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.

2018 Serve Trips:

• Costa Rica Serve Trip: July 21-28, 2018; TRIP IS FULL

2019 Serve Trips:

• Costa Rica Spring Break Serve Trip: March 9-16, 2019
• Costa Rica Serve Trip: July 2019 - REGISTRATION COMING SOON

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. KCPT recently filmed a documentary on what Resurrection has been doing in Haiti; you can watch it by clicking the video link above. In 2017, we will 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.

2018 serve trips:

• Bless the School - June 23 - 30;  TRIP IS FULL
• Medical - November 3-10; TRIP IS FULL

2019 serve trips:

• Serve the Community - February 16- 23, 2019
• Construction - June 8-15
• Medical - November 2-9

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

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:

• Health Education Serve Trip: January 3-10, 2019
• Downtown Men's Serve Trip: January 18-25, 2019
• Medical Serve Trip: Februrary 9-16, 2019
• Bless the School: June 1-8, 2019
• Bless the School : July 20-27, 2019

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 Honduras 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.

Honduran Coffee

Through our partnership with the Methodist Church of Honduras, we sell Honduran coffee at The Spring, our coffee shop at Resurrection Leawood. Purchasing this coffee helps transform Honduran communities by:

• Helping Hondurans gain economic stability
• Supporting the first Methodist School in Honduras
• Raising awareness for our partnership activities in Honduras

The coffee, which is Rainforest Alliance Certified, is produced with sustainable agricultural practices to help conserve natural resources, ecosystems and wildlife, preserve worker's rights and benefits, and create a positive impact on the local community.

Coffee grown in the shade of the forest canopy protects the plants from rain and sun, helps maintain the soil quality and reduces need for insect control because a greater number of natural wildlife live in the habitat.

Due to increasing demand for coffee, many traditional farms have converted to sun growth plantations where the tropical forest is cut down, producing a higher yield for the short-term, but also greater soil erosion and pesticide use.

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.

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.

2018 Trips

• Serve Trip - July 12-24 - Blue Springs; TRIP IS FULL
• Medical Serve Trip - July 12-24; TRIP IS FULL
• Economic Empowerment - October 11-23

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.

Serve Trips to Puerto Rico

2018 Serve Trips Remaining

• June 16-23, 2018; TRIP IS FULL
• August 4-11, 2018 

2019 Serve Trips (REGISTRATION COMING SOON):

• January 2019
• March 2019
• April 2019
• June 2019
• October 2019

Individuals with constructions skills are encouraged to apply. Please note: Participants must be 18 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 this summer, 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 18, and all trip participants 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 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 (and they can be combined!): apply before the Early Application deadline; AND/OR be a repeat Resurrection 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 2 bunk rooms with 35 bunkbeds each (separated by gender), indoor plumbing, a large indoor dining pavilion, chapel, tropical trees, 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.

The Church of the Resurrection has been in relationship with local, African church leaders for more than 10 years. We began sending serve teams to Africa in 1998, through two partnerships associated with the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. To learn more about how Resurrection is supporting South Africa, visit our blog.

2018 Trips:

• Spring Break Family Serve Trip: March 9-18; ; TRIP IS FULL
• Children, Education, and Light Construction: June 22 - July 1; TRIP IS FULL

The Clerpine Circuit

The Methodist Church of Southern Africa envisions a Christ-healed Africa. Methodist Churches in the country of South Africa are clustered into circuits, and The Church of the Resurrection partners with the Clerpine Circuit to build churches for and with impoverished congregations within that circuit. The Clerpine Circuit consists of 23 congregations served by 11 pastors. In partnership with local South African church communities, Resurrection has assisted in the construction of five church buildings, including Thornwood, Mariannridge, Emmaus, Nazareth and Samungu. We are currently in the process of partnering with two additional church communities, KwaDabeka and Ekuphileni, as they construct their church buildings. These churches are all a part of the Nehemiah Project, which is supported by the Clerpine Circuit. Each one of these church buildings is used to uplift the community. Thornwood has a drop-in center for child-headed households; Mariannridge and Emmaus have preschools. Resurrection also partners with the Clerpine Circuit to support children, youth and adult programs, including vacation Bible camps, youth leadership training and adult education conferences and events.

