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Mt Kilimanjaro

DigitalGhost — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:08:10 +0000

The Last Well Kilimanjaro August 2009

By the time you finish reading this short paragraph, at least one child will have died from a lack of accessible, clean water. Did you know that you could be a part of relieving the world’s water problem in conjunction with climbing a mountain? You have the opportunity to become a part of a trip to the Republic of Tanzania to attempt the summit of Africa’s highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Join a team of adventurers on an expedition while raising funds for – and awareness of – the water needs in Liberia. The Last Well is currently is interested in men and women who would like to be a part of our team to Tanzania from August 6-16, 2009. Please consider joining us for the chance of a lifetime to live out and proclaim our faith together to solve Liberia’s water crisis in the name of Christ. For more information, please email Andrew Good (andrew.good@gmail.com) or Kelly Devine (kdevine322@gmail.com).

Mt. Kilimanjaro Joint Missions Trip

DigitalGhost — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:37:33 +0000

Global Impact Tanzania / Kilimanjaro – June 2009

This coming June The Last Well and Global Impact, the Missions Ministry of McLean Bible Church, are partnering on a 2-week missions/climbing trip to Tanzania. Week one of the trip will include missions outreach projects in the local town of Arusha. There the team will work with Manna on various projects. Week two will an attempt of summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro – Africa’s Highest peak. Kilimanjaro reaches an amazing 19,330ft and is one of the fabled Seven Summits.

Two teams totalling 26 members will be making this trek to Africa. All costs associated with climbing during the second week will come out of each team members own expenses. No raised money through The Last Well or Global Impact will be used for climbing. Out of the total money raised by each team, a portion will go to The Last Well’s mission of providing clean water to Liberia as well as sharing Living Water. The remainder of the raised funds will go to Global Impact/MANNA to support their ongoing efforts in world missions.

Check back for more info or visit Global Impact’s page

Mt Elbrus

DigitalGhost — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 22:05:16 +0000

Expedition Elbrus – COMPLETED July 2008

The goal of Expedition Elbrus 2008 was to raise over $200,000 in support of THE LAST WELL, a Movement to provide clean water to an entire nation in the name of Jesus. The team will attempt to summit Mt. Elbrus, the highest mountain on the continent of Europe in order to raise awareness and support for the LAST WELL MOVEMENT. As the launch event for THE LAST WELL MOVEMENT, each team member of Expedition Elbrus 2008 is committed to being a fundraiser first, a climber second. Through the efforts of the team, Christ’s name will be glorified around the world as his followers provide clean water to an entire nation and preach the Gospel to the communities that are served by these wells. Each member of the Expedition Elbrus 2008 team is:

A follower of Christ

Passionate about the mission of THE LAST WELL MOVEMENT

Required to personally cover the costs associated with the expedition

Raise a minimum of $5000 for The Last Well Movement

Maintain conduct that reflects Christian values and practice

Meet the team below and consider supporting THE LAST WELL MOVEMENT through the efforts of these eleven men!

Original Founding Team Members:

Todd Phillips (Founder)
Zach Casper
Andrew Good
Tom Heffernan
Nate Keeler
Chad Madden (BlueFishTV)
Rob Newton
Jordan Olivero
Andrew Pitts
Jim Printz
Ryan Wheaton

Vinson Massif

DigitalGhost — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 20:00:21 +0000

Vinson Massif, Antarctica. 16,050ft.

*tentatively scheduled for 2014

Carstenz Pyramid

DigitalGhost — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:59:56 +0000

Cartenz, Pyramid, Oceania. 16,024ft.

*tentatively scheduled for 2013

Mt Everest

DigitalGhost — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:59:26 +0000

Mt. Everest, Asia. 29,029ft.

*tentatively scheduled for 2012

Mt McKinley

DigitalGhost — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:58:49 +0000

Mt. McKinley, North America. 20,320ft.

*tentatively scheduled for 2011

Cerro Aconcagua

DigitalGhost — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 19:47:13 +0000

Cerro Aconcagua. 22,841ft.

*tentatively scheduled for 2011.

Cerro Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America rising to an impressive 22,841ft. It is also noted as the highest mountain outside of Asia. It is located in the Andes range withing the country of Argentina. This will be an challenge for The Last Well team but an amazing feat. Check back for updates on the Seven Summits campaign to South America’s tallest mountain!