General Travel Info
You are not only going into another culture to talk about Jesus; you are going to be Christ to the people you meet. The people in the country where you serve will associate your behavior, attitude and character with that of Jesus. It is not enough simple to talk about Christ; you need to imitate Him. This takes time; it’s not something you can cram for the week before you leave on your trip. It takes discipline and your willingness to allow the Holy Spirit to search your heart and shape you into the image of Christ.
Begin depending on Christ now. He should be the first support you lean on, not the last. His strength is sufficient to meet every need you have, however deep, however immediate.
Remember, Zechariah 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.”
Here are some suggestions as you prepare for your mission trip experience:
- Maintain a growing, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Be disciplined with a daily quiet time.
- Keep a prayer journal – before and during your trip.
- See 30-Day Spiritual Preparation Guide.
- Be available to God for mission experiences, even now, here at home.
- Prepare your personal testimony. (see the Preparing Your Personal Testimony - or, download this Testimony Tract in PDF or Word format).
- Follow the schedule on Timetable of Events Prior to Trip.
- Pay close attention to the Deadlines for applications and deposits.
United States Passport
Your passport must be up to date.
You may go to the following link to obtain a passport:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/
Vaccinations
The following link will guide you in obtaining the correct information regarding vaccination requirements for traveling.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
NOTE: Did someone forget about getting a passport?
We now have a company that offers Same Day or Emergency 24 Hour Passport Processing.
Rush visa processing. Obtain Certified Copies of U.S. Birth Certificate.
If you need this service please email me at mcm@acts169.org
Trip Sign Up Form -- PDF Downloadable
Download the Mission Trip Application and return to MCM to reserve your place for a life changing mission trip experience.
What Should I Do To Prep?
- Pray about whether God wants you to go.
- Contact MCM.
- Get an up-to-date passport.
- Contact local health department to get required shots and boosters.
- Get your pastor’s blessing.
- Get your church involved through prayer and financial help and collecting needed items.
- Send out 100 letters to family and friends describing what you will be doing asking for prayers and financial help. See the Sample Fund Raising Letter.
What Will MCM Do?
- Travel with you to ensure a positive mission experience.
- MCM will make available Tips for Fundraising.
- Provide information on the specific destination of the team.
- Provide a list of items to collect for ministry on field.
- Offer suggestions on personal items to pack.
- Meet with the mission team at your church prior to the trip, when possible.
- MCM will make all travel and lodging arrangements.
- Secure travel insurance for each team member.
- Pay for visa purchases and all departure taxes.
- MCM will work with an in country missionary or indigenous pastor to prepare for the activities and various ministries that the team will do.
