Spring Break in BelizeSpending ten days in Belize with the amazing group of people that I did helped change my perspective on life. I and a group of 20 other young people left Andrews University the day spring break started; excited about the opportunity we had to travel and share God's love. During our time in Belize we finished construction on the local school and held evangelistic meetings and a vacation bible school for the children there. After witnessing the simple lifestyles that most Belizeans
lead, so many common stresses from back home began to seem more and more insignificant. Most of the Maya people, along with other Belize+an natives, don't enjoy such a wealthy lifestyle. Yet, they are some of the happiest individuals that anyone could ever hope to encounter in this world. Thankfully, I was blessed to be able to share in their simplicity of life, and I soon realized that all a person truly needs to be happy is sustenance, sunshine, love, good friends, and a deepening relationship with God. Serving as a short-term missionary in such a beautiful, culturally-rich location was an immaculate blessing! I've been on three mission trips thus far, and the AU Mission to Belize is undoubtedly ranked number 1 in my book! For all those who have never enjoyed the
unique experience of sharing God's love in other countries, I strongly recommend that you make it a definite part of your life. Not only will you find yourself fascinated by the many cultures and ethnic groups of our world, you'll witness the changing of those who you're sharing God's love with, and, ultimately, your own transformation. Andrews University Department of Campus Ministries will be ministering in Belize for the next five years. Get on board! More information about past and upcoming mission trips can be obtained by contacting Campus Ministries at cm@andrews.edu. by Bennett Shelly, Andrews University Student
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