Short Term Missions Trip - Oasis Church
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Short Term Missions Trip
Oasis Church
H O N D U R A S
“… the water I give them will become in them a spring of
water welling up to eternal life.” (John 4:13)
Dates
July 31 – August 7, 2021
Ministries
Water Well Drilling
Children’s Ministry
In Home Visits
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Missionary Hosts
• Mark Reynolds, Director of Water Operations, MANNA Water for Lif
• Bill and Kathy Kepler, Missionarie
Suggested schedule for the week
(Note, our goal is two-fold: to make a spiritual impact in providing everything we can to
enhance our missionaries’ effectiveness, and accomplish everything that God has prepared
for us. Let’s be prepared to change the schedule when we see the need to change
directions!
• Saturday
o Travel to the airpor
o Fly to Tegucigalpa, Hondura
o Bus to our destinatio
o Settle in and dinne
o Team meetin
• Sunda
o Breakfast and devotion
o Church service
o Lunc
o Church service
o Dinner and Evening sharing time
• Monday - Friday (Wednesday evening services
o Breakfast and devotion
o Well-Drilling, Children’s Ministry (lunch
o Dinner and Evening sharing time, “What Did God Do Today
• Saturday
o Breakfas
o Head to the airpor
o Lunc
o Homeward bound
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Immuniza on
Please consult your physician for recommended immuniza on
From the CDC:
Hepa s A, Recommended for all traveler
Typhoid, Recommended for all traveler
Yellow fever, Required for travelers arriving from a yellow-fever-infected area in Africa or the
Americas (except for Panama) and for travelers who have been in transit more than 12 hours in
an airport located in a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Not recommended
otherwise
Hepa s B, Recommended for all traveler
Rabies, For travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, or at high risk for animal bites, or involved
in any activities that might bring them into direct contact with bat
Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), Two doses recommended for all travelers born after 1956, if not
previously give
Tetanus-diphtheria , Revaccination recommended every 10 year
Walgreens also provides travel immunizations
Passport Required
• If you don’t have your passport, or if it will expire within 6 months of
your trips, apply for it immediately.
What to bring
• Passpor
• Dress: MODESTY is the rule. We are representing Christ and the church in a culture
different from our own. No tight tting yoga style pants, shorts, halter tops, shirts with
inappropriate brands or messages, etc
o Drilling: Jeans, t-shirts. The drilling will be dirty. Mud and grease. Rubber or
waterproof boots. Wide-brimmed hat recommended. (Bring shop rags.
o Ministry: MODESTY is the rule
o Church: dresses/skirts for ladies or modest jeans, no ip- ops. Jeans, collared
shirts (preferred)
o After hours: shorts, ip- ops ne
• Ca
• Bibl
• Notepad: keep a daily journal of what God is doing in your heart
• Camer
• Snack
• Bug repellant, sun scree
• Flashligh
• Water will be provided
• Spending money for other snacks, drinks, etc
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Communica ons
• Wi-Fi Access will be limited.
• Sim cards can be purchased for some smart phones in Honduras ($30 + minutes purchased),
check with your phone provider to access Honduras on your phone.
• Whatsapp is also an excellent app to use for calls, texts, pictures, and videos. Required wi f.
• Google Voice: download on your phone. Call anyone in the states
Registra on and Costs
From Amarillo the cost is approximately $1700 per person (can vary according to airfare).
• Included is the airfare, in country meals and lodging, transporta on.
• Immuniza ons and passport are not included.
• Snacks, souvenirs, etc. are not included.
• Bring money for meals at the airport.
Due dates for trip costs:
(From Houston)
• Register for the trip: $110.
• 90 days prior to the trip: $1000.
• 60 days prior to the trip: $295.
• 30 days prior to the trip: $295.
$2000.
Late registra on is allowed, if plane ckets are s ll available. The summer is the peak traveling me to
Honduras, sea ng may be limited.
We recommend that you have your group leader, your church, or a designated person in your group
collect all the monies and send a check to the Manna o ce per each deadline.
To register for the trip:
1. Go to: “mannaworldwide.com”
2. Click on “Trips”
3. When your trip date is nalized, you will be given instruc ons on how to complete registra on
and applica on.
Core Values for your trip:
1. Its not about us!
• It’s about the people we are going to serve.
2. Its a No Gripe Zone!
• It isn’t about our comfort, it’s about our service to the people of Honduras.
3. Whatever it takes!
• We’ll ex, move, adjust, and do whatever it takes.
4. The blessings are always behind the obstacles.
• God has done some remarkable things on our trips!
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tiBathe this trip in prayer!
• Pray that we hit water!
• Pray for the people we are going to serve. Pray that God will give us favor in their
eyes. Pray that as they receive this water, their hearts will be open to receive the
Living Water, Jesus!
• Pray that we will receive everything that God has prepared for us! He can bring
unexpected growth opportuni es at every turn!
• Pray for each other and our individual needs.
• Pray for safety in travel and in our work.
• Pray that Jesus Christ will get honor and glory and praise! We are His eyes, His
hands, His feet, His voice, and His heart … may the people of Honduras see Jesus in
us!
Each team member: recruit prayer partners who will pray speci cally for you on this trip.
Ask them to pray for all the above, and…that your spiritual life will be impacted!
That you will experience God in new and fresh way.
SUGGESTED TEAM INVOLVEMENT
1. Medical / First Aid / Sun Block / Insect Control
• The ‘go-to-person’ for rst aid.
2. Suggested Children’s Ministry Ac vi es
• Lessons, Bible stories • Soccer balls, Frizbees
• Coloring books/ crayons • Balloon animals
• Skits • Any ac vity that you can interact
• Gospel Wordless Bracelets with the children
• Cra s, games
We will make arrangements for all your needs in Honduras.
Get ready for a great week of service!
Covid-19 Considera ons.
We at MANNA are monitoring the Covid situa on closely. We are delighted to begin the process of
once again traveling with groups to Honduras!
As you well know, we may have to postpone your trip if w have safety concerns. Any ckets
purchased can be cancelled and credited for another trip within one year.
We will work together as the dates for your trip draw near and make decisions about proceeding.
Looking forward to a powerful Gospel outreach to the beau ful people of Honduras!
Mark
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