Short-Term Ministry Trips

Guatemala Spain SE Asia India
Ghana Mexico Sr. High Jr. High
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Guatemala-Bridge Builders (Family Trip: ages 6+) - February

Visit the Lake Atitlán villages and participate with our global partners in one of the many ministries from home construction and medical clinics to family and outreach.

Support a Bridge Builders Team Member

Contact: Worldwide at worldwide@wooddale.org or 952-944-6300

Trip Description: 

 

Guatemala City Trip - February

Building projects for the Precious Moments School, Renuevo Church and the local church community.

Contact: Terry Dull at tdull2002@gmail.com

Trip Description: 

  • Teaching English in small group settings with children.
  • Giving individualized attention to orphan children.

Check out the Guatemala City Trip blog to learn more: http://guatemalacityministry.blogspot.com/

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James 1:27 Guatemala Orphanage - August 2013

Bring joy to kids living in an orphanage.

Contact: Amy Trottier at atrottier1@gmail.com for details.

 

Trip Description:

  • Share hope with kids attending school on the edge of Guatemala City dump.
  • Provide support and resources to caregivers and teachers working with the kids every day.
  • We welcome people who have backgrounds in teaching, counseling, medical, dental, therapy or loving kids to consider joining us!
  • The 2013 trip will be in August.

 

Spain English Camp - Annually in March 

Help with the annual English Camp with one-on-one conversations and fun language games.

Contact: Lee Ranney at lee.ranney@wooddale.org or 952-944-6300

Support a Spain English Camp Team Member

Trip Description: 

  • We are looking for people who love to get to know others and are excited about learning about another culture. We will be interacting with children and adults, presenting workshops, teaching crafts, building relationships with Spaniards and demonstrating God's love. You may have just the right set of skills, abilities and talents to help put on another outstanding English Camp.

 

SE Asia - June

Work alongside our global partners and engage in spiritual conversation with locals in their villages.

Contact: John Hann at john.hann@wooddale.org or 952-944-6300

 

Trip Description:

  • Engage in spiritual conversation with tribal peoples on remote islands. This is a great opportunity to serve alongside our global partners and their families who are reaching out to an unreached part of the world. If you’re ready for a new adventure, this is the trip for you!

 

India - June

Teach English to eager school children, take a prayer trek through the mountains and connect with Wooddale global partners.

Contact: Kristina Baker at kristinajoybaker@gmail.com

Support an India Trip Team Member

Trip Description:

  • Walk up to higher valleys with views of spectacular peaks that are unforgettable. Experience staying together in cedar village guest houses with slate roofs.  Gaining cultural awareness, relating cross culturally and understanding the significance of prayer will be practically applied as you live what you learn.

 

Ghana - June

Meet physical and spiritual needs of Ghanaians with Global Partners Sam and Jonhild Dunya.

Contact: Dale Westvig at dwestvig@gmail.com

Support a Ghana Trip Team Member

Trip Description:

  • Doctors, nurses, optometrists, dentists, dental hygienists, teachers, Sunday school teachers and people who love kids would all enjoy this opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take part in community development and share the love of Jesus.
  • Learn more about our Global Partner Sam Dunya and his GlobeServe ministry.

Mexico - July

Work with global partners Manuel and Laura Vivanco in their community and church.

Contact: Carleigh McCormick at carleigh.mccormick@wooddale.org

Support a Mexico Trip Team Member

 

Senior High

OCA (Operation Central America) - Annually in June

Graduating High School Juniors and Seniors serve in Guatemala with one of the six teams: sports, children’s, drama, medical, mime and service.

Support an OCA Team Member

 

Chicago (Urban Mission) - Annually in June

Connect with the inner city people of Chicago through servant projects.

Support a Chicago Trip Team Member

 

Junior High

Project Colorado - Annually in June

Graduating 9th graders serve the local community and participate in mountain adventures.

 

 

A Work of Love (A.W.O.L) - Annually in July

Put on a Vacation Bible School and take-part in evening activities with teens.

 

Short-Term Trip Application Form

*For each trip, a non-refundable $300 deposit is due with your application and the rest of the trip cost is expected to be raised along with prayer support through family, friends, coworkers, etc.

For more information contact the Worldwide office at worldwide@wooddale.org or (952) 944-6330