World
As people are owning the concept of ‘alleviating suffering in the world around us’ we see young adults going to places across the globe to live out their desire to do this. This page illustrates who they are, what they are doing and acts as a reminder for us to keep them in prayer!
Will you be next?
Mandy
June 11, 2010-June 2011
I will be leaving to go serve in a restricted access nation, to show Christ’s love in whatever way I can or the circumstances will allow. My goal is to be that person that believes that there is something way bigger out there, and to help students dream bigger than they thought was even possible. I do not know where exactly I will be teaching or what exactly I will be doing but I know this, that I am called here to do what ever is put in front of me. Please pray that I will find work teaching or whatever else may come up, that I can just embody love and pour that out where ever I can, and for a covering of safety so not only will I be “invisible” to the authorities but also that I never back down from what I came to do, to share a gift that changed my life and will change the world if we just keep loving the way Christ did.
Melissa Gengler
January 11-July 18, 2010
Pretoria, South Africa
I will be staying in the Emmanuel Training Center in Pretoria where three months will be spent developing my personal faith through discipleship training, and the other three will be spent doing outreach in local cities and AIDS orphanages. Please pray for safety, strength, and that my heart will be open to change. I’m excited to discover what God has planned for me there!
Rachel de Waal
Jan 5 – April 17
Granby, Quebec, Canada
I will be working alongside Rev. Brent in visitation, radio broadcasting, preaching, Bible studies, working alongside the board and the area pastors to see how God is moving through Quebec and how to reach the population of Quebec, outreach through youth and children’s ministry and lastly a breakfast feeding program at an elementary school there. Although overseas is important, less than one percentage of Quebec’s population are Evangelical professing Christians and I now have an opportunity to reach out to these people.
Adam Hooks
January 2010- July 2010 (6 months)
Youth With A Mission Discipleship Training School, Berlin, Germany
” I am going to be leading a Discipleship Training School in Berlin for 6 months. The overall reason for this ministry is to preach the Gospel through evangelism and dramas as well as to participate in practical service in the community to show Jesus’ love. I would appreciate your prayers! Thanks!”
Sonya Taekema
February 17-28, 2009
Bogata, Villavicncio, Pasto, COLUMBIA
” I am heading to Columbia Feb 17-28 for a missions trip and would like your prayers. I am going with a team of 12 people through an organization called New Beginnings. We will be in Bogata, Villavicncio and Pasto. We are doing a range of things from ministry to general repairs to a camp. I am excited for the new things that I will learn on this trip. Please pray for safety and that we will be able to accomplish all that needs to be done.”
Carlye Windsor
January 2009-January 2010
Hillsong International Leadership College, Baulkham Hills (Sydney) Australia
“I am studying Worship and Creative Arts focusing in voice. I am excited for sun, excited to meet new people, excited to explore a new city and country. And excited about how God will change my life in the next year. Thanks for your prayers and support! For updates, check out my blog! http://carlyesadventure.blogspot.com/”
Kyle Maio
January 2008-January 2010
Across the world
Kyle is travelling for 2 years with OM Ships International on the Doulos Ship visiting port cities throughout the world, supplying vital literature resources, encouraging inter-cultural understanding, training young people for more effective life and service, promoting greater global awareness, providing practical aid and sharing a message of hope in God wherever there is opportunity.
Rachel deWaal
October 17-27, 2008
Tulita, North West Territories
Rachel is in her second year at Vanguard College obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Studies. On October 17, 2008, the first and second year School of World Discipleship students will be going to the North West Territories. Along with friend and fellow peer, Nova Nygren, Rachel will be spending ten days in the village Tulita. This is a major step of faith as this is a new opportunity for Vanguard. Here they will be ministering to the Métis and Dene tribes, coming along side PAOC missionary – Lynn Buerger and his family.
Brad Ford & Ryan Adams
October 25-November 9, 2008
Brazil
We will be working at “Home of the Good Shepherd,” a Christian Orphanage which is equipping young lives to succeed, not just to survive. The Home provides food, clothing, shelter, education, and exercise as well as meeting the children’s emotional needs. Plus, the Home introduces all children to the Gospel of our Lord’s love and saving grace, to meet the children’s spiritual needs and cravings. You can find more information at: www.hgsbrazil.org Brad and I would greatly appreciate your prayers for safety while traveling and that the Holy Spirit travels with us.
Nick Jacobs
September 14-February 9, 2009
Durban, South Africa
I’m participating in a DTS through YWAM in Durban, South Africa. I will be in Durban for approximately 3 months for my school phase, and then traveling around South Africa for my outreach phase.