El Crucero, Nicaragua - Family Trip
Come join us to serve the impoverished village of El Crucero in Nicaragua! Our Nicaraguan ministry partners include a large Managua church with a vibrant youth ministry, a smaller local church in the village, and the staff of La Clinica Susie Syke, a non-profit, God-honoring medical clinic that serves the El Crucero area. Together we seek to bless the community through a multi-pronged outreach:
- Children's ministry: on a given day, 120+ children come to a vacation bible school type program, including songs, crafts, lessons, and games. A lot of energy!
- Women/mothers ministry: many local women also come; we seek to encourage and care for them through bible studies, prayer and practical hand-crafts.
- Teens ministry: if you have a heart and talent for teen outreach, your skills are valuable! Teens in Nicaragua tend to suffer from depression and a sense of no opportunity, yet they show up when there's a crowd!
Our team also participates in several general community outreach efforts, including assisting in a weekly children's feeding program and a special day of providing food baskets to local families and praying with/ for them. As needed, we also take on specific maintenance projects for the medical/dental clinic.
El Crucero is located 30 minutes south of Managua, which is the capital city of Nicaragua. Nicaragua is considered the second-poorest country in the western hemisphere.
18 going
Financial
$1,850.00
Meetings
Apr 10 2016
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MDT
Dee Nock Required
2nd El Crucero, Nicaragua Team Meeting:
Bring completed forms
Fundraising letter
Passport copy (If needed)
Ministry Team choices
Apr 17 2016
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM MDT
Dee Nock Required
3rd El Crucero, Nicaragua Team Meeting:
Review April 10 Agenda and Notes document sent via Service Reef email for Sunday's meeting requirements
May 7 2016
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT
Dee Nock Required
Team meeting following the garage sale on Saturday.
We will start earlier than 3:00 if the garage sale dies down before that time.
May 14 2016
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM MDT
Dee Nock Required
El Crucero Team Meeting Saturday, May 14 @ 10:00am-11:30am
May 14 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT
TEAM MEETING Required
Counting down to our Nica trip! We will finalize ministry plans and continue preparations. Please remember to bring lists of supplies needed for the trip. Look forward to having our college team members with us!!
May 14 2016
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM MDT
Dee Nock Required
The meeting this Saturday the 14th will be in the Fireside room #225 from 10:00a-12:00p.
May 22 2016
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM MDT
TEAM MEETING Required
May 29 2016
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM MDT
PACKING MEETING AND BARBEQUE! Required
Jul 8 2016
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT
Debrief Required
Let's get together and share memories of the trip!
Forms
Scholarship Application
Due 4/18/2016
All students (including college) can use this form to apply for a trip scholarship.
El Crucero, Nicaragua Fundraising Deposit Form Required
Due 6/30/2016
Use this form to document your donations from fundraising. All donations and completed forms go to Beth Korinek. Submit donations and forms on a weekly basis during team meetings.
8.5 x 14 Fundraising Letter Template
Apply your personal fundraising letter text over the top of this template and save. Attach completed letter to an email for sending electronically. Or, print out and send by postal mail.
Packing List - What to Bring
Country Info and Emergency Contacts
Song sheet 2016
El Crucero, Nicaragua 2016 Flyer
This is a 3 part informational flyer you can use in supply acquistion or for general purposes. The third page is about the Medical Trip in September.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Passport; background check
Responsibilities
- Each participant must participate in pre-trip planning meetings and help prepare ministry activities
- Raise funds to support their team fees and participate in team fund-raising events
- Participate fully in team activities in the field
- Create prayer team to uplift the participant and the team!
Restrictions
- Age 10 and up
