Here’s the “Updated” version of our race route. The month’s aren’t listed beside the countries, but it is in order, for the most part! It’s still changing and who knows exactly where we will be, but GOD does! I am so excited about the opportunities that are ahead. Please continue to pray for wisdom, discernment and peace. Our Launch date is coming up fast, and the excitement, nerves and reality of it all is slowly starting to hit me…and I’m sure the rest of the Squad as well!
The final countdown is on…11 days!!!
So, starting in January…
Dominican Republic
The Caribbean sits as unexplored
territory for the World Race. This initial launch will send teams into
all corners of this beautiful country to build relationships, plant
churches, love orphans and widows and begin to discover all that God
has in store for the people of the D.R.
territory for the World Race. This initial launch will send teams into
all corners of this beautiful country to build relationships, plant
churches, love orphans and widows and begin to discover all that God
has in store for the people of the D.R.
Haiti
Crossing the border from the Dominican Republic to Haiti is like
entering another world. Language changes from Spanish to French to
Creole, and landscape changes from lush forests to barren wastelands.
The island of Hispanola has been divided against itself in decades of
animosity between the Haitian and Dominican people. The 2008 hurricanes
ravaged across the island, leaving the northern portion of Haiti
devastated and in much need of tangible help and spiritual
encouragement. We go to help rebuild physically and spiritually, as we
explain the hope that Christ brings in the face of such tragedy.
entering another world. Language changes from Spanish to French to
Creole, and landscape changes from lush forests to barren wastelands.
The island of Hispanola has been divided against itself in decades of
animosity between the Haitian and Dominican people. The 2008 hurricanes
ravaged across the island, leaving the northern portion of Haiti
devastated and in much need of tangible help and spiritual
encouragement. We go to help rebuild physically and spiritually, as we
explain the hope that Christ brings in the face of such tragedy.
Vietnam
Leaving the Caribbean, the team will cross the Pacific and land in
a whole new world. The country of Vietnam has been under communist rule
for decades, and the oppression has taken its toll through seasons of
warfare and rebuilding. The government is adamantly against religious
freedom, and as the country suffers in Buddhist bondage, the light of
the Christian remnant shines as a candle in the darkness.
a whole new world. The country of Vietnam has been under communist rule
for decades, and the oppression has taken its toll through seasons of
warfare and rebuilding. The government is adamantly against religious
freedom, and as the country suffers in Buddhist bondage, the light of
the Christian remnant shines as a candle in the darkness.
Cambodia
Fifty years ago, Cambodia saw one of the most devastating
genocides in history. The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million
people – one-third 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 that are
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.
genocides in history. The Khmer Rouge slaughtered nearly two million
people – one-third 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 that are
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.
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.
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.
Mozambique/Malawi
Enter a world of lions, elephants and monkeys, and welcome to
Africa. Potentially the most fruitful of mission fields, northern
Mozambique and Malawi is seeing sweeping revival in the form of mass
conversions, miracles, and churches planted on a daily basis. Teams
will be a part of breaking the hold of fear on the people bound by
witch doctors and animism.
Africa. Potentially the most fruitful of mission fields, northern
Mozambique and Malawi is seeing sweeping revival in the form of mass
conversions, miracles, and churches planted on a daily basis. Teams
will be a part of breaking the hold of fear on the people bound by
witch doctors and animism.
Swaziland
Swaziland made history by being the first country to reach a 51%
HIV/AIDS infection rate across the general population. Through lack of
education, superstition and other such deceptions, it is speculated
that in 50 years, the country will no longer exist. Though small,
Swaziland has great potential to spread the light of Christ to all of
Africa.
HIV/AIDS infection rate across the general population. Through lack of
education, superstition and other such deceptions, it is speculated
that in 50 years, the country will no longer exist. Though small,
Swaziland has great potential to spread the light of Christ to all of
Africa.
PIONEER AFRICA
Twice during your World Race, your team will take a month 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.
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.
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.
Ukraine
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!
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 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.
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.
