Charter Oak Church Missions

When someone asks what a mission trip to Panama is like, my head swirls with such an overwhelming list of moments and experiences, making it extremely difficult to put my feelings into words.  I absolutely love being able to serve alongside David and Marianella Bueno's mission to forgotten and ignored people groups in Panama, whether that be with indigenous Panamanian tribes in remote jungle villages or to the residents of inner-city Panama City.  It is such a privilege to witness their...

Hi Y’all, My name is Michelle Kondrich, and welcome to the Charter Oak Church Missions Blog! This past summer marked my fourth trip to Panama, and each time I go, I fall more in love with the work God is doing there. One of my favorite parts of returning year after year is getting to build relationships and partner with the same faithful missionaries serving full-time. It’s such a privilege to step into a community that often doesn’t have direct access to medical care—or even the chance to...

This past July, I had the biggest blessing of an opportunity to travel to Panama for a mission trip! When this trip was first talked about at the Sunday morning service, I remember watching the video they had put together for it and feeling so touched. I knew that I wanted to go and that I felt called to go, but I wasn’t sure when. I did not end up going that year, because I just didn’t feel ready. However, the next year, I knew I was set. I know that my involvement in this trip wouldn’t have...