South Africa

October 29 - November 10, 2012
Cape Town, South Africa

In partnership with the AIDS Initiative and Global Justice Team, Living Hope Community Centre

South Africa Brochure Trip Facts The estimated cost will be $3,000 per person, based on current airfares. The cost includes: Ministry supplies Airfare Lodging Meals Ground transportation Health/accident insurance Emergency evacuation insurance. The cost is subject to change should airfare increase. Fund raising training will be available. Team Size 8 - 12 Registration Click on the following document links to print the appropriate South Africa Application Packet. First time mission trip with DTW: (Adult packet) (Youth packet) Returning DTW missionary: (Adult packet) (Youth packet) NOTE: The Statement of Faith included in the application is for you to read and keep with you. Your completed forms may be mailed, dropped off at the church office or at the Missions & Outreach table in the main lobby. Passport is required with expiration date at least six months beyond the trip return date. Registration is due August 1, 2012. There is a $100 non-refundable deposit per person. Trip Schedule TBD The itinerary is subject to change. What is covered by my fund raising? Fund raising covers your flights, ground transportation, accommodations, food, health and accident insurance and team supplies. It also covers ministry supplies for the field. The cost of your passport, shots and fund raising expenses is not included. What about transportation and lodging? The team will make their own flight arrangements once the team is formed. In country accommodations will be done by the team. The team will stay in hotels or guest houses.

Trip Information

Started in 1999, Living Hope Community Centre is a faith-based organization in the Southern Peninsula region of the Western Cape of South Africa. The ministry focus is on the prevention, care and treatment of HIV and AIDS. The foundation stone they have built on is in the Lord Jesus Christ who said, "As much as you do for one of the least of these, you do for Me."

South Africa’s children are dying from AIDS. More children are dying from HIV/AIDS each year. In Cape Town’s poorest neighbor-hoods, HIV/AIDS stands out as by far the most common cause of death.

This is true, not only for children, but for every category of people. Prevention is a huge part of Living Hope’s focus. Prevention is done mainly through a Life Skills program, Children’s and Holiday Clubs and work in Kalk Bay, Simon’s Town and Muizenberg’s public schools. Abstinence and faithfulness are emphasized for the youth and adults. In the Children’s Clubs, kids in high-risk families are provided a safe place in which to play, eat nourishing food and see positive role models for their lives. The prevention work includes HIV and AIDS lessons and words from the Bible to give hope and guidance to those who desire it. Life Abounds at Living Hope.

As you consider going on this trip, we pray that you will understand the significance of reaching out to the victims of the HIV/AIDS pandemic with the love of Christ not only in South Africa but, upon your return, by serving locally to help the afflicted here in Denver.

Ministry Possibilities

• Providing VBS activities for children in both locations
• Orphan care
• Community outreach
• Health care testing clinics
  

Who is the team leader?

Heidi Phillips is on the Compassion Team and the Discover the World Leadership Team at Cherry Hills. She also teaches Sunday school for preschoolers. She has been on mission trips to El Salvador, Honduras, and South Africa. Heidi has volunteered with local city ministries as well.

Contact

Heidi Phillips

What is the AIDS Initiative and Global Justice Team?

The AIDS Initiative and Global Justice Team seeks to mobilize, educate and equip the Cherry Hills Community Church community into action through the love and compassion of Christ to restore hope and dignity to those affected by HIV/AIDS and the social injustice of human trafficking.

This team supports ministry at a local, national and global level. Supported ministries include HIV Care Link, a Denver ministry to those affected by HIV, Kerus Global Ministries, a Virginia-based ministry that develops HIV/AIDS awareness training curriculum, and missionaries in Kenya and Uganda. For more information contact Kathy Burr.

Contact

Kathy Burr
303.325.8427