Electrifying Mission Trips Blog

Nicaragua Attractions -Highlights of Our Fall 2012 Short Term Mission Trip

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:53:53 -0500

Nicaragua Attractions are many and varied. Explore this page to discover those we've now had first hand experience with, why we found them attractive, and what we still plan to visit in the future.

Short Term Mission Travel

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:26:39 -0500

Short term mission travel provides a dose of reality, if you have a glamorous view of mission work. Explore this page to understand the spiritual warfare involved, and why your prayer support matters.

Puerto Rican Mission Trips

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:02:45 -0400

Puerto Rican Mission Trips Have Played a Pivitol Role in our lives. For an overview of why, read this page.

Closure and Exploration

Fri, 6 Jul 2012 23:54:28 -0400

Closure and exploration best describes our Spring 2012 mission trip. If you'd like to understand why read this page for all the details.

Electrifying Mission Trips - Our Experiences in Missions

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:22:24 -0500

Read one family's experiences with Electrifying Mission Trips. Find out why they are "electrifying".

EMT Site Map

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:10:41 -0500

The EMT site map gives an overview of the pages on this site. If you're wondering whether we've covered a topic, or remember reading something here you want to review, this is the page to explore.

Fall 2011 Trip Recap, September-November 2011, Mayaguez Puerto Rico

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:08:03 -0500

Our fall 2011 trip recap covers all the important details about our latest short term mission trip to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. Explore it to find out if we can say mission accomplished.

Puerto Rican News, Fall Trip Update, Halloween 2011

Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:42:44 -0400

Our Puerto Rican news updates you with the latest from our fall short term missions trip this Halloween 2011. Get the man's (Dennis) perspective here.

Mayaguez Puerto Rico, Travelogue and Short Term Missionary Memoirs

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:01:56 -0400

Explore these reflections about Mayaguez Puerto Rico, written about half way through our latest short term mission trip, in October, 2011.

Opportunities for Participation

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:41:19 -0400

There are opportunities for participation. Find out about the supplies needed in Mayaguez to complete the electrical project and the new building. See how you can help!

Family Mission Trips, Short Term Mission Trips, Couples Mission Trips

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 22:25:22 -0400

Family Mission Trips can be a tremendous blessing, or a disaster, depending on your planning, purposes, and expectations. Explore this page for an explanation.

Missionary Wife on Short term Mission Trips, Missionary Wives

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 11:23:27 -0400

A missionary wife on short term mission trips may have many different roles. Explore this page to understand what role I play in our current trips, as well as more of what others do in general.

Their Missionary Jobs, Fall 2011 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico

Wed, 5 Oct 2011 16:34:26 -0400

Their missionary jobs will share what Dennis and James are trying to accomplish during the coming weeks in Mayaguez Puerto Rico. Explore this page to discover how you can support them...

Christian Short Term Missions - Travel and Trip Preparations

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:16 -0400

Christian short term missions travel is similar, yet different from pleasure travel. Explore this page for valuable packing pointers for anyone, as well as information about our trip preparations.

Mission Trip Planning 2011, Trying Again After Surgery and MRSA Infection

Fri, 9 Sep 2011 21:36:38 -0400

Mission Trip planning 2011 shares our latest attempts to finish the job in Mayaguez Puerto Rico after the surgery, MRSA infection,and more that stopped our May Trip. Dive in for details.

Dealing with Change, Waiting on God, Simply Trusting

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:56:53 -0400

Dealing with change is one of many challenges in modern life. Mission work makes it even more the norm. Explore this page for the latest changes in our lives.

My Anchor Holds - Weathering Storms by God's Promises

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:48:55 -0400

My Anchor holds no matter the storm when Christ is that anchor. Explore this page to hear about the storms we've been facing and pray with us that God will be glorified.

God's Comfort, Hope Deferred, Simply Trusting

Sun, 22 May 2011 22:50:59 -0400

God's comfort is most valuable in trials. When everything is going well, we don't need it. Explore this page for our latest lessons from God, and to rejoice with us in His comfort as we still wait.

Waiting on God, Simply Trusting, Faith Building Trials

Fri, 13 May 2011 16:38:24 -0400

Waiting on God has been our experience this past week. In fact, we're still waiting. Explore this page to discover how God has been building our faith and teaching us to trust Him through our trials.

Postponed Mission Trip, Family Mission Trip, Couples' Mission Trip

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:42:13 -0400

Our postponed mission trip was supposed to begin day after tomorrow. Explore this page to find out how God overruled our plans and made it clear he doesn't want us in Puerto Rico during May 2011.

Our Mission Trip Planning, Short Term Mission Travel, Mayaguez Puerto Rico

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 22:16:08 -0400

Our mission trip planning is rarely done years in advance, but this is a new record for us in short term mission travel. Our coming trip to Mayaguez Puerto Rico will begin only slightly a month later

My Christian Missions History in Fajardo, PR 1984-1989, History of Christian Mis

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 21:59:52 -0400

My Christian Missions History continued from 1985 to 1989 in Fajardo Puerto Rico. Explore this page to find out the remembered highlights from those years in Puerto Rico.

Missionary Stories, Levittown Puerto Rico 1979-1984

Sun, 10 Apr 2011 23:05:54 -0400

Missionary Stories are usually generic, but if you want to read true Christian missions history in Levittown Puerto Rico, explore this page.

Missionary Stories for Children, Missionary Stories, Luis Struggles in P

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 20:14:12 -0400

Missionary Stories for Children is a true story from my first year of teaching in Puerto Rico. Since it involved one of my first grade students, I thought it should qualify as a story for children.

Missionary Resource Center, Missionary Resources

Fri, 1 Apr 2011 11:04:32 -0400

A missionary resource center on the web provides links to other resource sites and directories, as well as good mission sending agencies. Dive in to discover resources you may have been unaware of.

