TOP 10 REASONS TO GO ON AN DMI MISSION TRIP

#10 - You will eat well (especially if you like Chinese food, Varian will treat the entire team to a meal at the best Chinese Restaurant in that area)

#9 - You will make new friends for your Facebook (DMI team members can come from different states and even other countries)

#8 - You will get your Passport stamped (and learn the finer points of Visas and Customs regulations)

#7 - You can bring home foreign money for a friend or a grandchild

#6 - You can blog all your observations (and possibly be asked to write a column such as this one)

#5 - You will have a legitimate excuse to shop (mementos for you, Christmas/Birthday presents for others...knowing your airline's weight limits is wise)

#4 - You can use trip photos for a personalized calendar (another possible gift idea, especially for your DMI teammates)

#3 - You can share your exotic tales from distant lands with co-workers, exercise partners and even friendly strangers

#2 - You will be totally stretched and happily discover that "I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me” are not just words on a page

#1 - You will experience joy knowing God did use you to bring His love to others. You will see miracles and healings and return home transformed

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11