If you’ve always wanted to see Costa Rica (or return), now’s your chance … but for a cause much greater than snorkeling, hiking and site-seeing.

Church of the Resurrection is partnering with a United Methodist Volunteer in Mission site and local UM churches in beautiful Costa Rica. Our team, consisting of an inter-generational group of families, couples and individuals, will work with local churches, in a local childcare center, in community outreach and in light construction work.  Won’t you prayerfully consider joining this family-friendly trip to San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica?

We are especially seeking individuals who are interested in leading a future team to Costa Rica.

2019 Serve Trips:

• Costa Rica Spring Break Serve Trip: March 9-16, 2019; FULL
• Costa Rica Serve Trip: June 28- July 6, 2019; FULL

2020 Serve Trips (Registration coming soon!):

• Costa Rica Spring Break Serve Trip: March 13-21
  
• Costa Rica Serve Trip: July 3-11

Frequently Asked Questions about Costa Rica Serve Trips:

Who can go?
Just about anyone! Individuals. Couples. Families. Members of Church of the Resurrection and non-members alike. The minimum age is eight, and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All participants 16 and older by trip date must complete the Safe Gatherings online course. 

What skills do I need?
The most important skills are a desire to serve God while working side-by-side with Costa Ricans; to be a team player; and to be flexible for whatever comes our way. You don’t have to know Spanish (but we’ll work on key phrases) or construction: you just need a big heart and willingness to serve.

What projects will we work on?
We strive to work on projects that are deemed of most importance to our local partners, but most likely we will partner with a small Methodist church to host a vacation bible school, help local congregants in community outreach and a community dinner, and work with children in a daycare center.

What does the cost cover?
The cost per person includes housing, meals, in-country transportation, insurance, construction costs, local labor, VBS materials, a donation to the local site/church, trip administration, etc. 

What’s not included? 
Airfare, personal expenses, souvenirs, culture day activities and food, extended travel past the official trip conclusion. 

Are there any discounts?
Yes! Sign up BEFORE the early application deadline and receive $100 off your trip. If you are a repeat Resurrection mission participant, you qualify for another $100 off. 

How do I get to San Jose, Costa Rica?
Participants must purchase air tickets on your own at least FOUR MONTHS before the official start of the mission trip. You can use frequent flyer miles or air carrier of your choice, but official air itineraries must be submitted to the trip leader by the four-month date to remain active on the trip. This allows participants the flexibility to remain in country AFTER the close of the official trip, to use frequent flyer miles, enjoy your airline status, choose the flight that works best for you, etc. For assistance and tips, contact your trip leader.

Where do we stay?
Team members fly into San Jose, Costa Rica the Friday before the trip begins and spend the first night (included) at a colonial hotel in historic downtown Alajuela, Costa Rica, just minutes from the airport. On Saturday, we travel by tourist bus 3.5 hours south to San Isidro de El General, where we will be spending the week. We will stay on a small, former coffee plantation that has bunk houses (separated by gender), running water, indoor plumbing, hot showers, a large outdoor dining pavilion, daycare center, tropical trees, and much more. 

Will we get to see the beach?
If all goes as planned, yes! San Isidro is high in the mountains but only 30 minutes from the Pacific Ocean. On our last day (Friday), and on our return to San Jose airport area, we will travel to Manuel Antonio National Park, a beautiful destination with tropical landscapes, rain forest, beautiful beaches, wildlife, restaurants, ziplining, horseback riding and much more. After a day of excursions, we will board our tourist buses for a beautiful ride along the Pacific back to San Jose.

Is Costa Rica safe?
Costa Rica is one of the safest countries in the world, does not have a standing army and has one of the world’s highest literacy rates. As with any tourist destination, there are cases of petty crime and driving can be a challenge. Plus, travelers are warned about riptides and strong ocean currents. Generally, outside the capital of San Jose (which we won’t be venturing into), the country resembles a clean, tropical, laid-back place. For more, go to the State Department’s site at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/CostaRica.html.  

I have some questions that aren’t listed here.
Then, please ask away. Just email our context leaders, Rick Mann and Lisen Tammeus Mann, at rmannmarketing@gmail.com. Rick and Lisen Mann (and Olivia, 15; and Jacob, 13) are leading the Costa Rica team in July 2018 and have been consistently traveling to and serving in Central America for the past 20 years. We’ve been blessed to also have worked with Resurrection teams in the Navajo Nation, Joplin, Omaha,  and Jamaica.

In our partnership with Haiti, Resurrection has focused on sustainable efforts that include community-based preventive health care training programs.  We continue to work with the Methodist Church in Haiti to serve those most directly affected by the devastation of recent hurricanes. While we have tentatively planned itineraries for each of our trips, those plans will change according to our partner's assessment of the most critical needs of the people of Haiti.

2019 serve trips:

• Serve the Community - July 7-14, 2019
• Medical - October 4-11, 2019

In addition to serving the health care needs of the people of Haiti, we also built computer labs in schools, strengthened Internet connections in our partner churches and worked with Compassion International to enrich the lives of Haitian children. Learn more about our Compassion partnership in Haiti here or to sponsor a child at the Duclos Center in Haiti, you can sign up here and then visit them on a future serve trip. To learn more about how we are supporting Haiti, visit our blog.

Prayer Guide

We have a prayer guide available to remind you to pray for the people of Haiti. Download it and print it out and place it somewhere you will see it each day.

About Haiti

To learn more about our empowerment efforts in Haiti and Resurrection's partnership with the Eglise Metodiste d Haiti, check out this video from our volunteer context leader, Rudy Ehrenberg.

