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This is my Race Route for the next 11 months! I’m so excited about each of these countries we will be going to. Please be lifting them up in prayer as we get ready to leave July 5th for Haiti!
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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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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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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 400 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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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. |
| Cambodia 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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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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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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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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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 |
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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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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. |
| 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, |
