In June I'm going to Japan with my nephew. We will be working at the Northstar lodge in the Norikura mountains. One of my goals this year is to go on at least one more missions trip. I'm more of a third world kind of fella but I also like the outdoors and I wanted to get my nephew involved in missions as well. I think he's one of those exceptional people who can make a real difference in the world and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to nurture his character in this way.
I was impressed with Northstars core values statement.
Man is designed for adventure, for full life and we believe that everyone, regardless of creed, age, gender, faith, ability is entitled to experience the stoke for which they are designed. We have had people of all walks of life, faith, and perspective come to NORTHSTAR and enjoy our hospitality, experience our adventure, and share our joy. I hope that as we respect others and their values, that others will respect our core values as well.
The work is mainly trail maintenance and possibly some repair on the lodge itself. Ultimately though the work is secondary. The real purpose and benefit of short term missions work is the relationships and the gain in character. I hope to build relationships as strong as those I built in Africa and to come back with stories that will inspire others to go on a short term missions trip.
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