We are entering into our third week in the Philippines! It is hard for us to believe that we are already half way through our time here. We have been so blessed through the time that we have spent in Neverland and Cavite City. As a team we have been able to connect in a meaningful way with the children and the youth that live in these communities.

The other day while we were serving in Neverland, one of the church members we were working with shared with me that she was so thankful for how the team had connected with the children and made such an effort to learn their names. Many of parents of these children have to work long hours so that they can provide for their families. Sadly, this takes away from the time that these parents could spend with their children. Therefore, many of these children are longing for love and affection. The second or third time that we went to Neverland as a team the children were already waiting for us on the other side of the river as we crossed over in the small boat. We love spending time with them and it is such a privilege to show the love of our Jesus to them by holding them in our arms.

A highlight for our team this last week in Cavite City was when we took fifty children to the zoo. We were each given the responsibility and the joy to have five or six children under our care as we went around the zoo looking at all the animals! The children were so excited! The took hold of our hands and pulled us from one cage to the next! It was great to watch their reactions as they saw the different animals! This morning at the zoo was was such a special opportunity for us as a team to reach out to these little children with the love of Jesus!

It has been a joy for me as a leader to see how the Lord has used the testimonies of each team member to touch lives here! As the team has shared their lives with the Filipino people God has been working in and through us! It is awesome to see how God uses our stories of His work in our lives to encourage and bring hope! Praise God for his sovereignty and love!

Thank you so much for your faithful prayers! We are so grateful and encouraged to know that you are praying for the ministry that God is doing here in the Philippines! Thank you for praying for our health. This is so necessary as we are serving in dump sites. Please also pray for travel safety as we travel back and forth between here and Cavite City. So far we have not experienced any problems though we have endured some crazy rides in the Jeepneys! I know that it is only half way through our time here but soon we will have to start saying our good byes to the people we have met. Please pray for the children especially as we part ways with them. It is also not going to be easy for us to leave Neverland or Cavite City as we have bonded with many of the children and youth that live in these communities.

Thank You again for your support for our team! Without you we would not be making the headway we have made for the Kingdom of God! Be blessed!

In His loving hands!

The Expedition Team!

Hello from Markina, Philippines!

We have now been in the Philippines for a little over a week! Thank you so much for your prayers for us as a team. We have been blessed by the hospitality of those we are serving with. The family that has welcomed us into their home here have helped us to adjust to life in the Philippines by helping us learn important phrases in Tagalog and by serving us some wonderful Filipino dishes!
We have enjoyed working alongside Pastor Ronnie who has traveled with us to our various ministry sites. He has a wonderful sense of humor! In the picture you can see us singing a special number at the church were Pastor Ronnie serves. We have joined in this church's outreach into a squatter community known as Neverland. There we have enjoyed playing games and singing songs with the children. We have also led Bible studies with the adults in the community. The team has been able to develop some wonderful relationships with some of the children in Neverland and we are encouraged by how the Lord is working in this community.

In the second half of last week we traveled to Cavite City to take part in the ministry of a church that is reaching out to people that live on a dump site. Seeing this intense poverty is very difficult and we continue to seek the Lord as to how we can communicate the love of Christ in this poverty stricken community. We will be returning to this community at the second half of every week that we are here in the Philippines.

The Lord is holding us together as a team and I am thankful for how we can work alongside one another in the Spirit of unity! Please continue to pray that the Lord will empower us to be bearers of his image to those we meet. Pray that His love will be visible in our interactions as a team and with those we meet. Please also pray for the health of our team members as some of us our not feeling well and need God's healing touch and power. Thank you again for your faithful support and prayer! God is moving in our midst and it is a joy to be a part of his kingdom work in Manila!

In His Hands,
The Expedition Team!

Expedition Team of Fall 2010

We are the Expedition Team of Fall 2010! Our names are Katrina, Meredith, Graham, Ben, Carla and Cameron (from left to right). Chrystine also took part in the first half of our ministry experience, however she was unable to continue with us due to health concerns.

Over the course of the fall semester we have had the privilege to experience a wide variety of ministry together as a team. From local ministries in Kitchener Waterloo to ministries in Montreal and New York city we have seen God's hand at work around us and have been blessed to join in what He is doing!

