International Biblical Studies Mission Trip

Spring is in the air, and sadly the last snow day may have past, but it is only 38 degrees at the writing of this blog. Spring break is upon us, as is all the spring sports at Northpoint Christian School, so get out and support our men’s and ladies teams as they compete this spring. The spring play was a huge hit as well and congratulations to the Drama Department for winning 10 prestigious Allie Awards. Congratulations also to the back-to-back final four girls’ basketball team as they opened up March competing in the TSSAA Div. II state title game.

Speaking of Spring Break, while most of us think about destinations such as the beach, Disney, the mountains, and for a few unfortunates, the in-laws, there was a small group of the Northpoint Christian
School family that ventured to Costa Rica for the annual International Biblical Studies (IBS) mission trip.

The class had been preparing all year for the short- term mission trip to Costa Rica, and suddenly the time came for 21 students and 6 chaperones to board a plane ready to do what God had prepared for them in what can only be described as a life-changing trip.  There is no possible way to explain adequately in this blog the impact God had on the lives of our students and the wonderful people, of all ages, they ministered with and to in Costa Rica. Suffice it to say, this trip was covered in prayer and God worked in many different ways and He gets all the glory for the seeds that were sown on this mission trip.

Some of the things the students shared in the evening discussions about the day revealed important lessons God taught them, including how He stretched their dependence on Him, and how they were challenged spiritually. The testimonies of those students consistently stated that God utilized them to spread the gospel despite our inadequacies and shortcomings. Truly He gets all the glory.  

The students served in 7 different ministry sites and were able to continue the relationships forged during the 2013 trip with Students International. Witnessing the excitement of both our students and the Costa Rican children bubble over at countless interactions and “ministry” moments was a blessing to say the least.  Thank you so much to all who prayed and gave sacrificially to partner in the IBS trip.

Next time you hear about a student mission trip, please join in praying for the team and the hearts of the people that God will put in their lives as His Gospel is spread for His Glory.

Thank you to the Northpoint Christian School Board and Administration and staff for keeping the vision of short-term missions so active and alive for our students.

R. Belue

Assistant High School Administrator