Haiti, the poorest nation in the Americas, is located southeast of Cuba on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. About 8 million people live there, in an area just slightly larger than the state of Vermont. Most of the population speaks Haitian Creole, a French-based language with Spanish, Portuguese and African influences. Not only does Haiti have a history of political and economic instability, the recent geographic catastrophes such as the 2010 earthquake and terrible hurricanes in 2008 and 2016 have damaged much of the country's arable land, leaving the Haitian people unable to grow enough food to sustain themselves. Also, the weather damage has wiped out homes and destroyed sources of clean water, leaving thousands of people homeless, hungry and vulnerable to disease.

Explore the many opportunities available for partnering with Hondurans to transform their communities.  Each trip has a purpose, some of which are listed below:

• Bless the School — Light construction and painting to keep the school in good condition.
• Bless the Youth —  Engage with youth in sports activities and develop meaningful friendships.
• Bless the Teachers — Be a part of equipping teachers with resources and lessons to teach English and the Word of God. Teaching English creates bonds between people of different cultures and is life-changing for both.
• Medical and Dental – Provide needed care for the community.
• Cultural immersion – In addition to engaging with teachers and students, each trip includes time to explore.

2019 Trips:

• rezlife High School Serve Trip: July 21-28
• Bless the School : July 20-27, 2019

2020 Trips:

• Men's Trip: January 31 - February 7 - Rez West

School Sponsorship

For just $37.50/month ($450/year) you can provide a child with a private faith-based school education at the Juan Wesley School in Ciudad España.This amount will provide tuition, books and materials and a school uniform for your sponsored child. Your child will be able to write to you each year to tell you about their progress, and they will be monitored to assure that they achieve the school's academic goals.

Child sponsors who join a short-term serve team to Honduras have opportunities to meet the child they sponsor, interact with other Juan Wesley students and support the school. Learn more or sponsor a child by downloading and filling out this form.

To learn about other ways Resurrection is partnering with Hondurans, visit our blog.

About Honduras

Honduras, located in Central America between Guatemala and Nicaragua, is a country of mountains, forests and farms. There are more than 7 million people living in this country, which is about the size of Louisiana. Most Hondurans speak Spanish, although the Amerindian/mestizo population may speak other Spanish dialects. English is widely spoken in the north. Resurrection teams usually fly into the capital city of Tegucigalpa, and some take a day to visit the Maya ruins at Copán, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Honduras is one of the poorest regions in Central America; its economy is primarily agricultural and the annual per capital income is about $2,500 USD.

Resurrection partners with the Methodist Church in Honduras, working mostly with the Methodist Church in El Obraje and the Cristo Resucitado Methodist Church in Ciudad España.

The Church of the Resurrection is working to empower Malawians to give them a fighting chance for a future with HOPE. How are we making this happen? Through the Methodist Church, we partner to provide opportunities for abundant life, address basic needs, develop self-sustaining economic empowerment, offer health education and medical rehabilitation. Resurrection also works with our partners to support opportunities for spiritual formation and pastoral leadership, early childhood education, and life skills training.  To learn more, visit our blog.

 2019 Trips:

• Medical: June 6-18; FULL
• Economic Empowerment & Agriculture: October 10-22

 
About the Malawi United Methodist Church

 On January 1, 2009, the Malawi United Methodist Church celebrated their status as the new Missionary Conference of the United Methodist Church. Their status reflects the dedication, sacrifices and prayers of Malawian pastors and laity who have planted and nurtured this young church over the past two decades. They grew from a handful of churches to a thriving conference of 22 circuits and more than 140 churches, based on the passion and commitment of John Wesley to preach the Good News. They work to serve those in the most rural villages, hoping to set Malawi on fire for Christ.

Rev. Daniel Mhone, the Church's District Superintendent, supervises 24 pastors appointed in largely rural circuits where 85 percent of the church members survive day-to-day as subsistence farmers.The 22 circuits of the Malawi UMC are each served by one pastor who is responsible for 3 to 20 local churches within a 150-300 square mile region. The pastors work tirelessly as advocates for vital infrastructure in the communities where they serve, such as borehole wells that can provide clean drinking water for families as well as water for washing and irrigation for gardens.

Our Partnership with ZOE
The Church of the Resurrection partners with ZOE, a three-year program developed in Africa that empowers orphans and vulnerable children around the world to overcome extreme poverty, become fully self-reliant, and learn of God’s love for them. ZOE is currently active in Kenya, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Liberia, Guatemala and India.

ZOE’s indigenous program facilitators ensure children know about their rights, are free from abuse and exploitation, and can find a safe place to live. Children learn skills such as farming and animal husbandry at monthly meetings. ZOE then provides tools, seeds and farm animals to the children so they can grow and raise their own food.

Learn more at http://www.zoehelps.org

About Malawi

Malawi is a landlocked country of 10.5 million people, most of whom live in rural areas east of Zambia, west of Mozambique and south of Tanzania. Like Zimbabwe, it was colonized by English-speaking Europeans in the 1800s. Malawi gained its independence from Great Britain in 1964, and became a democratic republic in 1994. Lilongwe is its capital city. The annual per capita income is $800. Some 80 percent of the population is Christian, 55 percent of whom are Protestant.

2019 Trips:

• June 22-29; TRIP IS FULL
• August 17-24; TRIP IS FULL
• November 2-9

To learn more about what previous trips have participated in, visit our blog.

Individuals with constructions skills are encouraged to apply. Please note: Participants must be 16 years or older and Safe Gatherings certified to participate.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Puerto Rico.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

About Our Puerto Rico Disaster Response

Puerto Rico is often referred to as the “Island of Enchantment,” a direct result of the warm people, excellent cuisine, and picturesque scenery, including the most beautiful beaches.  Paradise is what the local people call it, as they get to see and live into GOD’s creation and beauty every single day.

On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria (a category 4 hurricane) pummeled the island of Puerto Rico.  The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection mobilized quickly to help with immediate needs.  After contacting the Bishop’s office of the Methodist Church in Puerto Rico to determine the best way forward, Church of the Resurrection sent $10,000 for emergency supplies, and partnered with Heart to Heart International in sending an additional $20,000 worth of food and supplies.

