Adventures in Missions

What Happens When God Calls You to Be a Mom on the World Race?

October 22, 2013
Adventures
Orphans ~ Adoption

For the month of October, leading up to Orphan Sunday on November 3rd, we’ve been sharing stories on the theme of adoption and orphan care – stories of kids living on the streets, orphans, and children at risk, and the ways our missionaries have seen God care for them. We’re sharing stories of missionaries caring for children, fighting for them, and even bringing them home to stay. And on Monday, November 5th, we’ll share a special story that is close to our hearts. This week’s story is from Cassie Schott, a World Race alumnus from the October 2010 S...

I Knew This Would Happen ;; Emerson

October 17, 2013
Adventures
Guatemala

It seems that every time I go on a missions trip or every summer at camp, one kids grabs a hold of my heart. Being here for three months, I knew it was bound to happen here, just like it has in the past. Gabby, Colten, Zoe, and Hyatt are a few of the kids who grabbed my heart and still have it. I think about those kiddos regularly and how bizarre it is these pint sized people consume my thoughts and my prayers often. I love that Jesus uses children to show me his magnitude and glory. The first time we headed to the Cerebral Palsy...

Coming Soon: An Amazing Adoption Story You’ll Want to Share

October 17, 2013
Adventures
Orphans ~ Adoption

All month we’ve been sharing stories of orphans and children at risk who our missionaries have met and loved. We’ve told you about how you can pray for them, sponsor them, advocate for them, and even adopt them. Next week we are going to start sharing a final story that has become close to our hearts. It’s a story of what can happen when you say a big yes to what God is asking and then watch as he opens door after door to make it all possible. Next week we’ll tell you the story, but for now, here is a little glimpse of what’s to come on November 5th. We...

The Guate AIM Base

October 16, 2013
Adventures
Guatemala

A few weeks ago, our team had the honor of having breakfast for dinner at the AIM base here in Antigua. I was expecting our time there to be enjoyable because…well, we were having breakfast for dinner. That’s always enjoyable. Noe picked us up from our hostel and we rode in the back of his pick up truck to a beautiful house a few miles away from our home. As we walked in the house, we were instantly greeted by friendly faces and fresh fruit. The team at the base welcomed us in like we were family. I had no idea that by the end of the night, I would actually be calling them...

Passport Immersion Is Changing Its Name!

Heads up! One of our programs is changing its name quicker than a newlywed—and for good reason. Passport Immersion is now World Race: Gap Year. We’re incredibly excited for this transition, and while a lot of things are going to stay the same—anyone age 18-22 can still dive into three countries in nine months— one thing is changing. Starting now, World Race: Gap Year falls under the World Race umbrella. Like the first World Race, Gap Year participants travel to multiple continents for the better part of the year. But Gap Year participants have the chance to do...

Stop, Breathe, and Listen

October 15, 2013
Adventures
Guatemala

The past month our ministry has been to help at a cerebral palsy hospital a few days a week. This hospital houses over 75 wheelchair-bound sufferers whose ages range from two to 35. We help with the daily tasks which include: chopping vegetables for their one meal of mush, spoon feeding them their mush, changing them, bathing them, folding mass amounts of daily laundry, and most importantly loving on them (talking, playing, holding). By working there God has softened my heart an incredible amount. He has shown me how to love unconditionally and made me appreciate...

Changing Lives with the Dinner Table

October 10, 2013
Adventures
Long Term Missions

Adventures community is what transforms places from the inside out. Jonathan Little and his team went to Guatemala with the simple vision of asking what the Lord wanted to do there. Almost half a year later, he and his team are seeing how God cares for his people. The Lord had placed a village on our hearts in prayer, so we were going to catch an autobus de pollo to scout it out. On the way to the bus stop, we ran into one of the most precious women I have ever met in my life. It was Kacie’s...

What’s on the Other Side of a Child Sponsorship Letter?

For the month of October, leading up to Orphan Sunday on November 3rd, we will be sharing stories on the theme of adoption and orphan care – stories of street kids, orphans, and children at risk, and the ways our missionaries have seen God care for them. We’ll share stories of missionaries caring for children, fighting for them, and even bringing them home to stay. And on Monday, November 5th, we’ll share a special story that is close to our hearts. To kick off our series, here is a story from Jessica Gasperin, a World Race alumnus from the July 2011 X Squad. After...

Epoch Awards are this Month!

Here at Adventures, we love to celebrate the unseen. Over the years, we’ve met hundreds of people who are quietly changing the world. They live stories of sacrifice, risk, and heartfelt love. But many of them at times feel alone — struggling for support as they pour themselves out. We wanted to celebrate the unsung heroes all over the globe who are making a difference. The Oscars, the Golden Globes, the CMA’s — all these nights celebrated people who have given their all to their industry. Why couldn’t we do the same for people advancing the kingdom of God?...

The Answer to a Desperate Prayer

September 26, 2013
Adventures
Youth Missions

You never know what will happen on an Adventures Mission Trip. Participants are often told to "drop their expectations", listen to God, and see what happens. That's exactly what Chris McArthur's youth group did. While in New Orleans, they expected God to move. But they never thought they could hear his voice like this: What is the one thing that most all little kids learn at a very early age before going out in public? Look both ways when crossing the street and DO NOT TALK TO STRANGERS! Sometimes on Adventures in Missions trips we...

Three Days: Bedridden to Running

Ellie Hillhouse and her Africa Expedition Passport team are allowing Christ to shine through them in the dark country of Mozambique. There is much despair in Mozambique. The stone and cement houses with tin roofs are colorless and contain sickness and darkness. My team walks by these houses every day on our way to church. We spend our ministry days going door to door, praying over hurting people, and seeing God heal them. Three days ago I stepped into a small, candle-lit house to find a woman lying on the couch covered in a blanket with beads of sweat rolling down her face. Malaria....

He Reigns.

September 23, 2013
Adventures
Guatemala

You know that one song that talks about African plains and Asian believers? Most people who listen to Christian radio or watch inspirational slide shows about missions have heard it. Since K Love plays in my house in Bozeman and in all the Keena cars, I have had my fair share of this song. I remember listening to it in fourth grade with a friend who was a missionary kid in Tanzania. That was eight years ago so I assure you, I know this song well. In fact, I've kinda grown numb to it. A lot of songs we sing in church or hear on the radio are overplayed and then we often...

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