Author: Adventures

Nicaragua: Parent Vision Trip

 World Race Parent Vision Trip “11 countries in 11 months” —A very simple, but powerful statement that only a short time ago meant nothing to you. Today, that statement summarizes the once in a lifetime journey your son or daughter embarked on several months ago. And now, you have been given the opportunity to join them on the field and experience a taste of 11in11. This journey has been marked by many unique experiences, feelings, and changes. And in many ways, you have been traveling with your racer each step of the way, often sharing in those new things. You...

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PP Spring 2015 Peru

An adventure awaits you in Peru!   The ancient Incan civilization of Machu Picchu tells the history of the Peruvian people, but Peru’s future is poised for change. Filled with jaw-dropping terrain, Peru is one of the most bio-diverse countries on Earth. Peru’s landscape includes the lofty peaks of the Andes, vast coastal deserts and the lush, tropical rain forests of the Amazon Basin.  The birthplace of several proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is home to an incredible assortment of indigenous groups that blend into a unique and beautiful...

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PP Spring 2015 Philippines

   If all you know about the Philippines’ is that it’s in Southeast Asia, you’re missing out! Once a Spanish colony, this island nation is filled with natural beauty – mountains and beaches line the coast.  While it remained somewhat stable economically, growth for the Philippines has been an uphill battle. Come partner with a ministry that runs two children’s home and sponsors a Christian school. It also runs a camp that offers discipleship, evangelism and other outreach programs to surrounding communities. ...

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PP Spring 2015 Swaziland

  Making a difference in a community is about more than just providing the right tools for development and growth; it’s about teaching the community members how to use them to thrive. If you want to make a difference that you know will last long after you’ve gone home, this is the trip for you.  Nestled between South Africa and Mozambique, Swaziland is a small but beautiful country whose obscurity has left the nation and its people forgotten to many. Filled with rolling hills, gorgeous mountain views, and miles of breathtaking countryside, Swaziland’s incredible...

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PP Spring 2015 Zambia

   Zambia boasts one of the seven wonders of the world, the rushing heights of Victoria Falls, known as “the smoke that thunders”. Zambia is an entirely landlocked nation, touching eight sister countries, home to seventy-three tribes, speaking twenty different languages.  Zambia became an independent nation in 1964 after years of British colonial rule. Since then, the economy has grown, but the Zambian people still suffer from poverty, short life expectancy, malnourishment, lack of clean water, and the AIDS crisis. Christianity is the official religion in...

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Arkansas Tornado Relief

On April 25, 2014 Vilonia, Arkansas marked the third year of recovery since a tornado wrecked this small town. Three days later, on April 28th, the recovery effort started all over again as an even more devastating, half-mile wide tornado slammed into their neighborhoods. The storm left 14 dead and flattened entire sections of their town. Families sat in disbelief and heartache as this close-knit community began to sift through the rubble and debris for the second time. You have the opportunity to be one of the first on the front lines, and the people of Vilonia need your help. Love...

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