Welcome to my World Race blog
If this is your first time visiting a World Race missionaries page I would like to share some basic information about our mission before delving into the purpose of this blog.
— The World Race is an 11 month long mission through many different countries generally taking place on 3 different continents. Each missionary is put on a squad depending on what route they sign up for, and each squad is broken down into teams. In your respective teams, which are assigned only after many hours of prayer and consideration, each racer lives and works together with the contact ministries at each new location. It is hard to give an all encompassing description of the ministries a racer may be asked to do each month, because it varies depending on your contacts needs, but some of the ministries I have taken a part in through my first 4 months on the race are described below under our route. In partaking of the World Race we set aside many of our comforts from home and confine all of our belongings for the year into 2 bags. In most enstances we live in small village houses or hostels on a modest budget. We eat what the locals eat and live how the locals live, all along sharing this marvelous love and splendid grace our father has implanted in our hearts. More information about the way the World Race works and the logistics of the mission can be found on the World Race Homepage.
— As missionaries we are completely donation and support funded. Throughout the course of the year there are certain financial goals that must be met. I feel extremely humble and honored to say the Lord has provided the total $14,300 necessary to complete this mission.
— The purpose of this blog is to take you inside my life and allow me to share the magnificant ways our wonderful creator is moving in these remote destinations around the world. It is a way people can walk with each racer through his or her journey and see the changes the Lord brings through the exploration of his creation. I hope through expressing my experience as honestly and clearly as I possibly can this blog will be a true representation of Christ’s heart from the global perspective.
Our Route:
1. Honduras
Call it the honeymoon month or perhaps my first date with the kingdom, yet however one describes their first month on the race my 25+ days in Tegucigalpa, Honduras will live in my heart forever. Our team (Team Arrow) partnered with Team rooted 1930 to work alongside a missionary named Tony Deien in what was a completely relationship based ministry. We ventured into an extremely poverty stricken community inside the city known as Los Pinos, in an effort to minister to a specific family, as well as bring hope to this downtrodden neighborhood. We started by cleaning up an abandoned school at the very top of this mountain community painting over the gang symbols and drug graffiti, after which we took a day to pray over the building and dedicate it to the Lord. We invited the children and families to the school three or four times a week to play sports, games, learn English, share bible
stories, and enjoy a hope inspiring fellowship with one another. We also had the privilege of ministering in another poor community located in a rural area outside the city. We worked alongside the schools in the area to interact with the children. Since we were liv
ing in that particular community called El Horno we were able to invite the locals to our house for parties and fun, as well as visit their homes. To summarize quickly this month was full of drinks in bags, sketchy bus rides, sketchy taxi rides, some sickness, Tony’s Spanglish, but more seriously heartbreaking living conditions, broken families, gut wrenching poverty, and in effect, at least speaking for myself, it was God’s capture of the heart of one of his sons. Thank you beautiful children and families of El Horno/ Los Pinos Honduras, may the redeeming hands of the Lord be upon you.
stories, and enjoy a hope inspiring fellowship with one another. We also had the privilege of ministering in another poor community located in a rural area outside the city. We worked alongside the schools in the area to interact with the children. Since we were liv
ing in that particular community called El Horno we were able to invite the locals to our house for parties and fun, as well as visit their homes. To summarize quickly this month was full of drinks in bags, sketchy bus rides, sketchy taxi rides, some sickness, Tony’s Spanglish, but more seriously heartbreaking living conditions, broken families, gut wrenching poverty, and in effect, at least speaking for myself, it was God’s capture of the heart of one of his sons. Thank you beautiful children and families of El Horno/ Los Pinos Honduras, may the redeeming hands of the Lord be upon you.2. Nicaragua
The thought of our month in Nicaragua cracks me up. We were blessed in the best possible way with the people we were surrounded with. In what has been up to this point the most difficult month on the race we were tasked with the job of traveling all around Nicaragua with a group of God’s chosen evangelists preaching in churches, bringing the good news door to door, and loving on the citizens of Central America’s poorest country. We had the opportunity to climb a volcano that reaches into the clouds with no guide. To summarize our many other adventures we stayed in numerous different locations including a tree house on a farm, we rode horses, we hunted alligators, walked many miles each day, lived on an island in the middle of a lake, attended a healing conference, countless prayer services, were the benefactor of many teary goodbyes, and ate o
ver a ton of rice and beans. The group of men we traveled with included Joseph (JoJo), Pastor Alberto Palacio (PA), Manuel, Lionel, and Narcisso. These men exemplified Christ in all of their actions. Although none of them spoke English I learned more about discipline, humbleness, and Godliness in this month than the first 21 years of my life. I love these men and their families and I truly hope God crosses our paths again. Thank you Lord for my time in Nicaragua and for the wonderful blessings you poored on me through your elect children. May your blessings be plentiful among these Godly men and their families.
