RM2025 May Short Term Service Trip
Pre-departure Sharing Session
Pastor Rain
Rainbow Missions Executive Director
Thank God! Today we are blessed with a beautiful environment and wonderful weather as we gather to share our reflections from the service trip we took in late May—visiting children with special needs, their families, and their teachers in China.
Each of our team members will share today:
Why did we choose to participate in this ministry? And what hopes do we carry for it?
Wendy
Chairperson of Rainbow Missions
This is my very first field visit. I believe the main purpose of this trip is to share God’s love with the children and families whom Rainbow Mission has supported for many years.It is a privilege to be with them in person and to witness their growth.
We love because God first loved us.
My hope is to learn and to experience—to learn from the children how they face challenges, and from the parents and teachers how they overcome frustrations.I also want to learn from my teammates, some of whom are special education teachers and therapists.Most importantly, I want to experience humility and the love of God more deeply.
This will be my fifth visit. Each trip has gone far beyond my expectations, and I’ve learned so much from them.I look forward to another meaningful journey. I hope to use my occupational therapy skills in some way.
But even if I don’t, just being with the children and loving them as Jesus would is what matters most.That’s what I want to share: Jesus loves them, and I do too.
Tina
Board Member of Rainbow Missions
Vivien
parent & special education teacher
As a parent of a child with autism and also a special education teacher, I feel especially connected to the work of Rainbow Missions.
I’m excited to travel with the team this time.
I hope to share with the local families and children, but more importantly, to listen—to hear their needs, understand their hearts, and respond with care.
In 2014, I went to Changchun with Rainbow Missions and met many students.I saw how their lives were changed through our support, and how we brought them hope.
In 2017, I was also blessed to go to Yunnan with a short-term mission team. The children there lived very difficult lives—many of them were orphans or left-behind children.Now that Rainbow Missions has a new team and is expanding into new ministries, I believe we will be able to offer even more help, enabling the children there to grow up with better support.
Youwei
Rainbow Missions Staff
Iris
Board Member of Rainbow Missions
Mommy is going on a mission trip with Rainbow Missions because Jesus loves all the children.
We’re going to see what God wants us to see, and go where He leads us.
Closing Message
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Rainbow Missions.
We invite you to remember us in your prayers—encourage us, support us, and walk with us on this journey. Thank you.