“I stepped into the 2025 mission trip simply to go with my step-sister Regina, not knowing how deeply it would affect me. The physical toll was real—four days of hard labor and then upon arriving home a week-long illness from exhaustion that left me drained. Everything in my body said, “Never again.” But God had already planted something deeper.
What stands out is the shift that happened after I recovered. Instead of remembering the exhaustion, I began to feel a pull—a love for the people, a clarity about the next VBS lesson, and an awareness that what God wanted to do was bigger than a building project. That’s often how God works: He speaks in the quiet after the storm, when our hearts are open and our defenses are down.
My return trip in January 2026 wasn’t just a follow-up, it was confirmation. Helping finish Dian’s house wasn’t only about construction; it was about witnessing transformation, dignity, and hope take shape right in front of me. And in that space, God began to show me His future plans for Tower Hill, not just tasks, but vision. That’s the moment when a mission becomes a movement. I didn’t just go back to help. I went back because God was calling me into something ongoing, something alive. God showed me that this kind of transformation marks a disciple—someone who doesn’t just believe in Christ but follows Him into places where love becomes action. I hope my story is the kind of testimony that helps others understand what “Go and Be the Church” truly means. It shows:
God calls ordinary people through ordinary moments –
- Obedience often begins in discomfort
- Mission work isn’t about the trip—it’s about the transformation
- God uses physical weakness to reveal spiritual strength
- A single “yes” can become a lifelong calling
My prayer is that my testimony will resonate deeply with people who visit the website, especially those who are unsure if they’re “called” or “qualified.””