
FBC ELKIN Youth Mission Trip - NYC 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Sanctuary
This youth trip to NYC with First Baptist Elkin, has allowed me to understand that help is needed everywhere. This trip allowed the entire youth group to share fantastic experiences and also gave all of us the ability to help those in dire need. This mission trip was successful in many aspects; it allowed all of the youth to learn exactly how bad off some people are and also how some churches in NYC are doing a lot to help meet the needs of those people. During this trip I learned that helping others isn’t something that is always done. Also I learned that Churches like Trinity, MCC, and Metro are stepping up and providing assistance, food, and housing to people in need. I believe the most important thing I learned on this trip is that churches like Metro understand the full meaning of “Sanctuary.” This word when put into full use is very powerful to people who are in need of anything. To me the word “Sanctuary” in a church sense means not only the sanctuary where people come to pray, but in a more powerful sense such as providing for people who truly need “Sanctuary” from the elements, hunger, and poverty. It’s providing for anyone and almost anything that they need. “Sanctuary” means so much more than just a place to worship or a place to get down on our knees and pray. Through this trip I believe that our youth group has been enlightened. I believe that they now know the true meaning of “Sanctuary."
Caleb Brooks
Friday, August 12, 2011
On our way home...
We just boarded the mega bus and are on our way to D.C. The group is little worn out but in great spirits.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Hope in the City

NYC - Volume Three
Amazing Day
