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		<title>Haiti Earthquake Response</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2010/01/15/haiti-earthquake-response/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:36:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The effects of Haiti&#8217;s earthquake is beyond description. Convoy of Hope is responding. Please see the latest on the Convoy of Hope response, and consider making a donation. As a member of the Convoy of Hope team, I can assure you that funds are spent wisely and strategically. Members of our staff were on the ground [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The effects of Haiti&#8217;s earthquake is beyond description. Convoy of Hope is responding. Please see the latest on the Convoy of Hope response, and consider making a donation. As a member of the Convoy of Hope team, I can assure you that funds are spent wisely and strategically. Members of our staff were on the ground when the earthquake occurred, and the response continues.</p>
<p>Thanks so much. Please visit <a href="http://www.convoyofhope.org">www.convoyofhope.org</a> for more information.</p>
<p>Matt<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-820" title="haititop1" src="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/haititop11-400x240.jpg" alt="haititop1" width="400" height="240" /></p>
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		<title>Convoy of Hope Internship</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/07/convoyofhopeinternship/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 22:28:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are huge needs around the world, and a generation ready and excited to meet those needs.  I&#8217;m honored to serve as director of the Convoy of Hope Internship program.  You can read more throughout this site, and by visiting www.convoyofhopeinternship.org.
 

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are huge needs around the world, and a generation ready and excited to meet those needs.  I&#8217;m honored to serve as director of the Convoy of Hope Internship program.  You can read more throughout this site, and by visiting <a href="http://www.convoyofhopeinternship.org">www.convoyofhopeinternship.org</a>.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-97" title="miktop2" src="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/miktop2.jpg" alt="miktop2" width="200" height="120" /></p>
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		<title>Stories</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/06/stories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[People have asked what my favorite part of all of this is&#8230;and without hesitation I answer, &#8220;the people.&#8221; I&#8217;ve met so many special people along the journey&#8230;and I&#8217;m using this site as an endeavor to tell their stories. As I import more blog entries from years gone by, I hope to tell more stories from [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>People have asked what my favorite part of all of this is&#8230;and without hesitation I answer, &#8220;the people.&#8221; I&#8217;ve met so many special people along the journey&#8230;and I&#8217;m using this site as an endeavor to tell their stories. As I import more blog entries from years gone by, I hope to tell more stories from the past and I really look forward to telling more from the future.</p>
<p>You can click <a href="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/category/stories/" target="_blank">here</a> to see some of the stories God&#8217;s allowed me to witness&#8230;like the one of Maria and stickers and me&#8230;or like this story with Dani and Lena.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-286" title="storiestop" src="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/storiestop.jpg" alt="storiestop" width="200" height="120" /><a href="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/category/stories/"></a></p>
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		<title>Get involved</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/05/mobilization/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:15:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are so many ways to actually do something about problems around the world.  Here are the keys&#8230;
1.  Pray.  The world needs prayer.  We at Convoy of Hope need prayer.  Our interns and I need prayer.  Please pray for us.
2.  Give.  There are some amazing things happening through groups like Convoy of Hope and so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are so many ways to actually do something about problems around the world.  Here are the keys&#8230;</p>
<p>1.  Pray.  The world needs prayer.  We at Convoy of Hope need prayer.  Our interns and I need prayer.  Please pray for us.</p>
<p>2.  Give.  There are some amazing things happening through groups like Convoy of Hope and so many others.  In these difficult economic times, they need help.  Also, missionaries need to raise funds to do what they do.  I ask our interns and teams I lead to raise their money, and I&#8217;m honored to lead by example.  Hopefully, this site is a good way to help keep in touch with you about the things we&#8217;re able to be a part of.  For those who contribute to what we&#8217;re doing&#8230;thank you so much!  You can contribute financially to what we&#8217;re doing by visiting <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com/sendthewilkies">www.tinyurl.com/sendthewilkies</a>.</p>
<p>3.  Go!  Over the next few weeks, I&#8217;ll post some thoughts on various ways to serve around the world.  You can visit the mobilization link below to see some ideas I have.  That being said, we&#8217;d love for those of you with a heart to do so to join our internship program.  You can read more at <a href="http://www.convoyofhopeinternship.org">www.convoyofhopeinternship.org</a>.  Also, throughout the year, there are a limited number of opportunities for teams to go through Convoy of Hope on short term trips.  You can read more by visiting <a href="http://www.convoyofhopeteams.org">www.convoyofhopeteams.org</a>. </p>
<p>If you live in the Springfield area, you can serve through our Hands of Hope program on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the warehouse. </p>
<p>I&#8217;ll share more ideas over the next few weeks.  Let me know if you have some!<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-171" title="mobilizationtop" src="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/mobilizationtop.jpg" alt="mobilizationtop" width="200" height="120" /></p>
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		<title>Financial Support</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/05/financial-support/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our interns and short-term team members are required to raise money for their ministry with Convoy of Hope. It&#8217;s no different with us. As a Career Missionary Associate with the Assemblies of God, the funds I raise will go towards personal living expenses, and to help keep Convoy of Hope funds focused on sharing hope [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our interns and short-term team members are required to raise money for their ministry with Convoy of Hope. It&#8217;s no different with us. As a Career Missionary Associate with the Assemblies of God, the funds I raise will go towards personal living expenses, and to help keep Convoy of Hope funds focused on sharing hope with people around the world.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re humbled and grateful for the people who stand with us financially. Perhaps the word is overused, but we sincerely see this work as a partnership. Those who pray and those who give are absolutely a part of the stories you see here.</p>
<p>Thanks to you for even looking at this page. For those who are a part of the financial support family, thank you. For those considering it, please know we&#8217;ll work hard to serve as good stewards. We thank you too.</p>
<p>Special offerings and monthly support can be set up and sent by visiting our <a href="https://secure1.ag.org/contributions/detail.cfm?LedgerID=8bb238b4-9de5-4401-bf1a-286a3a56202d">AGWM support page</a>. There, you&#8217;ll see ways to use a debit card to send money on a monthly basis, or for specific events.</p>
<p>Please let me know if you have any questions, and again, thank you.</p>
<p>With appreciation,</p>
<p>Matt</p>
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		<title>Resources</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:56:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are some great resources when it comes to leading teams, working on the mission field, connecting missions and your church, etc.  It&#8217;s currently the least developed part of this site, but I plan on doing my best to use this area to share some of the very cool resources I&#8217;ve encountered along the way.  [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are some great resources when it comes to leading teams, working on the mission field, connecting missions and your church, etc.  It&#8217;s currently the least developed part of this site, but I plan on doing my best to use this area to share some of the very cool resources I&#8217;ve encountered along the way.  Over time, I&#8217;ll be adding quite a bit of information I&#8217;ve gathered&#8230;</p>
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<p>For now, there are a few blog entries that deal with a few resources I&#8217;ve seen.  You can click the resources link on the line just below this to read more.  Thanks&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Convoy of Hope</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/03/convoy-of-hope/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:43:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m proud to be a part of the Convoy of Hope team.  Since September 2006, I&#8217;ve worked with this organization that seeks to share hope by meeting physical and spiritual needs.   Whether it&#8217;s responding to disasters, connecting people with churches that can help them long term, or providing tangible help, the mission is huge.
