Our mission trip to Swaziland in May 2009 remains one of the highlights of my life. It made such an impact on my teammates and me. In fact, rarely does a day go by that I don’t thin about, and pray for the wonderful African people and reflect on the experiences I shared with my teammates while in Swaziland with a big smile.

The interaction we had with the African Pastors during the leadership conference at Healing Place Church in Swaziland and the children and leaders at the Children’s Cup carepoints made such a huge impact on all of us. I have seen such a difference in the lives of each of my team members since our trip. It changed us all in many ways, but most importantly, it brought us all closed to our savior Jesus Christ and to one another. Each of us brought back a renewed commitment to serve God’s house and His people wherever they may be.

I remember each day of our trip as if it were yesterday. I recall the places we went, the faces of the people we met, the beauty that is Swaziland, the care and concern on the faces of Ben and Susan Rodgers and Greg and Kristin Evans for the people. It was both inspiring and humbling.

I was also very impressed and pleasantly surprised at the level of detail that Go Global provided in the planning of our mission trip. We never once felt concerned about what we needed to do or where we needed to go. They handled everything so completely. It made traveling in a different country and culture very comforting.

I look forward to serving on another mission trip one day soon.
-Danny L. Parker