Posted in General Posts by Ty and Becca Steines on 3/10/2012
It seems as though it was only yesterday that Ty and I were taking a bike ride on a hot summer day in August when we received a phone call that would change our lives forever. Even before the ring came, I frantically jumped off my bike and began to dig through my backpack for the vibrating piece of plastic which would shortly reveal our fate. After a few brief statements, and further instructions, I hung up the phone and looked at Ty who stared back at me with eager anticipation. My face must have said it all. Embracing, we hugged and jumped for joy, praising God for His incredible plan and blessing for our lives. We were going on the World Race.
The last seven months have been a time of preparation for us in so many ways. Part of the process is wrapping up activities and fulfilling obligations that we have made commitments to. A major one for me is completing my education as I student teach this spring at the junior high level in 7th and 8th grade science. Although I absolutely love being in the classroom and learning how to teach, I am exhausted at the end of the day. I sometimes feel stretched in a million different directions, and often end up getting nothing completed(from the large list of things do!). This definitely falls into the category of needing God, because I can’t do it on my own strength and ability.
Another part of the process is connecting with the other racers from our squad and lifting each other up in prayer and encouragement. I cannot express in words how blessed we are to have this amazing group of Christ loving brothers and sisters alongside us. Our relationships have only begun to grow, but the roots are reaching deep and I am learning so much about how to love with genuine and reckless abandonment. This also falls into the category of needing God, because I know that by my sinful and selfish nature, I can’t love perfectly. Only by His love and grace will we be able to continue to love each other as we together face trials and temptations.
The part of the process that seems to be taking the most faith right now is our support raising efforts. God has blessed us with an incredible $13,000 so far. This is enough support to allow us to launch in July. We need to raise an additional $18,000 in order to stay on the race beyond month 3. My faith increases each time God provides for us, using the most unique ways some of the most unexpected people. Throughout this process, I’ve been reminded that God not only provides for missions trips around the world, but knows and provides for all of our needs. Again, we can’t do it on our own.
As the start of the race approaches, we will begin the part of saying good byes. I will admit that one of my greatest fears of going on the race is leaving the ones I love. The ‘what if’s’ fill my head if I think about it too long, and I wonder what perfect words I can leave behind as we depart for a journey without them. I know that we are not alone. God’s got this one covered too!
John 15:5-8
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.
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Posted in General Posts by Ty and Becca Steines on 2/22/2012
Okay, here's our TOP 100! Enjoy :)
1. We both have one full sister.
2. Our birthdays are 2 years – 5 days apart.
3. We both love Canada. A lot.
4. Our favorite bonding time is a good game of cribbage.
5. We are both extremely messy people.
6. Our cat’s name is Moose.
7. Becca begged Ty for a fish tank but is TERRIFIED of fish.
8. Ty just went on his first missions trip to Peru at the end of January.
9. Becca went to Bethany Bible College for a year-long discipleship program before starting school at UW Stevens Point in 2007.
