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Turkey
Project: Impact team worked with our partners in Turkey on the Mediterranean coast in the city and suburbs of Antalya, in a country where 98% of the people are Muslim. This team served under the guidance of established Presbyterian missionaries. The project included working with developmentally disabled youth, ages 8 to 18, through arts and crafts, and miinistering to their mothers who were shunned by the community because of their children. The team also served at Olive Grove, an annual camp for the third culture kids all across Europe.
Antalya , Turkey:
Project: Our partners in Turkey work on the Mediterranean coast in the city and suburbs of Antalya, in a country where 98% of people are Muslim. In this city of over 1 million people, theer is just one Turkish Protestant Church. There about 150 Christian believers who are members of this church. The goal of this trip was to encourage and serve the Turkish church members, coming alongside them as Christian brothers and sisters, empowering them to be an even greater light in the dark world in which they live. By livng in the homes of local Christian families, team members experienced Turkish culture first-hand and had many opportunities to encourage and serve the Turkish believers. At the church, this team helped prepare worship services, shared testimonies and Bible lessons, taught Sunday School and prepared English lessons for young adults and teenagers. Additionally, there were many opportunities to encourage the Turkish youth and adults at times of worship and prayer, as well as to invite unbelievers to times of recreation, such as rafting, beach volleyball, cultural exchange programs and other fun excursions as a way to connect them with the local church.
Honduras , Central America:
Project: The team worked in the highlands of Honduras, with Orlando Japas of Union Biblica (Scripture Union). IMPACT iwas invited to join UB staff in construction of a dormitory at the “Cerro de Luz” Christian camp (located in the pine trees…where our team stayed) They were also invited to share the gospel through music, drama, and crafts with school children in the cities and in rural areas.
Uganda:
Project: The team worked with Discipleship Mission International (DMI) and Patrick Buligasima. DMI is a non-denominational indigenous Christian organization based in Uganda, Africa. Our team worked in construction, evangelism and mercy ministry to widows and orphans.
Ukraine:
Project: IMPACT worked with Nita Hanson and God’s Hidden Treasures. Ministries included working with the Mobile Medical Clinic, doing a Vacation Bible School at the Boys' House Orphanage, wheel chair deliveries and home visits to patients.
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