History of Christian Missions, Levittown Puerto Rico, My Christian Missions Hist

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 21:46:17 -0400

The history of Christian Missions began soon after Christ's return to heaven. Explore its roots, as well as my personal experiences in missions by perusing this page.

Fund Raising for Mission Trip, Missionary Stories, Deputation

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:03:24 -0400

Fund Raising for Mission Trip isn't ever easy. Most mission boards call it deputation, while others refer to it as pre-field ministry. Whatever name it goes by, it isn't easy, but it can be invaluable

Missionary Quotes, Vision, and Worldview

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:27:35 -0500

Missionary Quotes are fascinating to read and think about. They reveal how missionaries think. If you've ever wondered, you should explore this page.

Missionary Quotes 2, Purpose in Living, Values, Warnings, Prayers and Praying

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:21:20 -0500

Missionary Quotes 2, lets us see their thinking. Explore this page to understand the missionaries' purpose in living, values, and goals. Their viewpoint demonstrates living with eternal values.

Missionary Quotes 3, Quotes on Death, Dying, Life, and Living

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 21:05:00 -0500

Missionary Quotes 3 gives us the opportunity to understand the missionaries' outlook not only on life and living, but on death and dying as well. Explore this page to get their insights.

Women Missionaries, Missionary Wife, Single Missionary

Wed, 2 Feb 2011 17:21:27 -0500

Women missionaries have usually made up more than half the mission workforce. Discover who they are, their motivations and accomplishments, as well as my personal experiences by reading this page.

Planning a Christian Mission Trip, Mission Trip Planning, Plan a Mission Trip

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:15:33 -0500

Planning a Christian Mission Trip requires hard work, sometimes. Other times a trip may seem to happen without planning. But even if you don't plan, Someone else has.

Mission Trip Planning, Helping Missionaries, Christian Volunteering

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:09:53 -0500

Mission trip planning is essential to successful mission trips. Explore this page to read an interesting story from my life, and learn how you can avoid being ambushed by ignorance, as I was.

Fall 2010, October-December Short Term Trip to Mayaguez and Aguadilla, PR

Mon, 3 Jan 2011 21:26:19 -0500

Fall 2010 will give all the details about our trip to Puerto Rico from late October through early December 2010. Additionally we'll include a slide show so you can see something of our experiences.

February March 2010, Working in Aguadilla and Mayaguez Puerto Rico

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:58:09 -0500

Our February March 2010 mission trip included many parts of Puerto Rico. Discover the details of what we accomplished and see our slide show.

Aguadilla Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, PR - Tropical Jewel

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:43:52 -0500

Aguadilla Puerto Rico is one of the nicest places in Puerto Rico for visiting or living in our opinion. Explore this page to discover its value.

College Mission Trips, College Student Mission Trips, Puerto Rico

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:36:14 -0500

Learn more about college mission trips, my experience with one, and how Puerto Rico came to be an important part of my life.

Missionary Jobs, Christian Jobs, Missionary Aviation Jobs

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 10:56:04 -0500

Missionary Jobs are plentiful, but most missionary positions aren't jobs in the normal sense of the word. To discover why and find out if there are exceptions, explore this page.

What is a Missionary? What does a Missionary do?

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:39:24 -0500

What is a Missionary? That's an important question, as is another, What does a missionary do ? Explore this page for a discussion of these questions and possibly some surprising answers.

What does a Missionary Do? Missionary Privileges and Responsibilities

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 10:24:13 -0500

What does a Missionary do? I'm glad you asked... Read this page to understand more about what a missionary does, and why.

Christian Bootcamp, Enduring Hardness as Christian Soldiers

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 22:29:47 -0400

Christian Bootcamp is a term used to describe a program for troubled young men. But I'd like to propose another perspective. Explore this page to ponder why every Christian may be in basic training no

About Sherilyn - High School and College

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 20:38:17 -0400

If you're interested in knowing what happened to Sherilyn during High School and College, read this page.

Help Haiti, Haitian Relief, How to Help Haiti

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:15:43 -0500

Help Haiti! If you've been watching or listening to the news since the haitian earthquake, you've undoubtedly been thinking

Fall 2009, Trip to Puerto Rico, Aguadilla, Mayaguez

Sat, 2 Jan 2010 18:03:58 -0500

Our fall 2009 trip to Puerto Rico took us to Aguadilla and Mayaguez. Check out this page for details of the trip as well as a slide show with pictures of the work.

Tales of Thompsons' Trips

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 10:38:56 -0500

If you'd like the latest information, sign up for Tales of Thompsons' Trips, our free e-zine prayer letter here.

Missionary Calling, God's Calling, Finding God's Will

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:22:30 -0400

Missionary calling...What's that you may ask? Read this page to hear my own experiences with a missionary calling, and how it affected my life.

Contact Us Easily

Tue, 26 May 2009 15:15:37 -0400

Get in touch with us about anything you'd like! We're here to serve.

Quito Trip in October 2008

Mon, 18 May 2009 14:32:38 -0400

Learn about our Quito Trip in October 2008. Hear where we went, what was accomplished, and some of what we learned.

Ecuadorian Mission Trips

Mon, 18 May 2009 11:44:22 -0400

If you're wondering about why we took Ecuadorian Mission trips, this page will answer that question. It will also give specifics of where we went and the purpose of our trips.

Fund Raising for Mission Trips

Sat, 16 May 2009 22:25:33 -0400

Fund raising for mission trips can be a controversial topic. Find out why, and why it can be one of the best ways to know God want you going on a mission trip.

February-March 2009 Puerto Rican Mission Trip

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:58:55 -0400

Get the low down on our February-March 2009 Puerto Rican mission trip adventure.