About South Africa

South Africa, at the southernmost tip of the African continent, has a diverse population and a democratic government; it is still recovering from years of lost education and economic opportunity from the decades of race-based apartheid. Despite thriving mining and high-tech industries, South Africa still struggles with high unemployment as well as the health care burden of the AIDS epidemic.

There are a mix of languages and religions in South Africa, but Christianity is the main religion in most of sub-Saharan Africa. There are actually three capitals in South Africa - Bloemfontein, Cape Town, and Pretoria - but Resurrection teams most often travel in and out of the country's largest city, Johannesburg. Teams usually serve in Mooiplaas, in the Gauteng Province southwest of Pretoria; teams may help students and staff at the Ditshego preschool, help teachers learn basic computer skills, or teach basic preventive health care.

Trip Status: FULL

Destination: San Isidro, Costa Rica

Contact/Ministry Connector: Rick Mann and Lisen Tammeus Mann

This is a family-friendly outreach trip for families, couples and individuals.  We anticipate working with local churches, in a local childcare center and in light construction.

Though 95% of this trip will resemble a traditional mission trip, this is an assessment trip to gauge how this site fits into Resurrection’s vision. We ask that our team members prayerfully consider leading a future trip to Costa Rica.

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.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1300-1600

• $800 trip fee  (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required
• $500-800 estimated airfare per person.  Please contact team leaders Rick Mann & Lisen Tammeus Mann (rmannmarketing@gmail.com) for more details on booking flights.

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 Costa Rica.

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

Important Dates

• 03/15/2018:   Flight booking deadline
• 04/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required), Leawood Campus, Building B
• 04/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• Late June:     TBD - Team building activity and training
• 06/21/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• After you receive your acceptance email from Global Impact Ministries, your trip deposit of $100 is due immediately.  Make check payable to Church of the Resurrection and  include the trip code COS 180721 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

Trip 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: San Isidro, Costa Rica

Contact/Ministry Connector: Rick Mann and Lisen Tammeus Mann

This is a family-friendly outreach trip for families, couples and individuals. 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.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1500-1800

• $800 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.
• $500-800 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): September 9, 2018
• Application Deadline: October 9, 2018
• Community Team Prep & Commissioning: November 3, 2018

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 190309 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:    FULL

Destination:   Pétit-Goȃve, Haiti

Minimum Participants:  6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:  Sheree Reece

Purpose - Bless The School

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.

Resurrection has been partnering with the Haiti Methodist Church at the Brakeman School (K-13) in Pétit-Goȃve since 2011. Although the earthquake damage to the school has been repaired, it now needs additional space to accommodate more students who wish to attend. Student test scores at the school continue to rise; a quality education gives children a chance to move out of poverty. Help increase the school’s capacity by working on light construction projects. Be a part of building a lasting relationship with the community, helping provide education to the children who live there! Note: No construction skills or experience are required.

This trip will also potentially include a visit to the Compassion Center in Cabaret, Haiti. Itineraries will be finalized closer to trip departure.

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.
• Approx. $994 airfare per person (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team can fly together).
• There are two ways to receive a $100 discount (and they can 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

• 03/10/2018:   Application and $500 deposit due
• 03/25/2018:   1st payment due: $500
• 04/24/2018:   2nd payment due: $500
• 04/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45-3:00 PM (Required) - Leawood Campus, Building B
• 04/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 05/24/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• Fill out the 2018 International Serve Trip Application
• 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 180623 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/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

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.

“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:    FULL

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.
• $700-900 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 (and they can 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

• 07/21/2018:  Community Team Prep 8:45AM -3:00 PM (Required) - Leawood Campus, Building B
• 07/21/2018:  Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 08/05/2018:  1st payment due: $500
• 09/04/2018:  2nd payment due: $500
• 10/04/2018:  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 HAT 181103 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:   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

• 08/16/2018:   Early application deadline ($100 off)
• 10/19/2018:   Application deadline
• 01/16/2019:   Remaining balance due
• TBD: Team training and meetings

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 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 190216 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.

Trip Status:    OPEN

Destination:   Pétit-Goȃve, Haiti

Minimum Participants:  6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:  Sheree Reece

Purpose - Construction

Resurrection has been partnering with the Haiti Methodist Church in Pétit-Goȃve since 2011. Following the earthquake of 2010 and the additional damage done by Hurricane Matthew in 2016 to buildings including schools, churches and health clinics, Resurrection has aligned to come along side and assist in the rebuilding or repair some of these structures.  

