Matthew DiRenzo, Missionary

This mission trip required me to step out of my comfort zone, meet new people, and journey into a place that was very unfamiliar to me. My first day was spent with my small group and we journeyed around downtown to different abandoned homeless camps to bag up all of the left behind trash. In just a few hours we were able to gather together 82 bags of trash and clean up multiple camps. It was amazing to see the difference we were able to make in the community. We also spent time each day with our small group leaders and reflect on everything that took place that day. This was a great way to end the long days and just relax and talk to your friends who were going through the same experiences. This week helped me grow as a person and build friendships that I hope will last forever. I want to thank everyone in the church and at Light of Life who helped make this trip possible. This trip was truly unforgettable, and I hope to participate in similar events in the future.

—Matthew DiRenzo, Missionary