At this point in the year, most young adults 18-22 are beginning a new semester at college. For nearly 60 students, last week began a whole new kind of adventure for them as our fall Passporters spent a few days in training before launching last Saturday.
Over the next three months, five teams will be doing ministry in India, Thailand, Peru, Nicaragua, and on an African Expedition serving in South Africa, Mozambique, and Swaziland. It’s sure to be an incredible and unforgettable semester abroad as these young adults experience new cultures, minister to the least of these, and get pushed far beyond their comfort zone.
Be praying for the teams and leaders as they settle into their ministry locations, adjust to the new cultures, and continue to bond as a team.
Passport Thailand
Our Passport Thailand team, comprised of 11 incredible women, will be spending their three months in Bangkok working with Mike and Kay Killar at Samaritan’s Creation. Samaritan’s Creation exists to rescue wome in the sex trade in Thailand and restore and empower them with the grace and love of God. The team will be involved in the nitty gritty — primarily working in bar outreach and participating in teaching activities for the women who have come out of the bars and are working at getting their lives back on track.
Follow their adventures on social media using the hashtag #passportthailand and on their team blog.
Passport India
The lovely women of our Passport India team will be spending their time working with Sarah’s Covenant Homes, an orphan care home for special needs children, providing surgeries and daily care for over 100 children. Their time will be split between the SCH location in Hyderabad and the original SCH home in Ongole, working with the children of the homes and helping with other ministry needs.
Follow their adventures on social media using the hashtag #passportindia and on their team blog.
Passport Nicaragua
Passport Nicaragua, comprised of eight wonderful young men and women, will be working with Ron Read at Vision Nicaragua, a ministry aimed toward serving the spiritual, physical, and financial needs of the people of Nicaragua. They will be doing work in evangelism, training, partnering with local ministries, and working with the people of Nicaragua to give them proper resources to meet their basic needs.
Follow their adventures on social media using the hashtag #passportnicaragua and on their team blog.
Passport Peru
Passport Peru, comprised of 10 women, will be spending their three months of ministry near Aquitos in the Amazon Jungle, working with Crystal Reitsma at our Adventures long-term base. There they will be training and discipling new believers, building relationships, and participating in work with local churches and other ministries.
Follow their adventures on social media using the hashtag #passportperu and on their team blog.
Passport Africa Expedition
Our largest team, filled with 20 men and women, Africa Expedition will spend their next three months in three different countries including South Africa, Mozambique, and Swaziland. They’ll begin their ministry in South Africa working with BEAM Africa, a ministry dedication to answering the call to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and provide the wanderer with shelter. From there, they’ll spend time in Swaziland working with the Adventures Ministry Base and in Mozambique with Christian Bible Institute (CBI) Guija.
Follow their adventures on social media using the hashtag #passportAFX and on their team blog.
To find out more about the Passport program and see our spring trips, visit our website.
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