The Methodist Church of Puerto Rico also immediately responded to the call to action, developing a culture of lay and clergy Early Response teams, implementing a Brigade of Hope (food, solar lights and water hand delivered to homes) and partnering with other local denominations, non-government organizations (NGOs) and FEMA to help those in need.

In January, a small leadership team from Church of the Resurrection went to Puerto Rico to walk alongside the Bishop Hector Ortiz Vidal and his team and see first-hand the devastation left in the wake of this natural disaster.  The team learned staggering statistics about the situation on the island, including:

• 250,000 homes damaged 
• 100,000 completely destroyed
• 40 Methodist Churches damaged
• 10 Methodist Churches destroyed
• Several hundred thousand left the island for the mainland

Bishop Hector Ortiz Vidal recommended that Church of the Resurrection partner with a local church in Puerto Rico. We are happy to share that Samuel Culpeper Iglesia Metodista in Hatillo has been selected for this partnership.

There are 235 public schools across the island that are slated to permanently close the fall of 2018, including Joaquin Rodriguez, Samuel Culpeper's church partner school.  The Methodist Church in Puerto Rico will be enhancing social programs to assist those families with children who are no longer able to attend school. The remaining funds collected from the Special Offering for Puerto Rico held last fall have been allocated to the reconstruction of the church roof, a priority from the bishop’s office, enabling them to provide help to all those in need.

Resurrection teams have already been deployed and have worked alongside our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters repairing the church roof, repairing local homes, and assisting with painting and clean up.  Returned team members have shared that the experience has made a dramatic impact on their lives, and the hospitality is unmatched and inspiring.

Consider joining a team today, your life will never be the same.  It is said that one’s treasures are most valuable when they are those of the Kingdom of GOD.  Where does your treasure lay?

Frequently Asked Questions about Puerto Rico Serve Trips:

Who can go?
Just about anyone! Individuals, couples, families, retired persons, members of Church of the Resurrection and non-members alike. The minimum age is 16, and all trip participants must complete the Safe Gatherings online course.  Team members under the age of 21 must have their parents/guardian complete a notarized Parental Consent Form.

What skills do I need?
The most important skills are a desire to serve God while working side-by-side with Puerto Ricans; to be a team player; and to be flexible for whatever comes our way. You don’t have to know Spanish (you will certainly learn a few new words and key phrases) or construction: you just need a big heart and willingness to serve.

What projects will we work on?
We strive to work on projects that are deemed of most importance to our local partners, but most likely we will be working on light construction alongside our partners from the Samuel Culpeper Methodist Church.

What does the cost cover?
The cost per person includes housing, meals, in-country transportation, insurance, gasoline, construction costs, local labor, cultural day activity and food, donation to the local trip administration.  Airfare will be booked after the trip has closed and will be added to your total trip cost.

What’s not included?
Personal expenses, souvenirs, extended travel past the official trip conclusion.

Are there any discounts?

Yes! There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined!): apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Global Impact Ministries Resurrection serve trip participant.

How do I get to San Juan, Puerto Rico?
Global Impact Ministries will reserve airline tickets so that the team travels together.  Your airfare is tax-deductible and will be added to your total trip cost in our online team portal, Managed Missions.

Where do we stay?

Team members stay at the Arecibo Methodist Campsite.  Approximately 1.15 hours west of San Juan, where the team will be spending the week.  The campsite has 4 bunk rooms with 9 bunkbeds each (separated by gender), private indoor bathroom facility, a large indoor dining pavilion, Chapel, Garden of Gethsemene, and much more.

Will we get to see the beach?
If all goes as planned, yes! Both Hatillo and Aresibo are located on the Northwest side of the island minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. On our last day (Saturday), and on our return to the San Juan area, we will travel to El Morro and Old San Juan, a beautiful destination rich in history, beautiful landscape, restaurants and much more. Afterwards we will head to the airport to head home.

Is Puerto Rico safe?
Puerto Rico is safe, as with any tourist destination, there are cases of petty crime and driving can be a challenge.  Generally, outside the capital of San Juan, the country resembles a clean, tropical, laid-back place.

I have some questions that aren’t listed here.
Please feel free to send an email to Don Dunning at dunningdm@outlook.com.  Don is our context leader that oversees our partnership with Puerto Rico.

Resurrection has been partnering with the Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) since 1998 with a strong focus on children and families – specifically through education and training.  Educational efforts include support for the Ditshego House of Laughter in the community of Mooiplaas.  Serve trip team members work with the students, teachers and other staff to deliver requested lesson plans and participate in light renovation projects at the school. Resurrection also works with West View and Elim Methodist Churches in Centurion, South Africa where worship and the ministry of presence come together. To learn more specific trip information, click on one of the links below for one of our upcoming trips.  For more about the experience of serving on a team, visit our blog.

2019 Trips:

• Children, Education, and Renovation Projects: June 21-July 1, 2019
• Children, Education, and Renovation Projects: September 20-30, 2019

About Ditshego House of Laughter

 Ditshego House of Laughter is a non-profit organization providing multiple services for approximately 350 vulnerable children in the informal settlement of Mooiplaas. More than 16,000 people make their home in Mooiplaas at the base of a landfill in the area between Johannesburg and Pretoria (now Tshwane). Among Ditshego’s services are a pre-school, an Open School for older children, a House of Safety for foster children, and after-school services. Without Ditshego these children would not have a chance for an education because many are undocumented or immigrants.

About South Africa

South Africa is the southernmost country on the African continent.  It covers an area of approximately 472,000 square miles or slightly less than twice the size of Texas.  Although it is a developed and modern country with roughly 57 million people and 11 official languages, South Africa struggles with high unemployment, HIV/AIDS, slow economic growth, crime, and corruption. Even in the post-1994 era following the end of apartheid (racial separation), social and economic inequality remains a significant challenge and South Africa is one of the most economically unequal countries in the world. Despite this, South Africa is making progress toward broader prosperity and a peaceful democracy.