Thursday morning we will be embarking on our final journey as a team to the Philippines. Over the course of the next month we will be working along side local missionaries in the city of Manila. During our stay we will spend time in two communities as we seek to develop relationships with those who live there. It is our prayer that we will be the light of Christ in these communities and that those we meet will be touched by Jesus through our presence. As team leader I am so excited to see how God will use us to proclaim His love and truth!

I invite you to journey with us by supporting us with your prayers. Whenever God's kingdom advances Satan will do whatever he can to fight against it so please join us as we pray and work to see God's kingdom come in the lives of the Filipino people! Thank you so much for your prayers and support!

In Christ and with much anticipation,

The Expedition Team!

Expedition 2009

Expedition is "Journey with a purpose". The experiences you have being a part of such an amazing team will change your life forever. You will gain a new understanding of yourself, and how you work with others. You will gain a clear direction of where God is leading you next in your life. You will be exposed to new and different ministries you have never seen before.

Some of the comment from this team have been:

*It was the best decision I made to do Expedition before going to University

*I am better at dealing with conflict now than I was before

*I really enjoyed the chance to try a lot of new things

*I have more of a hunger to be more like Chirst because I have seen people display that.

*My eyes have been opened to homeless ministry and I am interested in getting involved in this.

If you are interested in the Expedition 2010 team, contact us now!

Expedition 2009 Team

Taking pictures downtown Kitchener after being involved in one of the local ministries.

Some of the local ministries included: Oasis drop in, St. John' s Kitchen, Right to Life, Faith EMCC Children' ministry, KMB Kid's Alive, Emmanuel Villlage Seniors Home, House of Prayer, Out of the Cold, House of Friendship- Gym nights, Food hampers, etc.

The team had a wide variety of experiences they will not forget.

Bolivia 2009 Expedition goes Overseas from Mid-March to Mid-April

Bolivia with International Teams

This year the overseas portion of Expedition was in Bolivia South America. The team spent a month learning spanish, working with youth, children, construction, etc. They served in a boys home, a girls home, and a youth home. What a life changing experience to serve the Lord in a whole new culture.

CSM Centre for Student Mission New York City

The team spent a week doing street ministry in New York City along side CSM. There were 5 other students who joined them from EBC for the week. Here you can see the statue of liberty in the background on their prayer walk through the city.
With CSM the team did- food hamper, soup kitchen, after school children's program, ESL, etc.

Saugeen First Nation Junior High Retreat

This was a very fun weekend- Snow Camp. The Expedition team planned all the games, activities, talks for the whole weekend. This included: Sports, Hot Tub, Campfires, Snow games, Floor Hockey, and so much more....

Here is the team on Saturday exploring the city of Montreal.

Montreal

This year the team spent 2 weeks serving at the River's Edge Community Church in Montreal. The team worked with children, youth, painting, cleaning, street ministry, etc. They were also able to gain understanding of the various types of ministry this church has to offer.

Expedition 2009 Team Graduates

Another successful year of expedition, and what an adventure it has been. This 4 month adventure has had an amazing impact on the lives of these young people.

This years team had 5 students, (middle 5) an intern (left) who travelled with them, and the Director of Expedition (right).

Each team member gained insight into what they are like working with other people, experienced a variety of ministries with various age groups. Each person came away knowing where God was leading them next. 2 will be coming back to Emmanuel Bible College for further education, 1 is heading off to University to study music, 1 is going to Bible College to become a missionary pilot, and 1 will be returning to Bolivia for 6 months to do mission work. (This was the 2009 overseas location for expedition)

Looking for an Expedition Intern 2009
Looking for something fun, and rewarding to invest 4 months of your life in?
Interested in traveling, expanding your ministry experience, and growing in your faith?
How would you like to make a difference in the lives of young people forever?
Why not consider being an intern for expedition…….
From January to April 2009 you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of local ministry experiences, spend 1 week in inner city New York City ministry, 2 weeks in Quebec, 1 weekend with First nation youth, 1 weekend at Medeba adventure camp, 1 week at Centre for Student Leadership in Collingwood and 4 weeks overseas (potentially Bolivia).
All your expenses are paid (except local food and housing, immunization, First aid training, passport, and out of the country medical insurance) along with a small honorarium.
Intern must be at least 25 years of age with a valid drivers license.
Please contact Janet Collins for more information, and a detailed job description.
519-894-8900 ext. 246 or expedition@ebcollege.on.ca

Expedition Intern Job Description
Type of Work
Direct discipleship ministry of 6-8 college students.
Intern will be responsible for traveling with team to inner city trip for 1 week, Montreal for 2 weeks, Overseas for 4 weeks, Saugeen First Nation camp for a weekend, Medeba Camp for a weekend, 1 week at Centre for Student Leadership and various local ministries.