Please visit [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I&#8217;m proud to be a part of the Convoy of Hope team.  Since September 2006, I&#8217;ve worked with this organization that seeks to share hope by meeting physical and spiritual needs.   Whether it&#8217;s responding to disasters, connecting people with churches that can help them long term, or providing tangible help, the mission is huge.</p>
<p>Please visit <a href="http://www.convoyofhope.org">www.convoyofhope.org</a> for more information. </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-113" title="convoytop" src="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/convoytop.jpg" alt="convoytop" width="200" height="120" /></p>
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		<title>About us</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/03/about-us/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:27:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a decade of youth and young adult ministry, I started leading  missions teams.  First, I served with a ministry formerly called Book of Hope International.  It&#8217;s now called One Hope.  You can read more at www.onehope.net.  The goal is to share God&#8217;s Word with all the youth and children of the world.  Since September [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After a decade of youth and young adult ministry, I started leading  missions teams.  First, I served with a ministry formerly called Book of Hope International.  It&#8217;s now called One Hope.  You can read more at <a href="http://www.onehope.net">www.onehope.net</a>.  The goal is to share God&#8217;s Word with all the youth and children of the world.  Since September 2006, I&#8217;ve directed Convoy of Hope&#8217;s Internship program (<a href="http://www.convoyofhopeinternship.org">www.convoyofhopeinternship.org</a>).  Along with hosting the teams in our home, cooking fabulous meals for them and saying fervent prayers, April at times will travel with me on the road.  I&#8217;m happy about that.  Parker loves to pray for people around the world, and sometimes even sends me some clothing or other gifts to give children in need.</p>
<p>We serve as missionary associates with Assemblies of God World Missions and enjoy opportunities to share in churches or with other groups in the area and even around the country.  To help keeps costs at a minimum for our interns, we raise funds for this work.  You can learn more about that here  <a href="http://tinyurl.com/sendthewilkies">http://tinyurl.com/sendthewilkies</a>. </p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a photo of April and me with some children in El Salvador. </p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-122" title="us" src="http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/wp-content/uploads/us.jpg" alt="us" width="200" height="120" /></p>
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		<title>Photos</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:03:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I carry a small Canon Elph camera with me virtually everywhere.  At times I wish I had an SLR, but as someone who leads team, it&#8217;s just not that practical.  Here are a few links to some photos I&#8217;ve taken. 
I once had over 2,500 photos on my site, but a virus ate them all.  I&#8217;ll [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I carry a small Canon Elph camera with me virtually everywhere.  At times I wish I had an SLR, but as someone who leads team, it&#8217;s just not that practical.  Here are a few links to some photos I&#8217;ve taken. </p>
<p>I once had over 2,500 photos on my site, but a virus ate them all.  I&#8217;ll continue adding more as I have the time!</p>
<p><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/mattwilkie">http://picasaweb.google.com/mattwilkie</a>  Most of these were taken while working on the field.  Will try to post some of them on this page soon&#8230;</p>
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<p>When you come to Springfield, I&#8217;ll take you to Bass Pro&#8230;and when you travel overseas, even to serve others, you take in the sites.  Here are some favorite photos.   <a href="http://www.flickr.com/mattwilkie">http://www.flickr.com/mattwilkie</a></p>
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<p>The photo below if from a cathedral in Milan.  It hangs on our wall as you enter our home.</p>
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		<title>Healing Hands</title>
		<link>http://www.aroundtheworldwithjesus.com/2009/03/03/healing-hands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:11:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Matt</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My best friend, hero, and greatest cook I know&#8230;my wife,  loves her work. In 1996 God gave her a vision for Healing Hands- and the rest is history&#8230; Here&#8217;s the link to her spa website, www.healinghands-springfield.com.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>My best friend, hero, and greatest cook I know&#8230;my wife,  loves her work. In 1996 God gave her a vision for Healing Hands- and the rest is history&#8230; Here&#8217;s the link to her spa website, <a href="http://www.healinghands-springfield.com">www.healinghands-springfield.com</a>.</p>
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