Josh Ockrin

Goodness of Heaven

Happy Holiday Season!   The squad has been back together in Siem Reap, Cambodia for around thr...

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Trusting God

Yeah I trust God... I have my whole life... right? On November 10th, all the guys traveled from S...

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A bit homesick

I've had the weekend to process this first week of ministry. A lot has happened, a ton of new inform...

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Cambodia's Harsh Reality

After several pit stops in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Taiwan, we are staying in Phnom Penh, Cambodi...

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Sammy's Purse

Happy Fall!! What a blessing it has been to serve with Billy Graham's organization, Samaritan's P...

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Great Image Hair Salon

Happy Sunday! Yesterday, team Selah & Bethesda traveled towards Atlanta and went into the most di...

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Who Are You Worshiping

Hello all! Instead of reading my blog as you are about to do, I ask you take two minutes to power down your phone or computer and close your eyes to rest, and as you continue to read I ask again please rest your mind and reflect for two minutes on the earthly idols you are currently worshipping. Optional but highly recommended Since August 29th, I've been in Georgia training up to be a warrior in the faith and ...

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You Are Perfectly Loved

JESUS IS RISEN! Happy Spring! This past week I participated in a camp called Flower City Work Camp (FCWC). In this annual camp, around 50 churches in the Rochester area gather all their youth group teenagers at a super church. These smelly teenagers are divided into specialized groups that spread the message of Christ to the city of Rochester. I was a part of the soccer camp that had about 12 talented and amazing hig...

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Why I'm Going On The World Race

Hey guys! For my first blog, I thought it would be fitting to introduce why I've chosen to embark on the World Race Gap Year. Firstly, I thank God for providing me with the opportunity to do missions work by placing me in a wonderful church family. I've been blessed to have a great youth group atmosphere at my church. In 2017 my first youth pastor, Christin Ortiz (best culinary chef in the 585), encouraged me to trav...