Wanna get away? Whether in person or in prayer, we hope you’ll consider joining with one of these mission trip opportunities in 2017. It could change someone’s life…and likely your own!
Our purpose for mission trips is threefold. First, it’s for God’s glory. As we obey Christ and follow His commands to go a make disciples of all nations God is glorified. Second it’s for others good. We go to be the hands and feet of Christ as we share His love by serving and sacrificing for others. And thirdly, we go for our own growth. As we follow Christ His spirit transforms us into the image of Jesus Christ.
Campamento Del Caribe, Puerto Rico — June 11-17. Students in 6th-12th grade. Our students will be serving with Camp Caribe on the beach in Juana Diaz, supporting the ministry which provides local children the opportunity to have a week-long adventure and a camp experience most cannot afford. We will do work projects to improve the facilities, along with building relationships in the nearby barrio. Other opportunities for ministry include an after-school center for kids in the barrio, a homeless ministry in Ponce, or a veterans home in Juana Díaz. We’ll learn about Puerto Rican life and can share the love of Jesus with those who might not know Him or encourage someone who already does.
Chincha Alta, Peru — June 7-14 (Week 1), June 14-21 (Week 2) or both weeks, June 7-21. Also Jan 3-10, 2018. As part of a multi-church partnership, teams of 30-40 people travel regularly working with the Peruvian leaders to provide medical/dental/optical clinics as well as construction projects and English clases at the schools. We also help leads VBS time with the kids, and a time of sharing with the parents. Deadline for June trips is March 1, 2017. For more info contact Austin Cooper,
austinclaycopper@gmail.com.
YoungLives Camp – Burnet, Texas. June 10-16. Young Lives is an international ministry that reaches out to teen moms by inviting them to spend a week at camp with their babies and the leaders they already know and love. Our job will be to care for babies while their moms participate in activities and hear the good news of Jesus Christ. Men, women and teenagers (14 and over) are all welcome to serve. Come make a difference by allowing God to speak to the hearts of young mothers. Deadline April 18,2017. Contact Beckie Hinze for more info at
Beckie.hinze@twentysixtwelve.org
The following are organized by Twenty-six:Twelve. For questions, contact Beckie Hinze at Beckie.hinze@twentysixtwelve.org
Onaville, Haiti — February 18-25. Twenty-six:Twelve will be taking a medical team to serve the people of Onaville, Haiti in February. Partnering with the local churches we will hold clinics for four days, seeing 4,000-8,000 people in all. TCBC is receiving donations of various meds and supplies to send with the team.
Belize City, Belize – April 22-28. There are unique opportunities for physical and occupational therapists to give of their skills and experiences to the "least of these". Clinical and non-clinical volunteers are needed to provide medical attention as well as spiritual support to families.
Bulembu, Swaziland – July 4-18. The community of Bulembu is on the border of Swaziland and South Africa. HIV/AIDS has devastated this small country. Once a thriving mining town, Bulembu is now a village for orphans. The founders of Bulembu Ministries have a dream of providing homes and a brighter future to 2,000 orphans. 2017 will be the ninth year that 26:12 will partner with Mission Discovery. We support the community by working with the children, doing construction and painting, helping in the school and many other ways. We end the trip with a two-day safari to one of the world’s best game reserves, Kruger Park. Join God in working on the other side of the world. Deadline: March 7, 2017.
White River, Arizona – July 16-22. Bring your family on a "Summer Serve-Cation"! We will partner with Mission Discovery and the Hope Center who serve the poor in the largest community on the White Mountain Reservation. Our team will help with minor repairs and painting, distributing food and clothes, and whatever else is needed. However learning the stories of those we serve may be the most important task of all! Please come with your family to this beautiful part of the country where you can serve together. Individuals are of course welcome as well! Deadline: May 3, 2017
