PRAYERWALKING MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Two women from North Georgia traveled to Barbados to prayerwalk for the region and for the island. Both women commented that IMB missionary Cindy J., (center) who lives on the island with her husband, Rick, has a sweet Christian spirit. Cindy graciously gave the women tours throughout the areas of Barbados so they could visit Baptist churches, the Anglican Seminary, the Baptist College, the University of the West Indies, and many residential and business areas.

As the women traveled, they discussed ministry options, and the groups who could possibly travel to Barbados to implement these ministries. Many smiles and conversations took place between the women and Bajan people. One day they traveled through the rains that were washing through the streets and flooding the foundations of the homes. Many young people were in on the streets looking for something to fill their time. The men occupied the rum businesses. The Baptist churches they visited were small in attendance but dedicated to their purpose.

Joyce and Brenda's prayers were specific. They prayed God would open the hearts of the people so they would be receptive to Him. They asked for God's divine hand on Rick and Cindy's ministries. They prayed for Rick's trip to the US as he visited the churches and colleges who will visit Barbados for special ministries beginning in March. They sought guidance from God for these groups as they prepare for their trips to Barbados to work among the people. During their evening devotions, Joyce and Brenda asked God for clear direction, as to possible ministries for the people, and for Him to take their thoughts and use them in an active way.

Joyce replied, "Being there and praying as a team was meaningful and strengthened our Christian lives here at home. Barbados is such a beautiful place created by God - a place where one felt so close to God."

You can find out more about International World Changers by contacting them at the above address. Enjoy the pictures of this beautiful area of God's World!!

World Changers- Building Relationships for God

A young man in Barbados was riding his bicycle past a crew of students who were doing walking evangelism for World Changers International. Kevin, a student volunteer, called out to the man and asked him if he could see his bicycle. The young man accepted the invitation and stopped to meet the World Changers crew.

The students continued to evangelize neighborhoods and the young man (Akeem) decided to follow…listening to the things that the students shared. When the crew stopped at a park, Katie, a volunteer, was conversing with Akeem and found out that his mother had died. She knew Kevin had also lost his mother, so she asked Akeem if he would like to talk with him. When Akeem heard Kevin explain God's plan for his life, he decided to invite Jesus into his heart and to follow Him! Isn't it wonderful how God used the entire World Changers crew for His glory and for His purpose!

The students highlighted in this story worked under the direction of missionaries Rick and Cindy Jenkins. To read more about how God used them in Barbados, log on to Cindy's blog at http://weblog.xanga.com/cindyajenkins

International World Changers (IWC) offers youth and youth groups the opportunity for a hands-on mission experience. The International Mission Board, in cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention, sponsors this ministry.

For other volunteer opportunities contact
The MAC Region
954-340-1193
http://www.macregion.org/
http://going.imb.org/

Or
Mike and Sue Monroe
Volunteer Mobilization Coordinators
Middle America and Caribbean Region
International Mission Board, SBC
mike.monroe@macregion.org
volunteers@macregion.org

Learn about International World Changers

International World Changers (IWC) offers youth and youth groups the opportunity for a hands-on mission experience. The International Mission Board, in cooperation with the Southern Baptist Convention, sponsors this ministry.

Recently, six crews from World Changers partnered with Rick and Cindy Jenkins, IMB missionaries in Barbados.

"Truly God did use each of them with all their gifts and talents to make this an amazing week. I don't have exact numbers yet, but I can conservatively say that there are at least 37 new citizens for heaven now. Many of these were school children who loved playing games and soaked up hearing that God loves them and gave His son to die so they could have eternal life," states Cindy.

One seven-year-old asked a World Changer volunteer,

"Why do you have golden hair? Is that because you are here representing God?"

"Oh yes, little one, and they represented Him well this week," Cindy exclaimed.

What was the mission of the World Changers while in Barbados? Besides ministering to children, the St. Philip District Hospital asked the volunteers for assistance with their elderly and children who need 24-hour care because of severe disabilities. World Changers jumped right in and offered their services! They fed patients, changed beds and did whatever was necessary. One day they sang, "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" inserting every name of the patients and staff into the song. Can you imagine how this gesture touched their hearts? Before they left the hospital, the volunteers gave a Bible to each nurse.

"No one has ever done that for me before," replied one nurse.

World Changers…they are all about
touching hearts, servanthood, a deep commitment to missions and sharing the love of Jesus.

Read more about World Changers and their work with missionaries Rick and Cindy Jenkins on their blog site at: http://weblog.xanga.com/cindyajenkins

To learn more about similar ministries contact

For other volunteer opportunities contact
The MAC Region at
954-340-1193
www.macregion.org
http://going.imb.org

Or
Mike and Sue Monroe
Volunteer Mobilization Coordinators
Middle America and Caribbean Region
International Mission Board, SBC
mike.monroe@macregion.org
volunteers@macregion.org