Friday, July 20, 2012

Your New Years Resolution:

We are gearing up for next year's mission trip to Potosi.  I'm copying an email that I sent out recently so you can know some basics about the trip (in case you're not on my email list...)
We would probably leave the end of December and return the beginning of January.  (Exact dates are still being confirmed).  If you are interested please let me know!

You will need:
About $2500 (if you already have a visa for Bolivia it will be $135 less)
A passport that is valid for over 6 months from the date of arrival in country
Hepatitis, Typhoid, and Tetanus (recommended) and Yellow Fever (required) immunizations.
Flexible attitude--because we never actually know what's going to happen next.  But, God has never left us in a mess He couldn't handle. ;)
physical stamina (you don't have to be in super physical shape, but we will be travelling to high altitudes, eating very different foods than you may be used to (think: llama meat, lots of potatoes, and very little other vegetables), and exposed to the elements (sun, dry air, little sanitation)

So this should give you some time to pray about it, talk it over with your church and family and get back to me.  I promise you that this is a mission trip that you will never forget--and I can guarantee that if you go into this with an attitude of humility and allowing God to work in and through you, that it will change your life forever.   You will see some of the neediest people in the world--both physically and spiritually and in partnering with brother Jorge and his ministry we hope to bring them hope in both areas.