The projects selected are based on local needs and priorities and will be determined as the serve trip date approaches.  School construction projects allow for better learning environments and educational opportunities including increased numbers of students able to attend school; Church rebuilding allows churches to reach out to the community and be a place of hope for all; and clinics target those who often do not have access to health care.  Be a part of building a lasting relationship with the community.  Your presence in Haiti is a true blessing to those who you serve.  Note: No construction skills or experience are required. This trip requires that team members be in good physical condition to hike at least an hour each way to remote job sites. 

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1800-2000

• $995 trip fee (includes lodging, meals, in-country transportation, translators, and any material used in country).
• A nonrefundable deposit of $500 is required.
• Approx. $900 airfare per person (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team can fly together).
• 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 Haiti.

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

Important Dates

• 02/08/2019:  Application & $500 deposit due
• 03/10/2019:  1st payment due: $500
• 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
• 04/09/2019:  2nd payment due: $500
• 05/09/2019:  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 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 190608 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/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 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: FULL

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.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1800-2000

• $1090 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 (and they can 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 Honduras.

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

Important Dates

• 02/23/2018:   Application and $500 deposit due
• 03/10/2018:   1st payment due: $500
• 04/09/2018:   2nd payment due: $500
• 04/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required), Leawood Campus, Building B
• 04/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 05/09/2018:   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 180608 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. 

Trip Status: OPEN

Destination: El Obraje, Honduras

Minimum Participants: 6

Maximum Participants: 12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Bill McClave

Purpose - Health

Young adults (ages 18-39) will partner with volunteers from the Methodist Church in El Obraje to provide health screenings. This work will help improve community health through both prevention and education. You do NOT need to be a medical professional to serve on this trip.

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 after your application is accepted.
• $1000-1200 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 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

• 07/02/2018:   Early Application Deadline ($100 off)
• 09/04/2018:   Application Deadline
• 12/03/2018:   100% balance due
• TBD: Team training and meetings

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 HON 190102 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

La Esperanza in Danli, where accommodations include twin beds with private bathroom facilities.  Note there are separate sleeping quarters for men and women.

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.

Trip Status: OPEN

Destination: El Obraje, Honduras

Minimum Participants: 6

Maximum Participants: 12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Bill McClave

Purpose - Medical

Partner with volunteers from the Methodist Church in El Obraje to provide medical and dental assistance, including fluoride treatments. This work will help improve community health through both prevention and education. You do NOT need to be a medical professional to serve on this trip.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $1800

• $950 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.
• $1000-1200 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 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

8/9/18  Early application deadline (for $100 discount)

10/9/18  Regular application due

TBD: Training

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 HON 190209 in the memo line.  Mail to: Church of the Resurrection, Attn: Finance/for 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

La Esperanza in Danli, where accommodations include twin beds, two to a room with private bathroom facilities.  Note there are 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. 

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 serving 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.

Come work with 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 (and they can 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.  The team will experience a nature park that will include an overnight safari in the local area.  For individuals interested in participating in the safari extension, the additional cost will be $600. 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

• 03/29/2018:   Application deadline
• 04/13/2018:   1st payment due: $1000
• 04/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required)
• 04/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 05/13/2018:   2nd payment due: $1000
• 06/12/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• 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 180712-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:     FULL

Destination:    Madisi, Malawi (Africa)

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors:   Carman Duvall

Purpose - Community Health, Education, and Vulnerable Children (ZOE)

Come and help provide educational opportunities to families, unmarried women and children about preventative health.  Learn about the life transformation stories happening through ZOE Ministries.  Participate in the life of a child through the Madisi nursery school.  Be a part of community health training for families.  Learn about sustainable permaculture at the local farm.  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 with a strong focus on children and families – specifically through education and community health.  Educational efforts include sponsoring nursery schools throughout Malawi and partnering with ZOE Ministries for orphans and vulnerable children (www.zoehelps.org).  Resurrection also partners with the Madisi local church, farm, and community to promote health 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!

Registration for this trip will be limited to Resurrection Blue Springs members until January 12, 2018; after that, the trip is open to all campuses.

