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Hey Gang,
I am so excited about all the places that the Lord will be taking us as the year goes on. Below is the tentative route that we will be on. I say tentative only because we are leaving room for God to be God.  I think half the time we operate in a way in which we try to get God onto our agenda instead of embracing His. It seems so much of the time our services, mission projects, times of communion and fellowship, and many other things in our lives revolve around our plans and agendas. We lived programed lives and that goes way beyond the walls of the church. Schools, jobs, “date night” for couples, family planning, weddings, tax payments, 401K contributions. All of our lives here in America are very structured and scheduled.
 
Not that there is anything wrong with structure and schedule, but often times we come to God with that same approach and expectation. We believe that God should operate totally on our time table and should be driven by our agendas. And sometimes God in His mercy and patience does go along with our schedule, but more than likely He is looking to do something that is very out of the box that will rock our worlds which will cause us to start leaning on Him for security, trust, refuge, hope, and life. And its always amazing when He does it.
 
So here is the tentative schedule or where my team and I will be over the next 11 months starting in June. But we want to be sensitive to the Spirit and be very open to Him leading us into uncharted waters or something totally different. After all, He is God and we are not. In relinquishing control of my life to the Lord,  I did not say that I would as long as God gives me a comfortable life, a nice car, beautiful wife, and a relaxed retirement. I surrendered to His will and where He leads is where He leads because life is all about Him and His glory. Not me and my agenda.
 
SO HERE IT IT: 
 
 
Guatemala.  The nation of Guatemala is a region known for its
spectacular beauty, volcanic ranges, rich cultural heritage and Mayan
roots. Temple ruins from the past speckle the landscape and stand as
tributes to the historical significance of the country’s spiritual
history. Guatemalans are people of art and expression; yet, very few
see the beauty around them as evidence of a divine Creator.


Nicaragua
The nation of Nicaragua has been heralded as one of the poorest regions in the Western Hemisphere. Homelessness, slums, addictions, destitution, poverty and a severe lack of medical, educational and spiritual resources make Nicaragua a challenging environment to communicate hope. Yet, God’s love is reaching the far corners of the country in miraculous ways. 

 
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.

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!
 
 
Israel
Israel is the epicenter for pilgrimages worldwide.  The Holy Land attracts Jews, Arabs and Christians alike to be a part of a location so rich in our combined religious roots.  Serve in this new World Race location while walking the paths that Christ Jesus once did.

 
 
 
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.
 
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.
 
Malaysia/Indonesia
Enter a world entrenched in Islam.  A people with the thriving metropolis of Kuala Lampur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Delve into this culture of works-based religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, while delivering hope and pointing the people to their Redeemer.

The 17,508 islands that make up the nation of Indonesia are as diverse as their population. Certain areas are completely untouched by outside influences; others carry the exposure, even if only for a moment, of the Gospel story. Be prepared to explore uncharted territories and forgotten areas to further the cause of the kingdom of God.

Philippines
The Philippines exists as an Asian nation marked by notable Spanish influences. The Catholic church and the Spanish derivative of Tagalog (the national language) display a developed and developing front. Yet, the Filipino people are in need of truth to combat their folk religions and deceptive fronts, allowing them to understand God’s greater purposes for their lives. They are a strong, beautiful people found in a marvel of God’s creation that includes volcanic lakes, island beaches, beautiful mountains, etc.
 
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.

 
 
 
For your name and your renown are the desire of my soul (Isa 26:8)
 
Warren