Meredith - In Oaxaca, I have learned so much from the students, my peers, and Jesus Christ. The Lord has done a great deed down here. I have enjoyed following His plan.
Angela – For me, this trip has been a beneficial change of pace. It’s helped me so much to see my life from a different perspective, and I am thankful for the opportunity to return and apply what I have learned. The six girls have been a delight to be with, and I am continually thankful for the love and unity I see among the group. I believe the Lord has been faithful in causing us all to grow up this week, [and become] increasingly aware of the world and our place in it.
Mollie – I have had so much fun serving here in Oaxaca. The Lord has been doing great things through the Armonia Ministry. The students have been great and even through it has been hard to communicate with them, I have greatly enjoyed getting to know them. I pray that someday I’ll be able to return and maybe play basketball with the students on the court we helped build.Miriam – I love Mexico, and all the people here! They are all so kind and generous. Whether I’m washing dishes, digging a trench or eating dinner, they are happy to share or help. I pray that God will bring me back to Oaxaca someday soon. If not, this was an experience I will not soon forget.
John Michael – Well, I was expecting to go to Mexico and build a dorm with possible interaction with the students, but ended up building fences and a basketball court and playing with the students a lot. It was a very special time that I am very grateful for and pray that God will open up another opportunity to go.
John S. – I am so glad that God sent me on this mission trip because through it, I was reminded about a very important thing: being content.
Many people in the United State of America live with several luxuries and conveniences. However, most live unhappy lives and are not satisfied with what they have. Every now and then we need to be reminded about how fortunate we are. We also need to be happy with whatever God provides. The students I met in Oaxaca are the perfect example of how we must live. For example, as I went to fill my water bottle, I noticed that the students were laughing and playing. These students have close to nothing. They barely get to see their family. Yet they have one important thing: the body of Christ. This makes them perfectly content with whatever they have. Overall, the trip was a humbling experience for me. I wish that I could have stayed longer.LesLeigh - I have had a great time in Oaxaca this week. It was great being able to interact with all of the students even though we had a huge language barrier. I have been able to become closer to my friends, make new ones, and strengthen my relationship with God. The work was sometimes difficult, and I wasn’t a huge fan of the cold showers, but the overall experience is something I will remember forever.
Matty – This year’s trip to Oaxaca has offered a great time of growth and learning. It has been great including the time set apart for devotions and discussions. I really feel God blessed this trip, or interactions and relations with the students, each other and God. I can’t believe how prevalent and visible God’s hand has been/is in the ministry spread and graciously continued by Dr. and Mrs. Cruz. It was such a blessing to be able to stay in the dorms we built last year, and I can’t wait to see what happens until we return!
Lily – Before going on this trip, I had no idea what to expect. But, what it turned out to be was so much better than I ever thought it would be. I loved staying with the students and being able to interact with them every day. I loved working, eating and playing games with them. Although I barely knew any Spanish, I still managed to form friendships with the Mexican students, friendships that can hopefully resume to grow when I see them next. One thing I especially loved [was] being able to sing with the Mexicans and do devotions every night. I learned a lot of new things about missions and I feel that God really showed me His love through the Mexicans. I am looking forward to hopefully coming back one day and seeing what else God is doing in Mexico.
Lucy – This was my first missions trip, so I wasn’t sure what it was going to be like. It was amazing! My favorite thing about the entire trip was that we got to meet and interact with the Mexican students. Even with the language barrier, I was able to form friendships with them and communicate with them. They were all so sweet, friendly, and hard working. Saying good-bye to them last night was so sad. I’m so happy that we got to be a witness of Christ to them. I also loved singing Spanish praise songs with them. It was so neat to be able to worship God in another language with people who don’t speak English. I will never forget this trip or the Mexican students and I am so thankful that I was able to go. 
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