After three years without meeting in person, the Trinidad and Tobago District Nazarene Missions International Council resumed its District’s Children’s Bible Camp in April to tell a missionary story to 57 eager children. The district NMI children’s coordinator, Carol Garner-Dupigny, spearheaded this session.

The display included flags from many nations, a banner featuring the theme, and a signing board with a picture of the featured missionary, Danielle Miller.

The mission story “Danielle Miller, Girl from the Pine” was read by Keisha A. Blaise. The children learned of Danielle’s experience growing up in Barbados and traveling to Jamaica on a mission trip, where she received God’s call to missions. She is fulfilling that call as a missionary in Guyana, as those in the Caribbean say, “From the Caribbean to the Caribbean.”

Leigh Hope, district NMI president for Trinidad and Tobago, gave the children a word of encouragement that morning. She encouraged them to become involved in missions activities such as praying for Danielle and other missionaries worldwide, to be alert for God’s call, and to give whatever they can to support missions. 

She helped them understand that even if they wanted to become a teacher, they could also serve as missionaries in the Church of the Nazarene. The children were intrigued and curious to learn more about how they could become involved.

A 13-year-old girl asked Garner-Dupigny, “Miss, can I go on a missions trip?” Her answer was, “Sure, you can.” 

Then she saw the little girl’s eyes light up. It was a heartwarming and hopeful moment for her.

“I think the story of Danielle Miller was very inspiring,” said David, a 10-year-old camper.

“I’m not convinced that I want to become a missionary, but I’m sure some of the other campers were inspired to be missionaries.”

“I want our children to become active participants in doing missions,” said Garner-Dupigny. “They are ready.”

The District NMI Council plans to engage the children on the district in becoming involved in Alabaster later this year.

-Church of the Nazarene Mesoamerica