Imagine growing up in another country with different customs, languages and cultures, and then coming to the United States to go to college. International Mission Board missionary kids (MKs) do this every year.
The IMB pours into these students annually at the MK Re-entry Retreat — a week filled with worship, fun, preparations, food, more fun, a whole lot of encouragement and love. This year, Missouri WMU sponsored the event at Encounter Cove (formerly, Windermere) in Roach, Missouri.
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MKs traveled by planes, cars and buses to the retreat, where they met up with friends they’ve known for years and made new friends that could last a lifetime.
Practical skills
The IMB team spent time pouring into each MK, helping them with the transition from being on the field with their families to becoming independent college students.
They taught them practical skills from how to change a tire and oil in their cars, to budgeting and more.
They also give the MKs a safe place to share what they are dealing with during this transition time.
Janet York, president of the Missouri WMU, shared, “I am so grateful that the IMB invests in our MKs to give them a great start to their next journey in life.”
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was written by Bonnie Carter and originally published by the Pathway.
