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Top 10 Transformative Principles of Mission Work: Insights from 410 Bridge
Relationships Over Projects
At 410 Bridge, we prioritize building meaningful connections over completing tasks. Our mission trips to Kenya and Guatemala are centered on fostering deep, reciprocal relationships that transcend cultural boundaries.
Bridging Cultural Divides: Hot Climate Cultures vs. Cold-Climate Cultures
Embarking on a short-term mission trip is an incredible opportunity to serve, learn, and grow. As trip advocates, you’re not just traveling to new places; you’re stepping into diverse cultural landscapes filled with rich histories, traditions, and values.
In the book Foreign to Familiar, the author explores cultural differences using the terms Hot Climate Culture and Cold Climate Culture. Whether your destination is Kenya or Guatemala, understanding the clash between hot and cold cultures is crucial for meaningful interactions.
Dignity for Girls in Kenya
I work with the 410 Bridge under the Education Program as the Sponsorship Coordinator. In the Education Program we work with public schools in all our communities to give access to quality education to all school-age-going children.
We worked hard to make sure all the children in the community could regularly attend school, however, we noticed that girls were regularly absent each month.
Why Aren’t Girls Attending School?
Our Innovative Mission Trip Companion
As someone deeply involved in the heart and soul of 410 Bridge I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless mission trips unfold, each one leaving a profound impact on both participants and the communities they serve. But as we strive to continuously improve and enhance the mission experience, we knew there was more we could do to empower our trip advocates.
That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you our latest endeavor – the launch of our brand-new mission preparation app. Developed with the sole purpose of revolutionizing how we prepare for and experience mission trips, this app has been a labor of love for our team, and I couldn’t be more excited to see it in action.
My Experience in Kenya
I have just one word, to sum up my experiences and time in Kenya…AMAZING!! This has truly been a phenomenal trip!
It started with our very first training session to our goodbyes at the airport when we arrived back home. God had His hands on the team the whole time. There were no incidents, conflicts, or disagreements. We truly enjoyed spending time together and working as a team. It was an honor serving with every one of my teammates, whom I now consider family.
4 Ways to Support 410 Day
410 Day – happening on April 10th – is an annual fundraising day for our 410 Bridge community to celebrate and continue making a difference in the countries we work in.
Leading up to the day, there are four things you can do to help make this day a success:
410 Day is Back!
Happening on April 10th each year, 410 Day is an annual day of generous giving for our 410 Bridge community. We take this day each year to celebrate and propel positive change in the countries we work in.
This year, we’re coming together to create lasting and sustainable economic impact for families in Kenya and Guatemala.
We’re raising $41,000 for Kenya and $41,000 for Guatemala which will support our vital economic development programs in each country.
Top 10 Things to Expect on a Mission Trip
Agreeing to go on a mission trip can incite a range of emotions. Maybe excitement, fear, uncertainty, and anticipation, to name a few. But outside of these common emotions, there are some other aspects that you may have never considered.
While we can’t attach a Go-Pro to our forehead and experience the trip for you, we want to help make the unexpected become the expected.
So below are the top Ten Things to Expect on a Mission Trip.
Building Community: My Journey with a Savings Group
Meet Manacesi Lopez Garcia de Herrera, a 34-year-old resident of Rancho Viejo, Guatemala who recently shared her story with one of our team members.
She is the mother of three children – Kimberly, 17 years old, Ashly, 12 years old, and Dilmar, five years old. Her love for them serves as the driving force in her life. She recently became a member of 410 Bridge’s Savings Group Program along with other women in her community.
Empower Communities This Giving Tuesday With 410 Bridge
As the holiday season approaches, our hearts turn towards gratitude and the spirit of giving. One remarkable day that embodies this is Giving Tuesday, a global movement that encourages people to come together and support charitable organizations making a positive impact.
Kiu Community Graduation
As we look back on this year, we are proud to remember how the community of Kiu, Kenya recently graduated from their partnership with 410 Bridge!
My Adventures in Kenya
Despite the living conditions (some families had lack of water access, no electricity, no transportation, living in a one or two room home made from mud, sticks, and metal), they always had a smile on their face and welcomed us into their homes with a homemade meal. Regardless of their living conditions, they were just thankful for what God had provided.
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