Welkom, South Africa

› The Pines Christian Care Center

10 days (12 including travel) within July-August, 2013

Two flats (living quarters for the orphans) and an activity room still need to be built.

The local church and children are blessed when groups come.

There is opportunity to minister the gospel and love of Jesus Christ in public schools.

Child Care Bible clubs Homework help Teen Ministry Sports outreaches Ministry in local church Ministry in local schools Maintenance and construction work on

the Pines facilities

Flight $1,600-1800

Transportation (in Africa) $125 Food costs $15/day Travelers insurance $40-50 Total (Approximate) $2,100

Other costs: › Passport $90-100› Shots Depends on your

preference and insurance

There is a maximum of 12 people per transport vehicle. (If we exceed 12 people that is OK, but transportation/ lodging costs will increase the price per person)

One person should be designated primarily as a cook (there will be other opportunities for the cook to minister and serve however)

Make sure the following are up to date: › MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) › Tetanus› Hepatitis A (2 shots, 6 months apart)

No others are required by South Africa or AIMI. However, the following are strongly recommended by AIMI: › Malaria pills (Welkom is NOT a Malaria threat – this is

recommended only if we travel outside Welkom)

› Hepatitis B

1. Prayer – Is this something God wants me/us to do?

2. Think and talk through the decision: a. Time commitmentb. Financial and fundraising aspectsc. The benefit of you staying vs. going d. Effects on family

3. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you have.

4. Deadline for commitment: October 14