The details are solidifying for our mission trip back to Curacao July 4-11, 2009 . Currently we have about 18 signed up to go back from Grace. That's up from last year and includes several that went last year. It was that good of a trip, apparently!
We are hoping to add some new projects to our VBS support efforts. We're evenramping up our leadership for VBS taking on the afternoons where there are some real gaps. That said, we hope to add a medical component, a baseball camp, and some light construction or renovation to the mix. That will depend in large measure on the number of other groups we have join us that week. Of course on every trip we want to scope out more projects and partnerships for our on-going partnership with the churches of Curacao.
If you think you or you're church might like to bring a team, we can help you coordinate the trip.
Your end would be get your plane ticket, bring additional cash to use for lodging, food, etc. that we'd arrange (about $250/each) and then we'd connect you with the ministry projects that fit you and your group. We can either keep your group together or let your people pick and choose from the options we have. Right now, we have VBS. But the more people that come, the more choices we can offer..
Steven Gay is already discussing bringing his youth group down from Buis Creek, NC. It's time to start serious discussions with those you need to, if this is something you feel led to do.
Caution: If you're wanting to lead a group from your church, please check with your church leadership first. The last thing I want to do is upset your church leaders by undermining their plans for your church family.
I'm not recruiting for a trip. I'm making this opportunity available people I know and trust. But if your leadership is not on board, either don't come or come individually as part of our group. I'd add that if you're church is planning a mission trip for next summer, make sure you consider it first. That would be cool for your church family.
To check airline costs, search travel dates July 4 (AM) and return July 11 (PM).American Airlines flies out of Miami to Curacao every day and that's who we've used so far. But there are other options out there. You can also try sites like Travelocity.
Please contact me asap if you're at all interested, need more info or just want to stay in the loop. You can also learn more at www.mission-curacao.blogspot.com.
On the Go!
Darien
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