Below are some of the mission trip opportunities at The Heights.
NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP
OCTOBER 19, 2024 – October 26, 2024
The Heights Baptist has a mission trip to Nicaragua scheduled for October 19-26, 2024, with Chosen Children Ministries. As you remember, there is an established formal partnership with Chosen Children Ministries. At this time, we are planning on about 30 people participating in this trip.
We will be staying on the Masaya Mission Campus and working in the barrios surrounding Masaya. Chosen Children Ministries will provide housing, meals, ground transportation, and translators. The staff of Chosen Children Ministries on the field in Nicaragua will provide guidance as to all ministry projects. Even though we will have done planning and training before we arrive, it is important that we remain flexible and respond to changes and redirections as they occur on the field.
The approximate cost of the trip is $1600-$1800.
Interest meeting: Sunday, May 5, 2024, in C123 at 12:30 p.m.
Utilization Date: July 10, 2024
Team Leader: Robert Camus
Email: Federation1@comcast.net
Phone Number: 804-677-5170
NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP
March 15, 2025 – March 22, 2025
The Heights Baptist has a mission trip to Nicaragua scheduled for March 15-22, 2025 with Chosen Children Ministries (CCM), our ministry partner in Nicaragua. We have space for approximately 25 people on our trip. Our team will build homes, provide a medical clinic, have daily women’s Bible study, evangelize door to door in the community, and provide a daily VBS for the children. We will also feed the children of the community serval days and distribute food bags to church families. Our team will stay on the CCM mission campus in Masaya, near Managua. Chosen Children Ministries will provide housing, meals, ground transportation, and translators.
The approximate cost of the trip is $1500-$1800.
Interest meeting: Sunday, July 28, 2024, in C121 following the second service.
Utilization Date: December 6, 2024
Team Leader: Scott Michaelis
Email: ScottMichaelis@Comcast.net
Phone Number: 804-339-0346
NICARAGUA MISSION TRIP
JUNE 14 – JUNE 21, 2025
The Heights Baptist has another Mission trip opportunity planned for Nicaragua next summer! Dates for this trip are June 14 – 21, 2025 with Chosen Children Ministries (CCM), our ministry partner in Nicaragua. We have space for approximately 25 people on our trip. While in Nicaragua, our team will be doing construction, hosting VBS, conducting a ladies’ Bible Study, distributing food bags, giving out eyeglasses, and more. Our team will stay on the CCM mission campus in Masaya, near Managua. Chosen Children Ministries will provide housing, meals, ground transportation, and translators.
This is a family trip, however any individual wishing to go is welcome to join the team. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Students aged 16 may travel unaccompanied with team leader approval. Stop by the Mission Desk for more information.
The approximate cost of the trip is $1500-$1800.
Interest meeting: Sunday, July 28, 2024, in C121 following the second service.
Team Leader: Syndi Atkinson
Email: syndi.atkinson@comcast.net
Ministry Opportunities - The Nicaragua Mission Trip will offer the following ministry opportunities.
Evangelism
Two or three-person teams will do door-to-door evangelism in the barrios. Individuals participating on these teams will be trained in sharing the Gospel and the technique of using a translator.
Teaching of Children (VBS)
The format of teaching children will be similar to Vacation Bible School. Bible stories and crafts will be used in these sessions along with games. We will use material suggested by Chosen Children Ministries.
Construction
Construction projects will be selected or assigned by the Chosen Children Ministries staff in Nicaragua. Examples of projects are building block or metal homes, addition to churches, etc.
Medical
A medical clinic will be conducted in the barrio(s). The clinic will be staffed by a doctor(s), nurse(s), and a pharmacist. In addition, we will fit individuals as need with reading glasses.
Note: This ministry is dependent on sufficient medical personnel on the team.
