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TEAMtrek short-term missions program sends participants to places like Thailand, Japan, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, and more, with new locations around the world being added each year. Visit https://lnkd.in/eG2HRVaS to learn more!  #missions #shorttermmissions #summermissions #missionstrip #internship #learnership #globalchurch

Raising support gives us a front-row seat to God’s lavish generosity and faithfulness. It can be a rich season that deepens and strengthens our trust as we see Him act powerfully on our behalf. Support-raising can also be daunting, frustrating, overwhelming, and seemingly endless. Both are true. Both realities can sometimes be felt simultaneously . . . by every missionary, regardless of gender, marital status, age, or calling.    And yet, there is one for whom the challenges and discouragements are often compounded: the single-woman missionary. Hear from Mandi Vermilyea, who grew up as a TCK (third-culture kid) in Canada and returned to serve as an adult, in this article on Raising Support as a Single Woman: https://lnkd.in/e5VYSCBf #missions #supportraising #globalchurch #missionary

When it comes to short-term missions, what if you could have a blueprint to make sure you are fully prepared and equipped for maximum positive impact – for yourself as well as the people you are going to serve? Visit https://lnkd.in/eG2HRVaS to download our free eBook, “The Short-Term Missions Blueprint: 4 Steps to Successful Short-Term Service.” (And learn a bit more about TEAM’s short-term missions program, TEAMtrek!)  #shorttermmissions #missionstrip #summermissions #missionsinternship #internship #learnership #missions #missiontrip #globalmissions #globalchurch

TCK Minute With Emily! This old Coke bottle contains a collection of anklets I’ve worn over the years. But more importantly, it contains memories of my years living cross-culturally. I could tell you the names of friends associated with the anklets in the bottle, and the countries, homes, and changes that came with each. The transitions represented here are a blessing as I reminisce. For TCKs, transitions are where resilience is built. It is during transitions that we learn the flexibility and adaptability that help us navigate and even thrive. Transitions can also be times when uncertain emotions creep in and anxiety rears its ugly head. These unwelcome challenges can take us by surprise. Conversely, transitions can also be exciting and handled positively if approached with a desire to grow through them, forcing most of the negative side effects to take a back seat. That is all easier said than done, and each of us and our families develop our own approaches to controlling or planning for how these transitions on the field occur. Thirty years of anklets in this bottle speak of relationships, cultures, languages, age, thankfulness, and growth. Some people laugh when they see this collection. Some are amazed. Some are grossed out that I kept them all! My transitions in life are not over, and this year may be the biggest one yet, but I’m hopeful for that growth mindset in the changes coming. For more positive tips and approaches for TCK's or even TCA’s (third-culture adults) working through their own transitions, check out author and speaker, Michelle Phoenix’s article here. https://lnkd.in/e8Mwbyqd - Emily

TEAM’s Executive Director of Global Services, Vonna Laue, recently authored a new book entitled “Glad I Didn’t Know.” This engaging anthology is a compilation of stories that reflect on walking through life’s difficulties and the God-ordained insight that often comes only in hindsight. Vonna recently sat down with us to share a bit of her own story and how this encouraging and inspirational book came to be. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/eepZb6tR 

TEAM Eats: Guatemala Guatemalan Red Tamales If you want to surprise your family for a special occasion, there’s nothing better than delicious homemade red tamales. This recipe will feed your whole crew and is shared by TEAMer Mariam, passed down to her from her grandmother, mother, and aunts. Ingredients: 5 pounds of corn or rice flour (masa o arroz) 3 pounds of pork shoulder, cut into small pieces 5 pounds of roasted tomatoes 2 guaque chili peppers 5 allspice ½ stick of cinnamon 4 ounces of roasted miltomate 4 ounces of toasted sesame seeds 4 ounces of toasted pepitoria (pumpkin seeds) 6 roasted bell peppers 50 olives 50 strips of roasted bell pepper (for garnish) 50 mashán leaves (clean and ready to wrap) Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: For the sauce (recado): 1. Roast all the ingredients that need roasting (tomatoes, miltomates, pepitoria, chiles, etc.). 2. Blend everything thoroughly, then strain the mixture to get a smooth and flavorful sauce. 3. Season with salt and pepper, then boil for about 15 minutes. For the masa: 1. In a pot, cook the corn/rice flour with vegetable oil or lard. Season with chicken bouillon, salt, and gradually add water to hydrate the masa. 2. Stir constantly to prevent it from sticking to the pot. Adjust water and oil as needed. 3. Once it’s ready, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Assembling the tamales: 1. Take a clean mashán leaf and place a small portion of masa in the center. 2. Add a spoonful of sauce, a piece of pork, an olive, and a strip of roasted bell pepper for garnish. 3. Wrap the tamale carefully and tie it with cibaque (string). Cooking the tamales: 1. Place the tamales in a large pot with enough water and boil them over medium heat for about 2 hours. Enjoy!

December Prayer Pause: Ministry in the Middle East TEAM is thankful for several new opportunities to serve in areas of the Middle East where there is little to no access to the hope of the Gospel. Today will you PAUSE and PRAY for global workers in this region and the people they serve?

TEAM Eats: Australia Edition! There are over 7,000 different languages spoken around the world, but one “language” that is universal is...food! We’ve asked some of our global workers far and wide to send us some of their favorite foods and recipes, and we’ll be sharing them here over the next few weeks! Today we start with Owen, coming to us from “Down Under!” Owen says, “A very typical Aussie meal is a BBQ, including snags (sausages) with onions and tomato sauce in bread, lamb chops, and sometimes kangaroo steaks. We also put sliced potato on the Barbie, which come up like chips (fries). It's not so much a recipe as throwing it on the BBQ!” 

As we enter the Advent season, may we be mindful of the profound fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem His own! #advent

As global workers leave the mission field and return to their passport countries, they often face a crisis of identity. How will the Lord continue to use them in their country of origin, and how does their time overseas impact the way they move forward in this new season of life? Check out this new article on the TEAM blog and then share your thoughts in the comments below! https://lnkd.in/eh5YCr6H