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What is Mission Jamaica?
Mission Jamaica is a short-term "vacation with a purpose" mission experience. The Mission Jamaica trip combines a service project with time for reflection and spiritual rest. It allows a person to experience an international mission field that is close to home, yet far enough away to immerse into another culture for a week.
 
Where do we go and what do we do?
The mission group works in the Montego Bay area at the following:

Riverside Basic School
– Part of the Church of the Open Bible, Riverside has 102 children, ages 3-6 years. Missionaries work with the teachers and children, make improvements to the facility, and interact with the church and community. Activities range from pouring cement to reading to a child to setting up computers.

Medical Clinics
– Clinics are operated out of four places on the island.  The medical care is free.

Westhaven Children's Home
- Volunteers have served at Westhaven each year since 1995.  As a home to 81 handicapped children with varying degrees of abilities, Westhaven has need for on-going projects including gardening, construction, sewing, caring for the children, and assisting the Westhaven staff.

Place of Safety (POS)
– Next to Westhaven Children’s home, POS houses approximately 75 boys ages 7 to 17. A combination juvenile delinquent facility and orphanage, POS is developing a helping ministry for the boys.
 

Important dates
Trip dates
January 31 - February 7, 2009 (Adults only)
March 14 - 21, 2009 (Spring Break Family Trip)

Meeting dates
Packing Day for Adult trip:  January 24, 2009 at 9:00 am in Room 104

Informational meeting for Family trip:  November 16, 2008 at 12:30 pm in Room 214
1st training date for Family trip:  Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 12:30 pm
2nd training date for Family trip:  Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 12:30 pm

 
Where do we stay?
Missionaries stay at the all-inclusive resort called Sunset Beach Resort and Spa.  Click here to view the hotel website.
 
What are the cultural realities we need to be aware of?
People are friendly.  English is the national language (with dialect adjustment).  Poverty is real and evident and whites are the minority race.  Safety issues are similar to those in a large U.S. metropolitan center.

What are the money details?
The total cost of the Adult trip is $1,956.00. The cost of the Family trip is $1,980.00 for adults and $1,273.00 for children ages 3-15.  Additional cash will be needed for any personal items such as taxis, souvenirs, off-site meals as you desire and possibly departure tax.

Registration forms and a non-refundable deposit of $250.00/person are required. 
 
Due dates for Adult Trip:
Deposit due Oct. 20
Remaining balance due Nov. 20
 
Due dates for Family Trip:
Deposit due Nov. 16
Remaining balance due Jan. 12

Refund policy:  payments may be refundable if you determine you are unable to attend your scheduled trip up to 45 days prior to your scheduled departure.  You may be able to switch to another trip during the season.  After tickets are purchased (approximately 45 days prior to your departure), there are no refunds.

Expenses relating to the mission portion of the trip are tax deductible (airfare, lodging, food).

Trip prices are based on dollar value and cost of airfare.  Prices are subject to change without notice.

Trip extensions might be available but must be requested at the time of deposit.

Mission trip cancellation insurance is available.  Call us for details.

We reserve the right to cancel trips due to lack of subscription.  In the event of cancellation of a trip in its entirety, a full refund of all deposits will be made.

What travel documents do I need?
A current U.S. passport is required.  Click here for information on acquiring a passport.

How do I signup?
You can register on-line by clicking here.  Or you can print a registration form by clicking here and turning the form into the front office.  Registration forms can also be found at the Mission Center.  A $250.00 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. 

How can I get more information? 
Contact Dina Remington, Missions Assistant or Wendy Liskey, Missions Assistant.  

Last Published: December 10, 2008 7:32 PM
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