Hours
Orientation December 2008
January to April 2009

Level of Pay
All program expenses covered
$­50 a week given towards living expenses.

Experience Needed
● Leadership skills
● Team building skills
● Conflict management
● Discipleship training
● Strong Communication and relational skills
● Confident in leading small groups.
● Good at problem solving and dealing with personal conflict.
● High organizational ability. Able to organize people and projects.
● Overseas experience would be an asset.

Supervisor
Director of Expedition- Janet Collins

Evaluation
Meet regularly with Supervisor to determine how things are going.

Expectations
Fulfill responsibilities listed below.
Regular meetings with Supervisor.
Travel, spend time with the students over the 15 weeks of the project.
Committed to a biblical lifestyle, respectful and willing to live according to the standards of the College community.
Committed to an evangelical expression of faith; able to sign the statement of faith of the College.
First aid training.
Current passport.


Responsibilities
Meet with Supervisor to evaluate progress of team and project.
Liaison between team members and organizations we are working with.
Evaluation of experiences.
Drive Students to and from places with vehicle provided. Therefore, must be 25 years of age or older.
Debrief team after each experience.
Organize team to fulfill responsibilities of group: ministry projects, cooking, etc.

Please apply to:
Janet Collins
Director of Expedition
100 Fergus St.
Kitchener, Ontario
N2A 2H2
519-894-8900 ext. 246

expedition@ebcollege.on.ca

Introducting Expedition 2008

Hi my name is Sarah and I am the Expedition intern for 2008. I would like to take a moment and introduce you to the exciting group of students that make up Expedition 2008. What follows is a picture and brief interview with each student. The hope is that this brief interview will help inform your prayers for them. The interviews were taken at the beginning of the semester.

Kristen Scott
Why did you decide to go on Expedition?
I decided to go on Expedition to grow spiritually and to gain experience on the Mission field
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about traveling and learning to work together as a team
What are you most nervous about?
I guess I would say I am nervous about being stretched in leadership

Erica Woodford
Why did you decide to go on Expedition?
I needed to find direction and clarification for my life as well as strengthen my walk with God
What are you most excited about?
I am most excited about the mission trips, the growth both spiritual and mental and all the people I will meet.
What are you most nervous about?
I would say I am most nervous about what it is going to take to grow and how I will react to being pushed as well as all the people.

Stephanie VanSpronsen

Why did you decide to go on Expedition?
I am decided to go because I love adventure! I had been looking for something to do in order to help me discover God’s plan for my life. Expedition sounded like it offered a unique way to do that.
What are you most excited about?
I am very excited about using the gifts God has given me to benefit others.
What are you most nervous about?
I am nervous about being away from home!

Caleb Neumeister
Why did you decide to go on Expedition?
I decided to go on Expedition to learn new things and determine what forms of ministry I am good at.
What are you most excited about?
I am excited about traveling and meeting new people. I am also excited about getting to know the team.
What are you most nervous about?
The unknown

Erica Jones
Why did you decide to go on Expedition?
I decided to go on Expedition because I truly love and have a passion for missions. I thought this was a great opportunity to take before I go on to further education
What are you most excited about?
I am very excited to see my gifts and talents that God has blessed me with be used in amazing ways. I am excited to be stretched spiritually.
What are you most nervous about?
I am nervous about speaking in front of large groups but I am looking forward to becoming more comfortable with this.

