was deeply meaningful and full of purpose.

One of the first things we did together was go out and pray over the city. Standing there, looking out over Armenia, we prayed for the people, for the churches, and for the future of this beautiful nation. It was such a powerful way to begin our time here.

During the week we were also able to visit some of the most meaningful and historic places in Armenia. We prayed at Echmiadzin Cathedral, a place that carries so much spiritual history. We visited Garni Temple and the breathtaking Symphony of Stones, where the beauty of creation reminds you how great God truly is.

One of the most moving moments was visiting the Genocide Museum. Walking through it was emotional and humbling. It reminded us of the deep suffering the Armenian people have endured, but also of their incredible resilience and faith.

Throughout the week we also spent time praying for Armenia and for the surrounding nations. It was powerful to stand together in unity, lifting up not only this country but the entire region in prayer.

One night we had a worship night together with the Triad team, and it was truly unforgettable. Worshiping together, despite different backgrounds and languages, reminded us that we are all one family in Christ.

Some of the most meaningful moments, however, happened in very simple places. We were able to visit several homes where families are in need. We brought groceries, but more importantly we spent time with them, prayed with them, and listened to their stories. Those moments were humbling and beautiful. Sometimes the greatest blessing is simply being present with someone and reminding them that they are not alone.

Today was our final day. We went to Lake Sevan, one of the most beautiful places in Armenia, and spent time there praying and reflecting on everything God has done this week. It felt like the perfect place to pause, give thanks, and pray once more over this land.

Tonight we came back and had a final celebration dinner with our Triad family. There was so much joy, laughter, gratitude, and a few emotional moments as well. In just one week, strangers became friends and friends became family.

This trip reminded me again that mission work is not only about what we give, but also about what we receive. The faith, hospitality, and strength of the people we met have blessed me more than I can express.

I leave Armenia with a grateful heart, new friendships, and a deeper sense of God’s love for His people everywhere.

Please continue to pray for Armenia, for the families we met, and for the incredible team here who continues this work every day.

I will carry this week with me forever.

• Rosemary

Armenia is a landlocked country in Western Asia, located in the South Caucasus region, bordered by Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Iran. It is known for its ancient history, rich culture, and mountainous terrain, with its capital and largest city being Yerevan, one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Armenia was the first nation to adopt Christianity as its state religion in the 4th century, a heritage reflected in its numerous ancient monasteries and churches. 

Yes, google wrote that first paragraph, but I thought it was worth establishing the setting of our amazing trip as I write this wrap up blog.

We essentially spent a week in this beautiful mountainous country. We visited multiple monasteries and churches…all of which carried such a rich history of faith and perseverance. It’s impossible to visit this beautiful little country, and not be moved by the boldness and faith of those saints who have gone before us. Our team grew in our respect and understanding for the history we were getting a glimpse of, and our brothers and sisters that proclaimed the Gospel and made sure Armenia was going to be a light to the surrounding world.

As moving as the sites and history were, our team was immeasurably more touched by, and inspired by the people who currently carry the light, and live there.

Our worship team was blessed enough to spend nearly the whole week with the team from TRIAD. This amazing organization has several strategies to “reach the nations”… one main one is worship and praise music. They realize that praise is powerful. It fights battles on a spiritual level. It gives praise to Jesus, exalting Him as the name above names. The demons flee and tremble at the sound of His Name, and that is exactly what Triad needs as they are quite literally surrounded by evil, centuries old strongholds.

Our team consisted of six of us. Evan and Janá, Charles, Cody, and Caleb and I. Their team also  consisted of six AMAZING people. I won’t share their names, but the time we spent with them was life changing.

We prayed together, played music together, worshiped and praised together, laughed and cried together and when it was all said and done, we made relationships that will quite literally last for all eternity.

There are so many details and specifics that I would love to share, but honestly I’m not sure what I’m allowed to share as safety is an issue with these individuals, and also I wouldn’t really be able to do it justice all that we experienced together. Just know it was “heavenly”.

What I will say is this. I am grateful God called my son and I, and the rest of our team to go and serve alongside such amazing saints. We are all challenged to be better, and inspired to live life on mission. 

