Thailand
We are planning a trip to northern Thailand for early June to partner with the CLAY Center (Dave & Diane Ford), which is focused on impacting the lives of teens, university students and young adults by using sports and other activities to open opportunities to share the Gospel. During this trip, we will be involved in sports activities in rural villages. An informational meeting will be held on Sunday, February 21 at 12:30 pm in Room 111.
For information, please contact Rick Peterson or at (517) 204-3774.
A team is going to Solid Rock Bible camp from July 16 – 30, 2016 to complete multiple carpentry projects. The trip will include 10 days of work, 1 day halibut fishing on the Cook inlet, 2 weekend days sightseeing and attending the Arctic Thunder Air show at the JBER military base outside of Anchorage. We have found ways to reduce the travel costs and the camp covers our total stay and provides transportation.
For more information, contact Rob Sepeter or at (517) 930-7290
Mexico – November 2016 This group of High School, College and Adult individuals travel to Mexico each year during Thanksgiving week. Mexico Caravan Ministries is a missions mobilization ministry hosting short term, home-building mission trips in Tijuana. Most of what they do involves construction – may include building 12′ x 12′ shelters for those who don’t have adequate housing, putting on roofs, laying cement, etc. Large group teaching times are planned with a strong focus on missions – a whole new understanding of the Great Commission, the 10/40 window and what their responsibility is in fulfilling it. Sign up will begin this summer.
Thailand – March 2017
A team of men and women is forming to go to Chiang Rai, Thailand to work with the CLAY Center in early March 2017. Trip plans may include camp activities such as sports or VBS, possible light building and more. If interested, please contact E-mail Rick Peterson or call at (517) 204-3774.
- Women’s Bible Training Conference. Presenting Biblical material that the women can reproduce in their ministries to equip other women.
- Building support relationships with the women in training so they will have the encouragement of knowing we stand with them in ministry.
- Visit to rural villages where the training women live and minister. This helps us experience the circumstances in which the women live and adapt future training opportunities to their specific needs. It also provides an opportunity for the village women to let their families and neighbors see the importance of their ministries.
- Lead children’s activities at a local church, the red-light district and orphanages.
A team is forming to go to northern Thailand in May 2018 to assist in the development of the new CLAY Center property. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, January 21 in the Fireside Room after morning services. Pick up a brochure at the missionary board or contact Rick Peterson at rickp8128@gmail.com or (517) 204-3774.
