Spreading God's Word Around the Globe

Lake Country Christian Church believes that missions are a strategic part to the growth of Christ in our lives.  Wherever possible, LCCC supports missions all around the world, both financially, and with prayer.  Occasionally, one of our own is privileged to experience a missionary trip.  When this happens, through the sharing of their experience, the whole church gets to feel God's grace.

LCCC has joined Christian Church at Cogan Station  as a fundamental supporter of HOPE Missions (Helping Other People Everywhere).  HOPE missions' charter includes the erection of church buildings and pastor housing in remote locations all around the world.  If you have interest in either joining a building mission trip, or to provide financial support, you can find additional detail on HOPE Missions web site.

Marge . . .

My trip to the DR was an experience of a life-time!  The first twenty four hours were long and gruesome with the lack of sleep and stepping into another culture.  Also, my granddaughter Christy who went with us, was airsick all the while were flying. 

The lord taught me a lot about myself and endurance, and I really have a new respect for myself and how much I can do with the Lord's help.

I was chief cook and bottle washer, except after the first few days, I then decided everyone needed to wash their own dishes, which I remedied by setting up pots to wash in Clorox and to rinse in after each meal.  Cooking with only canned meats that we took with us was a challenge.  Also Cloroxing fruit, veggies and eggs, and cutting mold off our bread took a lot of time and creativity.  I was very thankful for a cold shower and water when we had it. 

I'm also thankful for the hospital which I got to be too familiar with.  Christy was very sick during our stay and I learned how blessed we are in America and how much we have that we seldom stop and give thanks for. 

Suzanne and Rick York were so gracious and caring during Christies' illness, and even helped other stranded US citizens that were in a crisis in the hospital.  They are true examples of Christ and have given their lives to help so many.  I can't wait to go back again.  Oh, I did learn what Giaardia is and believe me it is no fun!
 

Christy . . .

During my time in the Dominican Republic I learned many things that I was very ignorant about.  The trip was tiresome, exciting, and unforgettable.  Before I went I knew that there was poor places that kids lived in; places where all existence seemed impossible.  In Punta Cana I met and grew close to children who lived in bad conditions and thought nothing of it.  Not only did I grow close to those children but also to those that came down with us.  Even though I was the youngest I grew close to the adults, they all became aunts, uncles, and grandparents to me.  Truthfully, I don't know what I can say about my time except I met extraordinary people, saw amazing place, and lived in someone else's shoes.  No one really knows what it is like to live in slums but I got a taste