Trip Status: FULL

Destination: San Isidro, Costa Rica

Contact/Ministry Connector: Rick Mann and Lisen Tammeus Mann

Costa Rica: June 28-July 6, 2019: Youth-Focused, but Open to All
This is a family-friendly outreach trip for families, couples and individuals.

For Summer 2019, there will be an added emphasis on youth groups and families with teens as we serve/pray/reside with primarily youth groups from two other US churches. If you are open to the added energy and fun associated with youth groups, this will be a very rewarding, fun mission experience. In Costa Rica, we anticipate working with local churches, in a local childcare center and in light construction.

We can’t even begin to adequately describe the beauty of this country (mountains, waterfalls, oceans, lakes, wildlife, cloud forests, beaches, and most importantly, its people), but we are certain that you will come away a different person.

If a child is old enough to potentially join the trip, we consider them a full-fledged team member. They will have a say, participate in, and even lead most activities.  Every interested trip participant should complete an application for themselves (and not on behalf of the family, friend, children, etc.) so that our trip leaders can discern more about potential team roles, strengths, faith journey (all levels are welcome!), needs, skills, concerns, and much more.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1500-1800

• $750 trip fee  (Includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country. Does not include international airfare or “fun day” extras).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required after your application is accepted.
• $800-$1000 estimated airfare per person.
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined):  Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution. As such, once they are received by Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS. If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Costa Rica. If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• Early Application Deadline (for $100 off): December 28, 2018
• Application Deadline: February 28, 2019
• Community Team Prep & Commissioning: April 6, 2019

To Apply

• Fill out the Fill out the International Serve Trip Application
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit is due within two weeks.  Make check payable to Church of the Resurrection and  include the trip code COS 190628 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date; make sure that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Additional Details

Open to adults and children ages 8 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Learn more about mission projects and our local missionaries in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Context Leaders:  Rick and Lisen Mann (and Olivia, 15; and Jacob, 12) have been consistently traveling to/serving in Central America/Costa Rica the past 20 years. We’ve been blessed to also have worked with Resurrection teams in the Navajo Nation, Joplin, Omaha, Jamaica, etc. We feel that God is calling us to serve in Costa Rica, and we’d be excited to be able to do that with friends from COR. It’s a beautiful country with beautiful, friendly people. It’s only a 3 ½-hour plane ride from Houston – but a totally different world. It’s safe, clean (especially for a developing nation), relatively affordable, has no standing army, has one of the highest education levels in the world, but still has a tremendous need for job training, budget help, church/school construction, day care support and much more.

Trip Status:   OPEN

Destination:   Pétit-Goâve, Haiti

Contact/Ministry Connectors:   Sheree Reece

Purpose - Community Health Education Serve Trip

Partner with Community Health Education leaders to address existing health concerns and provide preventive health education in the communities where the teams serve.  No special skills are needed to serve on this trip!

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1600-$2000

• $995 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required after your application is accepted.
• $800-900 approx. airfare per person (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team can fly together.  Total will be updated to reflect taxes and fees at time of ticketing).
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined):  Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds deposited are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are deposited by the church, there are NO REFUNDS. If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, the funds can be used towards a future Resurrection mission trip by you (or your immediate family member) within twelve months of the original trip OR used by our Methodist partners for ministry work in Haiti.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 04/02/2019:   Application deadline
• 04/06/2019:  Community Team Prep 8:45AM -3:00 PM (Required) - Leawood Campus, Building C
• 04/06/2019:  Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Wesley Chapel
• 06/07/2019:   Remaining balance due

To Apply

• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $500 is due immediately to reserve your spot. Online payments are available through your Managed Missions profile, or you can send a check, payable to Church of the Resurrection and include the trip code HAT 190707 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224. 
• Complete Safe Gatherings online training (for all adults and youth ages 16 and older).
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date; make sure that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible.   Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

In the Eglise Methodiste d'Haiti Guesthouse in Pétionville, the accommodations are bunk beds with a separate room for the men and women.  In Pétit-Goâve, there are twin beds with separate rooms for men and women and private bathroom facilities.

Additional Details

Open to adults and children ages 16 and older accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

“Patients around the world simply want to be recognized. The need to share their suffering with someone and hope to receive treatment. It wasn’t so much about the medication, but about feeling understood.”  - U.S. doctor, who recently returned from a Haiti serve trip.

Trip Status:    OPEN

Destination:   Pétit-Goâve, Haiti

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Kathy Naugle

Purpose - Medical

Resurrection is working with the Methodist Church in Haiti to serve those most affected by Hurricane Matthew. Trip itineraries and plans may change as the Haiti church continues to assess the needs of the people we will serve.

Are you willing to walk alongside someone who is suffering?

Resurrection has been partnering with Haitian doctors, nurses and CHE (Community Health) members since 2012 to address health concerns and provide preventive health education at the Methodist clinic in Pétit-Goâve. While most of your time will be spent serving in the clinic, our partners have requested that you and your team spend at least one day conducting a mobile clinic in a remote village. Many people have not been seen by a doctor or nurse in a year and are willing to travel hours for an exam.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1700-1900

• $995 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required after your application is accepted.
• $800-900 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.)
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): apply before the Early Application deadline OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Haiti.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 06/04/2019:  Application and $500 deposit due
• 07/06/2019:  1st payment due: $500
• 07/20/2019:  Community Team Prep 8:45AM -3:00 PM (Required) - Leawood Campus, Building B
• 07/20/2019:  Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 08/05/2019:  2nd payment due: $500
• 09/04/2019:  Balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the International Serve Trip Application.
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $500 is due immediately.  Make check payable to Church of the Resurrection and  include the trip code HAT 191004 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date; make sure that there are at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible.  Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

In the Eglise Methodiste d’Haiti Guesthouse in Pétionville, the accommodations are bunk beds with separate rooms for men and women. In Pétit-Goȃve, there are twin beds with separate rooms for men and women, and private bathroom facilities.

