Posted in General Posts by Ben Wilcoxson on 2/16/2012
Well we made it to Haiti safe and sound. I know it been a while since I have upload a video but we were in a remote mountain village for are first month so as you can expect there was no Internet. The once a week when we did get Internet it was so slow that even emails were loading slowly. So this month has been about the same we have finally gotten internet but we get 30 minutes once a week so video’s are out of the question I do plan to upload them as soon as I get better internet.
I will tell you a little about what we did in the DR, as I know you are wondering. We were in a mountain village called Las Lagunas (Wont come up on Google map already tried.) We worked with a small church, which was very welcoming to us. We stayed with the pastors parents which we called are grandparents. They were so nice to us, always looking after are girls, giving us candy, and even homemade chicken noodle soup when I was sick. The pastor wife cooked for us every meal when we were there and she did this with being nine month pregnant. She was supposed to have the baby when we were there but did not. Are ministry for the month was to do door to door evangelism and get to know the community. We also helped teach English class and play with the kids it was a great month. We also got to really get to know each other and are self’s.
This last 5 days in Haiti have been amazing. We are stay at a kind of missonary combound were we can come and relax after the day. It is right on the beach and I mean right on the beach you walk 20 feet and you’re in the water. We have power, western toilets, and some amazing food everyday it could almost be a resort. Are ministry this month is working with Mission of Hope International. We have been helping them in a wide area of project like building there new building, teaching music, English, office work, clinic and much more. There is something for everyone.
As I said Internet is slow at the best of time so as soon as I get better Internet I will have more videos to come.
Ben,
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Posted in General Posts by Ben Wilcoxson on 1/28/2012
In this episode C Squad travels to the Dominican Republic from Miami, FL.
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Posted in General Posts by Ben Wilcoxson on 12/3/2011
Well well it’s been a while. So what has been going on well I glad you asked. Since October it has been a crazy time getting thing in order running around getting my shot, getting my affairs in order you know all that stuff you need to do before you leave the county for 11months.
Training Camp
October 14-22 was training camp slash media seminar (I would have video but my memory card like to delete things hint don’t buy a Wal-Mart memory card) I was one of the most amazing things I have ever experienced. Everyone was on fire for God. I went into it think that O were just going to learn this and that, what to do and not to do and sleep in tent the whole time. Man was I wrong. We had crazy worship time that were the most intense I have ever been in. Most of the time when you are worship you don’t want to really worship the way you want to worship because you are afraid that some one will think that you are weird. This was not the case one looked at some one different just because of the way they were worshiping. There were people jumping up and down, sitting, in their chair or just standing there and worship the way they want to.
We also moved around a lot going from tent to cabin to bus and sleeping out side, which I thought was fun. Not for everyone but I can pretty much sleep anywhere. They food was interesting to say the least, I think that the food will be different when were in the actual country because American food is processed so much that it might say it rationale (interest county food here) but it has gone through so many step that it properly is not genuine. But I do thank the people that made and they did an awesome job cooking for 200 people 3 meals a day.
We also did a lot of games and team building exercise. O and one thing to start of with is C SQUAD won squad wars. Getting back on the training we did everything form capture the flag to building art décor out of random objects all to see how we would and will work together. So this bring me to my next subject…
The Team
TEAM AGAPA
Ben Mullett
Westcliffe, CO
Ben is are team leader and the other guy on are team. O and I don’t know if you notice but his name is BEN to just like mine. He is an awesome man of God and a great leader, he is they guy I picture if you are stuck in the mountains of Colora.. well anywhere he is the guy you want with you.
Rebecca Spires
Lexington, SC
Rebecca is are team financial person am glad she is because I would put us into debt or secure up something and have the IRS be auditing us when were not even in the USA. She is also very artistic
Grace Hartmann
Little Rock, AR
Grace is amazing woman of God and has load of energy it seam all the time. She has a huge place in here heart for children
Dania Spillett
Edmonton, AB
Yep she are Canadian. Dania is wealth of information you can be think about something and just cant figures it out and bamm Dania helps you out. She is funny and also a great writer
Candace Breaux
Spring, TX
She my fellow Texan even tough she a Texan fan and not a Cowboys fan o well. She is an awesome Photographer I can see us be the one lagging behind the rest of the team to take picture and video o and everyone saying hurry up.
Maurecia Crews
When writing this I found out that Maurecia would not be going with us. She will be missed but will always be part of the team.
Well that my team a bunch of crazy people ready to leave everything and follow what God has planned for them.
What Else
Well your wondering that it what else is going on when are you leave etc. etc. Well we are officially leavening drum roll
January 10, 2012
Where are you going first?
Are route as been flip it now goes like this.
DR
Haiti
Romania
Moldova
Mozambique
Swaziland
South Africa
India
Nepal
China
Philippines
Future Post
All my future post are going to be video’s as I am not much of a write and yes there are miss spelling in this post I know I know. I am going to try and do 4-6 video episodes in each country and also fun short ones like travel days. But also remember that the Internet is not going to be there all the time so there maybe gaps in when they come out. I’m not a television network so it will take time some times. So look for episodes in January.
Until next time.
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Posted in General Posts by Ben Wilcoxson on 10/5/2011
1. My favorite color's are ORANGE and GREEN (GO C SQUAD)
2. I am a big movie buff especially disaster & zombie movies.
3. I collect rubber ducks
4. I have set of the fire alarm at my church once while playing with a smoke machine.
Are church is so big when there is a call three station show up sorry guys.
