International Ministries

September Volunteer Update

September 8, 2009 Journal
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Be Surprised by Walking in Different Shoes...
Maybe you have done this - walked in someone else's shoes.  You've entered someone else's reality for a period of time and eaten the same food, done the same daily chores, bathed in the same streams. How were you surprised?  What difference has it made in your own life? We'd love to hear your stories!  Please email them to us
and let us know if we could post them on the website.  You'd be an encouragement to others as they consider walking in someone else's shoes by serving God internationally.  We're looking for photos, too!  If you have photos of your volunteer mission experience, and are willing to share them with us, please send them on a CD or DVD.  Include your name and contact information, the dates of the trip, and where you were serving.  
 
World Mission Offering Opportunity In the USA!
If you are part of an American Baptist Church, you have a chance to volunteer right now in your own church!  The World Mission Offering materials have been mailed, and should be in your churches.   Would you please be an advocate of the World Mission Offering in your church, association or region if you're not already?  Take a look at the materials - you can even download them from the website.. click here for the list - WMO resources 

The theme this year is " Be Surprised by Walking in Different Shoes".  If you have any questions, or need creative ideas for promoting the offering, please give us a call.  We'd be delighted to help!
 
We're Here for YOU!
If your team is headed out to the mission field, don't forget to register with us for the complimentary travel accident insurance as well as resources that your team might find useful - for instance:

Cross-cultural Training Materials
Culturegrams..info specific to the country
Networking with missionaries and partners
Mentor connections - before and after you return
Xtreme Team Curriculum for use in your church and community
 
Opportunities RIGHT NOW to serve
Hope Project, Vientiane Lao P.D.R. needs volunteers in four areas:
Ministering directly to children, training local staff, administrative assistance, and outreach.  Opportunities from one week to six months plus from sports ministry to computer maintenance and lots more in between.  Call or email us for a full list.
 
Discovery Teams 2010
Japan, Mexico, Italy, Kenya, China  or for a whole list go to www.discoveryteams.org
 
Xtreme Team Egypt  2010
We are accepting applications from 19 - 29 year olds for the Xtreme Mission Adventure Egypt.  Taking place from mid June to mid July, this trip will push you to your physical, spiritual, and emotional limits.  If you are are a young adult, or know one,  who is up for going to the Xtreme where history, culture, and religion will challenge what you have learned and lived until now, go to www.xtremeteamonline.org and download an application to apply. 

If you need to get in touch with us, email us or call us at 1-800-222-3872 ext 2366

From Eunice, Herb, and me, too!

Blessings and THANK YOU for all you do... to God be all the Glory!