10. Ty is a full-time paramedic at Waupaca Area Ambulance while Becca is finishing up her degree in Science Education.
11. Becca was in wrestling in 7th grade.
12. Ty has tried just about every sport that exists… and has the gear to prove it!
13. We love to rock climb.
14. We love to disc golf.
15. Ty lives for thrill. Becca likes to play it safe J
16. We both don’t have any rhythm.
17. Becca started out as a music major, and still likes to sing in choir and on the worship team.
18. Ty whistles. A lot.
19. The clocks in our apartment are set 13 minutes ahead.
20. Becca asked Ty to marry her the day she met him.
21. Our first date was canoeing and roasting hot dogs over the camp fire. Becca squished the buns.
22. Ty is an extremely hard worker.
23. We’re both slightly addicted to energy drinks.
24. Becca’s nickname is Boo.
25. We both grew up on horse farms.
26. Becca thinks dogs belong outside in a kennel.
27. If Ty were to get a dog, he’d pay more attention to the dog than his wife J
30. We have a Compassion Child in Kenya named Justus.
31. Every morning Ty eats cereal with a soup ladle while reading Calvin and Hobbs.
32. Becca thinks it’s cute!
33. Ty took 6 years of piano lessons.
34. Becca played the flute for 13 years.
35. Becca’s dad died in 1997 from Wegener’s disease.
36. We went to Costa Rica for our honeymoon.
37. Our wedding was on Halloween, which is Becca’s birthday.
38. Ty can play the didgeridoo.
39. Becca is narcoleptic.
40. Our favorite restaurant is Buffalo Wild Wings.
41. In high school, Becca sang the National Anthem to open for both Miss. America(she was speaking at the National 4-H Conference) and the band Styx.
42. We know some classified information.
43. If we told you, we’d have to kill you.
44. We were both on debate team in high school.
45. When we have kids someday, we both really want girls.
46. Our niece is named Serenity Marie.
47. Ty owns a motorcycle plus a bunch of random parts.
48. Becca can take a motorcycle apart faster than Ty.
49. We love to canoe and kayak.
50. We both love Settlers of Catan. Ty is obsessed.
51. Ty loves to read.
52. Becca hates to read.
53. Ty has a tattoo on his right upper arm of a Jesus fish and Hebrew writing (can’t remember what it says).
54. A week after Becca met Ty, she chopped off all of her hair.
55. Ty’s parents recently moved to International Falls, MN where his dad is a superintendent at Boise.
56. Becca’s stepdad owned a school bus company while she was growing up.
57. Becca’s mom is a k-6 special education EBD teacher.
58. At our wedding, our recessional music was “I’m a Believer” from the movie Shrek.
59. Ty’s best friend might have liked Becca before Ty and Becca were introduced J
60. Becca and her best friend Arwen (aka Monster) auditioned for American Idol once.
61. Becca is secretly obsessed with Survivor after a friend from 4-H show choir and later college was on season 22, Redemption Island.
62. We do not have TV at our house.
63. On Wednesday nights, Becca will go to the YMCA to work out and watch Survivor.
64. We have attended a married couples small group from church for the last two years, and we love it!
65. Ty is an awesome breakfast maker.
66. We both have glasses, but Ty never wears his.
67. Ty’s full name is Tyrel Joseph Steines. Very few people call him Tyrel.
68. Becca and her twin sister Kalin were adopted.
69. Becca’s name at birth was Virginia. Her full name now is Rebecca Marie Steines.
70. Becca’s maiden name is Sunde.
71. We like to go for car rides.
72. We recently acquired a roommate.
73. Ty hates folding clothes, so all of our clothes are hung up.
74. Becca worked at an all-girls camp in Maine for two summers leading hiking and nature.
75. This was also the summer before our wedding J
76. Ty worked at Papa Murphy’s.
77. Ty’s family had a foreign exchange student named Robin from Germany one year.
78. Ty spent a summer in Germany.
79. Becca became a Christian when she was 17.
80. We attend Woodlands Church, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.
81. We are both extremely open people.
82. Ty is 6’2”, Becca is 5’4ish”.
83. On the day Ty proposed to Becca, he convinced their chemistry professor to send her an email saying that class was cancelled.
