Trips

The town of is nestled between towering boulders and miles of scrub brush. This mountainous setting is home to many needy families, but it is often overlooked for help because of its size and location. Thousands come to Tecate with the hope of finding more opportunities in the US or near the boarder. Hardworking people find jobs in the tourist or manufacturing sectors, but even then the average salary ranges from only $4-$5 a day, causing many diligent workers to live in abject poverty.

Eden is a small village set back in the hills and rainforests of Jamaica. In this tiny town, the Jamaican Christian School for the Deaf ministers to hearing impaired and special needs children whose families could not otherwise afford such excellent attention and care. Mission Discovery Jamaica mission trip teams spend a week serving at the Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf.

Over a decade ago, Honduras suffered its greatest disaster when rains from Hurricane Mitch caused landslides and floods that killed thousands and destroyed virtually every bridge in the country. An estimated 2 million people, approximately 40% of the entire population of Tegucigalpa, were left homeless. After a decade, relief efforts have slowed, but there is still tremendous need for food, medical supplies, construction materials, clothing, and restored hope.

Native Americans have the highest rates of poverty, unemployment and disease of any ethnic group in the United States. South Dakota’s Lakota Indian population lives in some of the poorest communities in the US. Rapid City is home to thousands of Lakota Indians who have moved from the Pine Ridge Reservation in search of a better life. Your Mission Discovery short term mission trip team will reach out to many Native American families, but we will not exclude anyone who has a need that we can meet.

Fort Blackmore, Virginia is located near the borders of both Tennessee and Kentucky. Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the state, the rural town is rich in history, but like much of the Appalachian area has faced hard times. Residents there take pride in their quality of life, but like so many places in our nation, this community is home to people in real need. Your team is needed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of Appalachian residents. There are many opportunities for your group to do home repair projects that will dramatically imporve a family's quality of life.

On January 12th, 2010 Haiti was rocked by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. The capital city of Port-au-Prince and the surrounding communities and cities to the south and south west were devastated.  While the world came quickly to the aide of Haiti, long term solutions for the poorest nation in the western hemesphere have been slow.

Eden is a small village set back in the hills and rain forests of Jamaica. In this tiny town, the Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf ministers to hearing impaired and special needs children whose families could not otherwise afford such excellent attention and care. Mission Discovery short term mission trips for adult teams in Jamaica spend a week serving at the Jamaica Christian School for the Deaf.

Projects can include building new dorms and classrooms, teaching a class for deaf children, creating safe play areas for the children, or building/repairing perimeter fences.

Watch your team make a difference in deep south Texas! 

In the heart of the Navajo Reservation is the town of Cottonwood, AZ. Economic hardship and health problems are common with the residents in this area. Your team is needed to work alongside Pastor Danny Begaye to reach out to the people of Cottonwood. You will meet the needs first hand as you repair homes and lead a Children's Bible School program. You might also have an opportunity to support Pastor Begaye's ministry through church construction projects. A trip to Cottonwood will give your team a new perspective on God's love as you take part in His plan for the Navajo Nation.

In the Eastern region of Peru, along the bank of the Ucayali River, is the city of Pucallpa. Villagers from the surrounding jungle move to the city in search of better living conditions. The population has steadily grown to over 600,000, but 70% remain unemployed. This is an area with much need. Mission Discovery, in a partnership with Off the Trail Missions, will be ministering to the people of Pucallpa and surrounding villages. Through feeding programs, medical efforts, and construction projects, your Mission Discovery short term mission team will meet the most basic of needs.