Student/Youth Mission Trip

General Information | Ministry Information | Practical Details - Enquire Now! | Who can apply?

General Information

• Country: Nigeria
• Date of Option: July 9-21, 2008 (11 nights)
• Cost: $1,100.00 (includes accommodation, food and transportation within the country).
• Application Deadline: May 15, 2008
• Notes:Price does not include cost of visa or travel to and from Nigeria.
  Accommodation cost may be cheaper in some cases for the first 10 registrants (limited space in shared rooms).

Ministry Information

Purpose

This specific trip will focus on different work projects as a way to partake in accomplishing the work of Christ amongst children. Our purpose is to desire what God wants in our work and to make its fulfillment possible. We also want to learn from the youth partaking in these projects. The main concentration will be in our orphanage, to construct a farm house and a playing field for children at camp.

We are going to have all kinds of work ministry experiences set up for your trip that are designed to challenge teenagers. The opportunities will vary from week to week and site to site, depending on the particular needs of our ministry and the communities in which we serve. More specific information regarding the unique opportunities at your mission site are available in the spring.

Our hope is that the relationship you will develop will create a vehicle for ministry to occur for a long time in the future, for hearts to be healed and trusts and hope in our Lord Jesus Christ be renewed. Come ready to experience the joy of being the hands and feet of Christ!

Further Benefits:

• Experience in cross-cultural Missions
• Assist with teaching or building skills in the orphanage
• Enjoying Natures beauties and challenges
• Contribute your expertise or skill on CHIPROM farm project or at the orphanage
• Visit Nigerian Landmarks
• Fellowship with other Christian youths

Brief Description

Children of Promise Ministries is a nongovernmental, non denominational Christian charitable organization. We exist to:

1. To provide support services to needy and orphaned children including food, shelter, clothing, education and counseling.
2. To operate an orphanage under Christian ethics and moral guidance.
3. To educate the public about the issues faced by needy and orphaned children through seminars and research.

Participants Profile - Must have good health and be in a good physical condition. Speak English. Be flexible and patient. Sensitive to the local culture. Be willing to learn and teach skills where appropriate.

How to find us - Participant must arrive at Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos and will be picked on arrival by our uniformed attaché at a meeting point that we will indicate to all travelers.

Activities - Working with children, reading stories, outings, assisting with farm projects. You will be provided with detailed itinerary depending on your choice of activity (i.e. farm project or orphanage).

Practical Details - Enquire Now!

• Accommodation: On the Orphanage Premises, Directors residence, in hotels or with local believers.
• Insurance: Individuals and groups will be responsible for securing additional health insurance coverage.
• Food/Catering: You eat whatever is served or you may buy what you want.
• Special Needs: You are responsible to bring along your special dietary or health needs as this may not be readily available on your trip.
• Travel Arrangements: Children of Promise Ministries will arrange the transportation from Canada to Lagos, Nigeria as a group option.
• In Nigeria: In CHIPROM private bus/vans and by public transportation (where necessary).
• How to find us: Participant must arrive at Santiago airport and will be picked up there at a meeting point that we will indicate.
• Health: Medical Health Insurance needed
• Visa info: CHIPROM will assist in providing invitation letters for Nigerian Embassies.

Who can apply?

• Ages: This option is available for people from 15-21
• Groups: Student groups, church groups or community groups. Group leaders may plan to follow the youth.
• Families: Families are welcome at this option provided the supervising parents will be accompany children
• Married couples: Married couples are welcome at this option