ver a ton of rice and beans. The group of men we traveled with included Joseph (JoJo), Pastor Alberto Palacio (PA), Manuel, Lionel, and Narcisso. These men exemplified Christ in all of their actions. Although none of them spoke English I learned more about discipline, humbleness, and Godliness in this month than the first 21 years of my life. I love these men and their families and I truly hope God crosses our paths again. Thank you Lord for my time in Nicaragua and for the wonderful blessings you poored on me through your elect children. May your blessings be plentiful among these Godly men and their families. 3. Costa Rica
Strap up your boots, grab a machete, and spray for mosquitoes. Month three took place on a jungle farm in Los Chiles, Costa Rica. The majority of our month was spent working in the fields chopping down 8ft tall weeds, milking cows, fertilizing trees, and enjoying fellowship with each other in the beautiful countryside. In what would later be revealed as the last month as Team Arrow we thoroughly enjoyed our time together and grew much closer as a team. Throughout the month we prepared for 6 Christmas parties in which we would give out over 1,500 presents to children throughout Los Chiles. We prepared a drama to present the gospel called “The Best Gift Ever.” I played the role of a young boy named Tito who forgot to buy his friend Estefan a Christmas present, so he went on a search for the best gift ever. We performed the play in Spanish, so naturally it took us a couple of days to learn all of our lines. I had the most with a total of 11. We performed 6 separate parties with each having over a 150 kids. At the end each child had the
opportunity to except Christ into his or her heart. We cannot comprehend the impact these parties may have had in the lives of these children and families. In what was by far the most developed country we visited in Central America we were able to enjoy the natural beauties of its landscape. In the meantime we were also blessed with the opportunity of developing relationships with our contact Tony, his wife Rosa, a teenager who lived with us named Julio, Danny, and our master chef Alexandro. I pray blessings over this country and the developing ministry of Tony and Rosa that is soon to be a rehabilitation center for children. 4. Philippines
Welcome to Puerto Galera, Philippines, the land of sparkling clear water, sparkling cheer people, karaoke galore, and 
international basketball. This month our newly formed team Rockstar teamed with Crash of Love working with a ministry known as Threads of Hope. We had the privilege of living in Pastor Kuya Al’s exceptional family’s home, which included a pet monkey named Chippee. We worked with Kuya Al’s church clearing land, performing skits at services, singing, and most importantly developing relationships in the community. A wonderful thing about the ministry was the freedom to get to know the lovely Pilipino people. I spent much of my time at the beach with ladies who make bracelets for Threads of Hope. When they are not making bracelets for TOH orders they sell han
dmade jewelry to tourists in the beach area. During my time there the ladies taught me how to make some of the simpler bracelets. Another sweet thing about the vibrant Pilipino culture is their love for basketball. Resting on top of the church was a full court street ball paradise overlooking some of the luscious vegetation of the village. Anytime I would make my way to the court kids would flood in and we would play some of the local basketball games they love. Overall our time in the Philippines was lovely. I pray God will continue moving in this beautiful and vibrant culture. May he continue to bless the Threads of Hope ministry and use it in amazing new ways to bring faith, hope, and love to the communities in and around Puerto Galera.
international basketball. This month our newly formed team Rockstar teamed with Crash of Love working with a ministry known as Threads of Hope. We had the privilege of living in Pastor Kuya Al’s exceptional family’s home, which included a pet monkey named Chippee. We worked with Kuya Al’s church clearing land, performing skits at services, singing, and most importantly developing relationships in the community. A wonderful thing about the ministry was the freedom to get to know the lovely Pilipino people. I spent much of my time at the beach with ladies who make bracelets for Threads of Hope. When they are not making bracelets for TOH orders they sell handmade jewelry to tourists in the beach area. During my time there the ladies taught me how to make some of the simpler bracelets. Another sweet thing about the vibrant Pilipino culture is their love for basketball. Resting on top of the church was a full court street ball paradise overlooking some of the luscious vegetation of the village. Anytime I would make my way to the court kids would flood in and we would play some of the local basketball games they love. Overall our time in the Philippines was lovely. I pray God will continue moving in this beautiful and vibrant culture. May he continue to bless the Threads of Hope ministry and use it in amazing new ways to bring faith, hope, and love to the communities in and around Puerto Galera. 5. Thailand
Our month in Thailand began in the world renowned capital city of Bangkok. During our short time there we visited one of the huge outdoor night markets and ate tons of Pad Thai. Beyond food we also had an awesome worship service fro
m a rooftop overlooking part of the city. From there we departed to Khao Lak an area once laid ruin from the Tsunami of 2004. During our time here we worked with a ministry known as Step Ahead Med. SAM has several components to their ministry, one of which includes a location in a Sea Gypsy village where woman are giving the opportunity to make straw and leather purses for income. Step Ahead has also established several Christian pre schools including a program reaching out to families in these poor areas. We were privileged to work with these pre schools as well as with the families in the gypsy villages. We also had the opportunity to work alongside a couple of the local churches. Thailand has a fun and unique culture. I thoroughly enjoyed the spicy food as well as the time we spent with the sea gypsy people, who are looked at as outcasts in society. I pray Thailand will experience an encounter with the one and true God. May their unique and ancient culture not be lost, yet a wave of Jesus sweep across the nation.
