Author: Adventures

PP Summer 2014 Honduras

            Honduras is full of history and beauty. From its mountains to ancient Mayan ruins to the sea, the country offers the diverse environment you expect in Central America.  Masked by its beauty, the Honduran people are struggling. Honduras is home to over eight million people, with 36 percent of the population under the age of 14. It’s also the third poorest country in the region, with 50 to 60 percent of the labor force either unemployed or underemployed. Many families struggle daily to meet their basic...

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Nepal (Passport Summer 2014)

              With an unparalleled diversity, Nepal houses a kaleidoscope of foods, sites, and people groups. This boisterous nation houses eastern treasures like Mount Everest, exotic beaches, and historic sites that can’t be found anywhere else. Despite of their eclectic makeup, one fourth of people in Nepal live in poverty.  Even more heartbreaking, less than one percent of the nation professes Jesus as their savior. While persecution has lessened, Nepalese Christians still face sacrifice for their faith. Come be an instrument of...

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Costa Rica (Passport Summer 2014)

                         Costa Rica is a unique port of call known for legendary beaches, the pura vida (“pure life”) mentality and island culture. From beautiful national parks to majestic volcanoes, this country has all the elements of paradise. Beyond the tourist industry, the native people suffer. One in five people live below the poverty line. With the rise of inflation, many citizens who depended on foreign trade have been left without a way to provide for their families. Often this results...

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China (Passport Summer 2014)

                On the surface, China thrives. Home to one fifth of the world’s population, this nation houses a booming people group, growing economy, and the unique value of honor.  It looks like an eastern paradise. But get closer with the Chinese people and you’ll see the spirits of the people suffocate. Come be a living example of Christ-like love. You could work with local Chinese youth and tutor them in English. During this time, your relationship could shift the hearts and futures of the youth in the...

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Africa Expedition (Passport Summer 2014)

With a low life expectancy and high infant mortality rate due to AIDS, hope is just one of the necessities many people of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe go without daily. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to share the love and hope of Christ with those you meet on this African Expedition.  Be prepared to embrace simple living. You will be totally immersed into the African way of life as you bring the kingdom of God to these nations. You will eat what they eat. You will live in their villages. You will walk with them. Your ministries may include: church planting,...

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CtoC 2014 – Nicaragua

                Nicaragua is known for its lively cultures, wonderful food, and beautiful beaches. This vibrant Latin American nation has the charm of Hispanic culture and a stunning geography. It seems like a Central American paradise. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see that many of the people of Nicaragua are in ruin. Forty-eight percent of the population lives below the poverty line, and almost 80 percent live on less than $2 a day. Many children are orphaned because of the lack of resources to take care of them. Come partner...

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