What: Youth Sponsored Mission Trip
Where: Dominican Republic
When: June 18-25, 2024
With: Go Ministries www.gomin.org (CCUM has long history with Go Ministries)
GO Ministries is a global missions organization with a mission to empower local leaders to make disciples as God redeems people, renews communities and restores creation.
Who: Youth, families, and other adults
Trip Leader: Mike Porter 502-671-9146
How much does it cost? $1995
The youth have some designated funds and we will be organizing some fundraisers
What kind of work will we be doing? Options below
- Go Medical: A team of 6-10 members will work alongside the GO Medical staff and a local leader in their community by hosting a mobile medical clinic.
- Church Planting: A group of at least 10 members will support the work of the local pastor and leaders through construction, service projects, children's ministry, prayer walks, distributing donations, giving away bibles or any number of encouraging activities that serve the community, draw attention to the local church and bring glory to God. We can tailor our trips for all ages and abilities.
- Go Sports: Sports teams spend the week with local leaders working in sports ministry either at the Leadership Development Complex or in communities around Santiago. They can concentrate their time on a specific area of the sports academies, host a camp or clinic in one of our outreach neighborhoods, or serve alongside coaches and athletes through community service projects.
What are the sleeping arrangements like? Each team stays at one of our dorm facilities. We have separate dorm space for males and females with bunk beds and large community bathrooms in each.
What do meals look like? All of our meals are prepared by local cooks in your dorm kitchen and we can accommodate most diets and allergies. Team members can expect a variety of traditional Dominican fare, including chicken, beans, rice and fresh fruit.
What is required? Passport, Minor travel and medical consent, TDAP Vaccine