Last month, a friend and former squad-mate wrote:
“I
want you to understand the work of AIM:
their goal, vision and mission.
Because honestly, I believe that
if you knew the hearts of those
who work here,
you would be THROWING money at them!�
I totally agree!
But I’m not just asking you to donate money to AIM and
its missionaries,
although you could certainly do that – they do need your financial support!
I’m suggesting that you allow God to move you,
to change you,
to change the world!
Scroll down to find out more about …
Participating in a mission trip
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The World Race
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The World Race – Human Trafficking Edition
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Real Life
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Adult, Family, Teen, and Youth Group trips
Participating in a Prophetic Conference
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Stirred
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Be
Shopping for a Cause
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Sound of Hope
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Timbali Crafts
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Corridor of Hope
Financially Supporting AIM & its missionaries
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THE WORLD RACE
Dates: 11 months
starting January, July, or August 2011
Application
Deadlines: rolling
Cost: ~$15,000
Ages: 21-35
Destinations: various countries around the world
The World Race partners with churches,
missionaries and organizations around the globe to do any and everything to
advance God’s kingdom; ministry often includes service projects, mercy or
compassion ministries, relational evangelism and preaching, and pastoral care.
During your travels, you will live and
minister in community with a team of six other men and women, which in itself
will be a deepening experience.
You’ll even get a chance to participate
in some adventurous activities like rafting the Nile, going on a safari,
zip-lining through Costa Rica, or eating balut!
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THE WORLD RACE
– HUMAN TRAFFICKING EDITION
http://www.theworldrace.org
Dates: January 2011 – May 2011
Application Deadline: October 15, 2010
Training Camp Dates: October 16 – 20, 2010
Cost: $7,300
Ages: 21-35
Destinations:
India,
Thailand, Cambodia, USA
Human trafficking, also known as
modern-day slavery, is the fastest-growing criminal industry in the world,
based on the recruitment, harboring, and transportation of people solely for
the purpose of exploitation.
27 million men, women, and children are
enslaved in our world today, 80% of which are women, and 50% are children. We
believe that God has a divine purpose and plan for these individuals and that
we get to be a message of truth and hope to them.
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REAL LIFE
Dates: January 15 – May 15, 2011
or June 3 – August 2, 2011
Application Deadlines: rolling, apply now!
Cost: $2,000-6,000
Ages: 18-22
Destinations: various countries around the world
Spend part of your semester or summer traveling to exotic locations all over
the world assisting local churches, ministries, and missionaries as you share your
faith in adventurous and exciting ways!
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Find or design a trip!
Dates: 4-14 days, several choices
Application Deadlines: rolling, apply now!
Cost: vary
Ages: anyone – adults, families, teens, youth groups
Destinations: various countries around the world, including Haiti
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STIRRED CONFERENCE
http://www.adventures.org/stirred/?ppc=wr&campaign=stirred&tuid=3283547
Dates:
October 28-30, 2010
Cost: free, but registration is required
Who: All
AIM staff, alumni, volunteers, and friends of the ministry. If God has been
stirring you for something more, please join us!
Location: at the AIM base in Gainesville, GA
We’ve all longed to hear God’s voice – to get a larger glimpse of his kingdom.
We’ve all wanted to grow in our relationship with Christ – to see what we read
about in Scripture actually come to life. Connect
with the AIM community. Participate in corporate worship, receive practical teaching
on hearing God’s voice, and get activated for ministry.
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http://www.adventures.org/beConference/
Dates: October
18, 2010 in Philadelphia, PA
Or November 16, 2010 in
Atlanta, GA
Cost: Free, but registration is required
Who: Anyone in professional or lay ministry who is passionate about outreach,
discipleship, and worship
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The Sound of Hope
is a campaign to
raise awareness and funds for orphans and vulnerable children around the world.
We are committed to helping children break out of the cycle of poverty by
partnering with programs that offer holistic care. We seek to educate, engage,
and empower others to join the movement in creative ways. Speak out and awaken a generation
to help orphans in Kenya, Swaziland, and India!
New website coming soon!
Meanwhile, shop at one of their partners, TIMBALI CRAFTS.
Buy a handmade purse
or place mat at http://www.timbalicrafts.org/
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CORRIDOR OF HOPE
http://www.corridorofhope.org/
Corridor Of Hope is devoted to connecting orphans, poverty
stricken communities and YOU. When
you buy quality and affordable products from these countries, Corridor Of Hope
donates resources back into their communities by supporting orphans. Yes, your purchase makes a difference
in people’s lives!
Shop for jewelry, scarves, and home accents.
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Again, I totally recommend AIM as a missions organization.
Consider joining them on a trip or for a conference.
But if you can’t, then please also consider financially supporting their ministries and missionaries. Pray for them as well!
Click here for information on making a donation.
You can browse the blogs linked to the aforementioned sites. Read about how lives are being changed and allow God to change you too! So great is His love!!