• Tim 

Today we started with a yummy breakfast at the hotel and then we had a team member share a devotional to center our focus on Jesus. Next, we started debriefing about key moments from the worship night and genocide museum the day before. Once our trip guide arrived, we started driving to our service trip location. On our way, we stopped for some lunch at a food court. Food courts are very popular in Armenia so it is common to find them in various parts of the country. Next, we drove to a remote village where the Gospel is just beginning to be shared through a small local church. We met the pastor of the church and his family and he allowed us to tour the church which is currently under construction. The pastor shared his heart of gratitude for being able to steward what the Lord provided. Next, we visited a local temple and prayed for the people there to encounter Jesus as we walked around the site. Then, we all went to the grocery store to get food for families we were going to visit from the church. The rest of the day involved four house visits to various families that are part of the church. We got to give them food and pray for them. It was so sweet to see the joy and encouragement in their eyes. At the very end, one woman offered us tea and coffee after we prayed for her. It was so kind so we all stayed for several minutes. Afterwards, we sang a worship song as we walked down the steps of the apartment building, declaring the name of Jesus! Once we got back to the hotel, we had dinner as a team and we were reunited with the worship team. They had been recording a new song all day and we got to hear it for the first time at dinner! It was so beautiful and I know it will have a big impact on the nations! Praise Jesus!🙌🏼

• Natalie 

The morning started off with another outstanding breakfast at the hotel. My favorite food today was the Shepard’s pie and the kiwi which is just incredible! After breakfast,  I went on another great trip with Chris and Lisa to our favorite coffee shop. Our typical trip guides, Charlie & Sylvia, were prepping for another group, so we had the pleasure of having Roger, Ona and Yuri as our tour guides for our service project day today.  After an hour drive into the mountains, we met with a pastor of an unreached village and his family at a food court for lunch. He was accompanied by his wife and two daughters. Once again the selection of food was sensational. Breads, pizza, soup, ready to serve options, as well as skewers of different meats that they cook as you wait. There were also an abundant amount of sweet treats for dessert as well. We then continued our drive into the mountains, the gigantic amount of snow was unexpected for all of us on the team. It made the road quite narrow and sketchy to say the least. We had a great conversation with Pastor Lisa on her journey from becoming a staff member at church to the  Global Outreach pastor. Once we got to the church, the pastor gave us a tour and he shared his heart behind his ministry. After looking at their church being constructed and participating in a rumble style prayer (we all prayed at one time), which was amazing, we headed to a temple. Driving through the village I noticed all the structures are built with brick and mortar to be able to withstand the harsh weather conditions. The love the pastor and his family have for Jesus was remarkable. It was really cool traveling all together in the van sharing snacks and listening to worship music. I felt a real sense of family. It seemed like we were going farther and farther away from the hotel which had a sense of adventure to it. Once we arrived in our new location, we visited a few different families to deliver food and pray for the people. It never got easier at each stop, it felt heavy and real. This was my favorite part of the trip. It felt like we were physically being of service in addition to praying. While we spent time with the families and prayed for their specific needs and listened to the pastor speak, we could feel God’s presence and hope in the people. You could tell the pastor is aligned with God and he will do great things for the people in this area. At the last stop, the family we prayed for asked us to stay for coffee & tea. It felt as if  all of our hearts were full. For me personally, it’s exactly where I was supposed to be. It was truly a wonderful day in Armenia.

 