84. Ty does not like chemistry.
85. She said yes!
86. Becca wrote a song, that has no lyrics or title, but Ty loves it a ton and even cries when Becca plays it on piano.
87. Ty’s favorite food is scalloped potatoes and ham.
88. Becca loves all food.
89. If you pet Ty’s head, he’ll fall asleep.
90. We’re best friends.
91. One time, we road tripped through Canada back to Wisconsin from Maine.
92. Becca got surgery on her nose a month before their wedding.
93. Becca got swine flu a week before their wedding.
94. Becca threw up the morning of their wedding from a migraine.
95. Becca is still alive.
96. Becca works part time as a security officer at Protective Services on campus.
97. We are incredibly blessed.
98. God has a HUGE plan for our lives.
99. We drink “bottled” water from a cooler in our refrigerator.
100. We’re SO excited for the World Race.
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Posted in General Posts by Ty and Becca Steines on 1/2/2012
I must look pretty funny, crying in Emy J’s, my (almost) everyday coffee shop in Stevens Point, almost sobbing. Becca is here with me too. As I read blogs about World Racers, God is shattering my heart. He is tearing down my preconceived notions about the world and life. God sees how I have built on the flawed sandstone, how I have cast away the stone, the stone I rejected, and God is going to make it the cornerstone. I'm slowly realizing only a glimpse of what God will be doing on this trip. It begins to dawn on me that we are all Moses! That God has called us all to do astounding things through Him for His glory. That God calls us all to go forth boldly, proclaiming His name and His message. Calling us all to share the Gospel of Truth, the Hope of all mankind. Calling us all to share with people and allow the Holy Spirit to work deep within people’s lives to give them hope.
Christy Zbylut, Teaching at a Burmese School, 6/13/2011, writes:
http://christyzbylut.theworldrace.org/?filename=teaching-at-a-burmese-school
Albert, 15 writes:
My father died after being tortured by the soldiers. One of my brothers is deaf. One day the soldiers came to our house and interrogated him. He did not answer them since he couldn't hear so they bit my brother. They asked me to follow them but I didn't want to follow so I ran away to Malaysia. If we had continued to stay in Myanmar we would've had more trouble and could've lost our lives. Sometimes I feel hopeless because I can't think of my future.
As I read this story my heart breaks, realizing what selfish people we are without thought or concern of the blatant materialism that has gripped with country. We are disconnected from the other human beings on this planet and we look away and do not care about them; after all, they are the nameless, unknown, and unseen peoples of the world, who live in a far away country... they are not my concern. We throw out so much food that we could feed nations that are starving; we have no concerns about safety, being murdered, or about being safe at night.
We are so comfortable that I wonder how I will live life post world race. There is hope Albert. That hope is found in Christ. You have a Father in heaven who knows you and loves you.
This is why we need your prayers and financial support. We are able to go and be the hands and feet of God. We desire to go and see the world changed and you can change this world for the better with us by supporting us.
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Posted in General Posts by Ty and Becca Steines on 12/28/2011
Support raising is challenging. Stepping out in faith for a year long trip that will radically change Becca and I will be challenging and kind of scary. It is a little daunting at times raising $31,000. That is a really big ticket, not that much when you think “Could I live on $15,500 for 11 months in the US at my home in current conditions?” We are both looking forward to serving the people around the world by our hands, feet, mouths, and faiths. We both desire to have a titanium solid relationship with God and we know that our relationship with Christ can stand to grow and do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever Amen. God desires our lives, everything in them, and to live the life He has planned for us; A life that will be far better than we could have ever thought possible. One can never be done learning about the God of the universe, the God who knit us in our mothers’ wombs. The God who created the universe and how it works down to the molecular level. We believe that God has called us to go on the World Race not only to change the lives of the people we are in contact with overseas but our lives, our friends lives, and change us at the root that we may be completely and wholly renewed and transformed in the men and woman of God that He desires us to be. We ask for prayer, for support in any manner that you can give. We know that God will provide through you. And that all things are possible for God. “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” “Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Becca and I believe this whole heartedly and we will go. We are eager to go and see what God will do on this trip. We are eager to serve and to know God more and more.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
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Posted in Pre-Race by Ty and Becca Steines on 12/2/2011
A few weeks ago I made an appointment with the doctor to investigate a little further into the clear discontentment of my digestive track. It definately wasn't anything life threatening, but I figured that if I had a problem now, it really wasn't going to be happy as we travelled around the world trying new foods and probably eating in less-than-sanitary conditions.
When I hopped up on the examining table, my doctor began the usual by listening to my heart... and she kept listening to my heart... and listened a little longer. "Oh yeah," I said, "I have a heart murmor, I had it checked a few years back, not a big deal." Although she did not know what my past echocardiogram looked like, she stated that I should have it checked again to compare the results as it sounded pretty loud. I had also been experiencing some funky rhythms the previous weeks, and mentioned that to her as well.
