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3. What makes you think God is calling you on this trip?

If I could answer this question in one word it would be peace, but I'll expand on that. I know that God is calling me to go on this trip because I feel peace when ever I think about going. The first response I usually get when I tell people I'm going to South Africa is "be careful." South Africa is known as a dangerous place. I was told that Johannesburg airport is ranked as the most dangerous airport in the world, I don't know if this is true but I find that I'm not afraid either way. I've heard my 'horror' stories about South Africa. I've heard about how people will slice open your backpack and take your things or just kill you for your backpack. I've heard how if you stop at a red light there is a high chance that you'll be car jacked and so many other stories. But I don't feel any fear about going. I feel complete peace. When ever someone mentions a story like that I simply think well if that happens to me it's God's will. I know that I'm meant to go on this trip because of the peace I feel in this decision.

4.  What will you be doing for the three months that you will be in South Africa?

To be honest, I couldn't tell you. This program does has a set schedule. The goal of the Immersion Program is to develop leaders who ask the hard questions about God, themselves and humankind. As cultural lines become blurred and authentic friendships are formed, they hope that every team member will get a clearer picture of Gods unique purpose for their life and how they should live out this mission in a way that serves others. In other words for three months I will be serving others. Whether that means getting involved in children's ministries or building a house we will be there to do it. We will move from community to community and serve them in what ever way we can. This is one of the things I loved about this program because I believe that God will take us to amazing places because we're letting Him lead, not a set schedule.