• Tommy

When we arrived at the Armenian Genocide Memorial, the wind was calm. But standing there on that holy ground overlooking Yerevan, I felt like I could hear generations whispering prayers through it. This was heavy. This was beyond anything I’d experienced before visiting Armenia. Walking around Armenia is an emotional experience. You don’t just see history, you feel it. The Genocide Memorial was no different. As I walked toward the eternal flame, tears already stinging my eyes, I thought about the millions who were killed during the Armenian Genocide. Each time I passed a flower delicately placed around the flame, I thought about how those souls continued to live on in our prayers. It was silent there. Spiritually silent. Forty-seven years ago, I left Armenia at the age of four. When you’re four, you don’t know what you’re leaving behind. You don’t know history. Or identity. Or where you come from. When you’re four, you just go where your parents go. So off we went. I had no idea that 47 years later God would bring me back to this land. But as I stood on Armenian soil as an adult, I knew that this was no coincidence. If God could weave a story together that brought me back here as an adult…then it had to be part of a bigger plan. This was a story He had been writing long before I was born. Once I got to the center of the memorial where the flame stands, I got down on my knees and began to pray. As soon as my knees hit the ground, a gentle breeze started rolling in around the monument. It was the wind from earlier. The wind that felt like it held generations of prayer if you can believe me. But this wasn’t just any wind. It wasn’t strong. It coursed gently around us, like a warm hug. And do you know what I felt in that moment? I felt peace. Not the fake version of peace. True peace. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14: 27 The wind swirled around us at the Armenian Genocide Memorial, and I knew God was there. He was right there, sitting on that holy ground comforting the hearts of His people that still grieve for what happened. I couldn’t help but cry out to Him and pray for Armenia, for my family and for generations past who suffered far more than I could ever imagine. In that moment, I was overwhelmed by humility. God not only brought me back to remember. He brought me back to help serve. I thought about my purpose of coming back to Armenia. We were here on a mission trip. This wasn’t a vacation. This was an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus for the people of Armenia. And sitting there on that monument, I knew that God had crafted this story decades before I was even created. “The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame.” Isaiah 58: 11 For 47 years, life had led me away from the land my parents called home when they were born. Away from the place of my childhood memories. Away from my family. But through each corner life turned, God led me back right back to Armenia. Standing at the Armenian Genocide memorial, I knew I was exactly where I was supposed to be. Where God wanted me to be. And as that wind continued to flow through that massive monument, I knew our prayers were being released to the heavens. And as I stood up from that prayer, something released inside of me too. There was grief. Don’t get me wrong. I grieved for what happened. For my history. But there was also hope. Joyful hope. Hope that God continues to breathe into the restoration He has promised. Hope that remembering the past can set generations free to heal. Hope that there is more love than hate in this world. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” 

Romans 8:28🖤

 

• Gina

Today I had the opportunity to go to the Triad offices early with a few others and work with their music production team. We were able to trade techniques and encourage them in their work.  We also got to work on and hear some of the music that was recorded during the worship night on Tuesday. Cody really connected with their main engineer on the technical of mixing, and it was such a fun and special time connecting on a technical level. One of our new friends made us Armenian coffee and I (although not at all a coffee drinker) have now had two cups, and have appreciated the rich, bold flavor (and caffeine)!

We then had lunch and went into a final rehearsal for the worship night tonight. The rehearsal was so rich and full of creative energy, and especially a full team of people with hearts bowed down willing to work together in unity and sing whatever the Lord led us towards. I’m truly blown away by the skill, passion and anointing of the worship team here! There is a violinist and a clarinetist who both add such a beautiful element to the worship experience, and it’s obvious they are truly worshiping with their instruments. 

Tonight we had the joy of being part of a very beautiful and powerful worship night with the local community here. The room was full of people from over 20 different nations praising one King. It was so evident that God was moving and speaking as we united together in worship in multiple languages! I feel so honored and joyful to have been part of such an amazing time of worship.

• Evan

Before we left home, Evan Human had a vision of our team standing together in unity with arms linked marching on the kingdom of darkness. Today at the Temple of Garni (built in the first century)  we stood as in his vision with interlocked arms. 

 

We had a little free time today so a small group of us went shopping. Natalie asked one of the employees at the store if she could pray for her and was met with an enthusiastic yes. She was able to share how to pray and prayed over this woman with a blessing prayer. Natalie invited her to the worship and prayer night our team is participating in tomorrow. While Natalie went to invite her, the rest of us watched a man creating the large chiseled stone crosses we have seen throughout the country. While there, Lisa Mitchison got to explain what a cross is to an Iranian young woman who has been unable to get a visa to leave Armenia, and then we all laid hands on her and Lisa prayed for her.

 

• Lisa 

We started Day 4 with an incredible devotion led by Tommy and Cody, then started toward the Garni Temple, located in the Caucasus mountain range. We stopped for a group photo in front of a breathtaking view of Mount Ararat covered in snow- it was as if we were seeing a piece of Heaven! We then took a short jaunt to the Symphony of Stones, a rock formation named after its unusual pipe organ-like appearance. There we listened to Charlie (our Triad host) share a story about the origins of the organization. We broke into pairs and prayed at the site for God’s protection over current missionaries, and that God would move the hearts of those who are called to go out on the field in the future. We also had an impromptu worship moment in the Ghegard Monastery where the Worship Arts Team led Agnus Dei in the acoustics of a 1,000 year-old church built into the mountain caves. After lunch, the Worship Arts Team spent the evening rehearsing for tomorrow’s collaborative trilingual worship night. The Worship Arts Team then shared a meal with the founders of Triad, and reunited at the hotel for a debrief of the day. Today was filled with enriching education on the heritage of our faith, heartfelt worship, and strategic planning. I’m looking forward to seeing the many more ways God will move our hearts and use our hands to be a blessing to this country.

