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:: Global Outreach
Full Description:
To go to our web page for this trip, click on "visit website" to the right.
The opportunities for ministry in the lower South Texas area are diverse and are available year round. You can participate in everything from a VBS program to painting or visting the elderly. There is a large spanish speaking population in the Rio Grande, and South Texas provides a rich "south of the border" heritage.
If you have an interest in taking a team to The Rio Grande Valley check the "Trip FAQ" - "Trip Frequently Asked Questions" on our website under the "Trips/Tours" heading, www.wegoglobal.com, or email us at missiontrips@wegoglobal.com.
Or, if God is calling you to be a part of our leadership in the Rio Grande Valley, please contact us at HumanResources@wegoglobal.com.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
United States
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| Region(s): |
Northern America
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| Other: |
Rio Grande Valley, South Texas
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| Dates: |
| Start date: |
Customizable: Jan-Dec 2012
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| Length: |
Up to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
hungry, hopeless, poor, needy, homeless
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| People Group(s): |
Local residents, people from many countries and cultures
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Many different religions and beliefs are represented in the Rio Grande Valley.
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
Yes
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| Comments: |
Team leaders and members will receive a leaders/member manual prior to trip date with organizational rules and guidelines. Some training/orientation will be provided on field as well as some on-field debriefing upon conclusion of the trip. Additional training and/or debriefing is the responsibility of the team leader. Online or resident training is available upon special arrangement.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
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Global Outreach has relationships with local churches and works alongside of the local church. Our desire is to work alongside of the local church, and support them in their efforts, while they maintain a constant presence in the area.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
Total : $289 (US)
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| Included in Cost: |
Lodging and Meals
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| Other: |
Cost is for trip of six days and five nights. Travel to site and during trip is not included. Two meals a day are provided.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Jr. High, Sr. High, College, Adult, and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Groups [max size 300] and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
Skills related to chosen type of ministry. (ex. construction/carpentry for home repair project)
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| Languages: |
Spanish could be useful and come in handy if ministering to Hispanics, which is very possible.
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| Other: |
Check the "Trip FAQ" - "Trip Frequently Asked Questions" on our website under the "Trips/Tours" heading, www.wegoglobal.com. Online or resident training is available upon special arrangement.
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| Application Information: |
| How to apply: |
Applications must be received 60 days prior to planned departure. Applications can be downloaded from our website and mailed or faxed. Contact our offices at (304) 248-8080 or e-mail us at missiontrips@wegoglobal.com. We will send you the requested information with a prospect sheet asking for potential dates, location of your trip and group size. We will then work with you to help determine the right date and place for group's trip.
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| Other Information: |
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Other locations are available for groups. For groups of less than 12 people, $49 will be added per person to the price. Price does not include transportation to ministry site or while there.
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