STM 2017 New Orleans (Youth)

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 slowly national...

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STM 2017 Atlanta (Youth)

An adventure awaits you in Atlanta! What do Coca-Cola, Six Flags, and heartbreak all have in common? Atlanta. Atlanta’s explosive growth has brought a tourist economy and exciting attractions to northern Georgia, including the world’s biggest aquarium. But that same growth also presents challenges for this city. Homelessness, drug use, and crime take young people away from the futures they could have. Large refugee populations struggle to fit in in a city known for its Southern hospitality. Those who feel forgotten desperately need the hope of Jesus and a second chance. All...

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Jamaica-AY 2015

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 Jamaican people turn to false gods to answer their desperate pleas for help. Jamaica needs hope now more than ever.  You can bring that hope. We’re excited for this team...

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