2009 SHORT-TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES IN:
The outreach costs are $1,700 - $3,900 varying depending on the destination, point of departure and length of stay. Dates are subject to change. Call 818-707-5664 for updates or confirmation.
India
Ministry: This team will distribute wheelchairs in one or more cities in India. Team members may also have opportunities to present workshops to the community on topics related to disability awareness, physical therapy, disability ministry and special education. Use your gifts and talents to change lives for both time and eternity.
February 4-17, 2009
Estimated cost: $2,700 - $3,400
Thailand
Ministry: Join us on our outreach and wheelchair distribution to Thailand where we will distribute Bibles, wheelchairs and share the gospel to people affected by disability. On this outreach we will be partnering with other missionary agencies and churches in this largely Buddhist yet religiously tolerant Southeast Asian country of 64 million people. Join us in our fourth outreach to Thailand where the team will distribute Thai Bibles and Joni books, wheelchairs and other equipment. The gospel will be shared by the team, accompanied by Thai missionary and church partners.
February 5-20, 2009
Estimated cost: $2,600 - $3,300
Dominican Republic
Ministry: Join the team as they distribute wheelchairs and share the gospel on the island of Hispaniola, which is shared with Haiti, in the West Indies. Your time will be blessed as you share with the disabled people of the Dominican Republic.
March 14 - 22, 2009
Estimated cost: $1,900 - $2,300
Brazil 1 & 2
Ministry: Wheelchair distribution, teaching, and other opportunities will be developed in urban and remote communities in Brazil. We will build relationships with churches and disability/healthcare/public organizations. Join Brazilians and US team members who are energetic and excited about sharing the gospel and wheelchairs with adults and children.
1. June 19 - 28, 2009 (Teaching Only - Limited Participation)
Estimated cost: $2,400 - $3,100
2. September 25 - October 4, 2009
Estimated cost: $2,400 - $3,100
Ghana 1 & 2
Ministry: Experience cross- cultural ministry and learn about Ghana's people and culture. Teams will distribute wheelchairs to the needy, speak and teach at various venues on disability issues, as well as work on accessibility construction projects. You will also have the opportunity to share Christ in small towns, remote villages, health care facilities, churches and schools.
1. March 21 - April 5, 2009
Estimated cost: $3,000 - $3,700
2. July 25 - August 9, 2009
Estimated cost: $3,000 - $3,700
Cameroon
Ministry: Learn about Cameroon's people and culture as you distribute wheelchairs and share the gospel in this Central African nation. Teams will distribute wheelchairs and teach on disability issues. You will have the opportunity to share Christ in various venues.
March 29 - April 10, 2009
Estimated cost: $3,000 - $3,700
Mexico
Ministry: Our fourth International Mission Outreach to Mexico will be held in 2009, with hopes and plans for many more. Wheelchair distribution, disability awareness training and other opportunities will be part of the team's experience on this exciting outreach to spread Christ's love and provide the gift of mobility.
April 11 - 18, 2009
Estimated cost: $1,700 - $2,400
Cuba
Ministry: Enjoy cross-cultural ministry in the beautiful country of Cuba. Work in a team environment with Cuban nationals and other US team members to professionally fit wheelchairs while nationals offer the gift of a Bible. Representatives from the Cuban Council of Churches and the national disability organization of Cuba host the outreach. Experience wonderful hospitality and get a glimpse into the culture and heritage while providing life changing mobility to people affected by disability.
October 30 - November 8, 2009
Estimated cost: $2,700 - $3,400
Guatemala
Ministry: Feel the love of Jesus as we reach out to the disabled of Guatemala, distributing Bibles, wheelchairs, and other equipment. Experience the culture of this Latin American country and its warm and friendly people.
April 30 - May 8, 2009
Estimated cost: $1,900 - $2,600
Poland
Ministry: Experience the cross-cultural ministry of Wheels for the World as you learn about the people and culture of Poland. You will travel as a team around the country doing distributions in different cities. The team will distribute wheelchairs to people with disabilities in a variety of venues such as churches, rehabilitation centers and government facilities. We will partner with the local church and the gospel will be shared at each distribution. The team will have opportunity to encourage the local church in the development of their own disability ministry. They will visit the Joni and Friends Poland office as well as tour the wheelchair restoration center housed in a Warsaw prison.
June 13 - 24, 2009
Estimated cost: $3,000 - $3,700
Romania
Ministry: This outreach is definitely a life changing experience. You will have the opportunity to serve the forgotten and desperate. Our teams work alongside churches and local disability groups. We will distribute wheelchairs; hold disability focused workshops and may be a part of accessibility construction projects. Come join us as we change lives one wheelchair at a time.
July 2 - 13, 2009
Estimated cost: $3,100 - $3,800
Ukraine
Ministry: This outreach will be joined by another team from Global Aid Network. You will have the opportunity to serve the disabled in Mukachevo and other cities. Teams will work with churches and local disability groups. Wheelchairs will be distributed to the poor and needy. Please join us for a mission outreach which will change not only the lives of others, but will also change your life.
September 4 - 13, 2009
Estimated cost: $2,800 - $3,500
Egypt
Ministry: Experience Egypt as we minister to the disabled and learn about the people and culture there. The team will distribute wheelchairs, teach disability ministry techniques, and share the gospel of Christ with the disabled. If you are interested in an exciting outreach opportunity, you will want to join us in Egypt.
October 27 - November 9, 2009
Estimated cost: $2,700 - $3,400
Peru 1
Ministry: This is an opportunity to experience short- term mission work in this beautiful Spanish speaking country. Join one of three wheelchair distribution teams to serve either in the capital city of Lima, or in a city located in the beautiful Peruvian countryside. Peruvian therapists and mechanics are trained to work alongside the U.S. team members as we minister physically, emotionally, and spiritually to people with disabilities and their families. There are also opportunities to worship "Peruvian-style" and learn more about our Peruvian brothers and sisters in Christ. This is a wonderful outreach to share the love of Jesus and receive the blessings of being used by God in furthering His kingdom.
November 6 - 15, 2009
Estimated cost: $1,900- $2,600
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