CCA Seniors Post-Mexico: A Following Up

12/11/2009
Fort Lauderdale

So the Mexican soil has been plowed, the seeds planted, and the crop harvested—is our job now over? Several Seniors have already answered this with a resounding “no” during the four days we have been back. Visions have been shared and stories retold over and over again to the rest of our class who weren't on the trip as well as those who have Mexico to look forward to in the future. Although not visibly clear, something is happening within the recesses of our high school student body. Upon our return, students, staff, and admin have seen the passion now instilled within us for not only Mexico, but more importantly for our precious Savior. A class that was once apathetic toward the idea of serving others in the Yucatan, is now ablaze, rekindled by the Holy Spirit. I have already heard of students stepping out in boldness to share their faith with those in need of God's love here. I have seen a radical change come over a girl's heart that compels her to give financially to the children she fell in love with in the villages. And I have sensed the same urgency that all 31 of us have that so desires for the current Juniors to go on this trip and have the same life-changing experience. As Seniors, we are convinced that because we have returned from Mexico completely different, the school must undergo a radical change as well. This trip was the fulfillment of our school's mission statement of “making disciples” and it must continue. We know that it will take continual prayer and fasting for our peers and the Holy Spirit to move through the high school just as He has moved within us. We know we are called, “for such a time as this” to take the remaining time we have here at CCA to lead and encourage with love and boldness. We are willing to take part in this exciting adventure as the Mexico journey continues here on our CCA home front.

Danielle Germaine