We’re headed to SOUTH AFRICA!

Join Grace Covenant Church of DC and Virginia as we take our first 2012 missions trip to Johannesburg, South Africa for an investment of TEN DAYS that is guaranteed to alter the way you live and operate the remainder of your year.

The average American will spend over 1,000 days throughout their life in front of the TV and over 1,200 days in traffic…imagine what TEN DAYS of your life spent for God and others could do in your life, your family and friends and your local church?  Could TEN DAYS change your life?  We think so…

Here are the details of TEN DAYS: Johannesburg

• When – March 28 – April 6
• Cost – $1300 flight – Ground Cost – $1240
• What…are we doing – Serving our Baby Haven orphanages AND helping to develop and launch a church plant in the inner city of Jo-burg.
• Who – This trip is for everyone 16+
• Shots – None needed
• Capacity – First 15 people to apply
• Website – www.tendaysmissions.org
• Team Lead – Pastor Kore Bendix
• Application Process – If you’re ready to apply, please CLICK HERE.  The fee to apply is $10 and is non-refundable.  The first 15 people to apply successfully for this trip will attend.

Johannesburg, South Africa may not work for your schedule, pocket book, or it may be a little much for your first trip.  NO WORRIES!  In 2012 we’re planning TWO ADDITIONAL INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS TRIPS.  Please consider going with us to…

Baja, Mexico – July 11-16 -  Get more information HERE

Mumbai, India – July 20-29 – Get more information HERE

December 7th, 14th, 18th – JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA MISSIONS MEETINGS

We will be hosting informational meetings to build your faith for heading to the nation of South Africa!  The meetings will be on the following dates…

Wednesday, December 7th – 8:15pm – 8:45pm

Wednesday, December 14th – 8:15pm – 8:45pm

Sunday, December 18th – 1:00pm – 1:30pm

To connect with this event, email the One Another Admin Team at: oneanotherministry@gmail.com

Missions Video – 2012

Missions Meetings – Johannesburg, South Africa Information

1.  Can I go on a short-term trip if I don’t attend Grace?

Generally speaking we want a majority of trip participants to be Grace attenders, but we do have room for people who do not attend Grace. Special provisions need to occur if a person does not live in the DC area for team formation. The trip leader will decide if that person’s participation on the trip is appropriate or not.  

2.  Which trip is best for me? 

Picking a missions trip is similar to anything else you commit to for the first time…starting off small is often the best policy.  If you’ve never been outside the United States, going to Mumbai, India for your first trip may be a bit ambitious.   However, what trumps everything is God’s call to a certain location.  Ask God to speak to your heart on where you should go and when you should dive in to short term missions.

3.  Can my small group or ministry team go on a trip together?

Definitely. These trips are designed for such groups to experience God and grow relationships in a cross cultural setting.  You will find that the 2% of your year (8 days) will drastically change the remaining 98% of your year and will bring you closer with those you attend.

4.  What about safety?

Life is about risks. Daily living in the United States is not without risks. While we cannot control what is happening in the world, we will do everything we reasonably can to minimize risks while on a short-term trip. We will also not shy away from participating in the lives of the people with whom we are ministering, which in some cases means entering areas that are more dangerous than our normal life here in the U.S. Each trip participant is asked to sign a liability waiver before traveling showing that they understand the risks associated with traveling abroad and that certain risks are out of our control as a church or as individuals.

5.  How do I pay for a short-term trip? 

Short-term trips are expensive, but we believe that they are a worthwhile investment in your spiritual journey. With that in mind, we encourage short-term trip participants to pay for their trip through a combination of resources. First, we expect each team member to give sacrificially toward the cost of their own trip. Second, we encourage each team member to ask for support from family and friends. You might be surprised how many people are not only willing, but eager to invest in you and your team. Your trip leader will coach you through the process of raising support.