Our team also had the chance to visit families through mountain ministry. One woman, Karmen, told us she had not received a visitor in over forty years until Prince of Peace came into her life. She is very grateful that we visited her and brought her supplies. She told us: “I know my home is humble but you are welcome here anytime.” Karmen also shared with us the story of her sister, once given only days to live due to advanced cancer, has since been completely healed. Doctors could find no trace of cancer in her blood. Another team recently prayed for God’s healing and power to intercede. Karmen’s faith is unshakable as she testified that prayer works and that God is real.

Yet one of the most unforgettable moments of the trip came during our bonfire night. After dinner, we gathered around the fire and began our time in prayer and worship. We sang “Great Are You Lord” “Gratitude” and “Holy Forever.” I held a girl in each arm as we sang, their voices unguarded and full of passion. Several times I closed my eyes to soak it in – and hold back the tears of how rich this moment we were living in was. Their hearts poured out before the Lord. It was a holy moment, one I will carry with me forever. After worship, one of our leaders led a beautiful devotional and then I shared my testimony. We ended in toasting marshmallows and dancing under the stars.