Medical Mission February 7 - 14, 2010
After a short hiatus Forestpark is ready to get back on the road doing international missions. We had a short respite to get a few projects completed and to take a long anticipated trip to the Holy Land this past September( you can read about that trip here: www.holytourist.com ). 
Since last we were in Central America, besides touring Egypt and Israel, Forestpark has moved into a new facilty, renovated it, set up the old church as a student ministry campus with wifi, games, basketball court, volleyball pit, and of course our famous (infamous?) motocross track out in back. With that behind us, a jump in attendance and new outreach opportunities abounding, we’re ready to re-start mission trips.
February 7th through the 14th, 2010 we will take a group to Comoyagua, Honduras COSTA RICA to do medical clinics. If you want to get a look at what that is like, you can read and see some pictures of our past trips here: http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/02/ and here: http://missions.blogsome.com/2005/02/ .
In the coming weeks I’ll be sending out more specific information about our itinerary, meetings and other preparations like getting medicines and equipment to take with us, what you need bring and what you need to do to prepare. For now, here is the important stuff you need to know:
I don’t know nothing about birthin’ no baby: I know. Me neither. For every nurse or doctor working the clinic we need at least 3 support people to prepare food, work the pharmacy, dispensary, the triage, reception, entertain kids, etc., etc., etc. Believe me, you have a skill we need. We have visited police stations, prisons, orphanages, churches, farms, daycare for handicapped children, dentists offices, TV and radio stations, schools, playgrounds, parks. Everyplace we go people are hungry to hear about Jesus and know that He cares through your acts.
Who can go: Anyone. However, you should understand that our primary purpose is to spread the gospel of Christ through the acts of service we will be performing. Good with that? Great! Children should be accompanied by a parent unless you have made other arrangements with Terry Steiden. This is an awesome event to share with family and friends - invite them even if they don’t go to our church.
Cost: about $1350. includes airfare, transportation in-country, lodging, all food except 1 meal in the airport, 1 meal our last day, your souveniers and snacks. A $100 deposit will be due by August 30th, 1/2 the total paid by December 20th and the balance by January 23rd.
Passport: If you don’t have one, you will need to apply at least 10 weeks ahead of the trip (by the last week of November, 2009). It will cost about $100.
Shots: None required, but call The University of Louisville Travel Clinic at 502-852-3691 for their specific reccomendations.
What you should do right now: Start to pray about it. The Lord has asked us to go, so ask Him to show you how. Begin talking to folks about going (or even going with you) and making plans to save / raise your funds. There are lots of ways to raise money and if God is leading you to go, He will make a way. If you need some ideas on fundraising, talk to me about it.
Make a plan, understanding that the enemy will throw up roadblocks all along the way and that "everyday life" ALWAYS gets in the way of extraordinary living - it’s the constant battle of the immediate vs. the important.
If you want more information give me a call at 836-9201 or send an email at tsteiden@insightbb.com , or just watch for more information at church.
