Canada 2024

After being delayed due to the wildfires, the GO Trip to Yellowknife ran this past April! As someone who’s been on a GO Trip, you know that sometimes the journey to get to the GO Trip location can be just as eventful. Carla discovered that just on the plane itself to Yellowknife.

It was her first GO Trip, and she felt a mix of emotions, as many do. Excitement. Nervousness. Anxiety. But she put her trust in God and followed His call. And on the flight to Yellowknife, she sat next to a woman named Val.

Val kept to herself and didn’t even acknowledge Carla when she took her seat and greeted her. When refreshments came, Carla took the opportunity to engage with her. She learned that Val was just as anxious. She hadn’t flown on a commercial flight in nearly 30 years! “I’m not used to being around people, let alone in a confined space,” Val said. “I am a very private person and I’m used to being solo for many things, [for] most of my life.”

The two spoke for the entire flight, through laughter and tears. They spoke to each other as though they had been best friends for years. Before the GO Trip had officially started, Carla was already using what she had learned about relational evangelism. There was an instant connection with the two.

Finally, Val asked what was bringing Carla all the way to Yellowknife. So she shared the purpose of the GO Trip, and she also shared her faith with Val. By simply listening to Val and letting her share her burdens, the Lord used the opportunity to bring some peace, and breathe fresh life into her.