Additional Details

Open to adults and children ages 16 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

What you need to know about the Zika virus

Many people considering travel to the Caribbean, Latin or South America are concerned about the the Zika virus. For the most current information from the Centers for Disease Control, including information about Zika in the United States, please click here.

Trip Status: OPEN

Destination: Ciudad España, Honduras

Minimum Participants: 6

Maximum Participants: 12

Contact/Ministry Connector: Bill McClave

Purpose - Bless The School

This team partners with volunteers from the Cristo Resucitado Methodist Church to keep the school building in shape by painting and doing small repairs. Construction skills and experience are not necessary. We will also spend time working with students to help them develop English language skills; team members who sponsor a student at the school will have the chance to meet the student.

You do NOT need to be a teacher or speak Spanish to join this team, but we are hoping to recruit a few teachers and if you speak Spanish, great!

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1800-2000

• $950 trip fee  (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required
• $800-1000 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team can fly together.  Total will be updated to reflect taxes and fees at time of ticketing).
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount:  apply before the Early Application deadline OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant. Only one discount is available per trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Honduras.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 03/29/2019:   Application and $500 deposit due
• 04/06/2019:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required), Leawood Campus, Building B
• 04/06/2019:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 04/21/2019:   1st payment due: $500
• 05/21/2019:   2nd payment due: $500
• 06/20/2019:   Balance due

To Apply

• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $500 is due immediately.  Make check payable to Church of the Resurrection and  include the trip code HON 190721 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date; make sure that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible.  Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

Honduras Mission House in Tegucigalpa; the accommodations are bunk beds with separate sleeping quarters for men and women.

Additional Details

Open to adults and children ages 14 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

What you need to know about the Zika virus

Many people considering travel to the Caribbean, Latin or South America are concerned about the Zika virus. For the most current information from the Centers for Disease Control,  as well as information about Zika in the United States, click here. 

Pray:

God of justice & mercy, Creator of all nations, races, and cultures, Father to all people, Your love transcends all human made borders and crosses all boundaries.

We pray for wisdom and guidance for the world’s leaders that protect the rights and dignity of everyone, especially those most vulnerable.

We pray for discernment on how to end the violence and poverty that displaces so many people from their homes and homelands to find new dreams and horizons.

We pray for the children who cross the border looking for a better education because of the lack of opportunities in their own countries. For the victims of human trafficking forced to slave labor and prostitution while they pursue the American dream. For the multitude of refugees, forced from their homes to alien places through war or gang violence. For the migrant workers, who are forced to travel to other countries looking for better salaries because there are not fair jobs in their countries.

We pray for us, show us how we can make a difference.  May we be gracious, loving and kind to all people, as we seek to shine your light and your love. Forgive us when we fail to act when you call us to act, when we are critical instead of helpful, when we condemn instead of build up. Help us to be the people you call us to be.  In your holy and powerful name, amen.

Advocate:

• Email members of congress through the Methodist Church (select Great Plains Conference).
• Email members of congress through UNICEF

Sponsor:

• Sponsor students through the Juan Wesley School or University students in Honduras.
• Sponsor students through Compassion International.  We will have additional packets available at the Mission Engagement Space with emphasis on children from countries located in Central America.

Purchase needed items:

• Purchase items for migrants in shelters (that cross borders at legal locations) through an Amazon.com registry (this system ensures anonymity for our partner organizations, and direct delivery of exact items and quantities needed).

Donate: 

• UMCOR’s Global Migration Advance (#3022144)– donations go to support work for all immigrants around the world.

• National Justice for our Neighbors  (which sponsors church-based, free or low-cost legal services to migrants on local levels)  NOTE:  This works for those that cross the border at LEGAL points of entry and claim asylum.  Those that cross at illegal points are unreachable right now.

Trip Status:     FULL

Destination:    Madisi, Malawi (Africa)

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors:   Mary Beth Wiggins

Purpose - Mobile Medical Clinics

Resurrection has been partnering with the Malawi United Methodist Church (Malawi UMC) since 2010, sending medical teams since 2014.  These teams serve alongside Malawian doctors, nurses and community health professionals in mobile clinics to address health concerns and bring treatment to those with little or no access to health care.

Consider joining a team that includes our Malawian brothers and sisters.  Be an instrument of healing, health, and hope. Experience the hospitality of local Malawian villages.  Be the ministry of presence in the “Warm Heart of Africa.”

Although we are seeking healthcare professionals, there may be limited spots available for non-medical support staff on this trip.

Are you willing to walk alongside and share hope with our brothers and sisters in Malawi? Ages 18 & up are welcome!

Cost

Total anticipated cost: $3500-$4500 

• $1250 trip fee includes lodging, food and ground transportation in Malawi.
• A nonrefundable deposit of $1000 is required after your application is accepted.
• $2500-3000 airfare per person. Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.
• Optional:  To expand your experience, you have the opportunity to extend your stay with a safari and cultural experience.  For individuals interested in participating in the extension, the additional cost will be $500. Expenses related to cultural and safari experiences are not tax-deductible

All funds deposited are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are deposited by the church, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, the funds (less any costs incurred by Resurrection) can be used towards a future Resurrection serve trip by you (or your immediate family member) within twelve months of the original trip OR used by our Methodist partners for ministry work in Malawi.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 12/06/2018:    Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 02/06/2019:    Application Deadline ($1000 deposit due upon acceptance to trip)
• 03/08/2019:   1st payment due:
• 04/06/2019:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required)
• 04/06/2019:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 04/07/2019:   2nd payment due
• 05/07/2019:   Balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the International Serve Trip Application
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $1000 is due immediately.  Make check payable to Church of the Resurrection and  include the trip code MWI 190606 -MED in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid. Make sure it expires at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date, and that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible. Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

In Madisi Parsonage with the pastor and his family; the accommodations are bunk beds with separate sleeping quarters for men and women; OR at the Linde Motel in Mponela, double occupancy rooms with two twin beds and private bath (separate sleeping quarters for men and women).

