Greater Things Are Yet To Come

Today’s blog post is from Stephen Walters, Lead Pastor, Connection Church, Suwanee, GA. He went on the 2010 Thanksgiving Open Trip to Joska, Kenya.

2010 Thanksgiving Team

Even though my heart was being pulled to Kenya, I was still worried about the trip. I didn’t worry about my safety, my wife’s safety, or the safety of our two best friends that were going on the trip with us. No, I worried about the potential impact a week in a community could have. As my interest in Kenya grew, my knowledge of their struggles grew. Lack of water, access to education, and so many other issues were present. What could one person from a community halfway around the world really do for a community in Kenya?

What I found in that community was an answer that made me realize my worries were very unfounded. What can one person do? Nothing really. What can God do through His children? Plenty. When we arrived at Joska, I encountered a community of people who had faith and joy I have only read about. I met people who in my world had nothing, but in reality, had everything. I met people who made me realize that I have just a little part in something grand and beautiful that God makes.

After too short a time of fellowshipping with the people of Joska, meeting their leaders, worshipping in their church, and praying in their community, I left with a feeling of unmatched confidence in what God is doing. Joska has incredibly strong leadership. The 410Bridge has equally strong leadership. I know that through these organizations, God is working to make amazing things happen in Joska. My heart longs to continue partnering with The 410Bridge in doing the work of God in Kenya. I know that with this system in place, and an Almighty God in control, greater things are yet to come in Kenya.

Stephen Walters

Lead Pastor, Connection Church, Suwanee, GA

Thanksgiving Open Team

Share This

Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on Linkdin
Share on Pinterest

More Stories

A Heartfelt Reflection on Our Trips Summit

This February, a team of staff members from Guatemala, the United States, and the Dominican Republic gathered for a memorable Trips Summit. Our mission? To prepare the Dominican Republic to host mission teams, grow stronger as a unified team, and brainstorm ways to make each mission trip a truly transformational experience—for both the communities we serve and the teams that visit.

Read More »

410 Day: A New Frontier for Impact in the Dominican Republic

Every year on April 10th, we celebrate 410 Day—a day where we come together to support communities in need and fuel sustainable, Christ-centered transformation. This year, 410 Day is more important than ever because we’re stepping into a brand-new country: the Dominican Republic.

The challenges in these communities are urgent, and we need your help to bring real change.

Read More »

Sponsor a Child in the Dominican Republic for the First Time with 410 Bridge!

We have an exciting announcement — for the very first time, you can now sponsor a child in the Dominican Republic through 410 Bridge!

Child sponsorship has always been at the heart of what we do. It’s not just about giving — it’s about walking alongside a child as they discover their potential and begin to see themselves as part of the solution to poverty. It’s about encouragement, relationship, and hope. And now, this life-changing opportunity is expanding into the Dominican Republic.

Read More »

Subscribe

Get more articles and updates like this directly in your email inbox!