Eastiew Community Church
Eastview Community Church

Student Ministries' Missions Trip to ...Manitoba?

Terence Hoorman - 2008-06-22

Winnipeg to the Roseau River ReserveThis summer, 21 students from Eastview along with 7 adult leaders are going to take part in a 10-day immersion experience on the Roseau River Reserve.

The trip will begin with an intense weekend of preparation in the Macintosh area of Western Ontario. This area was chosen specifically because of its rich history and “backwoods” feel. There will be no electricity, no toilets, no running water and no comforts of home. It is during this time that students will pray, read their Bibles together in community and prepare for the VBS and sports camp that they will be leading.

Once we finish our weekend of preparation we will drive back to Altona to set up our accommodations at South Park MB Church. There will be daily ministry training at SEEDS church in Altona where Mennonite Brethren Mission and Service International will be preparing international missionary teams. It will be a great opportunity for Eastview’s student service team to take part in this intentional training and will prepare the team for the week of ministry. Every afternoon students will board the Eastview bus to head to the reserve where we will simply love people and serve wherever we are needed.

Last year many students walked away changed after a weeklong immersion in Chicago’s inner city. There is something significant that happens when students and leaders study Scripture and pray together, live in close quarters and serve in community. It is in these moments that the presence of Jesus is almost palpable. It is exciting to see some students return who were in attendance during the Chicago trip. Four of the leaders who are coming this year were a part of the Chicago experience. There should be many great reports from both students and leaders alike by the end of the excursion.

Leaders and students will be given the chance to report back to the church. You can look forward to hearing the way in which God moves in the team as we serve Him.