Agreeing to go on a mission trip can incite a range of emotions. Maybe excitement, fear, uncertainty, and anticipation, to name a few. But outside of these common emotions, there are some other aspects that you may have never considered.While we can’t attach a Go-Pro to our forehead and experience the trip for you, we want to help make the unexpected become the expected.So below are the top Ten Things to Expect on a Mission Trip.

Despite the living conditions (some families had lack of water access, no electricity, no transportation, living in a one or two room home made from mud, sticks, and metal), they always had a smile on their face and welcomed us into their homes with a homemade meal. Regardless of their living conditions, they were just thankful for what God had provided.

Summer for The 410 Bridge means trips are in full swing and there are a lot of logistics that go into embarking on a trip to one of our communities. Some of the most important factors are planning ahead, packing smart, and being prepared for the travels ahead.