Sometimes it helps to look at life at this point as like being at a carnival. The rollercoaster ride certainly is an attraction we don't want to go near, so you stroll thru the other parts, trying a little of that and a little of this until we stike upon the one ride or concession stand that really perks up our PMA.
Keep movin' about until you find something you really enjoy. For me, its usually the "Fried Dough" counter ...
The mission trip sounds like it could be a pretty carnival ride to take.