MISSION TRIPS

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Embark on a transformative journey by participating in one of our mission trips. These experiences provide a rare chance to make a significant impact on communities worldwide. You will be able to share your faith, offer essential support, and immerse yourself in new cultures.

This year, we have the privilege of doing four mission trips to Hungary, Ireland, Guatemala, and New Hampshire. There will be an interest meeting on March 2nd, 12:30 pm in the Student Worship Room. Our first mission trip training meeting is on March 19 at 5:00 pm. This will provide an overview of each trip and go over basic travel information that is required for every trip. Deposits for all trips ($200) are due on March 26. Below, you can find a snapshot of each trip. 

UPCOMING 2025 TRIPS

Pattons

Hungary | June 26 - July 6 

Focus: CVBS style camp to teach English and share the Gospel. Participants will either teach or assist with a class of 15-18 students. 

Lodging will be an AirB@B and lunch will be provided each day of camp. Participants will be responsible for other meals while traveling as well as during the week. 

Mission's Group Size: 6-8 serving opportunities  

Cost: $2,500 - prices subject to change

Slaters

Ireland | July 4-12   

Focus: Teen Camp - Participants will assist the local missionaries in running a week of camp. Each participant will be a small group leader, as well as, a room supervisor in the evening. They will also participate in games and activities each day of camp and help with meal clean-up. 

Meals will be provided at camp, but participants will be responsible for meals while traveling and sightseeing. Lodging will be at Drewtsown House Christian Centre in Meath, Ireland. 

Mission's Group Size: 10-12 serving opportunities  

Cost: $2,200 - prices subject to change

Dinsmores  

Guatemala | July 25 - August 1

Focus: Ministering in villages, participating in student/teen outreach, and maintenance on ministry property. 

Meals will be provided while there, but participants will be responsible for meals during travel times. 

Lodging will be at a local hotel. 

Mission's Group Size: 24 serving opportunities  

Cost: $1550 - prices subject to change

CWE

New Hampshire | September 6 - 12  

Focus: This project, in partnership with The Wilds Camp and Camp Director Joe Kopp, involves building a new cabin in Deering, New Hampshire. 

Meals and lodging will be provided while on the site. 

Mission's Group Size: 10-12 serving opportunities  

Cost: $900 - $1,000 - prices subject to change

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

MEETING & DEPOSIT DATES

Meetings will be from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Trips  March 2nd 
Information Meeting  March 16th

First Mission Trip Training  March 23rd
First Deposit Due- $200 

Ireland
March 2nd - Information Meeting  
  • March 16th - Training and deposit- $200  
  • April 6th - Training and deposit - $300  
  • April 13th -Training   
  • April 27th - Training and deposit - $500  
  • May 4th - Training and deposit - $500  
  • May 18th - Training and deposit - $400  
  • June 1st - Training and deposit- $300  
  • June 22nd – Tentative training and preparation
Hungary  April 6th - Information Meeting
March 16th Training and deposit- $200   
  • April 6th - Training and deposit - $500  
  • April 13th -Training   
  • April 27th - Training and deposit - $300  
  • May 4th - Training and deposit - $500  
  • May 18th - Training and deposit - $500  
  • June 1st- Training and deposit- $300  
  • June 22nd – Tentative training and preparation
Guatemala  January 18th - Interest meeting & deposit- $50  
  • February 6th - Training    
  • March 2nd - Training (deadline to sign up)  
  • March 16th - training and deposit- $200  
  • March 30th-Training and deposit- $200  
  • April 13th- Training and deposit- $200  
  • April 27th - Training and deposit -$200  
  • May 4th -Training (tentative)  
  • May 18th - Training and deposit - $200  
  • June 1st - Training and deposit- $200  
  • June 22nd – Training and deposit- $200  
  • July 13th – Training and deposit- $100  
  • July 20th - Training

TRAVEL HELP

PASSPORT
How do I get my passport? Click here.   
What if I'm under 16? Click here.    
What if I need to renew my passport? Click here.    
Help! I need my passport fast! Click here.    
Help! I lost my passport. Click here. 

PACKING  
For each trip, the packing lists will be mostly the same. Here's what to bring:  
  • Bible  
  • Notebook  
  • Toiletries   
  • Sunscreen  
  • Hat  
  • Comfortable shoes for walking and other outdoor activities  
  • Active casual wear (specific information will be given for each trip)  
  • Clothes for church services  rain jacket or poncho  
  • Backpack to carry things for everyday
  • Credit cards, debit cards, and/or cash (if you're going out of the country, please contact your bank before your trip if you plan on using your card)  
  • Voltage adapter for 220v (Hungary only)  
  • Twin-size bedding and towels (Ireland only) 
  • Snacks for traveling  

    SUPPORT LETTERS  
    We are encouraging each person that goes on a mission trip to seek prayer and financial support through support letters. Having a foundational base of friends and family who believe in you and the mission to which God has called you will not only provide for your practical needs, it will provide you with emotional and spiritual support. Letters can be mailed to the church, too. Click here for letter examples. Letters must be shown to your trip leader for approval before you send it out.  

    How do I write my letter?  
    Be specific (where are you going, why are you going, when are you going, what will you be doing, etc.)  Make your letter personal  Make your letter spiritual  Include scripture  Limit the letter to one page  Make the letter original, easy to read, and appealing to the eye.  Check grammar, spelling, and punctuation  

    How can they give?  
    Direct them to the link at the top of this page.

    Mailing the donation to: 
     
    Fellowship Baptist Church  
    13515 N US Hwy 301  Thonotosassa, FL 33592  
    (Must include a note saying "Mission Trip: name of person they are supporting")  

    Giving in person through offering envelopes are available at the church. These can be used for a one-time donation with cash or check. On the section marked "Other," write "Mission Trip: name of the person they are supporting."  

    SHARING YOUR TESTIMONY & THE GOSPEL

    It's important in our everyday life that we know how to present our testimony and the message of the Gospel. 

    Here are some helpful links on how to share your story and His story.  

    MEMORY VERSES
    We are encouraging everyone on each mission team to participate in some Scripture memory. While you don't need to memorize all of these verses, knowing them will help you as you share the Gospel.  
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