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George, Africa Mission Trip
July 11 to July 24, 2009
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| Ministry Detail |
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Project Overview:
We will be partnering with Life Community services which has multiple centers in nine slum areas, minstering to about 2000 children each week.
Ministry Description:
Depending on your skills and desires, we may help with:
· Life Skills training
· After school programs
· Clothing ministry
· LIFE youth programs in the evenings on Friday and Sat
· Arts and crafts with kids
· God’s Kids in Action (Choir)
· Adult workers training
· Soup kitchen
· Home Care, (basic first aid)
· Prayer walking
· Welfare needs and involvement (soup kitchens and housing assistance, involving a small bit of construction.
· Project “one on one”
· Sports evangelism.
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| Trip Requirements |
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Level 2 participants must:
1. have accepted Jesus as Savior and have a living, personal relationship with Him.
2. be willing, experienced, and comfortable with sharing their testimonies and a Gospel message.
3. be willing to submit to authority.
4. demonstrate a servant's heart.
5. acknowledge Jesus as Lord.
6. have prior ministry experience.
7. accept more difficult ministry and living conditions.
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| Food & Lodging |
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We provide lodging and three meals a day.
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| Dress Code & What to Bring
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Dress Code:
FEMALES
• Ministry Dress (evangelism, church services, school devotions or assemblies)- Wear skirts that reach below the bottom of the knee or longer, or khaki slacks, and shirts with sleeves that cover the shoulders. You can wear short sleeves, but they must cover the shoulders and upper arms. No cap sleeves or sleeveless shirts of any kind. Shirts should not have scoop necks or low v-necks.
• Construction/Sports Dress/VBS-Jeans, capris or knee length shorts. Work shirt or t-shirt, (no tank tops, cap or sleeveless tops). Shirts should not have scoop necks or low v-necks. Boots, strong shoes or tennis shoes.
MALES
• Ministry Dress (evangelism, church services, school devotions or assemblies) -Nice pants (slacks, khaki slacks), nice shirt with a collar, nice shoes or tennis shoes.
• Construction/Sports Dress/VBS-Jeans, pants or shorts to the knee. Work shirt (no tank tops or sleeveless), boots, strong shoes or tennis shoes
No flashy clothes or jewelry. Do not bring clothes with American logos and advertisements. Something simple like Old Navy is ok, but remember what you wear is a physical representation of who you are. Both guys and girls do not bring clothing that is tight, too small, or form-fitting in any way. Do not bring pants that are low-cut. If you can bend over and touch your toes without showing any skin in the back, then your shirt and pants are ok. If you can raise your hands all the way above your head and not show your stomach, then your shirt is ok. No open-toed shoes or sandals of any kind.
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| Travel Information |
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Airport & Transportation:
You must arrange and purchase airfare. AIM will provide ground transportation during the project.
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Visa & Passport:
A valid passport is required.
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Shots & Vaccinations:
Check with your local health department for recommendations concerning vaccinations.
An updated Tetanus shot is Strongly Recommended for ALL projects. Based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Recommendation it is highly recomended that all of your “childhood” vaccines MMR, Diphtheria, Tetanus, DTP, and Polio be up-to-date. Also, it is recommended that you consult with your personal physician regarding the following: Hepatitis A or IG vaccine, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, and Typhoid.
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Suggested Travel Agency:
- Donna Booth, CTC Domestic and International Travel
Consultant
MTS Travel
9440 Philips Hwy, Ste 3
Jacksonville, Fl. 32256
Phone (800) 888-8292 ext 208
Email donnab@mtstravel.com
- Karol Fleming, CTC Domestic and International Travel
Consultant
MTS Travel
9440 Philips Hwy, Ste 3
Jacksonville, Fl. 32256
Phone (800) 888-8292 ext 208
Email karolf@mtstravel.com
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Suggested Travel Insurance:
We highly recommend all program participants have health insurance coverage for international trips. It is important to know that most regular health insurance plans do not cover you overseas. Health coverage is not a requirement for domestic trips, but still recommended.
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| Location Information
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Location Description:
George is on the southern coast of South Africa, about halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Within hours of your arrival, you're going to discover that South Africa is a great melting pot of cultures, colors, languages and traditions. South Africa broke free from ‘apartheid’ ten years ago and they are very proud of their diversity. It is a nation of 44.8 million people of different origins, cultures, languages and beliefs. It’s not called 'The Rainbow Nation' for nothing. South Africa has 11 official languages - and scores of unofficial ones – Afrikaans is the most prominently spoken among the South Africian peoples with English being a strong secondary language including the most commonly spoken language in official and commercial public life.
Weather:
South Africa has a mostly temperate and pleasant climate, with lovely warm sunny days most of the year. Being in the southern hemisphere, the seasons are opposite to those experienced in Europe and North America, so if you’re wondering, yes they spend Christmas on the beach.
Summer is mid-October to mid-February, autumn from February to April, winter May to July, and spring August to October.
Area Attractions:
One of the largest attractions to South Africa is the scenery. Wildlife abounds and with a vast area of natural settings your eyes will continue to roam. Mountains, plains, valleys with rivers and of course the coastal line offers beauty than can rarely be surpassed.
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| People, Culture and Religion
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The 2001 census revealed five main racial categories by which people could classify themselves: African/Black - 79%, White - 9.6%, Coloured - 8.9%, and Indian/Asian - 2.5%.
In terms of religious affiliation, about two-thirds of South Africans are Christian, mainly Protestant. They belong to a variety of churches, including many that combine Christian and traditional African beliefs.
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| Government and Economy
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“The Union of South Africa was formed in 1910. A white minority parliamentary republic was created in 1961. The infamous ’apartheid’ system politically and economically marginalized non-whites and brought untold pain and suffering to the majority. A worsening economic climate, increasing political isolation, a deterioration security situation, and the ending of the Cold War all triggered rapid changes in the 1980s. The last laws under girding apartheid were repealed in 1991 and the country’s first free national democratic elections took place in 1994. Nelson Mandela’s government worked hard to set up a free, non - racial government and constitution and initiate the long healing process with commendable successes. Much disillusionment had set in due to the slow rate of change, limited economic growth and increasing crime and corruption” (Johnstone, Patrick and Jason, Mandryk. Operation World 21 Century Edition 576).
Economy: “The richest and most industrialized country in Africa. The world’s biggest exporter of non-petroleum minerals – especially gold, platinum, chrome, diamonds and coal.” Unemployment is at 25% in 2002 (Johnstone, Patrick and Jason, Mandryk. Operation World 21 Century Edition 576). (Africa on a Shoestring “Discover the rhythms of Africa” London: Lonely planet, 2001).
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| Statistics
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Population:
42 million (www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/0,1113,2-7_1110864,00.html 7/29/02) |
Poverty Rate:
20 million people live below poverty level. (www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/0,1113,2-7_1110864,00.html 7/29/02) |
Literacy Rate:
81.8% of the total population age 15 and over can read and write
(http://worldfactsandfigures.com/literacy.php)
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Average Annual Income:
$3210 (Johnstone, Patrick and Jason, Mandryk. Operation World 21 Century Edition 576).
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