Mission Trips
There are several upcoming missions we welcome you to consider joining. There are no special skills required in these missions, besides the willingness to share your care and compassion with others! Contact Whitney Zimmerman at 355-1779, ext. 17 or wzimmerman@doers.org. Remember, we have not “closed the book” on our planned missions so if there is a mission possibility in a region or community you’re interested in serving, let us know!
Let’s help rebuild New Orleans!
November 16-22, 2008
This is our second mission to New Orleans in 2008. The first, undertaken by St. James’s Choir in the spring, was a powerful experience for all involved as they labored alongside many of our fellow Americans who are still suffering the ravages of Hurricane Katrina 3 years later. This mission will be led by Andy Smith and the Whitmires and they welcome all skill levels in construction (even if you think you haven’t any!). New Orleans is truly one of the most beautiful cities in this country, come, help us rebuild it.
Contact Whitney Zimmerman at 355-1779, ext. 17 or wzimmerman@doers.org
A Mission for all to Honduras
March 2-9, 2009
There are two ministries involved in this mission. St. James’s will return to Our Little Roses Orphanage (www.ourlittleroses.org) to visit with these young women with whom we have long enjoyed a relationship. OLR has shaped many vulnerable Honduran girls into successful women by providing them this safe, faith-filled home and extraordinary opportunities for education. It is a great haven of hope for many.
We have also been invited back to assist in the squatters’ village of Villa Primavera, in the hillsides above San Pedro Sula. These are communities which are rich with young, vibrant families whose resources are extremely limited. Through fellowship, building projects, educational and health infrastructure initiatives, we are able to express our solidarity with these, our Episcopal brothers and sisters. The registration deadline is December 1.
Contact Whitney Zimmerman at 355-1779, ext. 17 or wzimmerman@doers.org
Mission for all Ages to Haiti
February 15-21, 2009
This mission is led by Ferd Baruch, a long-time missioner to Haiti, a country with the painful distinction of being the poorest in the Western Hemisphere. As we are still planning the details of this trip, we expect it will include much fellowship, friendship building, exploration of the rich cultural and religious heritage of the very proud Haitian people and service work. There are more than 85,000 Episcopalians in this small Caribbean nation. Service to our Haitian brothers and sisters will do much to strengthen them as they grow while reminding us of the vibrancy of our faith worldwide.
Contact
Ferd Baruch to sign up: baruchjr@aol.com
Appalachia
May 17-23, 2009
This mission is still in its planning stages. We are planning to take a group to explore mission opportunities among some of our poorer neighbors in the mountains of Kentucky. We have been warmly welcomed by the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky. Contact Whitney if you would like to be in the loop of planning!
See pictures from the exploratory trip to Kentucky
Contact Whitney Zimmerman at 355-1779, ext. 17 or wzimmerman@doers.org
Youth Mission Trip 2009
For the past four summers, our youth have worked for the Diocese of Alaska in Manley Hot Springs helping to construct a multipurpose room/fellowship hall that will serve as the primary meeting space for the local parish. It’s a wonderful opportunity for outreach and exploration in a beautiful part of the country. All current ninth through twelfth graders are eligible to participate. Chris Edwards, the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, is fielding suggestions for mission trip locations in 2009.
Contact Chris Edwards at 355-1779, ext. 34 or cedwards@doers.org
A Mission to Sudan
We are hopeful to return to Sudan, as we have been invited back to Hope and Resurrection Secondary School in Atiaba. This mission offers wonderful opportunities for fellowship with our African brothers and sisters of the faith while exploring the culturally rich traditions of the region. Let us know if you are interested in learning more as the planning progresses
Contact Dana Corsello for information
(dcorsello@doers.org).
Sudan Mission team on the steps of the church before departure
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