Too Young for the World Race? You Don't Have to Wait!

7 {NEW} BROs!!!

Posted in MOZAMBIQUE!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 5/22/2012

http://www.beaconofhope-africa.org/
Hello People nice to see you again!!! Hey I have some crazy awesome news!!! Well I've been in Mozambique for almost 2 weeks now and its been the most incredible period of growth I have ever experienced in my life. My relationships with the new ministry has been flowing all so well and what Angie Wheeler needs we get done. Our teams have fully been here for her 100%Click here to continue reading...

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BAD fever in Africa...This isn't good

Posted in MOZAMBIQUE!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 5/18/2012

So we arrived in Africa,

I am in Africa,

I am living in Africa…….are you getting my point???

I WAKE UP IN AFRICA!!!

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If YOU say Shenanigans 1 more time

Posted in MOZAMBIQUE!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 5/14/2012

Travel days are as much apart of the World Race culture as feedback or living 24/7 in community. Travel days are one of those things you never really think about until you are on the bus, or in the air, or in the back of a pick up truck going 70 with only one hand holding on to anything stable enough to keep you alive. Travel days are not spoken about that often until something goes wrong, or it takes more than 2 days till your next country, or you end up pulling out lice out of all your teammates heads while on a 9 hour lay over in Bucharest.

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Obsessed (Problem turned Praise)

Posted in Moldova!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 5/8/2012

Take a quick look at your life..... think, ponder, wonder, let your mind run wild with the thought and question of..................What are you Obsessed with???
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Consider ME attacked...

Posted in Moldova!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 4/30/2012

Going into the W.R. I pictured this amazing journey that would challenge me to the fullest. I pictured places of brokenness and pain beyond what I have ever felt. I knew this journey would not be easy and even bragged about how hard it will be physically and spiritually before I left. But God works in mysterious ways and temptation is cleaver in many ways too.
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In NARNIA IM FAMOUS!!!

Posted in Moldova!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 4/21/2012

In Tiraspol, Transnistria we are famous!!!

(Easter Party with Kiddos)

Team Unveiled Pursuit does it ALL. From teaching english (to the best of our abilities), to signing autographs, taking pictures, shaking babies, kissing hands WE DO IT ALL!!!! (remix up that last one). With our first week already done thats what it felt like. Celebrities being shuttled from one event to another, person after person, meeting after meeting, class after class. Thats what a city with a true need looks like. Tiraspol has a need and that need has been found in the way of Jesus Christ.

You ask why Narnia? Because we have NO IDEA how we ended up here but it dosent matter anymore because the need is here and we will do our best to serve and teach and love all the same as Jesus did. They pulled us (literally) into the classroom to teach as soon as we arrived and it didn't stop all week.

In the bible Jesus teaches about serving the needs of the people and how serving them in love serves Jesus directly. Well the need here in Tiraspol is a learning for english and an education but they just need help. They need an education for some sort of a freedom to break away from this place that still wants their old ways of Communism back. A place that dresses up in the nicest clothes they have to be looked at as successful and not looked down upon. They want to be loved and known. The best part is that the most important person ever is alive and knows them better than themselves.

2 Corinthians 5:14-17~ For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefore all have died; and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised. From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come!

(English Club in Tiraspol)

Teaching english here in Tiraspol has been one of the most amazing joys in my life

so far. This part of the world race has been so exciting because not only do I feel like Im helping in many unique and practical ways but Im sharing and showing the Gospel with every single student that I meet. It feels good to be loved by the people God has put in our path on our journey here. It just makes me smile even more when they all drop their mouths because they just met really Americans.

And continue to ask "WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE?"

And I say haha "Well let me TELL YOU!"........Amen thank you Jesus

Its just so refreshing to have some of these interactions we have had and continue to have because of how interested these people are with our presence here and how it continues to show me how legit it is to have the PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT leading people into our paths. Our team has been working insanely hard to do as much as possible while here to make an impact.

