2010 SHORT-TERM MISSION OPPORTUNITIES IN:
The outreach costs are $1,700 - $3,800, 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.
El Salvador
Ministry: The team will distribute wheelchairs in one or more cities in the beautiful Central American country of El Salvador. Team members may also have opportunities to present present the gospel and distribute Bibles as well as information on disability awareness, physical therapy, disability ministry and special education. Use your gifts and talents to change lives for both time and eternity.
January 28 - February 6, 2010
Estimated cost: $1,900 - $2,600
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 Dominican Republic. A visa is required for this country, but is obtained when the team arrives.
February 13 - 22, 2010
Estimated cost: $1,900 - $2,300
Thailand
Ministry: Join us on our outreach and wheelchair distribution to Thailand where we will distribute Bibles and wheelchairs as well as 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 sixth 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 18 - March 5, 2010
Estimated cost: $2,600 - $3,300
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. A visa, which we will work with you to obtain, will be required to enter this country. You will also need a Yellow Fever vaccination and certificate to enter Ghana.
1. April 10 - 25, 2010
Estimated cost: $3,000 - $3,700
2. September 10 - 26, 2010
Estimated cost: $3,000 - $3,700
Mexico
Ministry: Our fifth International Mission Outreach to Mexico will be held in 2010, 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 3 - 15, 2010
Estimated cost: $1,700 - $2,400
Cuba 1 & 2
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 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. A visa and license are required to enter Cuba, which we will obtain.
1. April 16 - 24, 2010
Estimated cost: $2,700 - $3,400
2. October 1 - 9, 2010
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.
March 24 - 30, 2010
Estimated cost: $1,900 - $2,600
China
Ministry: This team will distribute wheelchairs in several cities in China. Team members may also have opportunities to present information on disability awareness, physical therapy, disability ministry and special education. Use your gifts and talents to change lives for both time and eternity. A visa, which we will work with you to obtain, will be required to enter this country.
May 15 - 29, 2010
Estimated cost: $2,900 - $3,600
Ukraine
Ministry: This team will distribute wheelchairs in several cities in Ukraine. Team members may also have opportunities to present information on disability awareness, physical therapy and disability ministry. Join us in sharing your gifts and talents with the disabled people of Ukraine.
September 3 - 13, 2010
Estimated cost: $2,900 - $3,600
Brazil
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. A visa, which we will work with you to obtain, will be required to enter this country.
September 24 - October 3, 2010 (Limited Participation)
Estimated cost: $2,400 - $3,100
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 7 - 19, 2010
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.
August 19 - 30, 2010
Estimated cost: $3,100 - $3,800
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. A visa, which we will work with you to obtain, will be required to enter this country.
September 29 - October 11, 2010
Estimated cost: $2,700 - $3,400
Peru
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.
Lima and Arequipa - November 5 - 14, 2010
Trujillo - November 5-17, 2010
Estimated cost: $1,900- $2,600
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