Summer2009 Missions Trips

Prayer requests for all teams:

  • For team unity, health, strength, and flexibility as we serve
  • For prayerful preparation and safe travel
  • For safety and protection while in the field
  • That God will make us His instruments as we meet and serve His people
  • That God would prepare the hearts of His people for salvation and healing

Adult Teams 

Click here for the application for all Adult Missions Teams.  The application due date is April 5, 2009.  There is a required training retreat on May 1 - 3, 2009.

What is God doing in the world today? We invite you to prayerfully consider seeing firsthand what some of Grace Chapel’s partners are doing to build God’s Kingdom around the world. This year we will be sending out teams to the following places:

Haiti—July 11-18

The team will be working with long-time GC partner, Hope for the Children of Haiti (HFC).  We will spend time building relationships with the teens from the HFC Orphanage.  We will also team up with them to visit and do various service projects at other orphanages in and around the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Leaders: Michelle Harris (michellemarieh@gmail.com) and Jonas Firmin (firmin_j@msn.com)

Jordan—June 11-23

This team will be ministering to Iraqi refugee families in Amman, Jordan, alongside our partners, Jody and Ruth Miller at the Iraqi Grace Church. We will be taking part in a family retreat doing a VBS, crafts and other activities with the kids, sharing testimonies, and  possibly hosting a night of worship for the adults. Leader: David Doremus (chefdoremus@hotmail.com)

Lebanon—8-10 days in late August

The team will be ministering to and planning activities for the residents of our partner ministry, the Cedar Home for Girls in Beirut. We will also be visiting the Greater Beirut Evangelical School, where the girls from Cedar Home are educated during the day.  Leader: Emanuel Oglice (chlc@mac.com)

Malawi— 12 days between June 30 – July 14

This team will be working with World Relief Malawi, Grace Chapel's global partner addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The team will: provide training to church-based child development center teachers, assist in building a livestock house, provide Biblical teaching to pastors and elders, and provide Bible Study leadership training. Participants should be willing to "carry the story" back to Grace Chapel during the following year. Click here for more information. Leaders: Gary and Beverly Ware at (w75740@rcn.com)

Nepal—June 21-July 5

The team will participate in a five-day retreat with about 30 children from our partners at Prison Fellowship Nepal and a five-day work project at either the elementary school in Trishuli (part of the extended ministry of Bethel Church) or one of the Prison Fellowship homes. There is also an opportunity for medical service for 3-4 trained medical personnel. Leaders: John and Ellen Ratichek (ratichek@gmail.com)

 

High School Team

Contact: Todd Szymczak, 781.862.8351 x126; todds@grace.org or Angela Rogers (arogers@grace.org)

Louisiana (Katrina relief)—July 5-12

A group of forty high school students and leaders will travel to New Orleans to serve those affected by Hurricane Katrina. We will partner with Faith’s Hope, a ministry of Faith Bible Church in Slidell, LA.  Our main focus will be helping to rebuild homes and construction projects. We also hope to serve in a local food bank and clothing shelter. Leader: Todd Szymczak (todds@grace.org)

Middle School Teams

Contact: Brian Dietz, 781.862.8351 x144; bdietz@grace.org, Jason (jbryant@grace.org) or Angela (arogers@grace.org)

Download the application here.  Application due date: Feb 8, 2009

West Virginia - July 18 – 25

A group of about thirty-five 6th and 7th graders and adult leaders will be traveling to Philippi, WV to partner with World Vision Appalachia in ministering to local communities.  We will help to present a 4-day Vacation Bible School as well as work on various construction projects around the community. Leaders: Jason Bryant (jasonbryant23@gmail.com) and Angela Rogers (arogers@grace.org)

Trinidad - July 3 – 11

Fifteen 8th graders and adult leaders will partner with Trinidad and Tobago Urban Ministries (TTUM) to go into a village, present a VBS and help build relationships with people we meet.  We will also visit local ministries such as rehab centers, nursing homes and orphanages to share Jesus’ love with the residents. Leaders: Glen Franks (glenbfranks@aol.com) and Angela Rogers (arogers@grace.org)