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Pictures from Bosnia

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Yellow and Blue teams both give new updates from Bosnia, mostly comprising of pictures displaying the recent events of their time in Mostar.

Ministry in Mostar

Sun, 9 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Blue team has been able to spend time assisting Brooks, a missionary in Mostar. They have also been able to hangout with a group from Mostar who are leaving in less than a week to spend time traveling to the USA and then take a short-term trip to Ecuador. The Lime team has spent the last two weeks camping in the valley, including time during the first week that was spent building a camp-site to accomodate groups of young adults, teenagers and small children passing through over the next few weeks.

July 4th

Wed, 5 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The blue team shares a picture update of their July 4th activities, while Chad writes more in depth about the day. They were able to spend time with Baja, a survivor of the Bosnia-Herzegovina War, who became a Christian during that time and has been a leader among the Christian growth in that area.

Healing, Evangelism and the Armor of God

Sun, 2 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Chad shares a story of personal healing, and he also had an opportunity for some street evangelism, along with the rest of the blue team. The spent time reaching out at Spanish Square, the area where the Croats and the Muslims split into different communities. Katherine and the Red team, along with Kim L. are preparing to head to Croatia for camp. The Blue team and Club Novi Most spent time in prayer and worship, while also providing some entertainment displaying the Armor of God. Check out that link for pictures!

Life in Mostar

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Blue team gives an update with the plans for their time in Mostar, while Sarah C's update shares several pictures of the area that they are currently living in. Sarah R has returned to the race after spending some time in the US. Chad has already had his first official preaching experience, and there looks to be more in the upcoming weeks.

Welcome to Bosnia

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Blue team shares some background of Mostar, Bosnia, which will be their home for the next five weeks. The Brown team shares of their extended travels, but finally making it to Mostar as well. Chad has arrived at the Bible school and already has some preaching, outreach and street evangelism opportunities lining up during his stay. Some teams will have internet access and regular updates during the next few weeks, while others won't even have running water. Keep checking the site for updates during these next few weeks in Bosnia, as the World Race is officially back in action.

Final Outings

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sarah C and Cathy spent a few of their final days traveling through Amsterdam and Gorchem, Holland, finding rest in places filled with a sense of God's presence. Chad continued to spend time with his new friend Christian in Budapest before being able to witness to others while traveling to meet with the other World Racers in Croatia.

The Last Days

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The break and traveling is winding down, and the teams are heading back to meet up together and begin ministry in Bosnia. Chad shares about his time in Budapest and the opportunity he had to meet and develop a relationship with a young man named Christian. The Lime team also gives an update, describing the time they spent in London.

Creation and History

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Jessica S, Kim L and Sarah R were traveling together before Sarah returned to the US. They were able to visit Switzerland and enjoy God's creation in the beauty of the Alps, and also received a blessing from a family, being able to stay in their apartment for four days while Sarah was in the hostpital. Ashley, Tauna and Casey continued their experiences in Greece, including a night in a monestary overlooking the mountains, and a visit to Olympia.

The tomb is still empty

Tue, 6 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paul was able to visit Jesus' possible burial site while Jacques and Lana have finally made the trek from Dubai to England. Sarah, from the red team, was struggling with illness and returned to the States for treatment. Read her update on the Red team's site.

The Pope and The Holy Land

Sat, 3 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Kim L was able to hear the Pope speak, and also spent time reading Scripture in the Sistene Chapel. Laura, Jessica F and Paul have been spending time in Jerusalem, and they share about their developed friendships and ministry opportunities they are currently experiencing.

Following the Apostle Paul

Mon, 29 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Kim K shares of a continued friendship with an orphan in Africa, while Ashley, Tauna and Casey have been able to "follow" some of Apostle Paul's footsteps in Greece. Ashley shares more about the experience in Greece, including a visit to a church built upon the place where Paul addressed the Thessalonians.

Splitting Up

Sun, 21 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Jessica S gives a recap of time spent in India, including a visit to a leper colony (which Chad describes with a little more detail) and an overview of the cast system. The blue team posted pictures of the physical transformation done during their time at the orphanage. Over the next few weeks the teams will be splitting up to several different countries for a little bit of 'down time'. The brown team updates on their plans to be from South Africa to France, Laura updates on a trip to Israel and Kim K is home in Africa and was able to share with another AIM group thats currently there. These next few weeks may be a break from the actual race and team ministry, but keep checking back for updates because the adventures aren't going to stop anytime soon.