Additional Details

Open to adults and youth ages 16 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Trip Status:     OPEN

Destination:    Madisi, Malawi (Africa)

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:  Elisa Velez-Makar

Purpose - Economic Empowerment and Agriculture

Come and share your gifts and talents by providing educational opportunities to families through agricultural, business training and entrepreneurial education. Learn about the life transformation stories happening through CCODE. Experience the hospitality of local Malawian villages. Be the ministry of presence in the “Warm Heart of Africa.”

Resurrection has been partnering with the Malawi United Methodist Church (Malawi UMC) since 2010.  Resurrection also partners with the Madisi local church, and the Malawi Center for Community Organization and Development (CCODE) for training village savings and loan groups and empowerment based on available local resources.

Are you willing to walk alongside and share hope with our brothers and sisters in Malawi? Ages 18 & up are welcome!

COST

Total anticipated cost: $3500-$4500 

• $1250 trip fee includes lodging, food and ground transportation in Malawi.
• A nonrefundable deposit of $1000 is required after your application is accepted.
• $2500-3000 airfare per person. Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.
• Optional:  To expand your experience, you have the opportunity to extend your stay with a safari and cultural experience.  For individuals interested in participating in the safari extension, the additional cost will be $500. Expenses related to cultural and safari experiences are not tax-deductible.

All funds deposited are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are deposited by the church, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, the funds (less any costs incurred by Resurrection) can be used towards a future Resurrection serve trip by you (or your immediate family member) within twelve months of the original trip OR used by our Methodist partners for ministry work in Malawi.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 04/10/2019:   Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 06/12/2019:   Application deadline
• 07/12/2019:   1st payment due: $1000
• 07/20/2019:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required)
• 07/20/2019:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 08/11/2018:   2nd payment due: $1000
• 09/10/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the International Serve Trip Application
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $1000 is due immediately.  Make check payable to Church of the Resurrection and  include the trip code MWI 191010 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid. Make sure it expires at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date, and that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible. Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

In Madisi Parsonage with the pastor and his family; the accommodations are bunk beds with separate sleeping quarters for men and women; OR at the Linde Motel in Mponela, double occupancy rooms with two twin beds and private bath (separate sleeping quarters for men and women).

Additional Details

Open to adults and youth ages 16 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Trip Status:    FULL

Destination:   Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Don Dunning & Debi Nixon

Purpose - Disaster Response

On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria (a category 4 hurricane) pummeled the island of Puerto Rico after wreaking havoc through the Leeward Islands.  Several months later, much of the island is still without power and access to clean water with the remote mountainous regions still unreachable.  Church of the Resurrection is partnering with the Methodist Church in Puerto Rico to assist in the re-building efforts.

Want to see your life through a different perspective?  Consider joining a trip to Puerto Rico and see through the eyes of those that are experiencing happiness with much less.

Individuals with constructions skills are encouraged to apply. 

Ages 16 & up are welcome!

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1250-$1450

• $850 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $300 is required after your application is accepted.
• Approximately $500-600 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.)
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Puerto Rico.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 10/27/2018:  Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 12/28/2018:  Application Deadline (once accepted $300 deposit due)
• 01/27/2019:  1st payment due
• 02/19/2019:  Team Prep 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Required)
• 02/27/2019:  2nd payment due
• 03/28/2019:  100% balance due

To Apply

• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $300 is due immediately to reserve your spot.  Online payments are available through your Managed Missions profile, or by check payable to Church of the Resurrection (include the trip code PRO 190427 in the memo line).  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Team members under the age of 21 must have their parents/guardian complete a notarized Parental Consent Form.
• Upon approval for the trip please plan on submitting a copy of your driver’s license.

Accommodations

Team members are accommodated at the Methodist Arecibo Campsite, approximately 20 miles from the Hatillo Samuel Culpeper Church. Accommodations are dorm style (separate rooms for men and women), with bunk beds and private bath.

Additional Details

Open to adults ages 16 and older.

Trip Status:    FULL

Destination:   Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Don Dunning & Michael Makar

Purpose - Disaster Response

On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria (a category 4 hurricane) pummeled the island of Puerto Rico after wreaking havoc through the Leeward Islands.  Several months later, areas of the island are still without power and access to clean water with the remote mountainous regions still dealing with hardship.  Church of the Resurrection is partnering with the Methodist Church in Puerto Rico to assist in the re-building efforts.

What wouldn’t you give to experience “paradise,” love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, faithfulness and self-control?  Consider joining a trip to Puerto Rico and see these fruits come to life and enjoy them with those living with much less.

Individuals with constructions skills are encouraged to apply. 

Ages 16 & up are welcome!

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1250-$1450

• $850 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $300 is required after your application is accepted.
• Approximately $400-600 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.)
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Puerto Rico.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 12/20/2018:  Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 02/22/2019:   Application Deadline (once accepted $300 deposit due)
• 03/23/2019:  1st payment due
• 04/23/2019:  Team Prep 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Required)
• 04/23/2019:  2nd payment due
• 05/23/2019:  100% balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the Puerto Rico Serve Trip Application on the Managed Missions site.
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $300 is due immediately to reserve your spot.  Online payments are available through your Managed Missions profile, or by check payable to Church of the Resurrection (include the trip code PRO 190622 in the memo line).  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Team members under the age of 21 must have their parents/guardian complete a notarized Parental Consent Form.
• Upon approval for the trip please plan on submitting a copy of your driver’s license.

Accommodations

Team members are accommodated at the Methodist Arecibo Campsite, approximately 20 miles from the Hatillo Samuel Culpeper Church. Accommodations are dorm style (separate rooms for men and women), with bunk beds and private bath.