In my mind, I had already begun the what if game... it had been four years since I had any problems with my heart and in the midst of my last few weeks on campus, and student teaching, and the World Race, I was not ready to deal with this. Honestly, I felt like I was faulty, not good enough, or must have done something to deserve poor health.
The next morning I woke up, kind of in a daze to a phone call from the nurse at the hospital. She wanted to tell me that they had forgotten to tell me the results from my blood draw. "Everything looks good, except... " she paused, enough for my mind to begin racing, "your TSH, or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone levels are a bit high. Usually they should be between .3-3.7... and yours is a 26". And what is that supposed to mean, I thought to myself. The only thing I could remember about the thyroid was giving our dog a pill daily in some butter when I was a little kid. "The doctor would like you to have an ultrasound of your thyroid and start taking medications daily."
When someone tells you that two very important organs in your body are not functioning properly, I will admit, it is a pretty unsettling feeling. I've never had to pray for healing before, but this was something that was completely out of my control and my only hope is God's peace and comfort and healing. I looked in the bible for encouragement, and I particularly felt drawn to this truth from Acts:
12 The apostles (that's us!) performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. 15 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by. 16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.
I began to think to myself, I am so unworthy of healing, but I want to see it so badly, not for my sake, but for the sake of my faith! I know how hard it is to believe in a day and age where gratification in instant, medicine cures all... What an incredible testimony it would be not only to those on my squad if I were healed, but to those around the world who need healing...
So every day I prayed, growing closer to God. I asked others to pray. Let me tell you, I have experienced a peace about all of this that I can't even explain. I've been able to share my "story in the making" with people who have been so encouraging and have shared areas in their life they need healing in. Through it all, I've just kept thinking to myself that no matter what, To God be the Glory.
This last week has been incredibly hard. After the first ultasound that I had done, the radiologist suggested that I have a radioactive iodine uptake test. It would show if there were any 'hotspots' or potential areas for cancer. I had to go off of the thyroid medication that was helping a ton in order to have the test done... and I've really felt it. I also had my echocardiogram done this week on Tuesday.
I am so incredibly blessed to be able to say that all of my test results came back incredibly good. My heart shows no difference from 2007 and that it's stable, and even my thyroid showed normal test results. I will have to take thyroid medication from now on, but hey, that's the least of my worries! And who knows... God may continue his healing work in me as he's promised. Most importantly, my doctor says I'm OK to travel for the World Race :) It has been very hard putting our plans 'on hold' for the time being, as we were not sure what the results of the tests would show.
God is so good. He's healed me so much over the past several weeks in ways I could have never imagined. I've not only experienced physical healing, but spiritual healing. God is pretty awesome like that. He knows exactly where we're at. When we give Him our hearts, he will mend them with his love and grace and patience. He will also use all circumstances to his glory and bring us back to the foot of the cross when we've strayed or lost control.
Thank you to my mom for her constant prayers, to my good friend Christina who taught me to be an advocate for myself, to all my prayer warriors, to my incredibly patient and loving husband, and to my rock, my Christ, my Lord, and Savior - to God be the glory!
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Posted in Pre-Race by Ty and Becca Steines on 10/29/2011
This isn't a long, or incredibly profound post, but I wanted to share a little bit of our life and hearts as Ty and I celebrate our upcoming two year wedding anniversary.
I've received more than a few puzzled looks when explaining to people that our wedding anniversary is on October 31st, more commonly known to Americans as Halloween.
"Did you dress up?" I'm frequently asked.
"Only in a wedding dress," I reply.
So why Halloween?
It hasn't been hard to notice lately that every time I walk into Walmart, it seems as though Halloween is becoming more celebrated than most holidays, even Easter or Thanksgiving. There is more candy, costumes, and cheesy haunted house decor than I've ever seen! October 31st has always been one of my most favorite days of the year, but probably not for the same reasons as most.