 

• Janá

Today was day 3 in country, and we all experienced something that we will never forget. Today was the day when we led worship alongside singers, musicians and worship leaders from different backgrounds and ethnicities. We incorporated songs that were written in different languages.

I got to see a glimpse of the Father’s heart, and it started all the way from the book of Genesis, through God’s plan for Abraham that:

“All nations on earth will be blessed.”

Gen 22:18

This is His heart, to see all nations to worship Him.

In the book of Revelation, chapter 7 we get to see it fulfilled:

“Behold, a great multitude, that no one could number, from every nation, tribes, peoples, and languages” Rev 7:9

And today, we all experienced this in Armenia, a country that’s surrounded by nations where worship to the Father does not exist, and yet we got to see it fulfilled in a small office building in Yerevan.

This is why we’re here. This is why the Father sent us here.

“Missions exist because worship doesn’t”

John Piper

• Charles

Day 3 

 

Today God’s love, grace, power and purposes were on astounding and miraculous display! We visited the Triad offices and heard the testimony of a man born into a war torn oppressive regime under strict Islamic control.  After a childhood of trauma, he turned to severe drug use and witchcraft with friends who were searching in the wrong places for a “name” they had heard held immense power.  Demonic possession gave this young man multiple unwanted powers and caused terrible accidents to happen to loved ones who upset him.  During a second suicide attempt, he received an angelic phone call that led to dreams of Jesus and the discovery of a dusty hidden Bible on a closet shelf that had been delivered years before to a family member.  Finally, he received a job by “chance” where he met underground church leaders who prayed with him to become a Christian.  His testimony of God’s relentless pursuit of him in love held us spellbound – and he shared in detail with us how we can build relationships and share Jesus in the hardest to reach places.  Next we joined a 2.5 hour worship and prayer service led by our Crossroad’s worship team and the multi national Triad praise team.  The presence of God was tangible as we joined anointed worship musicians and the Triad office team with our  voices and prayers.  Together, in multiple languages, we reclaimed  territory through this beautiful example of spiritual warfare through worship.  We felt we had a glimpse of the throne room of Heaven as we praised and prayed for Iraq and God’s name to be hallowed on the earth.  This powerful encounter with God through multinational fellowship and praise left an indelible mark of change, calling, and awe on every team member. We finished the day visiting Khor Virap, where Gregory the Illuminator was held in a deep, pitch black prison pit for 13 years until he was brought out to pray for the King who had imprisoned him.  His prayer brought miraculous healing, and the King declared the nation of Armenia to be the first Christian nation in the world. We climbed down a long ladder to stand in the pit St. Gregory was held in,  visited one of the oldest Christian churches in the nation, and prayed as a team for persecuted Christians held in countries visible from our hilltop viewpoint under the shadow of Mt. Ararat.  

• Michelle

Today was one of those days where I realized that sometimes, God starts working before you even get there. Our team spent the afternoon prayer walking through some of Yerevan’s most iconic places. We went to the St. Gregory Illuminator Cathedral, Republic Square, and even the Blue Mosque. Each location was different from the next, but God quietly hovered over us the entire time. Prayer walking is one of those beautiful things that’s really quite simple. You walk, you look around, and you pray silently over the people and the city and whatever else God brings to your heart. There’s something so humbling about praying over a location while you’re standing right there inside of it. When we were walking through the church, I immediately felt at peace. Candles were lit and the serene quietness of being inside the church made me feel welcomed. I prayed for families here in Armenia, for kids growing up in this country, and for churches to continue to light up the city. We started making our way to Republic Square next. There were fountains going, music playing, and people laughing and walking around us. Life was happening all around us as we continued to walk and pray. I prayed that the joy and life that surrounded us would only continue to multiply here in Yerevan, and that people here would come across the love of Christ when they needed it most. The one thing that stood out to me more than anything else happened when we were walking past the mosque. Tiffany noticed one of  the doors was cracked  open. My feet stopped for a second. It wasn’t because of the mosque itself. But rather, it kind of reminded me that sometimes God places little things in our days that act as symbols. They’re like whisper reminders. In that moment, seeing that open door made me think of how God works. When we see doors opening in front of us, whether literally or figuratively, it’s usually God inviting us to go and fill that place with prayer, love, and faith. “See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.”  Revelation 3:8. In that moment I prayed that God would move mightily in every nook and cranny of this city. Churches, homes, schools, and yes, even mosques. If there’s a door that’s open for Him to enter, then God can use us to go and do the same. God is not bound by buildings, religious practices, or even countries. His presence can reach everywhere! I also kept thinking of this verse “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” Romans 10:15. Today, those feet were walking down streets, on sidewalks, and across city squares. But you know what’s beautiful about prayer? It allows us to soften the hearts of those we will never even see. Sometimes serving Jesus isn’t through loud voices or grand gestures. Sometimes it’s walking down the street while praying, and allowing God to open doors we don’t even know are open. In the middle of Yerevan, I saw one open door and was reminded that God is at work. We just have to keep walking.

