Muscian, 14 years old and a heart for China

[btosm14]

I am 14 years old and I play three instruments and I have been trying to get a short term missions to china! I have been given a heart for long term missions in China after college. But I have a heart to go this summer or next summer. If there are any opportunities, you may know of please reply back!!
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[jdanielle]

I think it's awesome being so young and wanting to serve the people of China. I found a website that you can check out. it's a short term mission trip for teens to China.

Below is pasted from the website.

I hope this will help you in your search.

Sending Organization Info:

Organization Name: Teen Missions International Inc.
Email:
Website URL: www.teenmissions.org
Phone: 321-453-0350
Toll Free Phone: n/a
Fax: 3214527988
Mailing Address: 885 E Hall Road
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Country: United States


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Account Administrator Info:

Name: Paul Kostner
Job Title: US Teams
Email:
Phone: (321) 453-0350
Toll Free Phone: n/a
Fax: (321) 452-7988
Mailing Address: 885 E. Hall Road
Merritt Island, FL 32953
Country: United States


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Mission Statement:
Training Tommorrow's Missionaries Today | Missions Trips for Youth of All Ages

History and Purpose

Teen Missions is a pioneer of the concept of providing a short-term missions trip experience for teens with confidence that as young people saw the mission field first-hand they would see the pressing needs of the world. Teen Missions was founded by Robert M. Bland in 1970. The first team went out in 1971 and since that time over 40,000 North American youth have assisted with a variety of evangelistic and building projects with over 200 established missions in over 110 countries.

We exist to launch youth into lifetime missions involvement by training, discipling and mobilizing them to impact eternity around the world NOW. A large number of our alumni are in full-time Christian ministry serving the Lord worldwide as pastors, teachers, Christian authors and missionaries.

Doctrinal Statement:
1. We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible and authoritative Word of God.
2. We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in the three persons: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
3. We believe in the Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood and His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and His tangible return in power and glory.
4. We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
5. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.
6. We believe in the resurrection of the body of the saved and lost

[jdanielle]

There is a 7 week mission trip to China for teens. i think this is something you might be interested in. It's on China/teen trip-mission.com

trip detail below.

Teen Missions International Inc.
Title: China| Teen Trip
Description:

Experience an unforgettable summer in the world’s most populous country and one of the most ancient civilizations—China! In addition to sharing the love of Christ, your presence will be an encouragement to those who tirelessly serve in this spiritually-needy country.

Following Boot Camp training, you will bus to the Orlando International Airport for a flight to Chicago, Illinois. From Chicago, you continue on your next flight across western Canada, the Bering Sea and the International Date Line before arriving in Beijing. A 12-hour bus ride will take you through bustling cities and remote villages to your project site in the small town of Yangqu, about an hour from Taiyuan City in the Shaanxi province.

Your project will be to continue renovations on newly purchased property next to the Joy In The Journey Camp of Evergreen Ministries. Housing will be in dorms with showers available. There will be many opportunities to interact with the campers who come for the week-long English camps. You will share the love of Christ through friendship evangelism with these young people who will want to spend time with you practicing their English. You will also enjoy trying some of the authentic Chinese food that the campers will be eating.

While in China, you will take an overnight train to Xi’an where you will visit the site of the famous Terra Cotta Warriors which are a collection of life-size statues depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China. There will be an opportunity to practice your bartering skills while buying souvenirs such as t-shirts, swords, fans, and authentic Chinese tea before boarding the overnight train for your trip back to the camp.

Following your project time, you will take the “fast train” (three-hour trip) back to Beijing where you will stay in a youth hostel and have the opportunity to visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven.

Dates: June 20, 2012-August 8, 2012
Length of Trip: 7 weeks
Country: China
Region: Asia


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Team Logistics:
Team Description:
(how many people can come) Unique Missionary training will be held at the Lord's Boot Camp in Florida including a timed obstacle course and classes in bible, evangelism (drama, music, puppets), and basic construction skills (for work teams). Training focuses on spiritual growth, teamwork, and character. Teams are normally 15-25 persons. Each mission trip is completed with a three day Debrief before returning home.
Individuals:
Married Couples:
Families:
Groups:
Requirements:
(age, abilities, qualifications) Teens age 13-19; Leaders age 20+

Cost:
(travel expenses,
room & board...) Estimated Project Expense Between: $4190 – $4490 U.S. plus $30 Registration Fee