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6/16/2012

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.

6/23/2012

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.

7/7/2012

Westmoreland is a small proud community of 4,000 people 45 minutes north of Nashville, Tennessee. It is a rural town, and residents take pride in their quality of life. But, like so many places in our nation, this community is home to people in real need. Homes, literally coming down around some of the poorer residents, need your team’s service.

7/21/2012
This is not your typical trip to the Bahamas! In the region around the capital city of Nassau, thousands of Haitian refugees have ventured here to make a new start. With no money, no jobs, and no homes, they attempt to build a life. The Bahamian government is unable to provide much help to this growing population, and the need for education and housing is enormous. Mission Discovery short term mission trip teams will help construct churches and daycare facilities, repair homes, and lead children’s bible school in poor Bahamian and Haitian communities.
7/21/2012

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.

7/21/2012

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.

7/21/2012

Watch your team make a difference in deep south Texas! 

7/28/2012

One hour south of Memphis is Clarksdale, Mississippi. Situated in the heart of the Mississippi Delta, Clarksdale is home to residents living in very difficult circumstances. Your team is needed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of Clarksdale’s poorest individuals. There are many opportunities to do home repair projects that will dramatically improve the quality of resident’s lives.

7/28/2012

Westmoreland is a small, proud community of 4,000 people located 45 minutes north of Nashville, TN.  It is a rural town, and residents take pride in their quality of life.  Loke so many places in our nation, this community is home to people in real need.  Homes, literally coming down around some of the poorer residents, need your team's service.  Your group is essential in helping meet both physical and spiritual needs of families in this area.  There will be many rewarding home repair projects; moreover, you will be a part of God's work in reaching into the hearts

7/28/2012

Music City USA is a place where hope lives and dies. It's a great place to live, work, and visit, but like all thriving cities, there are people in need.  Away from the glitz and glamour of Music Row, 13% of residents live below the poverty line.  Nashville's poor are the focus of your week with Mission Discovery. Though a partnership with UCP, Mission Discovery works to build wheelchair ramps for residents earning less than $15,000 annually. For many it's their first shot in a very long time at personal freedom.

10/27/2012

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.

11/3/2012

Like many towns on the Navajo Reservation, the people of Hardrock, AZ are experiencing difficult economic times. They have little hope of the situation improving, and most times the residents feel as though they are a forgotten people. God is calling His followers to come alongside the families in this area to minister to their physical and spiritual needs. Your group will partner with the Navajo Gospel Mission. This center provides aid to families from both the Navajo Reservation and the nearby Hopi Reservation. Your team is needed to repair homes and conduct a Children's Bible School.