Charter Oak Church Missions

It was an absolute blessing to go on the Dominican Republic mission trip. I cannot thank the Charter Oak Church staff, my senders, SCORE International, and most importantly God enough for this experience! One major takeaway from this trip was realizing how good we have it as well as the little worth of a material-focused life. This was my first time out of the country and seeing how others live and what they have compared to us in the United States opened my eyes. Our simple homes are...

Before I left for the Dominican Republic mission, I agonized over my contribution because I felt that my health issues would hinder my contribution. I repeatedly asked God for His guidance as to what I should do. Then one evening a message as clear as day came to me. It said, “Alvin, you know what to do.” I shared this message with Denny and Wynn, and their responses helped me understand God’s message. I was a bit apprehensive about the trip, but when we got to the Dominican Republic my...

Boldness in Prayer Where do I even start? It probably makes sense to begin at the beginning. My church offered a four-day mission trip to New York City, so I signed up. I had been asking God to show me where I could serve Him. But to be honest, as the trip drew closer, I began struggling with feelings of inadequacy and nervousness. I had never been on a mission trip like this before. Even on the way there, those same doubts lingered. But God was about to change everything. I went with a...