July 2021 Mission Trip To Panama
If you are ready to jump out of your comfort zone and go the extra mile to serve others, this is the trip for you.
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LOCATION: San Felix-Las Lajas, Panama
MINISTRY: IC Jesus Ministries
FOCUS: Community Outreach, Manual Labor, Special Needs Ministry
Home to the Panama Canal and the largest rainforest outside of the Amazon, the country of Panama connects Central and South America. And thanks to the Canal, which connects the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic, Panama is one of the leading economies in Central America. But the Panama Canal is a two-edged sword, because it also allows for increased drug trafficking. Panama sits at a place of power of opportunity in the world, as it holds the key to crossing between oceans, hemispheres, and continents. Will you live your faith in this land of possibility and potential?
Our partner, IC Jesus, brings love, hope, and joy to the Ngäbe community in Panama. IC Jesus is the hands and feet of Jesus to a community surrounded by poverty and lacking basic help they need from the government. Through ministry to the deaf and indigenous groups, this partner shares the Gospel to those who are in need of the love of Jesus and His people.
Route Description
THIS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRIP EMPOWERS YOU TO:
1. Grow with God
Witness God moving through the ministries and people you serve. Rely on His strength to fuel your days and His voice to lead the way.
2. Find Community
Discover how to be the church and love each other while living and serving together in Panama.
3. Make a Difference
Come alongside our ministry partners to serve the community you’ll live in. You will focus a lot of your time loving on those who are deaf and serving indigenous people.
WHAT IF WE HAVE TO CANCEL THIS TRIP DUE TO COVID-19?
We have an experienced risk management team. They monitor political, health, weather, and other risks in the regions where we serve. We continue to confidently plan impactful trips and adjust when necessary. We won’t launch a trip that isn’t up to our standards of safety. In 2020, we canceled our international trips due to safety and travel restrictions with COVID-19 and gave options to our participants to join us domestically or defer to a later date. We currently feel confident launching this trip. If we have to cancel this trip, or you don’t feel comfortable going, the money you’ve raised can be applied to a different or future trip within the next calendar year.
Process
Ever wonder if there’s more to your faith than what you’re experiencing? I can relate.
I understand how it feels to hear that whisper inside you that there’s got to be more to your faith than what you’re experiencing. That’s why I risked it all, quit my job, sold everything I owned and took off overseas to serve God and His people. I got a taste of the ‘more’ God had for me. 10+ years and 30+ countries later, my team and I now help other young people experience adventurous and purpose-filled moments with God like I had ...one semester at a time.
How We Support You
Discipleship
A large part of this journey is growing in your walk with Christ. We desire to model the way Jesus discipled his followers. Mentors, coaches, and fellow Racers will disciple you, while you serve, love, and disciple others.
Training
You’ll spend the first few days of your trip at a training camp here at World Race headquarters in North Georgia.
Community
You’ll get to experience raw Christian community as you travel, serve, and encourage each other. Once you officially join the Race, you will be invited to a private Facebook group to begin getting to know your squad.
Fundraising
We’ll provide coaching, video tutorials, scripts, and ideas for fundraising plus a free fundraising course and a blog so you can tell your story and accept donations. We also have structured deadlines to help you reach your goal.
Risk Management
Our commitment to risk management includes internal and external teams who constantly monitor and manage risk and create contingency plans as needed.
Parent Connect
Our amazing Parent Ministry provides resources and communication so your parents feel supported and informed while you’re on the field.