God definately had something really special planned on October 31st, 1987 when he brought my twin sister Kalin and I into the world.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
Pslam 139:14-16
This idea just blows my mind. For me, my birthday is a day to praise God for who He is and who He created me to be. Getting married on my birthday was such a blessing, as God gave me the best gift I could have ever received- my best friend and hubby, Ty.
Two years ago, we would have never imagined what kind of adventures God would have in store for us. Here are a few pictures from the last two years to share with you all where God has taken us!
Self explanatory?? :) First summer we met, in 2008.
Rock climbing at Devil's Lake, summer 2008
The day we got engaged. He took me on a wild goose chase all over the state with a treasure hunt :)
(I said yes!), February 2009
Hiking in Maine, summer 2009
October 31st, 2009
Hiking at Devil's Lake with our niece, Serenity
Honeymoon in Costa Rica, summer 2010
Backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains, fall 2010
A day on Rainy Lake, visiting Ty's parents in International Falls, MN, fall 2011
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Posted in General Posts by Ty and Becca Steines on 9/24/2011
Let's get fired up!
Sounds like a cheer from high school or something, right? It is hard to wrap my mind around the preparation that God will be doing in our hearts over the next several months. Sometimes I even ask myself, 'Am I ready for this?!', and I just have to close my eyes and pray and trust God that He knows me better than anyone ever could. In a little over 9 months, Ty and I will be taking one of the biggest steps of faith we've ever taken in our lives. I am so incredibly excited, and know that God has already began His work in our hearts that He has set out to do. Yeah!
The last few weeks have been incredibly hectic, between visiting family, classes starting, work, youth group, and so much more. In addition to all of this, we have been busy sending out support letters and attempting to wrap our minds around everything we need to do to get ready for our trip. I'm quickly realizing that there's a pretty big task at hand, especially if I want to enjoy myself while doing it, and not to mention, remain in one piece :)
So how do I get 'fired up'? I know I can't do it on my own. Each day I pray that we will be given strength and endurance and that the Holy Spirit will guide me every step of the way. When we accept Christ into our lives, we receive the Holy Spirit, who lives in us as our counselor. I heard in a sermon once that when we're abiding in Christ, we'll see evidence or fruit of the Holy Spirit in our lives; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control. I definately have a long way to go...
I put a lot of pressure on myself going into a ministry such as the World Race to be perfect... but the reality is, is that we're all so broken. I'm so broken. I rejoice that there is such good news, though! I am loved :) by a God who loves me so much that He would never leave me where I'm at. He will pick up each piece, one at a time, and mold me into the woman He wants me to be. I'm also loved by a patient, faithful, and amazing husband who I couldn't be happier to walk beside and begin this adventure with!
Back to the thought of being 'fired up'. In the bible, fire is depicted as burning up the things that are against God. When I say 'fired up', I mean that I want the things in my life that are not of God to be consumed, so that I can be refined into a tool that God can use. This is not something that I can do on my own, and will take time. But I am ready!
Let's get fired up!
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Posted in Pre-Race by Ty and Becca Steines on 9/7/2011
Check out our July 2012 Route 2!
Bulgaria
This southern-central European country is the 16th largest in Europe. Its geography is varied with mountain ranges, plains and a coastline along the Black Sea. Its economy is growing, but among all the European Union members it ranks lowest in terms of income. Organized crime is an issue as is human trafficking. Bulgaria is mainly a source of trafficking in persons yet also, to a lesser extent, a transit point and destination of trafficking. Here, about half the population claims to be orthodox and over 10% are Muslim. You can bring light and hope to this nation caught between "developed" and "developing."
Romania
The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy community. Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light of Christ in an inspirational way. Here, you will teach English, lead sports camps, live life with the gypsies, and more. It will be an exciting time of learning about a people group you may not have known even existed.
Rwanda
Many who hear "Rwanda" immediately think, "genocide" - it was 16 years ago when 800,000 people were killed over the course of about three months. According to the U.S. State Department, Rwanda (once colonized by France) has the highest population density in sub-Saharan Africa; and like much of sub-Saharan Africa, this nation also is fighting hard against HIV/AIDS. This nation played a part of the genesis of this human rights organization and inspired this song; as you help bring healing to a country still recovering from this deep wound, God may birth a dream or vision in you...
