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Furthering God's love and mission for the world
Being a peacemaker does not require any special abilities, just will and desire. This identity and intentionality of making peace with God and others permeates every part of life: home, work, schools, communities, and nations. A peacemaker seeks shalom with all people and all of creation.
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Current projects include providing sanctuary to vulnerable immigrants on several continents, peacebuilding training in Africa, India and Latin America; and sharing human respect and dignity through workshops in church planting and women in leadership.
Because of my time in L.A., I know that I want to work with issues concerning race in the future. I was able to make friends, experience a different place, learn, and just have fun. I would recommend Youth Venture to anyone and everyone.
- Elizabeth Eby
- Elizabeth served in Youth Venture in Los Angeles.
The leaders in South Africa were awesome, as well as our leaders from Mission Network, the U.S. leaders. And our group has been wonderful! I’m just really thankful that I’ve had this chance to be a part of this pilgrimage.
- Betty Hollsinger Shenk
- Betty participated in the racial justice Just Peace Pilgrimage in South Africa
