| It's been a loooong time since I last posted. I guess I'm not just as good at keeping up with this thing as I use to be. I wonder if anyone still reads this thing? Well, if you do I have some news to share with you about the things going on in my life. About two months ago I was reading my friend Jessica's blog. We know a lot of the same people since we were both Education majors at AU and camp counselors together so I will click and see if she is linked to people I know sometimes. Well, one day I was doing this and I saw someone on the list. It said (their name) World Race. I'm thinking in my head "This sounds interesint what is World Race?" So I click it and I'm brought to this person's blog talking about this thing called World Race. I clicked on the home page so I could get more infor and I was hooked immediatly. World Race is an 11 month mission trip to 11 different countries around the world. You get to mister to "the least of these" all over in different places where the ministry World Race is affliated with (Adventures in Missions) has started ministry oppertunities. Even though I was immediatly grabbed by this possiblity of going I knew I needed to give it to God and ask what He wanted me to do. So I spent a few weeks in prayer and asked a few close friends to pray with me about the situation. That God would reveal His will for my life as far as this was oncconcered. Still, after those weeks I felt compelled to go. I Talked with one of our pastors at church and he said if you feel led then GO! So I applied. Now today after work at 4pm I have a phone interview with the World Race people. This will determine if I am going or not. Although it's a bit nerve wrecking I feel peace about it. I know that if this is where God wants me to go that He will make a way and if it is not then He will make a nwe way for me. It's a good feeling knowing that God is in control. Why don't I hand stuff over to Him more often? Good question! So if I am let into the program I will leave in January 2010. This trip will at this point take me to the following places. The schedule is subject to change and actually has already changed once since I first checked it out. Still, It should give you a good idea of what I might be doing. Here's a look at the adventure that awaits you...
New Zealand Even in the midst of a paralyzing atheistic culture, the Maori people are experiencing revival like never before. Ministries and outreaches from those burdened for this island nation are contributing to the reclaiming of this people group for the cause of Christ. We go to speak the truth and reap a harvest to the glory of God.
Australia
From the Sydney Opera House to the Aboriginal Tribes of the Australian Outback, World Race will seek to partner with ministries, churches and missionaries who are spreading the hope of Christ to the rich and poor alike. While Australia boasts a more westernized culture, the marginalized, impoverished, destitute and lost still exist and live each moment for the hope of hearing the good news.
Malaysia Enter a world entrenched in Islam. A people with the thriving metropolis of Kuala Lampur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Delve into this culture of works-based religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, while delivering hope and pointing the people to their Redeemer.
Thailand Even though the official law states that prostitution is illegal, it is estimated that nearly 2 million women and men engage in this practice daily thus creating the lucrative sex industry of Southeast Asia. In addition to reaching out to the rural communities of Thailand, we go to the streets, into the darkest of spiritual environments to share what is most needed: hope. By helping women learn practical vocational skills and providing an alternative form of income, the face of Thailand's premiere sex industry is being changed one life at a time. Cambodia Fifty years ago, Cambodia saw one of the most devastating genocides in history. The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million people – 1/3 of the country's population at the time. In 24 hours cities were emptied, left to be ghost towns. The nation has been in constant upheaval until recently. The strength and resiliency of the Cambodian people is inspiring. Be a part of holding orphans, born into a new era; meeting felt needs in some of the worst slums in the world; and church planting with an adolescent generation on the verge of religious revolution.
Kenya
The Masai bush, the Nairobi metropolis, the Kiberra slums...comprise a country diverse yet unified in history. The Kenyan people are colorful, musical, artistic and hungry for the love of Christ. As a new era dawns in Kenya, so does the Gospel of truth and faith. By meeting felt needs in the bush and the city, we hope to leave lasting fruit and lasting ministries to carry on beyond us.
Uganda From the Ugandan islands to the base of Mount Kilimanjaro, the African people of these nations share a common bond. Through the wild lands, home to Africa's "Big Five" animals coexist people, reached and unreached with the Gospel of Christ. Through evangelism, church planting and discipleship, we will be a part of a movement to further the kingdom of God in this precious region of the world. PIONEER AFRICA During your World Race, your team will take a month to "Ask the Lord" for a new mission field. He may lead you to a location developing, growing and booming or He may lead you to a land untouched by the World Race or even Christianity as a whole. It will be a time to listen to the voice of the Lord and, with true abandon, follow Him into the wild blue yonder. Romania The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy people of Romania. Strangers in their homeland, they are segregated, ostracized and forgotten. Yet, they are a strong, proud and vibrant people who are beginning to embrace the light of Christ in a whole new way. Teaching English, leading sports camps, and planting churches are but a few of the tasks set before us as we enter this area of the world.
The developing country of the Ukraine stands caught between its past oppression under the U.S.S.R. communist regime and the desire to be accepted into the Western world. The forgotten and marginalized of this area are quick to be found if one looks close enough. Come be a part of a revolution, taking back a region from the bondage of Islam and other folk religions. It's a new day for the countries of Eastern Europe!
PIONEER EASTERN EUROPE Twice during your World Race, your team will take a month to "Ask the Lord" for a new mission field. He may lead you to a location developing, growing and booming or He may lead you to a land untouched by the World Race or even Christianity as a whole. It will be a time to listen to the voice of the Lord and, with true abandon, follow Him into the wild blue yonder.
I won't lie the chance to go to Australia and New Zealand are awesome! I would love to see Oz again and NZ was a place I wanted to go while I was down there but never got to. I'm also excited about Romania, because Teresa loves it so much and I've seen her pictures so It will be awesome to see the things she has seen. So this is life here! Pray for me as God leads me where He wants me. I'll updated soon about the results of my interview! Until then! :o)
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