Our mission group from Laguna Hills, California, enjoyed our visit to Armenia in late May of this year. Other than my husband and me (Don & Lana Gray), no one had experienced this culture or unique mission experience. We linked up with the National Leadership Institute in Yerevan, consisting of young adults who have a passion to develop Christ-like leaders. We had the opportunity to do some painting at a disability center outside the city and ended that experience with playing with the children.
On Sunday, June 1, we traveled to the Mughni village for church services and organized games for the Sunday School children there. The afternoon was spent varnishing doors and woodwork in the cultural center building. We were also richly blessed by giving Bibles to some young adults with disabilities who recently completed an Alpha course. The Sunday School teachers of the National Leadership Institute were especially touched by the gift of prayer shawls. These shawls were made by ladies from our church in California, Lake Hills Church and brought smiles of gratitude to the faces of the young teachers.
My husband and I enjoy taking groups (usually young adults) to the country of Armenia every year, and we’re always excited to share our love for the people and land. This group, like many others, were fascinated by the sights, the history, the language, and the people. Even though we come to bless others, we return to America being blessed and filled with such gratitude for the time spent in Armenia.
