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Madison McGill's Story
Before going to the Amazon, I had traveled to Albania with CRU to evangelize to high school students through English camps. During my first trip to Albania, I had chills hearing familiar worship songs being sung in Albanian &
Brittany Pieper's Story
My first trip to the Amazon in 2012 completely changed my life. Being able to be a part of what God was doing in remote villages was the biggest blessing. We encountered so many people that were looking for hope and h
Nelson Ward's Story
It was my first opportunity to go on a trip oversees to share the Gospel, and I was so ready. God made me with a passion for speaking and a love for others, so I'd be perfect to evangelize to people anywhere, right? What a surprise
Sadie Gamez's Story
When we go on trips like these, we tend to feel like we're not qualified or good enough for God to use us. But God works in such big ways, He uses every gift He has given you and puts you where He wants to use you. As I sha
God’s Promises
Fast forward and I find myself with an opportunity to go on a missions trip with my youngest son (then 13) to the Amazon. I had felt so desperately that He needed to see God on a…
VBS To Go
In July our team from Idlewild Church in Tampa, Florida left for a 10 day trip of ministry which included medical and dental help and Vacation Bible School. At one of the villages there was…
The Incredible Trip
🎵 Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, A tale of an incredible trip; 🎶 🎶 That started from a tropic port (Manus, Brazil) Aboard a mighty ship (Amor) 🎵
Meet a Missionary - Josie Paixão
Josie Paixão is a river missionary in the Amazon jungle. Before she knew Christ, she mocked Christians. After being diagnosed with cancer, she had a major life change, and now she leads other…