Prairieland Christian Church Plans Missions To The Dominican Republic

in 2005

 

WHEN? We are planning to be gone at least 7 days. Our plan at the moment is to leave on Feb. 1, 2005 and return Feb. 8, 2005. This is subject to change, however, based on available flights and costs. For the purpose of finding the cheapest flights we would like to know who is going by October 24.

WHERE? We will be working with Alberto Rivas and the Christian Dominican Ministries in the city of Monte Christi.

WHAT? There is no shortage of work to be done. We will have a wide variety of opportunities once we are there: VBS, door to door evangelism, church building construction, work on a baseball field, as well as other possible projects. The specifics will depend to a large degree on the specific talents and desires of the group that we take.

WHY? the better question is "Why not?" To go somewhere else and serve in a hands-on way is a mutually beneficial experience. The ones whom you are serving are blessed, and you are blessed as well. Service strengthens and stretches our faith. Service forces us to take the attention off of ourselves and look to the needs of others. Serving others changes our perspective on the world and on our faith.

HOW? No passport is needed, only an official birth certificate with a raised seal. The total cost per person will likely be around 800-1000 dollars, but we hope with fundraisers that we will only need around 200 dollars per person. No shots are required. If you would like to go, I suggest that you pray about it and let Chad know as soon as possible.

I Have More Questions: If you have more questions, don't hesitate to either ask Chad or Eldon and Marti Lessen.


I can't go, but I would like to help....

1. Become a Prayer Partner with us. Sign the "Prayer Partner" list to commit yourself to regular prayer for the success of this missions trip.

2. Become a sponsor. Perhaps you are in a position where you can personally encourage or financially sponsor someone else to go on the trip. See Chad for details.

3. Participate in our fund raising activities. We have arranged for several fundraisers. Your help is needed either as a helper in these activities or as an active participant.


Fund Raising Events:

Thursday, October 7 -

Fundraiser at Pizza Hut in Lincoln from 5-8 p.m.

Friday, October 22 -

Parent's Night Out. Child care will be offered at the church for donations from 5-9 p.m.

Saturday, November 20 -

Community chili dinner at the church from 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, December 11 -

Leave your children at the church while you go Christmas shopping. 12-6 p.m.

Thornton Oil Cards -

See Larry Jones about getting a Thornton Oil card and have proceeds from every gas purchase go toward the mission trip.


Who To Contact

Chad Ragsdale - 217-732-6605

Eldon & Marti Lessen - 217-732-2598