m a rooftop overlooking part of the city. From there we departed to Khao Lak an area once laid ruin from the Tsunami of 2004. During our time here we worked with a ministry known as Step Ahead Med. SAM has several components to their ministry, one of which includes a location in a Sea Gypsy village where woman are giving the opportunity to make straw and leather purses for income. Step Ahead has also established several Christian pre schools including a program reaching out to families in these poor areas. We were privileged to work with these pre schools as well as with the families in the gypsy villages. We also had the opportunity to work alongside a couple of the local churches. Thailand has a fun and unique culture. I thoroughly enjoyed the spicy food as well as the time we spent with the sea gypsy people, who are looked at as outcasts in society. I pray Thailand will experience an encounter with the one and true God. May their unique and ancient culture not be lost, yet a wave of Jesus sweep across the nation. 6. Malaysia
Our third month in Asia took us to the country of Malaysia. My knowledge of this country before our arrival on the Island of Penang was limited to the tag “Made in Malaysia” upon many of our cotton clothing and plastic merchandise. When we arrived what I found was a developed and culturally diverse city full of attention grabbing buildings, churches, temples, and mosques; A land of many people groups and religions. We spent much of our month off the Island, across the port, on the outskirts of the city working with several different ministries. We worked at what amounted to a foster home for several days with over 12 adopted children of Indian decent. These kids were cool, full of life, and crazy as can be. We also had an opportunity to work at a special needs home with people suffering from autism and Down’s syndrome. Our team enjoyed our time here and being it was my first time in such a pace, there was much to be le
arned. We visited nursing homes, illegal Indonesian immigrants in the jungle, and hung out with our awesome contact Joshua. The majority of people we came in contact with could speak basic English, which was a relief after being in Thailand for a month. After our stay off the Island we ventured back to the Island for our final week and lived in Little India. We worked alongside 2 other teams with a ministry reaching out to the homeless. Our time in Little India was phenomenal and I can still taste their delicious food on my lips a month departed. Curry, gnan, and milk tea, oh yeah! Oh and I took part in an 8k race, which turned out to be quite a cool experience. I pray God will continue to use the many hands he has placed in this nation to reach out and break the chains, which shackle many of the people in this nation. Ignite Penang in your glory Lord.
arned. We visited nursing homes, illegal Indonesian immigrants in the jungle, and hung out with our awesome contact Joshua. The majority of people we came in contact with could speak basic English, which was a relief after being in Thailand for a month. After our stay off the Island we ventured back to the Island for our final week and lived in Little India. We worked alongside 2 other teams with a ministry reaching out to the homeless. Our time in Little India was phenomenal and I can still taste their delicious food on my lips a month departed. Curry, gnan, and milk tea, oh yeah! Oh and I took part in an 8k race, which turned out to be quite a cool experience. I pray God will continue to use the many hands he has placed in this nation to reach out and break the chains, which shackle many of the people in this nation. Ignite Penang in your glory Lord. 7. Cambodia
Cambodia is an old yet young country, a country rich in history and on the verge of a Holy Spirit filled future. We could refer to this month as back to the country for Team RockStar, we said so long to the city life and took our oversized packs to the country side of Campot. We were privileged with the opportunity to serve a young contact named Vuthy in his booming ministry reaching out to a rural farming community. We taught English at his established Christian day school, taught bible stories, and played tons of games with the youth of this community. God has laid ambitious plans into the heart of Vuthy and has been continually faithful in his provision over the course of the past year and a half. We also danced, sang, and partied all month in celebration of the Cambodian New Year. We had no access to running water, limited access to elec
tricity, and only occasional access to internet, it was quite freeing. We visited many families in the village and enjoyed our time learning about the culture and history of this ancient land. For more information on the history of Cambodia check out my blog entitled The Light of The Son. Our team connected with the youth and will thoroughly miss being able to walk outside our living quarters and any time, just as in the Philippines, have children running around to play with. I pray God will continue to bring his Kingdom to these rural communities through Vuthy’s ministry. May the spectacular vision God has placed in his heart come to fruition within the next few years.– – 8. Kenya —
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