Belize, Central America Mission Trip
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| Who: |
Adults or Families (children are welcome!) |
| Cost: |
A detailed budget will be provided shortly! An estimated shared expense for each volunteer is currently $600 plus airfare. (This includes each volunteers food, lodging, our local transportation fees and a portion of our building material costs) |
| When: |
Leave March 11th and return March 21st |
| Length: |
Mission Project is 10 days in length. Remaining is for travel. |
| Location: |
Near Hattieville in Central Belize |
| Project Plan: |
Construction and Outreach! We will be helping to build a new church using block construction. This church will provide a place of worship for the growing church pant in the remote area outside of Hattieville. Our project will inland, and the days will be hot with cool nights. We will also conduct revival crusades and daily VBS programs for the local people.
If you desire to go deeper in your Christian walk and are ready to experience a life of total dependence on the Lord, then this Belize mission project may be for you! This mission opportunity will expose you to personal ministry and discipleship challenges that may cause you to depend on God greater than you ever have. Bring the whole family! This is a great way to explore another land, bond with each other, and work for the Lord in a powerful way. |
| Overview: |
Step out of your comfort zone…This is a great opportunity to serve, grow, plant spiritual fruit, and minister side-by-side with others. Build a church, feed the homeless, minister to street people, visit an orphanage, prayer walk, and do personal and public evangelism. If this sounds exciting, then the Belize Mission project may be for you! |
Travel Information
Airport & Transportation:
You must arrange your own flight into Belize City International Airport, in Belize (BZO). Please contact our travel coordinator to insure lowest fares and to allow us to coordinate arrival times. We are happy to coordinate all flights and purchase after funds are transferred or using provided credit information. Our goal is to insure all volunteers arrive together! |
Visa & Passport:
A valid passport is required. Belize does not require a Visa for entry. Please contact your Grow Missions coordinator for travel requirements associated with any unaccompanied minors. An exit fee is required at the airport. This fee must be paid in $US and is now $20 US (Cash). |
Shots & Vaccinations:
Please check your local Travel Clinic and with your personal physician for vaccination recommendations well in advance of ALL projects.
Please provide your Grow Missions coordinator with a copy of your up-to-date vaccinations record.
Risk of infectious disease: degree of risk: intermediate
food or waterborne diseases: bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever
vectorborne diseases: dengue fever and malaria
water contact disease: leptospirosis (2008) |
Suggested Travel Agency:
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Nancy Thomson
Verge Global
www.vergeglobal.com
1-888-886-4332
nancy.thomson@vergeglobal.com
Suggested Travel Insurance:
As required for your trip, all mission volunteers must have health insurance coverage for all international trips. It is important to know that most regular health insurance plans do not cover you overseas. As part of your shared mission expenses, Grow Missions will provide additional emergency medical trip coverage. We use the following carriers and you are free to take additional travel medical insurance if desired. We use and suggest: AIG Travel Guard or Adventist Risk Management. Please click on the links for further information. |
Specific Mission Location Information
Location Description:
Belize was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D. The British and Spanish disputed the region in the 17th and 18th centuries; it formally became the colony of British Honduras in 1854. Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992. Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy.
For our trip, we will by building a new church on the outskirts of Hattieville. This church was founded by our friend, Sister Grace, and is growing without a building. This church will serve the remote area and allow further penetration into the country for the church. This project is supported by the local conference and church leadership.
If you are interested in current population figures or wish to know the image of the national flag of Belize, then Belize Travel will be the place to find this all out.
Weather:
Sub-tropical climate with tempering trade winds. Average temperatures: 50° F (10° C) - 96° F (35° C)
Mean annual humidity: 80%
Mean annual temperature: 79° F (26° C)
Hurricanes: may occur from June to November
Area Attractions:
Scuba Diving is the main tourist attraction but there are many places to see old Mayan ruins or other local treasures. This is one beautiful country! Please visit the following web site for further information:
http://www.travelbelize.org/do.html
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Mission Details
Belize, Central America Mission Trip
March 11 to March 21, 2010
Volunteer Age Group: ALL
Program: Adventure Missions (About)
Application Deadline: February 5, 2010
Status: Limmited spots open
Cost (US$): $600 plus airfare
Contact Grow Missions coordinator for this trip.
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What are the People Like?
The People:
The languages include English (official),
Spanish, Creole, Kekchi and Mopan Maya,
Garifuna. And the population is made up of Creoles, Garinagu, Mestizos, Maya, Europeans, North and Central Americans,
Chinese, East Indians, and Arabs.
The main industries are sugar, fishing, citrus, tourism, bananas.
Area Religions:
Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27% (Pentecostal 7.4%, Anglican 5.3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5.2%, Mennonite 4.1%, Methodist 3.5%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.5%), other 14%, none 9.4% (2000)
Statistics
Population: approximately 270,000
Literacy Rate: definition: age 15 and over can read & write
total population: 76.9%
Average Daily Income:$25 to $30 USD (Belize CIA World Facts)
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Join us for this wonderful trip to the city of Hattieville, Belize. Located in the central part of Belize, this is a beautiful area full of life! You may want to stay once you see the beauty. Please sign up now to join us on this trip.
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