#OurHeartIs
River Valley Church has always gone above and beyond when reaching out to the hurting, both in our own backyards and across the seas through Global Project. That’s why when I say, our heart is global, it’s more than a mission statement. #OurHeartIs
It’s truly who we are here at River Valley Church. My prayer is for you to have a purpose that reaches far beyond you. We have an audacious vision that everyone who calls River Valley Church their home would be a part of a Global Team within four years. When it comes to making a difference in this world, it’s not just for someone else – it’s for everyone.
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"I was nervous and not sure if I should go, but I did, and I saw God change so
2.8 BILLION PEOPLE have never heard the gospel .
many lives, including my own." — 2014 GLOBAL TEAM MEMBER
— THEJOSHUAPROJECT.NET
GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL TO ALL CREATION. 3
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If it’s exhilarating for you to experience different foods and cultures, and you don’t mind a little adventure, there are Global Teams just for you. Global Team India will take you up into the hills to unreached areas where you’ll be part of outreach opportunities as well as church planting projects.
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Whether you build wealth or buildings, your contribution is vital. Many of our partnerships across the world involve resourcing and building orphanages and church facilities. Last year in Peru, we were able to help with the construction of a church in an area of desperate need. In building lives, it’s often the practical things that make the most impact.
do you have building experience ? email globalproject @ rivervalley . org subject : builder
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If hiking through the rainforest in Costa Rica sounds like your cup of tea, then you’ll find plenty of adventure for the explorer in you. But beyond the places
you’ll go, it’s the faces you’ll see and the people you’ll meet who will leave you with a new passion.
SOME GLOBAL TEAMS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:
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CUBA
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Prayer & Evangelism
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House Churches
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Imagine running the dirt fields with local kids, smiling and laughing. Picture yourself teaching the very basics of education to local kids or kids abroad. Children are the future, and you have an opportunity to be a part of it! Check out Global Team Haiti, Global Team Middle East or Global Team Cambodia for the opportunity to partner with local orphanages and provide education, love and medical support.
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Having a heart for the world starts with prayer. Choosing a region to pray for is something every one of us can do. For others ready to take the next step,
we have opportunities, like Global Team Middle East, where we need people willing to go, pray, and evangelize the region.
make it personal : visit www . rivervalley . org and go to global teams . pick a country you ’ ll commit to praying for this year .
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In case you’re worried you’ll have to leave all comforts of home behind, we’ve got you covered. Some of our projects are in parts of the world known for their coffee. Global Team Ethiopia partners with local orphanages to teach children and provide medical assistance to the communities.
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Our teams experience exciting cities with some of the most breathtaking
scenery around the world. But in the middle of all the splendor, there are
people hurting and in need of Christ’s love. In London, we hit the streets to
share the message of Christ with those far from God. Amidst the beauty, your heart will break for the broken.
are you a photographer , videographer or writer ? you can use your gift to make a difference with global project . email globalproject @ rivervalley . org subject : artist
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Beyond the fame, the money and the Hollywood Hills, there’s an inner-city in need of hope in Los Angeles. Our team partners with the L.A. Dream Center through inner-city outreach, construction projects, and outreach to the homeless.
SKID ROW IS HOME TO 3,000-6,000 HOMELESS PEOPLE. #OurHeartIs
— WIKIPEDIA.COM
Some of the countries we work in are home to
the most iconic cathedrals rich in history, but all around those buildings are lives, empty and in need of Christ. That’s why in places like Spain, we send teams to partner with our own River Valley Church Valencia Campus. Take in the history while giving them a future.
SOME GLOBAL TEAMS/EXPERIENCES YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN:
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Human Trafficking
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We understand taking a flight across the ocean might not be your thing, but
making a difference is for everyone. Around the United States, we’ve been able to respond by providing on-the-ground support with neighbors in Iowa
where our youth have done local outreach and service projects. Opportunities for local service projects exist through Lifegroups.
contact local @ rivervalley . org or visit www . rivervalley . org for more information .
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— WILDER FOUNDATION
We want to help you discover and propel you toward your call and purpose as a long-term missionary. Our vision at River Valley Church is to send 500 into a long-term missionary calling. Each year we walk people through a development and discovery process to make sure they’re ready.
TAKE A STEP: attend a global talk lifegroup missionary talk )
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attend a global call lifegroup ( formerly missionary call ) sign up at www . rivervalley . org
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We make it possible for every youth at River Valley Church to be part of
a Global Team by the time they graduate. Through the generosity of our
Kingdom Builders, we are able to send our youth at no cost to the family.
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There is a place for everyone. Doing a project isn’t the only way to make a difference. We have a church community full of individuals and families choosing to make an impact by providing the resources to send our youth, build orphanages and continue sending Global Teams all over the world.
the kingdom builder ' s goal this year is to give over local expansion and missions outreach .
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You're never too young to chase your dream of changing the world. Global Team Turkey is perfect for young adults looking to connect with another culture. Travel to new places and meet people your age while taking part in a cultural exchange in a Turkish village.
TURKEY primary target
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Relational Evangelism
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Family is an integral part of who we are at River Valley Church. Global Teams, like Costa Rica and Iowa, provide an opportunity for parents to show their children that they can make a difference in the world while making life long memories.
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COSTA RICA
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Serve At-Risk Youth
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PERU
CAMBODIA
COSTA RICA
IOWA
RUSSIA
ENGLAND
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Kids & Youth Outreach
Serve At-Risk Youth
Orphan Care
Evangelism & Outreach
Church Construction
CUBA
Medical & Orphan Care
HAITI
MIDDLE EAST
GREECE
ESTONIA
EUROPE
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Adults & Young Adults
Families & Adults
Adults & Young Adults
Young Adults
Adults & Young Adults
Women Only
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House Churches
Orphan Care
Prayer & Awareness
Human Trafficking Education
Community Outreach
Care For Missionary Wives
ETHIOPIA
INDIA
SPAIN
SWAZILAND
ROME/ISRAEL RUSSIA
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Orphan Care
Prayer & Evangelism
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Christmas Parties For Orphans
Cultural & Historical Experience
Orphan Care
TURKEY
LOS ANGELES THAILAND
CYCLING
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Relational Evangelism
Inner-City Outreach
Orphan Care
Kingdom Builders Awareness
For all Global Team details, visit www.rivervalley.org.36
Through your generosity we are able to support nearly 200 missionaries. Visit www.rivervalley.org for more information. To pitch in, email globalproject@rivervalley.org.
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10 GOOD REASONS TO GO ON A GLOBAL TEAM
"If you feel God challenging you, then take it. Something great will happen on a Global Team, and you simply can't miss it. Take the opportunity." — Molly / Apple Valley Campus
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PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT TO MISSIONARIES AND STAFF
ALLOW FOR GOD TO USE YOU IN UNIQUE WAYS
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EXPERIENCE ANOTHER CULTURE
IT'S MORE FUN AND FULFILLING THAN A VACATION
SEE JUST HOW GREAT GOD IS ALL AROUND THE WORLD
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FORM INCREDIBLE RELATIONSHIPS
HEART CHANGING EXPERIENCES SEE FIRST-HAND WHAT OTHERS HAVE TALKED ABOUT JESUS ASKED US TO GO
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Changing the world starts in our backyards.
/rivervalleyglobalproject
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Get involved through local groups, sign up at your campus, or visit www.rivervalley.org for details.
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#OurHeartIs
Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all the peoples! 1 Chronicles 16:24
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