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:: RP Missions
Full Description:
The Summer of 2014 will be the fifth year that we have sent a team to work with this Cartago congregation. Team members can expect to keep busy as they share the gospel around the town, help lead Holiday Bible Clubs (VBS), distribute pamphlets, survey local communities, and are involved in the day to day life of the Church. Those who would participate on this team need to be prepared to labor tirelessly. The team will get to know this congregation and much will be expected of each team member. But the efforts invested will come back to you many times greater as you learn how the gifts God has given you might be incorporated into the body of Christ. Much of the team's time will be spent mentoring and discipling children from the local schools, congregation, and community.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
Costa Rica
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| Region(s): |
Central America
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| Other: |
Cartago, Costa Rica
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Approx: Jun or Jul 2012
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| Length: |
1 week to 4 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
children, teens, and adults
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| People Group(s): |
—
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Among the youth, there is minimal understanding of the gospel. Some of the adults we will be working with have some knowledge of reformed theology while others are unchurched.
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
Yes
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| Comments: |
The team will study the culture of Costa Rica, explore the biblical motive and aim of missions, study the Spanish language to better prepare to speak of theological concepts, and prepare lessons for outreach efforts in advance of their arrival. Following the trip, all mission participants are encouraged to travel to Beaver Falls, PA to participate in a Debriefing Conference held in October.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
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This team will work shoulder to shoulder with this small church to reach the areas around Cartago with the gospel and the mission participants can rest assured that the host congregation will follow-up with new contacts made by the team to see people drawn into the church and discipled.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $2,200 - $2,600 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging, Meals, and Travel to and from location
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| Other: |
Team members are responsible for domestic travel, passports, and fund-raising costs.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Sr. High, College, and Adult
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Groups [max size 12], Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
Some college education preferred but not required
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| Languages: |
Team members should be conversant in Spanish and prepared to use their language skills to make new contacts in Cartago and the surrounding areas.
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| Other: |
All opportunities with RP Missions are open to young people from all denominations. Our mission efforts are carried out from an historic reformed and Biblical perspective.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Those interested may apply online at our website (www.rpmissions.org) or download a copy of the application from the site.
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| Application: |
link to application form
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