Forward Edge International exists to
share Christ’s love with those affected by poverty, disaster and sickness in
the U.S. and around the world. By mobilizing hundreds of people each year to
participate firsthand in their long-term, need-meeting projects, they help to
empower individuals, churches, campus fellowships and businesses to be
"the hands and feet of Jesus" in a world desperate for His touch.
To illustrate their
mission, Forward Edge founder and
president, Joseph Anfuso, often tells the story of a man with a bucket of water
approaching a building engulfed in flames. Near the building is a row of
sleeping firemen. The man must make a choice: Does he throw his bucket on the
building, or on the row of firemen? Forward Edge International has made its
choice: they are waking up the firemen!
Forward Edge
International ‘wakes up the firemen’ and addresses urgent needs around the
world by mobilizing volunteers to help initiate and sustain long-term projects
and relationships. They believe everyone should have an opportunity to change a
life.
Forward Edge mobilises
hundreds of volunteers each year to alleviate suffering through
disaster-response work, health care projects and programs for vulnerable
children. Since 1983, more than 15,000 volunteers have served with Forward Edge
in 35 nations, including the U.S.
So what does partnership with Forward Edge International offer?
• Life-changing
Adventures—individuals are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and
into a deeper and more meaningful relationship with God.
• Decades of
experience— they have been organizing short-term mission trips since
1983!
• Long-term
ministry partnerships—deep relationships built on trust with key ministries in
the locations they serve.
• Customized
Trips—plan a trip that matches the gifting and calling of your team.
• Training and
administrative support—proven training materials and complete logistical
coordination before and throughout your trip.
• On-site,
knowledgeable Field Staff—dedicated servants who support your group leader(s),
ensuring all your team’s needs are met while on-site.
• Worldwide
service opportunities—we have relationships throughout the world and can help
you answer God’s call.
No matter who you are,
where you live, or in what stage of life you currently find yourself, God
can use you! Get in touch with Forward Edge International and let them know
how God has called you to reach out to those in need and they will do all they
can to help you meet that calling.
Here
are some ways of how you can help:
Serve on a Team—join a
short-term missions team! The mission teams are available to anyone who wants
to reach out to local and global communities. They are generally one to two
weeks in length. Why wait? Begin planning your trip today!
Pray—join their
Global Prayer Team! Become part of a global community of committed prayer
warriors for the people and projects Forward Edge supports. Add your voice to
the chorus of voices already raised in prayer.
Volunteer—there are many opportunities
throughout the year for volunteers in the Portland/Vancouver metro area.
Partner—share your passion in a way
unique to your skills, resources and personality that will inspire others to
follow.
Donate online and other
ways of giving, including sponsoring
a child.
Sevenly are selling tshirts,
jumpers and hoodies to support Forward Edge as their chosen cause this week! Buy online here!
Remember:
You Really Can Make a Difference!
Blessings!
Ronell
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