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 (and they can 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.  The team will experience a nature park that will include an overnight safari in the local area.  For individuals interested in participating in the safari extension, the additional cost will be $600. 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

• 03/29/2018:   Application deadline
• 04/13/2018:   1st payment due: $1000
• 04/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required)
• 04/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 05/13/2018:   2nd payment due: $1000
• 06/12/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• 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 170712-Blue Springs 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 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:    Madisi, Malawi (Africa)

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:  Elisa Velez-Makar

Purpose - Business Training and Entrepreneurial Education

Come and help provide educational opportunities to families through 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 Organisation 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 (and they can 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.  The team will experience a nature park that will include an overnight safari in the local area.  For individuals interested in participating in the safari extension, the additional cost will be $600. 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

• 06/13/2018:   Application deadline
• 07/13/2018:   1st payment due: $1000
• 07/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45AM-3:00 PM (Required)
• 07/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Prayer Garden
• 08/12/2018:   2nd payment due: $1000
• 09/11/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• 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 181011 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:   Puerto Rico

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connectors: Elisa Velez-Makar or 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. 

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.
• $400-600 airfare per person. (Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.)

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

• 06/14/2018:  Application and $300 deposit due
• 07/05/2018:  100% balance due
• 07/17/2018:  Team Prep 5:30-8:30PM (Required) - Leawood Campus, Building B

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 180804 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).
• Upon approval for the trip please plan on submitting a copy of your driver’s license.

Additional Details

Open to adults ages 18 and older.

Trip Status:    FULL

Destination:   Mooiplaas, South Africa

Minimum Participants:    6

Maximum Participants:  12

Contact/Ministry Connector:   Barb Gatlin

Purpose - Vulnerable Children, Education, and Light Construction

Through Ditshego nursery school, come alongside both students and teachers with love, laughter and learning.      Experience the hope of vulnerable children and learn about the life transformation happening through Ditshego.  Participate in the life of a child through the Ditshego nursery school.  Be a part of restoring the home of a family. Experience the hospitality of local South Africans.

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 sponsoring nursery school students at the Ditshego House of Laughter in Mooiplaas, a community in the Gauteng Province southwest of the city of Pretoria.  Resurrection also partners with Westview and Elim Methodist Churches in Centurion, South Africa where worship and the ministry of presence come together.

Cost

Total anticipated cost = $2500-3500

• $1250 trip fee includes lodging, food and ground transportation in South Africa.
• $100 discount for applications received six months before the trip departure date; and/or $100 discount for repeat team members.
• $1500-2000 airfare per person. Resurrection will arrange the flight logistics so that the team is on the same flight.
• Optional: Safari and cultural experience, cost TBD. 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

• 12/22/2017:   Early Application (for $100 discount)
• 02/22/2017:   Application Deadline
• 04/21/2018:   Community Team Prep 8:45-10:20 AM (Required)
• 04/21/2018:   Commissioning 10:30-11:00 AM- Wesley Covenant Chapel
• 04/23/2018:   1st payment due
• 05/23/2018:   Balance due

To Apply

• 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 SAF 180622 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

At a bed and breakfast near Westview Methodist Church, where the 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.

Welcome to the Mystery Challenge!  Start your day by filling a clean 5 gallon jug (or 5 (1 gallon) jugs) with water.  Use this water to cook with, brush your teeth, drink, etc.  Don’t use your faucet for the entire day.  If you find yourself running out of water, go on a 30 minute walk that would resemble what other women would do around the world before re-filling your jug with water to use for the remainder of the say.  Want to take it to the next level?  Take your empty jug with you for the first 15 minutes, fill it up with water, and take another 15 minute walk.

Many people both in the US and around the world don’t own reliable transportation.  Leave your car parked today.  Whether you are running errands, going to school or work, or heading out to dinner, leave your car behind.

While you may be used to sleeping in a large, comfy bed, many people around the world – including in the US – have no beds.  If you are physically able, sleep on the floor tonight with no mattress, no pillow, and no blanket.

When you don’t have access to washing machines, nor many clothes, you make the most with what you have.  Today we challenge you to not only wear one outfit all day, but then lay it out neatly tonight and put it back on tomorrow.

People around the world face challenges with food scarcity each day.  If you are healthy with no caloric issues, today’s challenge is to only eat only 1590 calories.

Did you know that many women around the world ages 15 and up walk over 30 minutes to get water each day?  Today, your challenge – if you choose to accept it – is to experience what it would be like if you didn’t have access to water in your home, but had to get it elsewhere.