Nicaragua January 23 - 31/2016, SR1235
TRIP IS CLOSED!
It has been my pleasure to participate on a number of GHO mission trips to Nicaragua over the past 9 years. I have always found the Nicaraguan people to be friendly, appreciative of our medical and dental care and open to receiving the truth of God's love for them through Christ. The country has a lot of natural beauty, but increased efforts are needed to preserve the forests and natural habit.
The site of the January 23-31 trip will be a town in the northeastern part of the country called Rosita. This is a remote site far from Managua, the capital. This portion of the country receives much less support from the government and mission teams because of it's location. Our team will be taking a regional airline to save many hours of riding on a bus.
Rosita is an area of small farms, cattle ranches, and was at one time a place of considerable mining. A good bit of gold, silver, copper and iron have been extracted. At the present time, limited mining continues along with lumbering although most is done by foreign companies and little of the rewards filter to the Nicaraguans themselves. Although poor, we met an incredible group of local pastors who were enthusiastic in their invitation to welcome our team. They have a lively faith. Our invitation to visit Rosita was initiated by a pastor who rode on a motorcycle 7 hours to meet with us. Talk about faith!
In addition to our time in Rosita, a nice reward is planned by visiting Granda, a historic Spanish town and Apoyo Resort on the shores of a crystal clear lake located in the caldera of a extinct volcano.
Needs include those to deliver primary medicine and dentistry, pharmacy, PT, nursing and support personnel. Please consider joining our team. I know that God will honor your desire to serve.
For more information, please contact the team leader Bill Sasser, DMD - Email at [email protected] or 843-345-5025.
Vaccination Information: Wondering what immunizations you’ll need for the mission trip? Please refer to the Centers for Disease Control website.
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
Financial
$2,560.00
$150.00
| $150.00 | Application fee (due upon applying) | |
| $200.00 | Domestic Airfare* (varies with starting location) | |
| $700.00 | International Airfare* (approximate) (due upon ticketing) | |
| $1,510.00 | Project Fee (due two weeks prior to trip) | |
| $0.00 | *Administrative credit will be made when exact costs available |
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
- 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
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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