Dominican Republic July 11 - 19/2015
This will by my 9th trip to the Dominican Republic. Each year we go to a different location in order to evangelize this country for Christ. The Oasis Church in Santo Domingo, DR has been an outstanding partner of GHO and our team. They typically have about 75 of their church members join us for the entire week as our interpreters and helpers. They are wonderful to work with and really model servant hood.
Each year our team really has a lot of fun bonding and growing in Christ. This is a relatively safe trip for families with decent amenities. We usually stay in a hotel and have American-like food for breakfast and supper. The lunch is served by the Oasis Church at the clinic site. As a team leader, Eric will help create an environment in which team members can bond and encourage one another in their faith. Morning devotion and prayer will serve to daily prepare our team for God’s work and help to encourage each other in our faith. We always begin with worship during the morning and evening devotion time. Each day after devotions, the group travel by bus to the clinic site which is generally in a small school where the children are on summer recess. The evening devotion time is set up for testimonies and “God sightings” that help us all understand how God is working. These are always especially meaningful times in which we can rejoice together. Devotions are led by various members of the team. This trip is especially suited for family members. Every year we rejoice as we witness the strengthening of each family as they serve the Dominicans and Haitians together! Eric is honored to serve along side his wife, Amy, who is in charge of organizing the logistics. Each of Eric's children have served with Eric and Amy over the years several times. This trip has made an incredible impact on their lives in understanding God's calling and purpose. There are countless testimonies of how God has greatly impacted the lives of many of the team member's children. I hope you will pray about joining the work God has planned for our team this year!
For more information contact [email protected], team leader Eric Penniman, DO.
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
Financial
$2,350.00
$150.00
| $150.00 | Application fee (due upon applying) | |
| $1,410.00 | Project fee (due one week prior to trip) | |
| $600.00 | International Airfare* (approximate) (due upon ticketing) | |
| $200.00 | Domestic Airfare* (varies with starting location) | |
| $0.00 | (*Administrative credit will be made when exact costs available) |
Meetings
Feb 1 2015
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
DR GHO trip introduction of the team Required
I want to apologize that the original date and time for our first team meeting via GoToMeeting needs to be pushed back one week. Because my wife and I will be traveling to Minneapolis that weekend to celebrate my daughter's birthday, the timing does not work out. Therefore the new date and time for the meeting will be at 2:30 pm central time on February 1st. I realize that the Super Bowl is on this date, however, the Super Bowl doesn't start until 5:30 pm and our meeting will finish around 4 pm at the latest.
Please use the computer link below to connect to the GoToMeeting a few minutes prior to the start of the meeting. The reason for the GoToMeeting is that each family can introduce themselves using the webcam and HD faces on your computer or tablet screen. The audio portion of the GoToMeeting will be via telephone as that works much better than trying to connect so many people through the internet audio. When you dial into the audio phone bridge, they will ask for the access code which is below, after you enter that, it will ask for an audio pin which you do not need to enter unless you want to. The audio pin will be located on the GoToMeeting banner to the right on your computer. By typing that, it will display who is connected on the phone. Please call my cell phone at 715-218-3714 if you have any problems connecting. (For clarification, you will use your phone or cell phone plus a computer or tablet. If you do not have access to a computer or wifi, please just connect using the phone conference information)
Agenda:
1. Open in prayer
2. Short devotion
3. Introduction of team members
4. Review of "to do" items
5. FAQ's answered
6. Round robin for any specific questions
I am excited to meet some of you for the first time!
In Christ,
Eric Penniman, family physician and team leader of the DR GHO July trip
Apr 12 2015
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
DR GHO trip update
Team meeting on April 12th at 3 pm central time
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Important Note! The expiration date on your valid passport MUST be 6 months beyond the return date of your trip. It may take 3 to 6 months to receive a passport from your local passport office; therefore, you may consider obtaining your passport via g3visas at www.g3visas.com.
- Some foreign language skill is greatly appreciated but not necessary
- Vaccinations
Responsibilities
- Attending morning and evening team meetings, including devotions
- Serving in the capacity of position on team and/or at direction of the team leader
Restrictions
- College students are welcome
- Most team members must have some medical experience but there are opportunities for some people with no experience
- No minors on this trip (under the age of 16)
Preparation
- Complete passport if not already
- Talk with family
- Start fundraising
- Please fax all required form to 423-764-1417 or email to [email protected]
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