Nepal?

by Matt

There has always been a heart of adventure within me. I have always dreamed of traveling around the world on the missionary ship, Doulos, or going to some place far away from home to preach and figure my way around. Sadly, due to the lack of money, the furthest I have ever been to is Chang Mai, Thailand and Cebu, The Philippines. All of my trips overseas (by plane) are mission trips because my family could not afford to travel.

My heart really leaped when I heard that Grace Missions is going to sponsor people to Nepal under the ACTS program. I really so wanted to go. Back when I was primary one to primary six, I was told stories of trips to Nepal by my Sunday School teachers (that is the impact Sunday School teachers have). So Nepal is kinda always stuck with me. My heart really gave a big sigh when I saw the date and duration of the trip. It totally clashes with my school schedule, actually, my school schedule does not really allow much time for missions around the June/July/August period.

Bro Scott called me today and told me that, I would be able to do my practicum with Grace Missions via the ACTS program! (kill two birds with one stone!) Later in the service, Andrea talked to me about the same thing and told me about how people over at Grace Missions are making space to accommodate my schedule. Like it is now possible for me to go to Nepal in mid Nov to end Dec for a 1+ month (paid) trip.

Oh man, my eyes are totally lit, the passion is back. I really want to go, but can I? Responsibilities are holding me back. December is the month of holidays. It is the time to bond my cell together, bring them on trips (since there are many combined services). Should I really spend my December, Christmas and New Year overseas?