Jamaica

PARTNER
Won by One to Jamaica (wonbyonetojamaica.com)

LOCATION

Harmons, Jamaica

DATES
August 8-15, 2010 Group Leaders Joel Galliher & Robby Smernoff

Harmons, Jamaica is a small, remote village situated in a mountain valley in the south central interior of the island.  With approximately 2,500 people, Harmons can be described as a mostly forgotten village.  Except for the teams that travel with “Won By One To Jamaica,” Harmons is rarely visited by outsiders.  Harmons has around 75% unemployment, and no running water.  Many families lack the money to send their children to school past the 7th grade.  Many homes are in dismal condition and house multiple families. 

Ministry in Harmons is two-fold.  First, the teams how the love of Christ by meeting the physical needs of the community.  this is done by building 12' x 15' concrete houses, digging pits for water collection, repairing homes, and delivering medicine and clothes that the team brings down.  Second, the team practices friendship evangelism thoughout the week.
Teams stay in "Harmony House" in the center of the community they are serving.

COST
The August trip is $1450 per team member, which includes roundtrip airfare between Charlotte and Montego Bay, Jamaica; all transportation on the island; accommodation in the Harmony House; all meals at the Harmony House; all building materials in Harmons; side trip to the Infirnary in Maypen; all wage to Jamaican laborers; accommodations at Silver Seas Hotel; final din in Ocho Rios; departure tax.
Price excludes passport fees, immunizations, snorkeling and shopping in Ocho Rios, entrance to Dunn River Falls, meals during travel days.
$100 due at registration
$725 payment due May 1, 2010
$625 final payment due July 21, 2010

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This is open to any high school student, college student, or adult attender of the church.
Minimum age: 13

COMMITMENT
The cost and length of the trip itself, along with appropriate immunizations.  Further, each participant will commit to purchasing their "work" clothes and shoes for the trip, and leaving them behind at the end of the week in order to be made available in the poor community.

To express your interest in this mission opportunity, click here.

 

Registration for this trip is currently closed. Please check back in for updates on the trip for 2011.

 

To receive more information, contact group leaders Joel Galliher and Robby Smernoff or Meck’s "Missions 2.0" administrative coordinator Alli Main.