Author: Adventures

STM 2017 Haiti

An adventure awaits you in Haiti! In October 2016, Hurricane Matthew roared through the Caribbean and left destruction in its wake. This Category 4 Storm reached upwards of 145mph.  Over 1,000 are dead in Haiti alone. Thousands of homes across the Caribbean and southeastern coast of the United States were destroyed. This is the first major hurricane Haiti has experienced in 50 years, and the nation is still recovering from the 2010 earthquake. And even before the earthquake, Haiti was the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. The rubble of crushed homes still lie in the city...

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STM 2017 Hilton Head Island

An adventure awaits you in Hilton Head! Considered one of the top ten family-friendly beaches in the world, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina hosts more than two million tourists a year. Hilton Head offers world-class tennis and golf, cultural events, and boasts many gated communities filled with prominent and wealthy residents.  The island is named after Captain William Hilton, who in 1663 identified it and named “Hilton’s Head” after himself. The island features 12 miles of beachfront on the Atlantic Ocean. This island is a beautiful place, rich with...

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STM 2017 Jamaica (Kingston/Salvation Army)

An adventure awaits you in Jamaica! Jamaica’s beauty attracts millions of tourists every year, but poverty lurks just beyond the resort gates. Lush mountains descend to white, sandy beaches. High in the hills, families crowd into ramshackle houses, little more than sheds. And those families are the lucky ones. Homelessness is rampant, and mothers abandon children they can’t feed.  Many Jamaicans turn to false gods to answer their desperate pleas for help. You can share the hope of a real and loving God with those seeking Him. Ministry: While in Jamaica, you will...

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STM 2017 New Orleans (9th Ward)

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans! New Orleans is a hopping city full of good food, music, and rich culture. Located on the Mississippi River, this city is the birthplace of jazz and a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but...

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STM 2017 New Orleans (Avondale)

An adventure awaits you in New Orleans! New Orleans is a hopping city full of good food, music, and rich culture. Located on the Mississippi River, this city is the birthplace of jazz and a melting pot of French, African, and American cultures. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina swept through New Orleans, striking a devastating blow to the livelihood of every resident. Nearly 80% of the city flooded, leaving a trail of destruction. Overnight, thousands of people became homeless and unemployed. The nation rallied around relief efforts in the early days following the hurricane, but...

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STM 2017 Peru

Medical Mission Team! Seeking people with Medical Background for this trip to Peru! 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 rainforests of the Amazon Basin. The birthplace of several proud, ancient civilizations, present-day Peru is home to multiple indigenous groups that blend into a unique and beautiful culture. Sadly, the people of Peru struggle with high levels of poverty and class inequality. Government corruption hinders...

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