A simple idea that turns into God’s mission, Operation Freedom’s Cadence has officially taken off! We all arrived at SWU on the first day with mixed emotions but one thing was certain, God was already preparing everything for us. From the moment of the idea, God was preparing everything. Dr. Todd Voss, President of Southern Wesleyan University, gave an amazing closing prayer and then we departed for Atlanta. During this moment, I felt a sense that everything was going to be okay. Mission trips are such a rewarding experience but leaving family is never an easy thing to do. We must remember that God gives us more than we can handle to rely more on him as we should. We all boarded the plane that would take us over there with that unshakable faith.

While on the plane, we made humor and laughed as this was a journey that was full of happiness and faith. We are going across the great pond to stir something in someone and allow God to make his presence known to them. God is always working on us and working through us to minister. Reverend Gail Kerstetter has shown unmeasurable faith in this mission trip throughout the process. Gail’s vision with the University Singers to minister to the soldiers is truly God’s work.

Once we landed, we made our connection to Germany. We ended our day safely with devotion and glory. The most influential portion of this trip so far was when we finally sat down in our first hotel and had our devotional time. Since this is my first mission trip, the devotional time meant so much to the team and most importantly to me. Even the feeders need to be fed.

Finally Here,
Levi Roach