Latest News > 2004 Reports - Arlona Bergman

Latest News - 2004 Trip Reports

Doing Whatever I Could

By Arlona Bergman

The trip to Jamaica was the first over-seas mission trip for this retired music teacher.  It was a positive experience of ministry and team member relationships for me.

I was surprised to find that many Jamaicans profess to have invited Jesus into their hearts and lives.  They requested Bibles and Christian literature from us at the market and hospital.  Many Jamaican people were outgoing and friendly to us.

For my part, I played the keyboard (given to me by a friend who donated it to Project Increase) at programs we gave at various institutions, told a few Bible stories, prayed with hospital patients, helped Glenn wash dishes, and did whatever I could to be helpful.  I was very impressed with team members personal evangelism in the Craft Market and at every opportunity.  I enjoyed the ministry at the Windsor Girls Home, and taking part in the time of devotions in the schools.

God bless Project Increase!  I was "blessedly tired" when I returned home.