Liam Hill
Why did you decide to go on Expedition?
I wanted to join expedition to see if I was able to handle and overseas experience and I had heard good things about the program.
What are you most excited about?
I am excited to be working with the team. I am excited to be meeting and working with people who are new and different. I am also looking forward to new experiences and interesting classes.
What are you most nervous about?
I am nervous to be leaving the country and the people I know

Your Expedition Team 2008

The all new Expedition 2008 team begins their journey on Thursday January 3.
First up- a welcome to expedition party taking place on the EBC campus.
Friday January 4th to Sunday January 6th the team will be at Medeba adventure camp up north experiencing team building, high ropes, and trust activities. What a great way to get to know your fellow team mates.
Then from January 6 to January 11 the team will be at Centre for Student Leadership near Collingwood. This is a great retreat centre with seminars on : Conflict management, leadership skills, personality testing, and youth leadership. Of course there will be plenty of time for fun in between.

Make sure you keep checking the blog for further team updates!

Looking for something fun, and rewarding to invest 4 months of your life in?
Interested in traveling, expanding your ministry experience, and growing in your faith?
How would you like to make a difference in the lives of young people forever?
Why not consider being an intern for expedition…….
From January to April 2008 you will have the opportunity to experience a variety of local ministry experiences, spend 1 week in inner city ministry, 2 weeks in Montreal, 1 weekend with First nation youth, 1 weekend at an adventure camp, and 4 weeks overseas in the Philippines.
All your expenses are paid along with a small honorarium.
Intern must be at least 25 years of age with a valid drivers license.
Please contact Janet Collins for more information. See detailed job description below.
519-894-8900 ext. 246 or expedition@ebcollege.on.ca

Expedition Intern
Job Description

Type of Work
Direct discipleship ministry of 6-8 college students.
Intern will be responsible for traveling with team to inner city trip for 1 week, Montreal for 2 weeks, Philippines for 4 weeks, Saugeen First Nation camp for a weekend, Medeba Camp for a weekend, and various local ministries.

Hours
Orientation December 2007
January to April 2008

Level of Pay
All program expenses covered
$­50 a week given towards living expenses.

Experience Needed
● Leadership skills
● Team building skills
● Conflict management
● Discipleship training
● Strong Communication and relational skills
● Confident in leading small groups.
● Good at problem solving and dealing with personal conflict.
● High organizational ability. Able to organize people and projects.

Supervisor
Director of Expedition- Janet Collins (Yonkheym)

Evaluation
Meet regularly with Supervisor to determine how things are going.

Expectations
Fulfill responsibilities listed below.
Regular meetings with Supervisor.
Travel, spend time with the students over the 15 weeks of the project.
Committed to a biblical lifestyle, respectful and willing to live according to the standards of the College community.
Committed to an evangelical expression of faith; able to sign the statement of faith of the College.
First aid training.
Current passport.


Responsibilities
Meet with Supervisor to evaluate progress of team and project.
Liaison between team members and organizations we are working with.
Evaluation of experiences.
Drive Students to and from places with vehicle provided. Therefore, must be 25 years of age or older.
Debrief team after each experience.
Organize team to fulfill responsibilities of group: ministry projects, cooking, etc.

Policy Manual
Must follow policy manual for expedition program.

Please apply to:
Janet Collins
Director of Expedition
100 Fergus St.
Kitchener, Ontario
N2A 2H2
519-894-8900 ext. 246

expedition@ebcollege.on.ca

Expedition 2008

Planning is now underway, and what an exciting project this is going to be.
This year our inner city mission trip is going to New York City!
Our overseas trip will be spending a month in the Philippines.

If you are interested in signing up for expedition, you must act now. Cut off for acceptance into the program is the end of October and space is limited.

Feel free to contact me for more information and an application

Expedition

The journey with purpose

Don't miss out on the 2007-2008 experience. We are accepting applications now, and spaces are limited!! Contact: Janet for more details: 519-894-8900 ext. 246 or expedition@ebcollege.on.ca

Guyana South America

Expedition spent a month in Guyana with Street Challenge ministries. They were involved in the Child sponsorhip program: visiting children, families, and distributing the monthly food supply. The team also did varous church services and tent meetings; construction; children's ministry; HIV/AIDS ministry. It was a life changing experience.

Saugeen First Nation Junior Highs

Expedition went to Chesley Bible Camp to run a weekend retreat for Saugeen First Nation Junior highs. What a great time! It was a challenge to put all the knowledge they learned from the seminar on how to lead youth weekends into practice. The combination of First nation culture and Junior high culture led to a very exciting weekend!! On the long weekend in May one of the expedition team members volunteered at Pitch and Praise, because of the experience they gained from doing this retreat!