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Announcing the 2010 Adult Mission Journeys!

The life we have in Christ is a journey. It is not a destination, or an experience. It’s not a trip

From the day we are born God knows us intimately, and created us for purposes that He alone prepares in advance for us to do.  
 
As we look at the journey of our Life in Christ, one of the blessings He has given us is to be a part of His Kingdom work. Whether that is here or across the ocean in a far away land, we are called to be His witnesses, and are commanded to go and make disciples.
 
At Bent Tree we have been blessed as a church to be a part of what God is doing around the world. Through His spirit within us, we pray, we send, we go. It is a Divine Sending. God uses these opportunities to draw us into a deeper, more intimate relationship with Him as we see that He truly is a God of all the Nations, and our lives are never the same. It is indeed a Journey!
 
Bent Tree is honored to come alongside you as you take your first steps in this journey.
 
To ensure that the participants, leaders and overall team are fully prepared for the journey, we want to explain the process, next steps, and requirements as you enter into this journey. The following requirements are mandatory pre- and post-trip. By submitting an online application, you agree to complete the following steps:
 
Step 1: Submit an online application for all Bent Tree Mission Journeys with exception to Amazon. The trip leader will contact you within 72 business hours of submission.
 
 
Step 2: Bring the following to the first team meeting – attendance is required.
  • Participant Forms (Notary Public will be on-hand at meeting)
  • Copy of Drivers License
  • Copy of Passport
  • Copy of Health Insurance Card
  • $150 Deposit
Step 3: Attend a minimum of four pre-journey meetings
 
Step 4: Obtain immunizations based on destination requirements. See team leader for complete list. (Immunization costs are not included in price of trip)
 
Step 5: Raise individual prayer and financial support for your Mission Journey (Journey leaders will go through this with you during training sessions)
 
Step 6Attend one post-journey debrief team meeting following return
 
For additional information, please check our FAQ page
 
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners…” Isaiah 61
 

 JOURNEY FOCUS: Ministry to Children & Humanitarian

 
Hesed – Uganda June 10 - 20 - Mission Accomplished!
Team size: 10
Leader: Lisa Bryant lisabryant1996@gmail.com 
Estimated cost: $3,200 + passport and immunizations
Come alongside one of Bent Tree’s Global partners, Hesed Ministries, as we minister to children through a VBS outreach in a rural primary/elementary school that will target hundreds of children, equipping Hesed’s national volunteers to do future children’s ministry as we serve together. 
VOH – Uganda May 19 - 29 - Mission Accomplished!
Team size: 10
Leader: Marganne Pearce mpearce@btbf.org 
Estimated cost: $3,500 + passport and immunizations
VOH Director: Cindy Cunningham cindy@villageofhopeuganda.com     
Village of Hope (VOH) is currently ministering to orphans in post war Northern Uganda. Sharing the Love of Jesus is one small way they can see the value and worth in the eyes of God.
People for Missions – Houses of Hope/Guatemala   June 18 - 26 - Mission Accomplished!
Team size: 25
Leaders: Robert & Wendy Poer robertwp1@verizon.net  wendy_poer@yahoo.com
Estimated cost: $1,800 + passport and immunizations
People for Missions (PFM) allows you to experience community in action, working to make a Kingdom Impact through orphan ministry, inner city youth ministry, construction and medical & school outreaches. 
Amazon -  Amazon Outreach June 11 - 20 - Mission Accomplished!
Team size: 25
Leader: Phyllis Woodward phyllis.woodward@gmail.com
Estimated cost: $3,000 + passport and immunizations
Be part of a team that works with local Brazilian church partners in establishing relationships with villagers along the Amazon River. If you have medical or dental expertise, have a passion for sharing the gospel, like working with teens or children, or enjoy talking to men and women about the Bible, we need you on this trip.  We will be working on a tributary of the Amazon River called the Caburi.

Journey Focus: Ministry to People Affected by Disability and Their Families - A Texas Based Mission Journey Opportunity! Mission Accomplished!

Joni and Friends Family Retreat Short Term Missionaries (STMs)
Camp Allen, Navasota, Texas
June 22-27 or July 1-6 (most Bent Tree STMs will be serving July 1-6)
Application Deadline: April 15, 2010
Leader: Cindy Childress  wisteriacindy@verizon.net
Estimated cost: Normally $500, but no cost for 2010 due to special offering!  Minister to one of the most unreached people groups right here in our own communities – people affected by disability and their families. Family retreat STMs must be committed Christians 17 years or older; flexible, team players willing to support and assist campers and their families. All training provided. Contact Cindy Childress or visit Joni & Friends at joniandfriends.org

JOURNEY FOCUS: Ministry to Leaders

 
India – Maratha April 29 - May 9 - Mission Accomplished!
Team Size: 8 - 10
Leader: Jackie Mosley jackie@bluefishtv.com
Co-Leader: Todd Vincent tsvincent1@mac.com
Estimated cost: $3,200 + passport and immunizations
Continue to build relationships with our brothers and sisters in Pune, India through leadership development. This is an opportunity to share resources and interactive training in many different areas.
Cambodia World Relief ESL - June 24 - July 10 - Mission Accomplished!
Team Size: 8 - 10
Leader: Lynn Jue LMJue@sbcglobal.net 
Co-Leader: Emily Williams emlywi88@gmail.com
Estimated cost: $2,300 + passport and immunizations                   
World Relief Cambodia focuses their work on five key sectors; HIV/AIDS prevention and education, maternal and child health, micro-enterprise, church mobilization, and trafficking prevention. As part of your journey with this team, your primary role will be to equip the WRC staff and volunteers with English language skills through classroom training and relationship building. No previous experience necessary, just the ability to speak English and a desire to build relationships.
Russia - July 24 - Aug 8 - Mission Accomplished!
Team size: 10 - 12
Leader: Steven Rountree texastree1307@gmail.com
Estimated cost: $2,500 + passport and immunizations
Continue building relationships with our Russian brothers and sisters in Christ as we partner together with them through a youth/young adult summer camp outreach. 
Jordan – June 17 - 27 - Mission Accomplished!
Team size: 8
Leader: Sheryl Belson mbelson@swbell.net
Estimated cost: $2,700 + passport and immunizations
Work alongside Bent Tree Sent Missionary, Colleen McWilliams and Ruba Abbassi as they minister to women in Jordan. 
ALARM –Tanzania June 24 - July 5 Mission Accomplished!
Leader: Mike Neukum mneukum@btbf.org
Team size: 4 (from Bent Tree)
As we continue supporting the ministry of one of our Global Partners, ALARM (Africa Leadership and Reconciliation Ministry), we will be taking a vision trip along with 2 other area churches to determine the ministry needs of ALARM in Tanzania.   
 

 
 
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