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Hey Passporters! I know that you all are just as excited as we are, and in the midst of your excitement and stressing about packing and hoping you get to the airport on time or praying that your car doesn’t get a flat tire… you might forget some details… SO… here is a little recap:   IF YOU ARE DRIVING Drive to: Adventures in Missions 6000 Wellspring Trail Gainesville, GA 30506 You need to ARRIVE between 4:00PM and 5:00PM ONLY.   If you have a set back (or get lost) during your drive and will be arriving late, call Courtney at this number: 770-561-6454   IF YOU ARE FLYING When your flight arrives, grab your pack from baggage claim, and then make your way to the lower level of the DOMESTIC TERMINAL, by the Lower North 2 (LN2) do…

Hey everyone! Training camp is right around the corner and we want to make sure that you’re aware of the amazing Passport merchandise that’s available. Check out our swag HERE, and keep in mind that Passport gear makes great gifts for your supporters.   Q: What days will merchandise be available? A: We will be set up for sales during mealtimes & free times.   Q: What forms of payment do you take? A: Cash, Check, and Credit Card   Q: Is there any way to get the merchandise before or after training camp? A: Yes. We have an online store (store.adventures.org) but shipping is extra!   Have questions? Email rebekahcassinari@adventures.org  

Hey Passporters! In about three weeks, you will all be together again at Training Camp! I’m sure that it’s all starting to feel more than a little surreal. The fact that you are about to leave this country for a few months and serve the Lord in a different country is no longer a dream that could maybe happen one day… It is a full on reality. With good-bye’s (see-you-later’s) just around the corner, there are many opportunities for the enemy to step in and start his work on your heart and mind. He may try to convince you that the Lord has lied to you; that God is not good and will let you down; that it’s just too much money to raise; that maybe it would just be better to stay home; that everything will fall apart if you leave; that you’ll never be able to pack all of your stuff in t…

Your bags are packed. (Or you’ve at least thought about packing a bag. . . right?)   You’re super pumped. (Or nervous or antsy . . .that’s okay. . . so is everyone else!)   You’re busy writing thank you notes to all your supporters. (Ahem.  You know your Aunt Lila is dying to hear from you.)   There is no doubt you’re headed out on the adventure of a lifetime!  And we are so excited to meet you and spend time with you before we sent you out to the nations.   So let’s talk about this thing called training camp. (Yikes! Maybe not that kind of training camp.)   Camp begins when you arrive at our headquarters in Georgia on the first day of your trip and lasts until you fly to your destination.   Tra…

Ecuador Departure: Monday, September 5, 2016 Delta Air Lines            Flight Number: 673 From: Atlanta, GA USA           Depart: 5:59 PM To: Quito, Ecuador                  Arrive: 10:17 PM   Arrival: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 Delta Air Lines               Flight Number: 680 From: Quito, Ecuador               Depart: 12:30 AM To: Atlanta, GA USA                 Arrive: 5:46 AM   *A note about booking your travel home: Remember you have a debrief in Atlanta upon returning to the US. If you are flying, you may book a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta I…

Before you arrive at Training Camp, we want to set your expectations well for what to expect when it comes to technology on your trip.   We live in a connected world.  There is no way around it.  We text our parents, ‘like’ a status on Facebook, Snapchat our friends, and Instagram our waffles before we ever leave the house in the morning!  Even cats have their own Twitter handles! Social media and technology can be great ways to stay in touch with people, and we realize that many of you are choosing to bring your phone on this trip. We want to make sure to set your expectations well before you.   Phones at Training Camp Unless your parents drop you off, you will be expected to communicate with home when you arrive at camp and before you depa…

Your training camp will be at the Adventures in Missions office. The address is: 6000 Wellspring Trail.  Gainesville, GA 30506    You will be staying at our facility. You need to bring a pillow and sleeping bag and we will provide the rest! (You may be tenting, so get excited! Note: We will provide mattresses and tents.)   Arrival Travel Information If you are planning to FLY in for Training Camp: ARRIVE in Atlanta, GA (Hartsfield-Jackson Int. – ATL) no later than 1:30PM on September 1st. UPDATED (8/18/2016)! When your flight arrives, grab your pack from baggage claim, and then make your way to the lower level of the DOMESTIC TERMINAL, by the Lower North 2 (LN2) doors. An Adventures staff person will be there in the …

You may bring spending money while on your Passport trip.  We suggest $100- $200 per month depending on how much you would like to spend on souvenirs, gifts or anything extra you may like to purchase while on the field!   VISA Card We highly recommend you carry a VISA debit card attached to a personal checking account as you travel around the world. In our experience, this is the most reliable way to get money overseas. Mastercards work… SOMETIMES. American Express works… NEVER. VISA is the most accepted card and will give you the least trouble. Security Removed Your bank account comes with certain fraud protection systems. As you travel to multiple countries and use your card, banks will suspect your card as stolen. You have to call your bank and tell them that you…

Here is a blog written by an Alumni World Racer Hanna Taylor . She went on an 11 month mission trip to 11 countries. The thought of coming up with $15,500 was sickening to me. I was a single 24-year-old woman who, only 4 months prior, had invested most of my savings in my first home. But when God tells you to “Go,” you need not ask Him where the money will come from, but only trust that the Sovereign God of the universe has a plan. And who better to trust than Someone with the divine power to move in hearts and arrange circumstances in your favor? It was uncomfortable at first. And I didn’t want to ask for help. I’ll admit…..I prayed for something easy. I hoped that going to a “mega church” would be beneficial in a situation like this one. That somewhere in…

Wondering what some good reads are to prepare for your Passport trip or take out on the field with you? Here are some great reads that you can put on your wish list:   Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Scazzero)   Spiritual Slavery to Spiritual Sonship (Jack Frost)   Ruthless Trust (Manning)   The Gospel According to Moses (Dickson)   Victory Over Darkness (Anderson)   Crazy Love (Chan)   A Million Miles in a Thousand Years (Miller)   Love Does (Goff)   The Pursuit of God (Tozer)   The Hobbit (Tolkein)   One Thousand Gifts (Voskamp)