Present Reality - Leading Teams & Our Generation
Overview: Session 1(d) The Big Picture/World View
Go as Learners Adapt to their CULTURE Be Practical Be Real
Always Go as a Learner ü ü ü Adapt to their Culture Find out as much as you can before going Ask if you are not sure It is always easy to offend people All the good we can do can be undone instantly by a wrong action - Bible on the Floor - Speaking to other Sex - Inappropriate clothing
Money ü ü ü ü Think Safe Secure Money belt/Wallets Deep Pockets Money Changers ATM Avoid Banks … fees! Most Hotels have security safes.
Travel Documents ü ü ü Copy Passport Paper/Electronic Travel Insurance Copy of Tickets
Travel Apps Manage Trips Share Trips
Think Ahead – Think Light ü ü Cabin Luggage – 7 kg Be prepared for loss of check-in bag. Very Important Items to pack: Spare underclothes, change of clothes, sandals, toiletries (each under 100 mls in zip-lock bag), speaking notes. Keep clothes neat & clean in zip-lock bags Wash and clean clothes wherever you can
Check in luggage ü Normally 20 Kilos Jets ü 10 Kilos Propeller planes ü Think of others: 5 people = 10 bags in one car. Be as compact as possible. ü LABEL WELL - Extra markings for quick ID ü Take Photo… in case of insurance claim
Hydration ü ü ü Heat suitably effect body Headaches Airplane / Hotel Air Conditioning Bottled Water Always avoid ice
Personal Safety ü ü ü Basic First aid Imodium Anti-Histamine Hand Wipes Mosquito Repellent Inoculations
New Generation Catching the waves That work smarter not harder Surfing the Net & Global Streaming
MISSION DESTINATIONS THIS YEAR: Kenya Uganda Romania Brazil Chile Argentina Venezuela Peru Thailand Cambodia Indonesia China Myanmar Philippines West Papua India Sri Lanka Papua New Guinea Columbia New Caledonia Tahiti Pakistan United Arab Emirates Lebanon Leading Teams & Present Reality Multiple locations . com ons w. p ww nati cific 2 a
9 I will not be like Ephraim though fully armed with bows turned away when the challenge came. Psalm 78 v 9
Some questions: • Is God speaking to us specifically about missions in a fresh way? • Is God asking you to partner with someone specific? How can you do that in the best possible way? • How do I know if God is calling me to this task at this time?