Uganda
Once a kingdom and British protectorate, for most of the later half of the 20th century, Uganda was under military rule, first under Idi Amin, the subject of the film The Last King of Scotland. Much of northern Uganda was also troubled by the Lord's Resistance Army, which heavily recruited child soldiers. Referred to as the Pearl of Africa, Uganda is diverse in topography and wildlife. You may find yourself in the north partnering with ministries that are bringing still-needed healing and reconciliation or in the south working with churches to evangelize and disciple the next generation of Kingdom workers.
Kenya
Who hasn't heard of Kenya in their lifetime? The Kenyan people are colorful, musical, artistic and hungry for the love of Christ. The Maasai bush, the Nairobi metropolis, and the Kibera slums comprise a country diverse yet unified in history. As a new era dawns in Kenya, so does the gospel of truth and faith. By meeting felt needs in the bush and the city, participants help bear lasting fruit with current ministry partnerships (ministries like evangelism, orphan care, and community development), and build foundations of future partnerships.
Thailand
According to the CIA, the kingdom of Thailand, known as Siam until 1939, is the only country in the region not colonized by Europe. Their 2000 census showed that 94.6% of the population is Buddhist, 4.6% are Muslim, and 0.7% are Christian. Approximately 600,000 people live with HIV/AIDS in Thailand. With nearly two million people estimated to be forced into prostitution, it has become one of the most popular places for sex tourism. Change lives in the city-where you, like Jesus, might befriend prostitutes-or in the countryside-where you may serve youth, care for orphans, and encourage a remnant of believers.
Malaysia
Enter a world entrenched in Islam. A people within the thriving metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysians still live in ignorance of the Good News of Jesus Christ. As you delve into this culture of works-based religion, strong self-discipline, and uncanny faith, you will have the unique opportunity to deliver hope and point the people to their Redeemer.
Cambodia
Cambodia houses one of the Seven Wonders of the World, Angkor Wat, a Hindu temple and monastery built during the Khmer empire in the 12th century. It later became a Buddhist complex a century later, and today, just over 96% of Cambodia is Buddhist. Almost 30 years ago, 1.5 million Cambodians died at the hands of Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge regime. Today, Cambodia is a source, transit point, and destination of human trafficking. Unfortunately, the government is struggling to stop it. The people of Cambodia are thirsty for the hope you can bring.
Nicaragua
This location is always a World Race favorite. It's a country full of wonderfully warm and caring people, and participants always leave having had a powerful experience. However, hopelessness, addictions, destitution, and poverty still plague the many lives of Nicaragua. There are orphans who have grown up without knowing the love of a parent and families who get by each day by scrounging scraps from the city dump where they have made their homes. In Nicaragua, you'll have the opportunity to bring God's love through slum ministry, door-to-door outreach, outreach to children, and more.
Honduras
"Hondo" comes from the Spanish word for depth and there's lots of depth to Honduras. It's home to the Aztec and Mayan civilizations, whose ruins are still stand. Honduras is mostly mountainous and the weather's as tropical as it gets. What really runs deep in Honduras are its needs. Honduras is the third poorest in the region, after Haiti and Nicaragua. Like her neighbors, Honduras has had her of share political/military troubles, e.g., the six-month constitutional crisis in 2009. There's a need to reach out to the youth, not just to keep them out of trouble (e.g., gangs) but for them to know their worth and that they're loved.
Guatemala
A country rich in history and natural resources – fertile soil from the volcanoes help yield excellent coffee – Guatemala is the perfect place to initiate your World Race experience. Outside of its aesthetic appeal, Guatemala needs God’s touch. Gripped by poverty and bound to a spirit of religion, the people of Guatemala hunger for the kingdom of God to pervade their lives. You’ll have the opportunity to usher in the kingdom to this land and to these people in the form of relationships through incarnational ministry (read: living just as they do), reaching out to the people in the fringes of society, hard work, and maybe even a miracle or two.
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