Additional Details

Open to adults ages 16 and older.

Trip Status:    FULL

Destination:   Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Don Dunning & Jerry Joyner

Purpose - Disaster Response

On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria (a category 4 hurricane) pummeled the island of Puerto Rico after wreaking havoc through the Leeward Islands.  Several months later, much of the island is still without power and access to clean water with the remote mountainous regions still unreachable.  Church of the Resurrection is partnering with the Methodist Church in Puerto Rico to assist in the re-building efforts.

Want to see your life through a different perspective?  Consider joining a trip to Puerto Rico and see through the eyes of those that are experiencing happiness with much less.

Individuals with constructions skills are encouraged to apply. 

Ages 16 & up are welcome!

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1250-$1450

• $850 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $300 is required after your application is accepted.
• Approximately $400-600 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.)
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Puerto Rico.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 02/17/2019:  Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 04/19/2019:  Application Deadline (once accepted $300 deposit due)
• 05/19/2019:  1st payment due
• 06/18/2019:  2nd payment due
• 06/25/2019:  Team Prep 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Required)
• 07/18/2019:  100% balance due

To Apply

• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $300 is due immediately to reserve your spot.  Online payments are available through your Managed Missions profile, or by check payable to Church of the Resurrection (include the trip code PRO 190824 in the memo line).  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Team members under the age of 21 must have their parents/guardian complete a notarized Parental Consent Form.
• Upon approval for the trip please plan on submitting a copy of your driver’s license.

Accommodations

Team members are accommodated at the Methodist Arecibo Campsite, approximately 20 miles from the Hatillo Samuel Culpeper Church. Accommodations are dorm style (separate rooms for men and women), with bunk beds and private bath.

Additional Details

Open to adults ages 16 and older.

Trip Status:    OPEN

Destination:   Hatillo, Puerto Rico

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Rod and Sharon Hennig

Purpose - Disaster Response

On September 20th, 2017, Hurricane Maria (a category 4 hurricane) pummeled the island of Puerto Rico after wreaking havoc through the Leeward Islands.  Several months later, areas of the island are still without power and access to clean water with the remote mountainous regions still dealing with hardship.  Church of the Resurrection is partnering with the Methodist Church in Puerto Rico to assist in the re-building efforts.

Have you ever felt like something is missing from your life?  Something bigger than what you currently own or are a part of.  Consider joining a trip to Puerto Rico and see first-hand what that “something” is, which could literally transform your life forever. You will have the opportunity to experience much more with those living with much less, join now and help your future self, see life as it should be lived.

Individuals with constructions skills are encouraged to apply.  Ages 16 & up are welcome!

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1250-$1450

• $850 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $300 is required after your application is accepted.
• Approximately $400-600 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.)
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

All funds received are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are received by The Church of the Resurrection, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, Resurrection will credit the funds toward a future serve trip (for you or for an immediate family member) within 12 months of the original trip; OR use the funds for ministry work with our Methodist partners in Puerto Rico.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 05/03/2019:  Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 07/05/2019:   Application Deadline (once accepted $300 deposit due)
• 08/02/2019:  1st payment due
• 08/13/2019:  Team Prep 5:30pm – 8:30pm (Required)
• 09/02/2019:  2nd payment due
• 10/03/2019:  100% balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the Puerto Rico Serve Trip Application on the Managed Missions site.
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $300 is due immediately to reserve your spot.  Online payments are available through your Managed Missions profile, or by check payable to Church of the Resurrection (include the trip code PRO 191102 in the memo line).  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Team members under the age of 21 must have their parents/guardian complete a notarized Parental Consent Form.
• Upon approval for the trip please plan on submitting a copy of your driver’s license.

Accommodations

Team members are accommodated at the Methodist Arecibo Campsite, approximately 20 miles from the Hatillo Samuel Culpeper Church. Accommodations are dorm style (separate rooms for men and women), with bunk beds and private bath.

Additional Details

Open to adults ages 16 and older.

Trip Status:    OPEN

Destination:   Mooiplaas, South Africa

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:   David Stutzman and Wendy Blank

Purpose - Vulnerable Children, Education, and Renovation Projects

Come alongside students and teachers at the Ditshego House of Laughter in love and learning.  Experience the hope of vulnerable children and learn about the life-transformation happening through the school.  Team members from Resurrection assist with the training of Ditshego teachers in English, computers, first aid, and art with recycled materials.  Be a part of renovation projects, vegetable growing operations, and other income generation.  Experience the hospitality of local South Africans.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $2500-3500

• $1000 trip fee includes lodging, food and ground transportation in South Africa.
• A nonrefundable deposit of $1000 is required after your application is accepted
• Approximately $1500-2000 airfare per person. Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.

• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

• Optional: Safari and cultural experience, cost $500. Expenses related to cultural experiences are not tax-deductible.

All funds deposited are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are deposited by the church, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, the funds (less any costs incurred by Resurrection) can be used towards a future Resurrection serve trip by you (or your immediate family member) within twelve months of the original trip OR used by our Methodist partners for ministry work in South Africa.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 12/21/2018: Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 02/21/2019: Application Deadline (once accepted $1000 deposit due)
• 03/23/2019: 1st payment due
• 04/06/2019: Community Team Prep 8:45am – 3:00pm (Required)
• 04/06/2019: Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 04/22/2019: 2^nd payment due
• 05/22/2019: Balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the International Serve Trip Application
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $1000 is due immediately.  Online payments are accepted through your Managed Missions profile.  If you prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to Church of the Resurrection and include the trip code SAF 190621 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date; make sure that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible. Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

Team members are accommodated at a bed and breakfast near West View Methodist Church in Centruion, about 15 minutes from Ditshego. Accommodations are two people per room (separate rooms for men and women), with twin beds and a private bath.

Additional Details

Open to adults and children ages 13 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Additional documentation will be required for minors traveling with only one parent.

