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There are several ways to participate in the Walk Across America, from assisting with lodging or transportation, to hosting a local prayer walk in your community, or hitting the trail yourself.  Read about some of the specifics ways you can help, and if you'd like to give them a try, please Contact Jim to discuss the details:
 

Lodging:	As the trail leads westward, Jim and Nadine have begun taking extended trips to cover several days of the trail at a time. They often stay in local motels, but also enjoy staying with local church members who open their homes. This helps to relieve the financial burden of the trip, and provides Jim and Nadine with an opportunity to learn more about the local community as they fellowship with local residents.
Transportation:	On hiking days, Nadine drops Jim off at the starting point on the trail and meets him at the end of the day. When she can't make the trip, Jim needs a local volunteer to help with this.
Walk the Trail:	Walking partners along the trail are always appreciated, whether you accompany Jim on one of his walks or take on a section of trail on your own.
Host a Local  Prayer Walk:	Invite Jim and Nadine to visit your church and lead you on a local prayer walk to pray for your own community, or lead one yourself using the suggestions below to guide you.

What to Do On a Prayer Walk:

1. Take your Time. Enjoy God's creation. This is not a "power walk", but intercession.

2. Be sure to listen and look while you are praying.  Sometimes in our prayer lives, we spend so much time talking to God that we fail to listen... remember, prayer is a two-way conversation.  In fact, you may spend the bulk of your time just listening for God's heart, discerning how to pray, and seeking opportunities to connect with others along the trail.

3. If you are visiting a new community, learn as much about it as you can. Know the concerns and needs you are praying for.

4. Ask the Lord to give you a burden for the area you are walking. Stop and pray for specific needs as the Lord directs.

5. Be encouraged to fellowship with anyone you meet along the trail. Don't worry about being too pushy... just be prayerful, make eye contact and smile, and others will often initiate the conversation for you. Tell them what you are doing and why, and ask how you can pray for them.

6. Tell members of your group to spread out (not more than 4 to a group) rather than travel in one big pack. Groups can be very intimidating and will prevent you from connecting with others. You can also cover more ground if you split up in different directions and meet up again at a designated location.

7. When you meet up again with your group after the walk, share your observations about the areas each has visited and the things the Lord has impressed upon you. Pray as a group for these needs, and continue to pray in the coming weeks and months. Ideally, most of the prayer happens after the walking is over.

8. Please send us a note about your experience, including any praise reports, testimonies, and on-going prayer requests.