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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:1-->
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</noinclude>Read Matthew 28:19-20. As a group come up with a list of reasons to go on a mission trip.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req1 /></b>
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:2-->
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</noinclude>What are some of the preparations required for going on a mission trip, such as different approvals, required documentation, and where to go?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req2 /></b>
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:3-->
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</noinclude>Identify and explain what you need to pack for a mission trip that will be appropriate for your selected destination.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req3 /></b>
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:4-->
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</noinclude>Understand and be able to identify safety issues that are specific for the country to where you will be traveling. These will include the following:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4 /></b>
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:<b>a. <section begin=req4a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:5-->
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</noinclude>Health concerns
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4a /></b>
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:<b>b. <section begin=req4b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:6-->
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</noinclude>Drinking water
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4b /></b>
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:<b>c. <section begin=req4c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:7-->
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</noinclude>Bathroom issues
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4c /></b>
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:<b>d. <section begin=req4d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:8-->
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</noinclude>Food - avoiding contamination
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4d /></b>
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:<b>e. <section begin=req4e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:9-->
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</noinclude>Preventative health measures such as required immunization and prophylactic medications.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4e /></b>
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:<b>f. <section begin=req4f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:10-->
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</noinclude>Political issues
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4f /></b>
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:<b>g. <section begin=req4g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:11-->
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</noinclude>Cultural issues
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req4g /></b>
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:12-->
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</noinclude>Spend time learning about the specific culture you will be involved with and discuss your findings at an orientation meeting.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req5 /></b>
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:13-->
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</noinclude>If the predominant language of the country you are visiting is different than your own, memorize at least five common phrases in the language, such as: Hello, Please, Thank you, Bathroom, etc.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req6 /></b>
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:14-->
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</noinclude>Sing a song or tell a story as a mission outreach to at least one local person while in the country.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req7 /></b>
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:15-->
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</noinclude>Identify resources and obtain funds to go on a mission trip. This can be done through your own earnings, fundraisers, sponsors, etc.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req8 /></b>
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<section begin=challenge />
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:16-->
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</noinclude>Go on a mission trip to a foreign country. This can be as a family, Pathfinder, school, church group, or through an organized mission group.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req9 /></b>
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<section end=challenge />
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:17-->
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</noinclude>Participate in the activities assigned by your leader which may include:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10 /></b>
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:<b>a. <section begin=req10a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:18-->
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</noinclude>Church building
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10a /></b>
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:<b>b. <section begin=req10b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:19-->
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</noinclude>Door-to-door evangelism
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10b /></b>
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:<b>c. <section begin=req10c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:20-->
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</noinclude>Literature evangelism
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10c /></b>
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:<b>d. <section begin=req10d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:21-->
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</noinclude>Child evangelism - for example: Vacation Bible School activities
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10d /></b>
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:<b>e. <section begin=req10e /><noinclude><translate><!--T:22-->
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</noinclude>Evangelistic meetings
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10e /></b>
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:<b>f. <section begin=req10f /><noinclude><translate><!--T:23-->
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</noinclude>Health evangelism
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10f /></b>
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:<b>g. <section begin=req10g /><noinclude><translate><!--T:24-->
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</noinclude>Cleaning or cooking for the mission group you are traveling with
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10g /></b>
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:<b>h. <section begin=req10h /><noinclude><translate><!--T:25-->
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</noinclude>Working in orphanages or orphan centers
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req10h /></b>
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:26-->
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</noinclude>Upon returning home, give a public presentation about your mission trip, which may include the following:
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11 /></b>
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:<b>a. <section begin=req11a /><noinclude><translate><!--T:27-->
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</noinclude>Did you see a miracle or evidence of God working?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11a /></b>
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:<b>b. <section begin=req11b /><noinclude><translate><!--T:28-->
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</noinclude>Have you grown spiritually closer to God because of this trip, and if so, how?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11b /></b>
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:<b>c. <section begin=req11c /><noinclude><translate><!--T:29-->
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</noinclude>Will you be making changes in your life because of what you experienced on the trip? If so, describe what they will be.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11c /></b>
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:<b>d. <section begin=req11d /><noinclude><translate><!--T:30-->
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</noinclude>Did you see God use you and your group to impact others for Him?
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req11d /></b>
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude><translate><!--T:31-->
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</noinclude>Upon returning home, re-read Matthew 28:19-20 and discuss whether the meaning of this verse has changed for you.
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<noinclude></translate></noinclude><section end=req12 /></b>
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<section end=Body />

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Foreign Mission Trips

Skill Level

2

Year

2016

Version

16.05.2024

Approval authority

North American Division

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Foreign Mission Trips
Spiritual Growth, Outreach and Heritage
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
North American Division
Year of Introduction
2016



1. Read Matthew 28:19-20. As a group come up with a list of reasons to go on a mission trip.

2. What are some of the preparations required for going on a mission trip, such as different approvals, required documentation, and where to go?

3. Identify and explain what you need to pack for a mission trip that will be appropriate for your selected destination.

4. Understand and be able to identify safety issues that are specific for the country to where you will be traveling. These will include the following:

a. Health concerns

b. Drinking water

c. Bathroom issues

d. Food - avoiding contamination

e. Preventative health measures such as required immunization and prophylactic medications.

f. Political issues

g. Cultural issues

5. Spend time learning about the specific culture you will be involved with and discuss your findings at an orientation meeting.

6. If the predominant language of the country you are visiting is different than your own, memorize at least five common phrases in the language, such as: Hello, Please, Thank you, Bathroom, etc.

7. Sing a song or tell a story as a mission outreach to at least one local person while in the country.

8. Identify resources and obtain funds to go on a mission trip. This can be done through your own earnings, fundraisers, sponsors, etc.


9. Go on a mission trip to a foreign country. This can be as a family, Pathfinder, school, church group, or through an organized mission group.


10. Participate in the activities assigned by your leader which may include:

a. Church building

b. Door-to-door evangelism

c. Literature evangelism

d. Child evangelism - for example: Vacation Bible School activities

e. Evangelistic meetings

f. Health evangelism

g. Cleaning or cooking for the mission group you are traveling with

h. Working in orphanages or orphan centers

11. Upon returning home, give a public presentation about your mission trip, which may include the following:

a. Did you see a miracle or evidence of God working?

b. Have you grown spiritually closer to God because of this trip, and if so, how?

c. Will you be making changes in your life because of what you experienced on the trip? If so, describe what they will be.

d. Did you see God use you and your group to impact others for Him?

12. Upon returning home, re-read Matthew 28:19-20 and discuss whether the meaning of this verse has changed for you.

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