Costa Rica , 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 June 8th and return June 19, 2011 |
| Length: |
Mission Project is 10 days in length. Remaining is for travel. |
| Location: |
Near Puerto Viejo in Costa Rica |
| Project Plan: |
Construction and Outreach! We will be helping to finish building a church under construction using block construction. This church will provide a place of worship for the growing church pant in the remote area outside of Puerto Viejo. Our project will be inland but we will stay near the water. 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 Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica Mission project may be for you! |
Travel Information
Airport & Transportation:
You must arrange your own flight into Juan Santamaria International Airport, located in Alajuela, Costa Rica (20 minutes from San Jose), airport code is SJO.
Note: Departing passengers are subject to an airport tax of $26 USD at the international terminal
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. Costa Rica 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 $26 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.
There are essentially only two things the visitor to Limon will need to watch out: dengue fever and diarrhea. We would strongly recommend that you consider vaccinations for this trip including: Malaria medication; Dengue Fever, Hepatitis A or IG vaccine; Hepatitis B; Tetanus, (This is based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Recommendations and our own experience in specific mission locations). Contact your mission coordinator for more information. |
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:
So where is Puerto Viejo and Limon? Well, in Costa Rica . But don't be confused, it is a remote area about 4 hours from San Jose City. Puerto Viejo is a small coastal community near Limon (a port city where cruise ships dock here during the year). Yes, Costa Rica is a beautiful country with many vacation spots, and the area around Limon is one of them. Here is some basic information to help you get an idea of our island.
For our trip, we will by building a new church on the outskirts of Puerto Viejo. This church was founded by our friends,
Delray and Veronica
, 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 learning more about the area please go to one of the following sites:
Weather:
Daytime temperatures in Limon range from 72 to 86ºF, and night temperatures will drop slightly. Rain is likely 25% of the time, and will cool things down a bit.
Area Attractions:
Puerto Viejo is a small and active town and is a primary tourist center with fishing and vacation spots. The region has wonderful beaches, natural resources and afro American culture. Limon has a central focus on native Costa Rican products and services. With beautiful multi-colored beaches, medium-high forests, and lots of costal vegetation the area provide a cultural rich environment with lots of history. Oh, by the way.... the area foods are wonderful!
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Mission Details
Costa Rica , Central America Mission Trip
June 8 to July 19, 2011
Volunteer Age Group: ALL
Program: Adventure Missions (About)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2011
Status: 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 official languages of Costa Rica is Spanish (official) and some English. The people in Costa Rica are educated and most can read (96%) with a median age of 27 years old.
Almost everything written is in Spanish, but many people will enjoy speaking English to help in shops and food stores.
Check Costa Rica Visitors Site for more help. http://www.infocostarica.com/
The main industries are sugar, fishing, citrus, tourism, bananas.
Area Religions:
The population of Costa Rica is largely Roman Catholic – the current estimated official figure is 76 percent - with Evangelical 13.7%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.3%, other Protestant 0.7%, other 4.8%, none 3.2%.
In Limon, the vast majority of the people are either Roman Catholic or Protestant.
Statistics
Population: approximately 4.1 million (Limon)
Literacy Rate: definition: age 15 and over can read & write
total population: 96.1%
Average Daily Income: $36 USD (20% of the population remain in poverty)
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Join us for this wonderful trip to the city of Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. 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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