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Thursday, June 13, 2013

An appropriate attitude for a mission trip

Start early in impressing on all going that they do not go for recognition, appreciation, to feel good, or help “poor souls.” They do these things as a response to God's grace. Appreciation, if given, is just a bonus. Sometimes the people will resent or distrust those that come in to help. This shouldn't matter to us. Expecting appreciation and warm fuzzy feelings is just paternalism.

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