We have been shown GRACE. It is because of GRACE we are here on the WR. It is because of GRACE all our contacts are amazing (even when we can't communicate fully). It is because of GRACE that each and every place we have gone to has a very specific need. It is because of GRACE we ALL have been given chance after chance of forgiveness in Christ Jesus. HOLY HOLY HOLY is the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come!!!

This month is also very interesting because we wil not be staying in the same housing all month like normal but changing weekly (YES WEEKLY). That means 4 different places this month and then on top that a 72 hour travel time from here to Africa in May!!!WOW......so please keep praying and just praising God for ALL his Grace he has shown you in your life. Especially living in the states.

GOD IS LOVE!!!

p.s.- also I have only 2,700 left in support till I am fully funded so please spread the word.

The only reason I am able to be here is because of all my amazing supporters!!!

I need out of the box ideas to raise the rest of that support so any ideas are welcome!!!

AMEN Thank You!!!

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Tiraspol, Transmysteria?

Posted in Moldova!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 4/12/2012

Our Teams left from Romania with heavy hearts. This was a place of true growth and love for the people and the ministry. Hope Church in Draganesti- Olt really helped me to see what it means to be kingdom focused and Christ centered. This was a place of darkness and because of that we prayed FAITHFULLY every single day. I can honestly say I will never forget our time spent there in our small village. A piece of my heart has been taken away and given to those people in Romania.

Driving 10 hours over night on a bus we headed into Moldova with our new teams and a new mission. Not knowing ANYTHING about our contacts, ministry, or cities. My new and beautiful team call ourselves "UNVEILED PURSUIT". This name represents our current walks with Christ and how he has lifted the masks and veils we are so accustomed to wearing. We now are all on month 4 and very ready for MORE.

( Rebecca Spires, Dania Spillett, Becca Burger, Matt Blair, Me, Michael Jenson)

Upon arrival to the capital of Moldova we found out more about our ministry for this month. After sleeping for A VERY LONG TIME we regained our strength and gathered our thoughts. and I thought "IM IN A NEW COUNTRY AGAIN". This realization never gets old for me because its always surreal. Not really knowing all the time specifics about our travels or missions you kinda just learn to trust, have faith, and listen for further instructions. Ya know "GO WITH THE FLOW" or "HAVE PATIENCE".

"I DONT EVEN KNOW WHAT LANGUAGE THEY SPEAK IN MOLDOVA?"

"Romanian? Moldavian? Spanish? Latin? TELL ME SOMETHING!"

On top of all the confusion from lack of listening "my bad" I then come to find out my new team and I wont even be staying in "Moldova?"

"WHAT IS GOING ON????"

We then find out we are in the car headed to a very small part of Moldova that is technically not a country but is independent of Moldova indefinitely. This region or country or territory is called Tiraspol, Transnistria/ Moldova. They speak russian, have their own money, have a legit boarder, our independent fully from Moldova but the U.N. does not recognize them as a "LEGIT COUNTRY". So finding all this out after leaving for Tiraspol was kinda a SHOCKER.

But here is the best part of this blog......wait for it......wait for it.......

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!

The Lord is at work here in this city and "Pretend Country". They all are such amazing and beautiful people. Once you look past all the Russian soldiers holding AK-47s you start to see the true spirit of this place and how the people influence the culture so mysteriously. We have a joke now on our team and call this place "Transmysteria" because its a mystery how and why God placed our team here.

We are teaching at incredible school classes and English Clubs. We have been busy since day 1 and continue to be pulled in 20 directions at once during each day because of where we grew up and what God has blessed us with. The people are so open to the Gospel and what we have to say about how Jesus changed all our lives forever! It is super cool when all your English students want your Facebook name and pictures after class. "I feel like Im famous".

They listen to what our team has to say and really have a passion to learn more and better english. Tiraspol is a great city and I know only being 4 days into this month our lives will forever be changed again because of "What Jesus has done for us ALL".

"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." (1 Peter 1:13-16)

Just in Case you forgot...

This is

THE WORLD RACE!!!

School #17 My team and I teach English at in Tiraspol, Moldova

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These Burning Walls/ SW#2

Posted in Moldova!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 4/11/2012

Spoken Word #2

Title: These Burning Walls

Burning with a desire for more than just this life

screaming thoughts and feelings at us

with no time for any reaction but to hide behind these Walls...

