by Tyler Cothron | Apr 14, 2010 | News Slider
Saturday March 13 As the van pulled up to the Morant Bay Church of Christ in Morant Bay, Jamaica, I was excited to see the faces of the brothers and sisters I have had the opportunity of knowing for the last several years. This is my fifth visit to Morant Bay Church of Christ, and because of the love, kindness, and hospitality the church has shown me in the past, I truly consider the brothers and sisters of the church to be my close friends and a part of my family. I am thankful that the members of the mission team who are visiting the church for the first time have the opportunity to meet and to commune with the people who have greatly impacted my life and outlook on the world. As the team entered the church building, the preacher, his wife, and other members of the church greeted everyone, even those they did not know, with smiles and hugs. They welcomed us into their family, showing us that love has no boundaries. We spent a majority of the day in fellowship with the members of the church. Although a main purpose for the trip is to serve, our service is meaningless if we do not build relationships with the people. Because of the relaxed atmosphere of the Jamaican culture, a lot of time is spent just sitting and talking. Some of the greatest relationships that I have formed in Jamaica have been made through taking the time to sit down and to talk with someone, to learn who they are and to realize that although we are...