5. I have laid on the execution table in Texas.
6. I am a emergency medical technician
7. I have been in a hurricane
8. I like to sing in the car when know else is around.
9. I once got my head stuck in a mall railing as a child and had to have the fire department cut me out.
10. I own a business with two of my friends.
11. I was a Boy Scout.
12. I am a Cowboy's, Ranger's, Maverick's, Longhorn's Fan.
13. I like to build things, All the furniture in my room I built.
14. My Favorite food is vanilla bean cheesecake @ The Cheesecake Factory
15. Ummm
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Posted in General Posts by Ben Wilcoxson on 5/28/2011
Philippines
This Asian island nation, once a Spanish colony and an American protectorate, is a country in tension, trying to cross the threshold between the third and first world. It offers a variety of landscapes - beaches, mountains, volcanic lakes - and languages, with Tagalog as the national tongue. The Catholic Church is a substantial piece of the religious pie, however, Islam is growing in the island of Mindinao. The Filipino people and culture love music, dance and community. While there, you may find yourself living with and giving hope to the destitute, caring for orphans, and challenging the growing number of Christ-followers to rise up.
China
Host of the 2008 Summer Olympics and home to 1.3 billion people, China is not just grand in land mass and population. While China has grown in leaps and bounds industrially, intellectually, and even economically, it's still a politically closed nation. Depending on where you are, you may meet Buddhists, Muslims, and Taoists; there are even churches - government approved and regulated. The underground church is extensive and continues growing, even thriving amidst of persecution. While there, you'll have to pay homage to the Great Wall, and bring light and hope to a people in darkness and depression.
India
With nearly a sixth of the world's population within its borders, India is a country bursting with people and culture. Home to a diverse array of beliefs from Hinduism to Islam, to a blend of folk religions and other faiths, it is a country of pluralism with twenty-nine languages spoken by over a million native speakers, multiple religions, cuisine, socio-economic classes, and political parties. India's struggles with poverty and crimes of human trafficking, forced prostitution, religious persecution, and more. You might work with local churches to encourage believers and most likely be challenged by their testimonies. Your presence'll bring hope and truth to those that society deems "untouchable."
Nepal
Home to Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, Nepal literally sits on top of the world. In addition to adventurous experiences you will have here, you may also visit widows and orphans in their times of distress and protect the innocent who are prey to human traffickers. This month of your World Race experience will submerge you in a culture that is desperate for an encounter with the living God.
Swaziland
The Kingdom of Swaziland is one of the last remaining monarchies in Africa. Home to 1.1 million people and breath-taking scenic views, it's also where the world's highest HIV/AIDS infection rate lives (26.1% in adults and over 50% of adults in their 20s). It's estimated that by 2050, the country of Swaziland will not even exist. Young orphans are scattered throughout this nation that is in desperate need of attention. For years, AIM has been committed to seeing these statistics reversed. Here, you will most likely find yourself involved in a variety of outreaches, including education, orphan care, care point feedings, and more.
Mozambique
One of the most beautiful countries in the African continent, Mozambique is a favorite location of World Racers for a variety of reasons: the people, the landscape, the ministry partnerships, the miracles that this country has seen, and more. The former Portuguese colony is seeing signs of redemption and economic recovery; because of, or in spite of, the extreme poverty gripping the nation, the church grows. You will teach, preach, and practice "true religion" with widows and orphans while you grow in your identity in Christ. One of your most interesting travel "days" may happen here.
South Africa
While it's been several decades since apartheid has formally ended, there is still more healing and reconciliation to take place in South Africa. This country is one of the wealthiest on the continent, and yet, much of the population that lives outside the cities is poor.
Like the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, this country struggles with a high rate of AIDS/HIV. Host to the 2010 World Cup and breathtaking natural attractions, it is also a place full of kingdom potential, waiting to be released -- by you
Moldova
Once a part of Romania, this former Soviet republic declared independence in 1991. Moldova, one of the poorest European countries, is riddled with a high underground crime rate. This country is vulnerable as a transit point of human trafficking. The main language spoken is Romanian (also called Moldovan) but there's debate as to what the Moldovan ethnicity is exactly. We need people who will bring Kingdom clarity and declare peace the peace of God over a land filled with confusion and chaos.
Romania
The northern regions of Romania are home to the gypsy community. Though strangers in their homeland and forgotten by society, the gypsies are a strong and vibrant people who embrace the light of Christ in an inspirational way. Here, you will teach English, lead sports camps, live life with the gypsies, and more. It will be an exciting time of learning about a people group you may not have known even existed.
Haiti
Haiti was hit with a life-altering earthquake on January 12, 2010. The nation's still in shambles, the church is rising up. Haiti is experiencing a spiritual revival right now like it has never before seen. Communities are turning to pastors for leadership, and the local church is becoming the driving force behind Haiti's ongoing rebirth. This month, you'll help with relief efforts, establish connections with local pastors, help people rebuild their lives through meeting felt needs, and more. Come ready to serve; come ready to be blessed.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. The more affluent neighbor to Haiti (though generally it isn't too affluent) home to 9 million people. The Dominican culture is lively, vibrant, warm; however, the culture struggles with problems like hypersexualization and alcoholism. After the earthquake on January 12 in Haiti, the D.R. quickly became refuge to thousands who were displaced. This month, you'll serve at orphanages, refugee camps, and more; you'll partner with local churches, pastors, even Adventures in Missions' own full-time missionaries.
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