China/Children's Home

China/Children's Home

October 14 - 24, 2010

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What: This team will be primarily spending time sharing the love of Christ with the children at the Philip Hayden Foundation in Langfang, China.     

Who: This trip is open to adults 17 and up.

Where: Langfang is a suburb, approximately one hour south of downtown Beijing.

When: The team will depart on Thursday, October 14 and arrive back in Memphis on Sunday, October 24.

Cost: The estimated cost is $2,000 per person (may change based on airfares when the team flights are booked). The completed application and $1,000 are due by Monday, August 16. The remaining $1,000 is due by Sunday, October 3. Limited scholarship funds are available as needed after seeking support from family, friends, and/or your community life group. The estimated cost does not include passports, vaccinations, shopping, or meals while sightseeing.

Vaccinations: Please visit the Center for Disease Control & Prevention website for full vaccine information.  While participants should discuss the appropriate vaccines with their physician, the trip leaders have personally elected to obtain the following vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus/Diphtheria. The vaccines may also be obtained at The Shot Nurse.

Sites: This team is scheduled to visit the Great Wall and local markets.

Organization & Registration: Any questions may be directed to our Missions Office.  The registration deadline is Monday, August 16.

Goals: This trip is a component of our efforts to “Care for the Sick & Abandoned.” The specific goals for this team are to:

• Provide facilities to care for the physical, educational, and spiritual needs of abandoned children in China;
• Educate our members on the plight of orphaned children around the world; and
• For our members to grow in their faith and heart for missions as they serve others around the world.