All month we’ve been sharing stories of orphans and children at risk. Thanks to you, our Adventures family, our missionaries have met and loved these kids. Together you’ve prayed for them, sponsored them, advocated for them, and even adopted them. And now we want to share a final story that has become close to our hearts. Two years ago, we watched as World Racer Jenn Watson met a little Chinese boy with Down Syndrome named Zi. Jenn took a leap of faith when she asked her family to adopt him, and God opened every door to make it possible. In Psalm 68:6, God promises that he sets...

Can you really change someone’s life in a month? No, but God can. And he uses short-term trips like the World Race to make huge, lasting changes in families around the world when individuals surrender their plans to him. 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.  And now we want to share a final story that has become close to our hearts. And make sure to check out the very end for a glimpse of...

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...

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...