SUMMER TRIP TO ANTIGUA
When? 14 – 28 July 2008 (subject to flight availability)
Where? St John’s, Antigua, West Indies
Price? £1100 (includes:preparation w/end May 9-11, 2008)
Come and join a team for 2 weeks working on the Caribbean island of Antigua! Called ‘the heart of the Caribbean’ it has great natural beauty, a welcoming people and there is an enthusiastic youth ministry amongst the children and teenagers of the island. This amazing opportunity will give you the chance to get out of your comfort zone, meet some young people in St John’s and the surrounding area and give you the chance to share in their lives.It will give you the chance to make new friends as well as sharing in worship and witness of Christians in another culture. There is nothing like an overseas trip to give you insight into the global church, getting involved in youth work, learning about key issues which affect young people overseas and meeting challenges to enable your own faith to grow and develop!
What will I be doing?
The team will experience various types of ministry which may include:
- Visiting children’s homes
- Working in clubs, training young people in areas relative to your gifts
- Involvement in sports activities
- Learning about dance & music ministry – and its role in outreach & culture
- Involvement in life-skills training
It won’t all be work and you will get the chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery and historical sites of the island!
Jonathan Bynoe, acting National Director of Youth for Christ Antigua, will host the team. He has many years of experience working on the island and receiving volunteer teams and so will be overseeing the UK programme.
Who will I go with?
You will be joining a team of up to 8 people recruited nationally in the UK. There will be 2 leaders who have had experience of working in mission teams, including overseas.
How much do I have to raise?
The trip will cost approximately £1100, depending on flight availability and costs. This includes your flight, travel in location, accommodation, food and training. Your vaccination costs, insurance and travel to the preparation weekend is not included. You are also responsible for bringing your own personal spending money. A deposit of £100 is due with your application form and subsequent payments are made in March, April & May, allowing you time to raise your funds. We can also help you with lots of ways to raise your money!
What about preparation before the trip?
There will be a training weekend in London 9-11 May 2008, where you can meet other people going on summer missions and where you will be provided with information on the location, medical advice, kit and book lists.
What is the next step?
For application form: contact Chris Nightingale on chris.nightingale@yfc.co.uk or Judy Lloyd on judy.lloyd@yfc.co.uk. We would like your applications plus deposit in by the end of March 08, so book now – there are 8 places available!
Please return forms to: YFC, Coombswood Way, Halesowen, West Midlands B62 8BH - tel: 0121 502 9620 Cheques to be made payable to Youth for Christ
