Jamaica

PARTNER
Won by One to Jamaica (wonbyonetojamaica.com)

LOCATION
Harmons, Jamaica

DATES
August 5-12, 2012
 
GROUP LEADERS
Joel Galliher & Robby Smernoff
  
OPPORTUNITY
Harmons, Jamaica is a small, remote village situated in a mountain valley in the south central interior of the island.  With approximately 2,500 people, Harmons can be described as a mostly forgotten village.  Except for the teams that travel with “Won By One To Jamaica,” Harmons is rarely visited by outsiders.  Harmons has around 75% unemployment, and very poor living conditions.  Many families lack the money to send their children to school past the 7th grade.  Many homes are in dismal condition and house multiple families. 
 
Ministry in Harmons is two-fold.  First, the teams show the love of Christ by meeting the physical needs of the community.  This is done by building 12' x 15' concrete houses, working in a local store, repairing homes and delivering medicine and clothes that the team brings down.  Second, the team practices friendship evangelism thoughout the week.
 
Teams stay in "Harmony House" in the center of the community they are serving. It is a very safe environment, and the local people in Harmons are always so welcoming.

COST
The August trip is $1450 per team member, which includes the following:
  • Roundtrip airfare between Charlotte and Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • All transportation on the island
  • Lodging and meals at the Harmony House
  • All building materials in Harmons
  • Day trip to the infirmary in Maypen
  • Wages to Jamaican laborers
  • Accommodations at Silver Seas Hotel in Ocho Rios
  • Final dinner in Ocho Rios
  • Departure tax.
The price does not include:
  • Passport fees
  • Immunizations - Tetanus is required (must be current), Hepatitis A is recommended
  • Snorkeling and shopping in Ocho Rios
  • Entrance to Dunn River Falls
  • Meals during travel days.
Please remember to bring some spending money to participate in these activities!
 
Payment Schedule:
$100 due at registration (registration cut-off is Friday, April 6, 2012)
$725 payment due Thursday, April 26, 2012
$625 final payment due Thursday, July 19, 2012

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This is open to any high school student, college student, or adult attender of the church.
Minimum age: 13
 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
  • Valid US Passport or Foreign Passport
  • Jamaican Visa (if not a U.S. Citizen)
  • Signed and Notarized Trip Participation Form
COMMITMENT
The financial and time commitment of the trip itself, participation in all of the pre-trip meetings, and the appropriate immunizations.  Further, each participant will commit to purchasing their "work" clothes and shoes for the trip, and leaving them behind at the end of the week in order to be made available to the poor in the community.
 
To express your interest in this mission opportunity, click here.
 
Registration for this trip will begin in January 2012. (Please note a $100 registration fee is due at time of registration)
 
To receive more information, Meck’s "Missions 2.0" administrative coordinator Alli Main.  

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