Today's Trek Updates

Draw Near:
From The Trek Director 
Final Thoughts
Summer 2001 has come and gone. Scott reflects upon the blessings of this summer and some of the challenges that lay ahead.

Post Trek Responses
Reflections on the Trek from students and staff.

Student Journals
Our journal writers share some parting thoughts as they finish the Trek and return home.

Heidi's Calcutta Journal

Jason's Manila Journal

David's Mexico City Journal

Emily's Bangkok Journal

Pablo's Cairo Journal

Lucy's Nairobi Journal

Go Deeper
Video Series
Focus on the Poor: Their Plight
An excerpt from an intriguing 2100 Productions video originally presented at Urbana 93

Focus on the Poor: God's Compassion 
A second excerpt from a 2100 Productions video from Urbana 93

Focus on the Poor: Video Study Guide 
First watch the videos above. Then use these questions to respond and gain a deeper understanding of the issues

Book Recommendations 
Discovering Your City: Bringing Light to the Task of Community Transformation
by Carl Townsend and Bob Waymire

Bringing It Home
Resources, prayer requests, web links and ways to get involved

Living in the Inner City
by Randy White

Nurturing the spirit to Serve
An Interview with Pastor Bill Hybels, Willow Creek Community Church

Integrating Missions Into Your Daily Life and Fellowship

 
 

"We love because he first loved us."

1 John 4:19 (NIV)

 
 

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