A Special Trip to Pizza Hut

Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Anthony shares what a day in the life of the orphans looks like, while Kim K shares about a special trip to Pizza Hut. For many of the kids, it was their first time leaving the orphanage since it opened three years ago. She also shares about the most recent race, a trip to the Taj Mahal.

Faith Like a Child

Thu, 11 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

How old do you have to be to truly serve the Lord? What kind of training do you need to preach the gospel? As Kim K shares, the kids at this orphanage already have all they need. The 13 year olds walk around and preach. Even the 5 and 6 year olds end up on the floor weeping. These kids get left at the orphanage because their families don't want them. Some girls are left to receive education and food and then later in life are taken back by their parents to be sold as slaves or sex slaves. These kids understand true persecution, to an extent more extreme than most of the modern church will even admit exists. The founder and his son have been imprisoned and beaten, the students that choose to go to Bible school commit to lose their life for the sake of the Gospel. They truly are dying to live.

Don't Let Anyone Look Down on You Because You Are Young

Sat, 6 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is a verse that the kids at the orphanage are definitely taking to heart. Kim K takes an entry to share about some major recent events at the orphanage. The persecution its leaders have gone under is horrendous, and has caused major struggles with their ministry, but these kids step up and strive to help each other grow. When asked "What is your favorite thing to do?" Many of them answer "praying and preaching."

While being blessed and inspired by the faith of these children, the Brown team also wants to take a chance to bless them. They want to take time to brighten up their lives by painting and adding designs in the rooms. Take a moment to read their prayer requests for the needs of this project.

Welcome to India

Thu, 4 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The teams have arrived in India! Kim L talks about the first day of living in 115 Farenheit temperature and beginning to work at the orphanage.

Birthday Pictures and An Awesome Race

Mon, 1 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tauna shares some pictures from her birthday experience and the debriefing. Sarah R shares about the debriefing and the race to Kuala Lumpur while Kim shares the joys of being "losers". Taking a bus instead of a plane won't win a timed race, but God definitely used it to bring together an international body of Christ.

A Birthday Meal, Handing Out Bibles and The Race Is On

Sat, 29 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The team's have had quite a lot going on in the past week. Leisl was treated to a special birthday meal, in a day also filled with debriefing and spending time with the other members of this years World Race. The Blue Team enjoyed a night out with their Thai friends and were able to hand out Bibles as gifts. They also share a picture documentary of their race to Kuala Lumpur, where they will spend their final days before traveling to India.

God's Working in Thailand

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sarah R shares about the blessings that occured when they showed up expecting to help out a youth group and ended up in a prayer service instead while Kim K shares a little more about being sent out among the wolves.

Being Sent Out Among the Wolves

Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Luke 10:3 says: "Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves." (NIV) The Blue Team was sent into recent ministry with this verse, and have been learning what it means to really be living among wolves. Read about how they were given open doors to stay in Buddhist temple. Check out Kim's update on recent ministry, and how they are being used to be a light in a dark world.

Great pictures of our adventures in Thailand!

Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Great pictures of our adventures in Thailand!

Adventures on a tropical island

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Read about our adventures on a tropical island near Puhket, Thailand. At the moment we are RACING!

Exotic bangkok

Sat, 8 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Laura Frankenfeld's tour of Bangkok included the floating market.

God's heart breaks for Thailand's prostitutes

Wed, 5 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The team prayerwalked infamous Patbong Road - the worst red light district in the world. It broke their hearts. Kim reports.

Catch Me If You Can

Fri, 31 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sometimes evangelism in China seems to be a form of "Catch Me If You Can." Read how Anthony was caught by a Buddhist monk in Tibet while handing out tracts.

For God So Loved China

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Nelson News shares the story of 5 gringos taking over China. In a Muslim community they're stopping by classrooms, basketball courts and even mosques to share the love and the life of Jesus Christ.

Press Conference

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Brown team is ushered into a room of 300 students. What follows is hysterical.

Goodbye Won Gai, Hello Opportunity

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Red Team hosted a "farewell" dinner party. "I'm pleased to report that our dinner party was a smashing success," says Gary. Also, learn about an opportunity to teach English in China.

God's Call to Stay

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

While Lana and the Lime team spent their time saying goodbye to their " Jee Sure Shun" - friends and move on to Tibet, the brown team has had a change of plans. Instead of moving on to their next destination, they're following God's call to stay behind. Doors have been opened for the brown team to share the Easter story in a school that contains nearly 2500 kids.