• Gina

This trip has been incredible! I am part of the Praise and Worship side of the team, and today we were able to connect with the Triad worship team in a deep way. We were united together towards the common unifying goal of worshiping Jesus. We spent a lot of time preparing for our prayer and worship set that we will have tomorrow for the nation of Iraq. We spent a lot of time getting to know each other musically in order to prepare to play with one another. It was truly an honor to continue to utilize prayer and worship to defeat the stronghold of darkness.

• Cody 

Wow! These last couple days of travel have been a whirlwind but we finally made it to Armenia. We traveled for about 15 total hours and it was definitely worth it! We had an adventurous layover in Germany where we got to climb to the top of the Frankfurt Cathedral which is dedicated to the man who first shared Christianity with Armenia! While we were in the airport I also got to hear an amazing testimony from a stranger in the airport! After an action packed day of travel, we made it! Day one in Armenia was amazing. Although waking up was difficult it was amazing because we woke up to fresh snow falling right outside our window. After we ate some breakfast we headed out for the day to make our first stop at Triad’s (the organization we are partnering with) offices for an orientation. Hearing all the amazing work they have been doing around the world and all the amazing God stories being told was truly super inspiring and made me so excited to learn more. After our orientation and tour of the building, we went to get lunch and we were able to eat some amazing Armenian food – I loved all of it. I’m going to have to pace myself on this trip because the food is so great. After lunch we got to go to church which was the highlight of my day. From the first song to the last song, the service was beautiful. We experienced an encouraging church service with people from various backgrounds, ages, and stages of life! Even with so many different people and places represented in the group, there was a collective alignment in knowing that we have one love in Jesus. A specific highlight for me was when the pastor brought up the fact that there were many Americans in the building, but there were also many Iranians. He wanted us to participate in a very intentional prayer activity amidst everything going on in the Middle East. He asked all the Americans to gather in the middle and lay hands on and pray over all the Iranians. In that moment the Holy Spirit moved in a beautiful way and as usual, when He moves, I gained a deeper understanding of how much He loves us. Across various cultures, languages, and backgrounds, we are all connected by the one who created us.

• Caleb

Unexpected expectations.

Traveling for 30 hours and not getting much sleep can really feel like an uphill climb. Our LA to Yerevan flight included a wonderful layover in Frankfurt Germany where we got to dip our toe in the waters of experiencing what Germany was like. For many, it was their first time in Europe let alone Germany.  There is a bond that is made quickly between people when they are on a common path and purpose. The people on this trip share a common love for Christ and people. We quickly found plenty of laughter and and a hunger for discovering what and where the Lord will move. We are open to whatever He has and are excited to play our part.

On the first day in Armenia, we got to meet the Triad team at their offices in Yerevan. It was an inspiring reminder how God works through so many people in so many places through in this World. We did an exercise about sharing our expectations and desires for this trip. Despite going in with what I thought was no expectations, I learned that when you think you don’t have any expectations, we still come expectant that the Lord will work and move and be the source of it all.

We are grouped into the worship team and the prayer team. If we were a sports team, we would be a force to be reckoned with. The faithfulness, talent, and hunger for alignment to Jesus has made this team something I am inspired by and grateful to be a part of. There is something amazing to be experienced with a group of people who have a hefty portion of talent and experience who decide to gather together for a common purpose.

One of my favorite unexpected events was the present we received from the Lord in the form of an unpredicted light snowfall on our first day here. It was also the first day of Spring too. It was beautiful to see the bare trees wearing pure white, highlighting every bare branch, each uniquely beautiful. It felt like a gift of the Lord reminding us that this trip, our lives, and every expected and unexpected moment is covered with something pure and beautiful, and that is the providence and unending love of God.

• Nick