Grace Fall 2021 Haiti Mission Trip

Trip Information
  • The Fall 2021 Haiti Mission Trip is 10/23/2021 - 10/30/2021
  • This trip will not be primarily a medical mission. So far, all the "regular" doctors are very busy this Fall. We plan to help World Wide Village with the sponsorships for the students at the schools. This trip will also focus on training and encouraging the Haitian pastors and leaders. We will still have prayer walks and other ministeries.
  • The registration deadline is 08/09/2021. $100 fee due.
  • The cost is approximately $1600 per person (Registered on time): ($1050 for WWV and $? for air ticket). The final cost depends on the cost of the flight.
  • Link for the application form for Trip
  • Trip To Haiti
    • 10/22/2021 meet at 3:00 p.m. at the Grace Community Church Parking Lot by the offices
    • Departs from North Liberty at 3:30 p.m.
    • Arrives at Chicago at 7:00 p.m.
    • 10/23/2021 departs from Chicago at ? a.m.
    • Arrives in Miami at ? p.m.
    • Departs from Miami at ? p.m. on 10/23/2021
    • Arrives at Port-au-Prince at ? p.m. on 10/23/2021
  • Trip From Haiti on 10/30/2021
    • Departs from Port-Au-Prince at ? a.m.
    • Arrives at Miami at ? a.m.
    • Departs from Miami at ? p.m.
    • Arrives at Chicago at ? p.m.
    • Departs from Chicago at ? p.m.
    • Arrives at North Liberty at ? p.m.
  • The funds are due on 10/04/2021.
  • In Haiti, we will be staying in Williamson.
  • The address is #5, Rue 3, Williamson, Haiti. 
  •  The phone number is 509-3697-9099. 
  • We carry a lot of gifts (from sponsors to their sponsor kids) and supplies to Haiti. I suggest that you bring a backpack, a carry-on bag, and a check-in bag. The check-in bag is for carrying gifts and supplies to Haiti. This suitcase might be something you can buy at the Salvation Army and leave in Haiti.
  • You need $10 in cash for the Tourist fee in Port-Au-Prince Airport.

Meetings

  • 1st Planning Meeting: 11:00 a.m. on 08/22/2021 at Grace in Room ?
  • 2nd Planning Meeting: 11:00 a.m. at 09/12/2021 at Grace in Room ?
  • 3rd Planning Meeting: 11:00 a.m. at 10/03/2021 at Grace in Room ?
  • Packing Party: We are meeting at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, 10/20/2021 at Grace Community Church Rooms (East Wing # 304-305).
  • Post Haiti Debrief will be during 3rd Service (11:00 a.m.) on 11/14/2021 in Rooms ?.

Homework for Fall 2021 Trip

  • Study the Gospel of John. Reread it a few times. Pay attention to how Jesus interacted with people. 
  • Establish 2 prayer buddies. One who is going on the trip and one is staying home. If your spouse is going on the trip, don't choose your spouse. 
    • However, prayer with your spouse on the trip in highly encouraged :)
  • Other suggestions not on the handout.
    • Memorize scripture. Pick a few verses on both sharing the gospel and suffering.
    • Read Encounters with Jesus (listed below)
    • If you haven't been through the counseling training, read Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp (listed below).

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