Trip Status:    OPEN

Destination:   Mooiplaas, South Africa

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:  David Stutzman and Wendy Blank

Purpose - Vulnerable Children, Education, and Renovation Projects

Come alongside students and teachers at the Ditshego House of Laughter in love and learning.  Experience the hope of vulnerable children and learn about the life-transformation happening through the school.  Team members from Resurrection assist with the training of Ditshego teachers in English, computers, first aid, and art with recycled materials.  Be a part of renovation projects, vegetable growing operations, and other income generation.  Experience the hospitality of local South Africans.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $2500-3500

• $1000 trip fee includes lodging, food and ground transportation in South Africa.
• A nonrefundable deposit of $1000 is required after your application is accepted
• Approximately $1500-2000 airfare per person. Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.

• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (they cannot be combined): Either apply before the Early Application deadline; OR be a repeat Resurrection trip participant.

• Optional: Safari and cultural experience, cost $500. Expenses related to cultural experiences are not tax-deductible.

All funds deposited are considered a charitable contribution.  As such, once they are deposited by the church, there are NO REFUNDS.  If, for some reason, the trip is cancelled or you can no longer go, the funds (less any costs incurred by Resurrection) can be used towards a future Resurrection serve trip by you (or your immediate family member) within twelve months of the original trip OR used by our Methodist partners for ministry work in South Africa.

If you have questions about the deductibility of trip-related expenses, please contact your tax professional.

Important Dates

• 03/20/2019: Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 05/23/2019: Application Deadline (once accepted $1000 deposit due)
• 06/22/2019: 1st payment due
• 07/20/2019: Community Team Prep 8:45am – 3:00pm (Required)
• 07/20/2019: Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 07/22/2019: 2^nd payment due
• 08/21/2019: Balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the International Serve Trip Application
• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $1000 is due immediately.  Online payments are accepted through your Managed Missions profile.  If you prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to Church of the Resurrection and include the trip code SAF 190921 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for GIM, 13720 Roe Ave., Leawood, KS 66224.
• Complete the Safe Gatherings online training (for adults and youth age 16 or older).
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after the trip’s scheduled return date; make sure that it has at least two (2) blank consecutive visa pages at all times of travel.

Passport Advisory

New applications and renewals are taking much longer than normal – in some cases, up to four or five months. We recommend that you apply for or renew your passport as early as possible. Information about the passport process and application are available through the State Department website.

Accommodations

Team members are accommodated at a bed and breakfast near West View Methodist Church in Centruion, about 15 minutes from Ditshego. Accommodations are two people per room (separate rooms for men and women), with twin beds and a private bath.

Additional Details

Open to adults and children ages 13 and older if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  Additional documentation will be required for minors traveling with only one parent.

Change Lives Through Education:

• For just $37.50/month ($450/year) you can provide a child with a private faith-based school education to a child in Honduras. This amount will provide tuition, books and materials and a school uniform for your sponsored child. Your child will be able to write to you each year to tell you about their progress, and they will be monitored to assure that they achieve the school's academic goals.
• Child sponsors have opportunities to meet the child they sponsor,  interact with the students and support the school when they join a short-term serve team traveling to Honduras. Check our Serve Trip Calendar for this year's opportunities.

Learn more and sign up to sponsor a child here.

Check out the writing guidelines for sponsorship letters.

Compassion International is a holistic Christian child development ministry dedicated to addressing the needs of children around the world. Compassion focuses on the real life needs of children – spiritual, physical, financial and social – by partnering with local churches in 26 developing countries.  Resurrection partners specifically with a center in Duclos, Haiti.  If you are interested in sponsoring a child (and perhaps visiting them on a future serve trip), visit the Compassion website to sponsor.

Compassion works through local churches to provide child development programs to enable them to become responsible, fulfilled Christian adults. When you sponsor a Compassion child, you will give them hope by giving them access to an education, medical care, supplementary food, and the chance to learn about Jesus and the Gospel in a safe Christian environment. You will send and receive letters from your child; building a relationship with the child and watch them grow and learn. The hope you give them will last a lifetime. Your monthly contribution, letters, and prayers will mean the world to your child. To sponsor a child, click here.

If you sponsor a child, you also have the opportunity to become an advocate with Compassion International. These dedicated individuals are trained by Compassion International to initiate activities to change lives through Compassion, staff sign-up tables at Compassion events, and engage in training and enrichment opportunities.

To learn more about sponsorship, joining Resurrection's Compassion Team, volunteering at special events, becoming a child advocate, or joining the Compassion prayer team, email Jane Long at mjanelong@aol.com.

The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection partners with ZOE, a three-year program developed in Africa that empowers orphans and vulnerable children around the world to overcome extreme poverty, become fully self-reliant, and learn of God’s love for them. ZOE is currently active in Kenya, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Liberia, Guatemala and India.

ZOE’s indigenous program facilitators ensure children know about their rights, are free from abuse and exploitation, and can find a safe place to live. Children learn skills such as farming and animal husbandry at monthly meetings. ZOE then provides tools, seeds and farm animals to the children so they can grow and raise their own food.

The shortage of clean water claims more than 3 million lives every year; nearly 5,000 children die every day from water-related illnesses. Malnutrition and inadequate hygiene contribute to the illnesses and deaths; and women and girls are often denied access to education and economic opportunities because they must spend hours of each day fetching water. In many places, it’s not because there is no available source of water – it’s because there is no simple way to reach it.

Water4 partners with local communities around the world, training men and women to drill wells and install water pumps, creating ongoing human resources with the knowledge and skills to sustain lives, agriculture, and economic empowerment in their own countries.

Heart to Heart International, based in Lenexa, works to strengthen communities around the world by providing access to health care and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis. Providing preventive care, emergency response, and medical treatment in crises such as the recent Ebola outbreaks in Africa, Heart to Heart works to improve global access to health.