When thousands of young people checked out of Western society and sought enlightenment in the East, Floyd and Sally McClung set aside the comforts of American suburbia and answered God's call to reach out to them with the gospel. Their YWAM ministries in Afghanistan and Amsterdam brought hope to hippies, drug addicts and prostitutes.
Great was the joy and the noise that was heard near the YWAM base in Buenos Aires, Argentina upon the arrival of Loren and Darlene. Many came to share the joy of the 50 years: some missionaries came in from the field to celebrate, ex-YWAMers left their countries, even friends of the Mission were present these days to remember the acts of God, celebrate His faithfulness and honor the obedience and commitment of all. It was a party, a mass party of about 500 attendees from more than 30 different nations.
These days were significant to remember the words and deeds that God made in the YWAM and at the same time to focus our vision. Darlene inspired us once again when affirming the principles which God has spoken and continues to speak, the importance of building upon the foundations that He has taught to the Mission. Loren taught us once again to look at the future, to see the world with such a faith as if we already had it in our hands.