Month: November 2024

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Mission Trip Adventures for Men in Ministry, Prayer and Planning

Prayer and planning for a Mission Trip is the key to success. In the prayerful planning be sure to listen to the Holy Spirit.

In early stages of design, get the Men in Ministry and all the ministry leaders involved. Getting ready for the journey is more work and can bring the blessings at the same level as the trip itself. It is best to develop a healthy mix of leaders and non-leaders involved in the planning and the getting ready process. Part of the situation here is to create excitement over the opportunity to go somewhere to support a Missionary Family, spreading the Gospel.

Organizing teams, for the preparation, expands the number of people involved. It will produce more interest and enthusiasm, creating the necessary momentum to get through the hard tasks that are ahead.

The first team is the prayer team. This is the group that meets and prays for the preparation, the location, the trip, the missionary family and all other aspects. This is from early preparation to the message that is going to be delivered when the team returns. The prayer team is in operation before confirming the destination.

The right destination for a mission trip is not clear. When we went to Nicaragua, we started planning for Liberia, Africa. We sent Money to the missionary to purchase land on which we would build a church. We were learning French. We had planned the trip route. We were in the final stages. The Holy Spirit had not confirmed the visit to Liberia. The earthquake in Haiti occurred we thought God wanted us there. Finally after much prayer, Nicaragua was the destination. Eight weeks before we departed, we determined the destination. We encountered a similar experience the next year and wound up in Malawi, Africa. Seeking God for His leadership was critical. Had we not sought Him and listened to the Holy Spirit there is no telling what could have happened.

A decision to do God’s Work, on this scale or to organize Men in Ministry for Bible Study, the war will be raging. Sending warriors into battle without the covering of the Holy Spirit is not ever going to have a favorable result. Without the Holy Spirit, the number of casualties will be significant. In Joshua chapter 7, after the grand victory over Jericho, the men of Ai soundly defeated the Israelites. Israel did not seek God first. There was also sin in the camp. These reasons and making decisions in the flesh produced a stunning defeat. They did not have the covering, so necessary, when going to war. The prayer team is especially critical in preparation, during the trip and after the trip. The war is never over, the intensity will elevate from time to time. So put on the full armor of God and Pray in the Spirit always.

Men in Ministry, winning men to the Lord, are in a constant battle. Preparing for anything will require the guidance of the Holy Spirit confirmed by the leadership and fully covered in prayer. Do not leave home without it!

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Travel and Tourism Online – Learning From a Distance

A lot goes into traveling outside the actual trip. The plan to get to a destination is only a small detail when compared to the overall experience of a vacation or business trip. Online colleges offer training in travel and tourism for the individual who wants to think and do all the necessary things that go into planning a trip. Prospective students can earn a degree online and be working with clients to help them get the most of their money when traveling.

There are a variety of benefits from attending school online.

  • Learning from a distance allows individuals to choose their study pace and take classes inside the comfort of their own home.
  • Online schooling in travel and tourism permits students to study on days that are set by them not the college or program.
  • Students have the ability to complete all the phases of education without the hassle of commuting to a campus everyday.
  • This is a high advantage for disabled individuals who are unable to commute to a campus and attend classes.

More colleges and universities are adding online degree programs in travel and tourism, which is enabling students to gain a better education with higher degree choices than a certificate program or associate’s degree.

Prospective students have numerous choices when it comes to education programs. Students have the option to gain an education from accredited online colleges and universities starting at an associate’s degree in travel and tourism to a master in business administration for hospitality and tourism management. The opportunities for students to gain an online education in this field is widening and programs are preparing students in numerous ways. Through coursework students will learn about:

  • sales techniques
  • travel destinations
  • bookkeeping
  • reservation systems

An online degree in this area could provide the best career preparation and have graduates working in many different aspects of travel and tourism.

Travel agents have more responsibility to their clients than just booking travel and securing them a discount. The job description for a travel agent encompasses the entire trip whether it’s for leisure or business. A travel agent will arrange:

  • transportation
  • hotel
  • food options
  • tours
  • entertainment

Whatever a client is looking for in regards to their trip a travel agent will spend time getting the best discounts, looking up travel packages, and exploring what activities the destination has to offer their client. Along with the above responsibilities an agent will be the number one source on things like the weather, local customs for international travel, site attractions, money exchange rates, and more.

A new trend is developing for individuals who gain a travel and tourism degree through an online school. More students are becoming specialists in a particular area. Meaning they are choosing to become highly knowledgeable in one area like a culture, destination, or interest. This type of travel and tourism agent is particularly useful for clients who are traveling internationally. Becoming a specialist will require the student to learn the customs and in some cases the languages of a chosen location. With increasing demands on travel agents from their clients, gaining a degree in the field is becoming extremely important.

Use your passion for travel and exotic destinations to start your career training online. Accredited schools provide the best quality education. There are numerous agencies like the Distance Education and Training Council (www.detc.org) that provide full accreditation to educational programs. Students can research accredited colleges that offer a degree distinction that fits their goals and begin working towards their personalized career in the hospitality industry.

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Overwhelming Rajasthan Wildlife Destinations

Wildlife of Rajasthan is ready to conquer you with its beauty and wilderness. The wildlife sanctuaries and national parks are the fascinating hot spots where every minute is worthwhile. Visit the following destinations to witness the enchanting drama of nature and its wild creatures:

Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan
Treat your eyes to the majestic tigers at this park, which was once the hunting ground of the Maharajas of Jaipur. Famous for its tiger population, it also shelters a wide variety of other wildlife. Located between the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain ranges, this Park is truly worth a visit. It also boasts of a thousand year old fort and lake palace. The best time to visit is from November to April.

Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
This sanctuary can be best described as a paradise for bird lovers as it is a home to around 300 bird species,including native and migratory. Here you will be greeted with colorful birds, scenic beauty and melodious sounds. It occupies a great place on the world map as a World Heritage Site. Take a boat ride and enjoy amazing sights. It can be visited throughout the year.

Sariska National Park
Located ideally in the Aravalli Hills, Sariska is a home to a variety of wild species such as tiger, leopard, Nilgai, Great Indian Horned Owl, Serpent eagle and many more. It is a tiger reserve which attracts visitors from across the globe.

Desert National Park
It is a dramatic land with desert, sand dunes, rough rocks, wood fossils and amazing fauna. It is one of the largest National Parks in India.

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary
Enveloped in scenic beauty, this sanctuary is rich in flora and fauna. Apart from sighting a range of exciting animals, you can also treat your eyes to a wide range of orchids. It can be visited throughout the year.