Photos are arranged in albums from DAY 1- DAY 7 .
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Refuge Mission Trip Photos
Here are links to photos from the Refuge trip at the end of March this year (2009). We worked on the new house for Jackie's Kids, the roof, patio, and yard. We also painted at the old house. They have since moved out of the old house into this new space that your tithes, offerings, gifts, and members of your church family helped prepare.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Go on a Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic!
Christ United Methodist Church is committed to empowering every member to participate in short-term missions and to identifying and developing long-term missionaries.We believe God has called us to minister to the women, children, and the poor of the Dominican Republic. We are pleased to announce our partnership with the international sending agency SCORE. Starting Now...
Mission trips to Dominican will be coordinated with the international ministry, SCORE. Participants will work in the area of the nation's capital, Santo Domingo. The trip can be tailored to suit your group's strengths and can include various projects including Jackie's House where our full-time missionary, Tasha Sutherland, was serving. Plan early and sign-up now. Teams will be accompanied by a Missions Team Member if requested.
WE WILL FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN DETERMINING WHETHER THE FLU PRESENTS A POSSIBLE THREAT TO TEAM MEMBERS AND WILL ALTER OUR PLANS ACCORDINGLY.
For More Information Contact the Missions Team at
Missions@Christislove.org
CUMC's Missions Team is committed to facilitating a group trip every quarter. We strongly encourage your Small Group to make plans to go together as a group.
The Missions Team is Tasha Sutherland (Missionary-in-Residence), and Ricardo Walker. CUMC Staff facilitator is Outreach Coordinator Jessica Sagun.
If your group is interested, a team representative will come to your group, at your request, to help you plan and execute a successful mission trip.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Welcome Home Tasha! What's Next?
The Missions Team welcomes Tasha back home to reassess our shared goals together and to provide more training for her as she continues to work with Missions here stateside. We are still committed to helping her develop as a Missionary. She remains committed to helping Groups plan and complete successful short-term trips. We remain committed to the children, women, and the poor of the Dominican Republic including but not exclusively to Jackie’s House, El Cercadillo neighborhood, and La Duquesa garbage dump colony.
“SCORE International is a ministry to expose people to short term missions. The purpose of SCORE International is to Evangelize, Encourage missionaries, and Equip participants to do the work of foreign missions. Our goal is to produce career missionaries and/or create greater partnerships between local churches in the USA and foreign missionaries.”
Find more about SCORE at http://scoreinternational.org/church-trips/
Find about permanent Missionaries to the Dominican Republic at http://www.judemissions.com/SCORETrip.html
Find required forms and documtation for trip into the DR.
http://scoreinternational.org/resources/forms-and-documents/
Monday, April 6, 2009
Steps for a Successful Mission Trip
1-First look at schedules and identify 2 or 3 dates when everyone would be able to participate.
2-Make a brief outline of activities for each day of the trip.For example, Monday-Drama Street Evangelism, Tuesday through Friday-Construction, and Saturday Fellowship at Jackie's House
3-We will then find out which dates fall within the SCORE schedule of available dates, and whether or not your outline of events can be accomodated as is or needs to be tweaked. They will organize everything including transportation in the DR, lodgings, food, materials, and translators/guides.
4-After a decision is reached, SCORE will deterimine a price per person which will cover and include all activities, food, transportation in and around Santo Domingo, materials, and lodgings.
5-Your group would then be able to raise funds or to personally pay for airfare and trip expenses.
6-If desired, your group may request short lessons in survival Spanish.
7-Secure proper passports
8-Receive vaccinations/shots(optional)
9-Participate in a mission training and cultural orientation before leaving
10-Go, and return safely
11-Participate in a debriefing and share your experiences via the Mission Blog (www.ChristLovesTheNations@blogspot.com)
12-Encourage others to consider a short-term trip as well.
Still have questions? No problem!
Consultation
We would be glad to advise you personally in more detail. You might even consider having us come to your group to field questions and explain the process in person.For more information, for help deciding contact us here or at christislove.org or call Christ United Methodist Church at (843)236-6201
Short Term Trip Options
In partnership with the organization SCORE we are able to offer short term trips of any duration from a few days to several weeks.
Activities may now be tailored to your group's skills, strengths, and desires.Suggested activities include:
Medical Clinics (to distribute meds an basic treatments)
To la Duquesa a Haitian Refugee community in the garbage dump
To el Cercadillo, a poverty-stricken village outside town
Construction at Jackie's House (the new site)
Fellowship/Discipleship at Jackie's House or several other homes for children
Street Art/Music/Drama Evangelism in Santo Domingo
And More...
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Memories and Anecdotes
Share your random memorable moments with us. They really don't have to have a theme or focus. They can be funny, moving, cautionary, or just informative. Something about your experience that you've been itching to share.
How we decided to go
What were the most important factors in your decision as a group or individual to go on a mission trip?
Testimonials from Past Participants
What part of your trip was most impactful? Try to focus on one particular activity, interaction, or relationship.
Things To Take With You
What are some things you were really glad you took with you.
Was there anything you wish someone had advised you to take.
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