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Con mis Manos

Posted 06.16.2014

On Thursday of this week we went to the city dump (aka the basurera), a place where 80 children and their families call home. Our hosts, Paul and Hilda, have a long term ministry at the dump. They fe…

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Guatemala is A Lot of Things.

Posted 06.15.2014

Today makes one full week of life in Guatemala, and my goodness a lot of life has been lived. Though I’ve only been here a short while, I’ve fallen in love with Guatemala and slowly but surely, Guate…

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Why Go on a Family Mission Trip?

Posted 06.10.2014

Adventures’ founder, Seth Barnes, shared these thoughts several years ago, but his challenge is just as relevant today. Sharing the experience of a mission trip with your family can dra…

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We’re Here!

Posted 06.08.2014

We made it to Guatemala! Exhausted but so happy to have made it! Karin at the Honduras/Guatemala border. We can’t wait to share more!

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Arrival in Guatemala

Posted 06.07.2014

The Guatemala team arrived in Honduras and has since crossed the border into Guatemala and is currently with their host and getting settled into their housing for the summer. The team wi…

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Summer Mission Trips Kick Off This Weekend!

Posted 06.03.2014

Summer is here, which means at Adventures we are gearing up for a full three months of short-term mission trips for adults, families, and youth groups. The first trips launch this weekend, serving ev…

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6 Tips for Taking Your First Mission Trip

Posted 05.27.2014

Preparing for your first (or your fortieth) mission trip can be a little overwhelming. So whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran, here are six tips to help your mission trip be a grea…

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How to Choose a Mission Trip

Posted 05.20.2014

When it comes to preparing for a mission trip, deciding where to go can be the hardest part. You’ve felt the call to missions. A sermon, youth retreat, or an inspirational article has you read…

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Five Ways You Can Help Vilonia, Arkansas Recover: Relief Trips Now Available

Posted 05.13.2014

It’s been just two weeks since a second devastating tornado hit Vilonia, Arkansas, and we know many of you are ready to act. After identifying areas where we can best serve our Arkansas neighbo…

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How God Made a Miracle out of My Divorce

Posted 05.06.2014

Helena Jordao, a January 2012 E Squad alumna, has been through a divorce and felt the weight of that choice. In the face of heartbreak she chose Jesus. She chose to seek God and his grace. What she d…

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God Makes Me New

Posted 04.29.2014

World Racer Bekah Spurgeon of September 2012 J Squad suffered a severe injury that threatened her World Race Training Camp experience. Here’s her story: I arrived at training camp…

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The Gift of Pain

Posted 04.22.2014

Today, Seth Barnes, Executive Director for Adventures in Missions shares his own experience with how God teaches and stretches us through times of difficulty. If you have proven yourself trus…

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