Since the beginning of civilization, a mystique with the pursuit for spice has been linked to the Far East. By the 6th century BC, Chinese merchants were actively trading for spices from the tropics. The spice explorer Vasco da Gama (1498) symbolized the emergence of the colonial era, an important precursor to the present age of globalization. Upon anchoring on Oriental shores his exuberant crews would shout "for Christ and spices." How profound, that a commodity sought for its life-enhancing qualities to season and preserve would become so directly associated with the message of Jesus Christ. As we fast forward to 2006 and observe the Asian masses following Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism and Animism along the ancient trading routes, a greater life-enhancing dynamic of Christ's love for lost people demands to be proclaimed. It is our longing and desire to shout to these billions of people, that Jesus alone is the distinct flavour and preservation for life. New initiatives are being launched in Asia. They represent the ultimate exploration of "spice" for "life" and you can participate in them. Why not join an adventure in this era, to reach the peoples of "Spice" and claim them "for Christ?"

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