Burning Walls built up in place of community and trust

that shower others with a sense of warmth and comfort

but its all false and only burns us in the end.

These Burning Walls they consume the reality of the truth

in our own lives

Like the fires of lies that spread across our lives

Nobody is free from this disease

because it starts from the inside

Filtering the own nerves used to keep us alive.

These Burning Walls boil the blood from the inside out

creating a tension and discomfort only our Maker can pour out.

And pour it out He does for God is a God of Redemption

How could we ever imagine a solution to a problem so big

we can't that is why he did

Did.....over and over and over again

never trying only doing what he planned

All along his plan is the key

We just need to show him where the door and the lock are

in me

All people know the lives they live but the

funny thing is its all fake

Not knowing when to stop

when to go

when will God ever show

Show up inside to pour in so we can pour out

these lies that fuel the fire

the fire that burns these walls.

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Borrowed Clothes...

Posted in Romania!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 4/3/2012

One more day left in Romania and Im just now realizing that ALL MONTH LONG I never wore my own clothes they all were borrowed! From tylerhamilton.theworldrace.org

Our mission house that we stayed in was an EPA Center for donated clothes and extra things donated for HOPE CHRUCH and for our city.

This gave our teams some what of an opportunity to change up our daily fashion ad style for this very short month in Romania.

Some clothes were old and used but many were brand new, never worn all the way from Holland and Germany.

There were shoes, dresses, shirts, pants, belts, ties, jackets, etc....but nothing compares to what we decided to wear the day of the "photo-shoot".

On a particular day off when our teams were not busy with prayer, kids, church, gardens, wells, brick walls, or emails we decided to have a team photo-shoot with all of our BORROWED CLOTHES!!!

Life in Romania did get a little boring at times when we were stuck at the mission house so this was as much for us as it will be for you.

We want to let all our supporters out there know that all of our teams made there deadlines "including me" and raised over 6000 dollars in 2 weeks (praise Jesus). We all now will be traveling to Moldova and 3 countries in Africa next.

God has worked out some amazing miracles while here in Romania and I have learned that answered prayers come from TRUE FAITH NOT BORROWED FAITH!

Borrowed Faith I once had that I would use for my own selfish comfort and laziness.

Borrowed Faith I used from time to time when I doubted God and his power or abilities.

Borrowed Faith when I didn't have the time to put in myself and would let others do the work for me.

Borrowed Faith is like neither hot or cold water to God that he will spit out luke warm.

James 2: 1-7

2 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. ²For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, ³and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, "You sit here in a good place," while you say to the poor man, "You stand over there," or, "Sit down at my feet," ⁴have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? ⁵Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? ⁶But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? ⁷Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called?

BE RICH IN FAITH BROTHERS AND SISTERS!

DONT FEEL THE NEED TO BORROW ANOTHER'S FAITH, HAVE YOUR OWN!

This month in Romania has been short but so worth it. Having known that it is so easy to borrow the faith of others when we have our own. We just need to know its there and Christ calls us all to use it!

Enjoy the Pictures and Please Pray for our team changes and travel!!!

Team Mosaic and Team Monarch :)

Just Me!!!

Jumping in Freedom!!!

All the Girls!

The Men!

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THIS IS LEGIT!!!

Posted in Romania!!! by Tyler Hamilton on 3/29/2012

Hands of Haiti/ World Race

The World Race 11n11 2012 C-Squad serves at Mission of Hope Int. mohintl.org/ and learns that even though haiti has been destroyed physically. The hands of Haiti are still worshiping, loving, and building a new future all over Haiti because of the power of faith in Jesus Christ!!theworldrace.org/ and check out my blog at tylerhamilton.theworldrace.org/ God is LOVE!!!

Enjoy Family and Friends this is HAITI in 2:20!!!

PRAY FOR HAITI!!!

PRAY FOR MISSION OF HOPE!!!

PRAY FOR GRANDE GOAVE!!!

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