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B4A STM 2017 trip to Vietnam

December 16, 2016
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B4A

Join a Beauty for Ashes trip to Vietnam! (Women Only) Vietnam’s story is one of searching and fighting for freedom. After nearly a century of French rule, Vietnam split into the Communist (north) and non-Communist (south) in the 1950’s. Conflict between the two sides led to the Vietnam War. But by 1975, Vietnam was restored as a completely Communist country. Even with the economic reforms and restoration of diplomatic ties, human rights are limited in Vietnam—especially freedom of religion. Over 80% of Vietnamese don’t claim any religion; about 8% are...

STM 2017 Thailand (Chiang Mai) Over 40+

December 14, 2016
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STM

An adventure awaits you in Thailand! (This trip is for adults ages 40 and over!) Behind Thailand’s beautiful beaches, the Thai people’s ever-smiling faces, and the lush tropical jungles lies a terrible secret: modern day slavery. As the Thai economy strengthens and the natural beauty draws visitors, tourism of a different sort also flourishes. Human trafficking and sexual tourism continue to grow. Buddhism teaches that a person’s future is predetermined by karma. Because males can go to the temple, become monks, and earn merit in their faith, women are the...

WR Alumni 2017 Trip to Russia

December 8, 2016
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STM

Join our alumni on a first ever short term mission trip to Russia! Alumni trips are an opportunity to reconnect with life on the mission field and join fellow alumni to serve. In addition to this being a short term trip for alumni, it’s also an opportunity to share life on the mission field with your home community. You can invite a friend, your family, or maybe someone from church. This could be a life changing experience for someone you know. This is a groundbreaking opportunity to be a part of our first ever ministry trip to Russia. Come pioneer relationships in a...

AI: Dakota Oyate Church – Spirit Lake, ND

November 11, 2016
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AI

Build friendships and faith among the Dakota. Your time in Spirit Lake can make a lasting difference in the lives of local church leaders, who sacrifice every day to bring a sense of hope and purpose to their neighbors. A life of ministry among America’s Indian peoples is demanding in every sense of the word, and often disappointing and discouraging. Plan on pouring love, encouragement, and joy into these warriors. Be creative. Make it such a beautiful week that the memory of it will energize the local Christian leaders until you come back next year! Ministry:...

AI 2017: Zuni – Dusty Pines Work Camp – Gallup, NM

November 11, 2016
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AI

Dusty Pines Camp, out in the forest between Gallup and the Zuni Nation, provides a safe and loving haven for a group of local, Native youth who have chosen to follow Jesus – in spite of the verbal and sometimes physical persecution they know awaits them from family, former friends, and the community in general. But, with the support of Christian teachers, mentors, and each other, they are able to persevere and grow in their faith. One day, they will be leaders in their community. Ministry: The camp provides a refuge for the hundreds of Native campers who flock here each summer, and...

AI 2017: Wind River – Ethete, WY

November 11, 2016
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AI

Create a four-day kids’ Bible camp in the heart of the reservation. Ministry: For the June 10 mission: As many as 40 kids and teens a day will join your team at our partner church for 2-3 hours, Mon-Thu afternoons. This is your chance to provide substantial manpower, a boatload of youthful energy, and a lot of Jesus to a successful Bible camp, right in the center of the reservation. You’ll canvass nearby housing neighborhoods to invite the kids, learn where they live, and meet their parents, brothers, and sisters. A couple of evenings will be dedicated to follow up with...

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