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BLESS Prayer and Evangelism Team - #91513
(General Evangelism • Prayer Walking • Literature Distribution) |
| Location |
Asia |
| Description |
| Our desire is to see CPMs begin among the Muslims of this district. Traveling in small groups with a national partner you will offer prayer for those you meet and search for persons of peace among the Muslim community. You will seek to share the gospel with as many as possible. You will be supplied with literature to distribute as you go. Contact information will be collected from those who make decisions and those who seem to be persons of peace. Follow up will take place after you leave. |
| Dates |
Any 10 days between Sep. 1, 2009 and Dec. 11, 2009 |
| Specific Date Instructions |
We really want this team! We will work with the team leader to find dates that will work. The Strategy Coordinator will return from Stateside Assignment at the beginning of August and will need a few weeks to get settled before the team comes. Other than this, we are flexible. |
| Team Description |
| Personnel Type (individual/team) |
Family
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| Number of Teams |
1 |
| Number on each team |
6 |
| Total Number needed |
6 |
| Is team size flexible? |
Y |
| Minimum/Maximum team size |
Minimum team size is 2. Children may come as part of family team. Maximum of one child per couple. |
| Are children under 15 permitted? |
Y |
| If Yes, what is the minimum age? |
0 |
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| Costs |
| Total on field cost PER PERSON |
$650 + airfare |
| Total on field cost PER TEAM |
$150 |
| Additional Team Cost Description: Team may choose to contribute to towards the purchase of literature which they will distribute. |
| Instructions for collecting field costs: Participants will pay for expenses as the arise on the field. |
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| Health Considerations |
| Health conditions that could prevent a volunteer from
accepting this assignment |
Those who have serious health concerns should contact the field prior to commiting to this trip. Those with allergies to particular foods should also consult with the field personnel prior to commitment. |
| Factors that could influence the volunteer's ability to do
this job |
This is a tropical climate so volunteers should expect hot and humid conditions, though they will most likely have airconditioning in their hotel. There will likely be significant walking on uneven paths but without much elevation change. Most meals will consist of rice with lentals. If there is meat, it will likely be chicken, mutton, or fish. Local food is spicy but may be requested with less spice for foreigners. Please consult with your doctor concerning recommended immunizations. |
| Health care facilities available |
Health care facilities are available in the state capital. This is city of over 15 million people. Some serious illnesses could require medical evacuation to Bangkok or Singapore, but most can be handled here. |
| Travel, Location and Culture |
| Geographic Settings |
You will be working in a rural district just outside of the third largest city in the country. While the majority of the population is Hindu, there is a very large Muslim minority. This will be the group with which you will be working. |
| Other (customs, clothing, shopping, etc.) |
This is a very conservative area. Men will wear long pants (no shorts) and women will wear the local salwar kamiz. Sandels are recommended for both men and women. At times the women may need to cover their heads. Public displays of affection should be avoided, even between married couples. |
| Available Housing |
Volunteers will stay in a hotel in the district or subdistrict town. It will be relatively clean and comfortable and will probably have air conditioning. We will attempt to put you in a hotel with hot water showers. If this isn't available, then hot water will be provided in buckets by the hotel staff. |
| Mode of in-country travel |
Car/Bus/Train/Rickshaw/Boat/Other |
| Possible Visa/Passport Restrictions |
Please apply for a TOURIST visa. Ten-year tourist visas are offered to US citizens, and we recommend that you go ahead and apply for this. A ten-year visa will allow you to come back to India in the future! |
| Additional information |
| We are excited that you are coming!!! |
| To find out more about this job |
| E-mail: southasiavim@wigtake.org |
| How to participate |
To Lead This Team:
If you would like to enlist a team and serve as the Team Leader for Job Number 91513, please complete a short Team Leader Information Form, which will be sent to the Field Contact for this job. He/She will contact you with more information. Please be patient while the field considers your request.
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