Missions
Journal • 2022
Day 1
Saturday July 2
After an 11 hour overnight flight, a 7 hour layover, and multiple last-minute passport issues, we made it! As it turned out, two of our team members were unable to get their passports or travel documents in time for the flight. But the Lord is sovereign over that too, and He …
Journal • 2021
Day 1
Sunday September 19
- Travel day - got on flight Saturday night at 8
- Mini heart attack about proving vaccination status
- Ate dinner pre-flight, got to know the team (what you do, what got you to Albania)
- Brian, engineer
- Andrew, accountant
- Allison (Alli), WM students team admin
- Madison, PR & …
Journal • 2020
This year we unfortunately had to cancel our summer project due to COVID-19. But there’s a purpose in everything God does! Though we were sad to not see our friends during the summer, we have kept in touch with them through a weekly Zoom call. Through this weekly touchpoint, and God’s …
Journal • 2019 - Young …
The in-between
I had a full week in between the Shkoder project and the YP project. I spent half of it working remote and the rest just catching up with friends. I found a really good coffee shop to work from. with a wonderful view.
Journal • 2019 - Shkodra
Day 1
Tuesday June 25
We arrived in Tirana around noon and met Pal at the airport. Glad to be back in country! It’s been almost a year since I was here last - too long. We went with Pal to pick up Wes and Daniel at Hotel Sokrat. While there we met with Aldo for a bit. It was nice to …
Journal • 2018
Day 1
Sunday July 1
We traveled overnight Friday, finally arriving Saturday night. After checking into the hotel I was beat. I went to sleep right away and managed to sleep 9 hours straight. It was good though to see Berti, Pal, Ueda, and Aldo, who all picked us up at the airport.
Berti invited …
Journal • 2017
photo by Lauren DeanDay 1
Sunday July 2
Today was a travel day for the others, fortunately I didn’t have to travel :). I got to go to church and have a nice afternoon coffee with a friend. We went to go pick up the group at the airport at 5:00, but the plane was delayed a bit. We …
Journal • 2016 - Ice And …
photo by Ron AcordDay 1
Monday June 27
This year things have been a bit different, but I’m trying as much as possible to feel like I’m part of the American group. For the first 2 days though I also have some other responsibilities. My ministry team here in Albania, Leader-Led …
Journal • 2016 - Young …
Day 1
Monday July 4
Today was a nice break. We canceled the morning trip to Kruja, because all the Americans (including me) were worn out from the high schoolers. I slept in till about 9:30, then camped out with Wes and Chris at Mulliri Vjeter. They had to finish working on last minute changes to …
Fully funded!
Thanks to a good friend hosting an event last weekend, I have now reached my monthly goal! And I have some room to spare! I’m really thankful for everyone who’s contributed to help me. I’m excited to finalize my plans to begin this journey!
Speaking of which, I bought my plane …