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JULY: Haiti Haiti was hit with a life-altering earthquake on January 12, 2010. While the nation was left in shambles, it’s far from struck down and destroyed. Haiti is experiencing a spiritual revival right now. Communities are turning to pastors for leadership and the Church is becoming the driving force behind Haiti’s rebirth. This month you’ll help with relief efforts, establish connections, teach, provide for immediate needs, and more. Come prepared to work – come ready to be rocked… |
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AUGUST: Dominican Republic The Dominican Republic is an island nation in the middle of the Caribbean. With a population around nine million, it’s a country with more affluence than its neighboring country, Haiti. After the earthquake on January 12 in Haiti, the D.R. quickly became home to thousands of refugees searching for food, shelter, and comfort. This month, you’ll serve at orphanages, refugee camps, and more. |
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SEPTEMBER (one week): Ireland Each year, the Awakening is a time for World Racers, coaches and alumni to gather together. This year, it’s in the land of the Irish. You’ll spend a week in Dublin with close to 500 other racers worshipping, teaching and encouraging one another in your journey. The time spent there will help fill you so you can finish out your year strong. And in your spare time, grab some fish and chips and tour the Dublin Castle. |
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SEPTEMBER: Thailand With nearly two million people estimated to be stuck inside of prostitution in Thailand, it has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Change lives in the city and rock worlds in the countryside. Thailand’s sure to capture your heart |
28 years ago, Cambodia experienced one of the most gruesome genocides known to man where over one third of the
country’s population was slaughtered. Still in recovery from their past, the people of Cambodia are thirsty for hope.
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NOVEMBER: China Host of the 2008 Summer Olympics and home to 1.3 billion people, China is known for its grandness, not just in land mass and population. While the Han Chinese comprise the largest people group, there are over fifty minority groups, including the Uighurs, a people without a country. Due to the legacy of Mao’s Cultural Revolution, Communism is not just a political system, it is almost the state religion. Speaking of which, depending on where you are, you may meet Buddhists, Muslims, and Taoists; there are even churches � government approved and regulated. The exact size of the underground church is unknown (hence the name), but what it is known is that it is large and still growing, thriving even in the midst of persecution. While there, you’ll have to pay homage to the Great Wall, and bring light and hope to a people in darkness and depression. How you’ll do that exactly � you’ll find out once you get there :] |
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DECEMBER: Philippines This
Asian island nation, once a Spanish colony and an American protectorate, is a country in tension, trying to cross the threshold between the third and first world. It offers a variety of landscapes � beaches, mountains, volcanic lakes � and languages, with Tagalog as the national tongue. The Catholic Church is a substantial piece of the religious pie, however, Islam is growing in the island of Mindinao. The Filipino people and culture love music and dance and community. While there, you may find yourself living with and giving hope to the destitute, caring for orphans, and challenging the growing number of Christ-followers to rise up. |
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JANUARY: Mozambique This is one of the most beautiful countries in the continent of Africa. This is a favorite location of the World Race for a variety of reasons (the people, beautiful landscape, ministry partnerships, and more). Although the stronghold of poverty grips this nation, Mozambique is seeing signs of redemption and economic recovery. Due to this extreme poverty � or perhaps in spite of it � the church is growing, as well. This month on the Race, you will be teaching, preaching, practicing “true religion” with widows and orphans, and more. You may also probably have one of your most memorable travel “days” here. You’ll find out what we mean soon enough. |
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FEBRUARY: Malawi Known
as “the warm heart of Africa,” Malawi is definitely a place that you visit to ignite yourself with the fire of God. This country has a beautiful landscape and an even more beautiful culture and population. This month, you’ll be helping plant churches, raising up leaders, and |
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MARCH: Pioneer Africa Twice during your World Race experience, your team will take a month to ATL (ask the Lord) for a new mission field. He may lead you someplace in the middle of a buzzing city or somewhere that can’t even be found on a map. Either way, it’s a time of listening to the Lord’s voice and following him with true abandon. Uncover more of your inheritance… |
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APRIL: Turkey A primarily Muslim nation, the country of Turkey is also the least evangelized nation on earth. One of the birthplaces of the Church, it is now a nation closed to the Gospel and home of persecuted Christians. This month, you’re going to take some risks in sharing your faith. And while we would love to share with you what you will be doing, we can’t for safety reasons. Just know – you’re not going to forget this experience. |
| MAY: Romania The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy people. Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light of Christ in an inspirational way. Here you’ll teach English, lead sports camps, live life with the gypsies, and more. |
*Race route subject to change*
YARD SALE!!
When: April 2 & 3, 8am until everything is gone!
Where: 108 Iris Dr. Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474
What: I will be selling most everything I own that I won’t be using on “The World Race.” This is a 3 family yard sale, so there will be something for everyone!
1st United Methodist Church � MISSIONS NIGHT!
When: April 28th, 6pm
Where: 1st UMC Mt. Pleasant Sanctuary
What: Come for great music, fellowship, and worship. There will be guest missionary speakers, and we will also hear about Kendra’s upcoming journey. We will enjoy performances by Jill Brooks, and there will also be a contemporary worship band! Please join us and bring your friends! It is going to be an amazing night!
When: May 8th
Where: TBA
What: I will post more information about this fun night very soon!
I hope all of you will be able to join me for these fun occasions that will further help me be able to reach my support goals. My next goal to meet is $6,000 on April 19, which is 40% of my total trip cost of $14,300. Right now I have $4,725.80 in my support account plus around $2,000 in monthly pledges. Making my total around $6,725.80. Please consider becoming a part of my ministry and helping me spread our Savior’s love to the nations!
As I have been preparing for the Race I have been reading current Racer’s blogs. Recently, I came across this, and I encourage all of you to take a look at it:
http://lindsaynelson.theworldrace.org/index.asp?filename=wholly-crap
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