Calvary Baptist Church & School - La Verne • 2990 Damien Avenue • La Verne, CA 91750
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Dominican Republic Mission Trip
Worship Services
Sunday Mornings
10:30 AM Traditional
Wednesday Nights
Praise & Prayer Service
6:15 - 7:15 PM
Bible Studies
Sunday Mornings
9:30 - 10:20 (All Ages)
Womens Bible Study
Mens Bible Study
Call for Days & Times
Wednesday Nights Youth
CK's - Calvary Kids
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Encounter
Junior High & High School
6:00 - 7:15 PM
"A wonderful opportunity has been given to us to go and share the love of God with the people of the Dominican Republic, using our hands and our words. We are going through the ACSI Short Term Mission Trip Programs. We will leave from LAX on July 24th and return on August 2nd. While we are still receiving the exact locations and job duties of our trip, we know that we will be in the Dominican Republic at a school doing a Vacation Bible School and some light construction work.
We will be meeting students there and encouraging their walk with the Lord and helping them in their own ministries to the people of their communities. This is a great opportunity for us to put into practical use our love for the Lord. All those who have gone before us report that they come back changed people. This will be a great time for us to grow deeper in the Lord and grow stronger roots that will last a lifetime.
Like anything, there is a cost involved. While the price of airfare is not fixed yet, it will cost each team member approximately between $1,600-$2,000, maybe more, maybe less. So, carefully and prayerfully consider if this is something that you want to do. Applications for going on the trip are available upon request in the church office with Pastor Dial. This money covers everything except any souvenir money people might want to take. The application form and a $100 deposit is due in the church office by Wednesday, December 12th.
Please be praying for the members of our team right now. Also, please pray if you can help donate toward the cost of the trip. If there is any questions you may have, please don't hesitate to call the church office! May God bless you and remember our mission team in prayer! For more information about mission trips, please click here.
Facts About The Dominican Republic
Government: Presidential System, much like the United States, with elections every two years in both the presidential and congressional levels. The three major parties are the Reformist Social Christian Party, Dominican Revolutionary Party, and the Dominican Liberation Party.
Capital: Santo Domingo
President: Leonel Fernandez
Vice President: Rafael Alburquerque
Area: 18,810 sq. miles
Population: 9,183,984
Currency: Peso
Time Zone: Atlantic (UTC-4)
Internet TLD: .do
Calling Code: +1spec. 1-809 and +1-829
Sports: Baseball is by far the most popular sport in the Dominican Republic today.
Electricity: Household and general electrical service is delivered at 100 volts alternating at 60 Hz; electrically powered items from the United States work with no modifications. The majority of the country has access to electricity.
Communications: The Dominican Republic has a well-developed telecommunications infrastructure. With extensive mobile phone services and land-line services. Check with your mobile phone service for coverage and charges.
Religion: More than 95% of the population adheres to Christianity, mostly Roman Catholicism, followed by growing protestant groups.
Food: Breakfast typically calls for a serving of Mangu, a mix of plantains, butter, onions, and cheese which can be found at most hotel and resort restaurants. Mangu has been called the mashed potatoes of the DR and is a must try for all visitors. Locals are also known to prepare the dish for evening meals. They call it, “La Bandera Dominicana,” or the Dominican Flag Meal. Lunch is considered the most important meal of the day, and usually consists of rice, beans, meat, vegetables, and fried plantains to ensure energy throughout the afternoon and evening. Another popular dish is Sancocho, a Spanish-style stew usually served with rice. Ingredients include various roots, green plantains, avocado, and typically chicken or beef. A combination of seven meats is Sancocho prieto. Goat meat, a staple of many Dominican homes, may also be used in this recipe. Locrio, or Dominican rice, varies with its preparer. An adaptation of the Spanish paella, locrio is made with anchiote, since saffron spice is unavailable. Near Samana, coconut trees decorate the landscape and provide a delectable milk sauce for fish, known as Pescado con Coco. Throughout the south central coast, bulga, or whole wheat, is a main ingredient in Quipes or Tipili (bulgur salad). Other favorite Dominican dishes include chicharron, yucca, cassava, pastelitos.
Music: Mostly Merengue
Provinces and municipalities: The Dominican Republic is divided into 31 provinces. The national capital, Santo Domingo, is contained within its own Distrito Nacional. Each province is divided into municipalities. They are the second level political and administrative subdivisions of the country.
Dominican Republic Mission Trip Schedule
July 24th- August 2nd, 2008
January 2008
9th Team Meeting- 7:30pm (calendar, “your mission,” team rules,
passports, raising support, plan group fund-raisers)
February
1st $500.00 due
6th Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Session 1: “The God of Mission”
Start planning our program/curriculum
27th Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Session 2: “Learning to Delight in Differences;”
Continue planning our program/curriculum
March
19th Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Session 3: “Embracing Change”
Continue planning our program/curriculum
April
1st $500.00 due
9th Team Meeting- Session 4: Maximizing Personal Growth”
Continue planning our program/curriculum
Hand out ACSI applications to be completed by 4/30
30th Team meeting- Session 5: “Working Together as a Team”
Turn in ACSI applications; Notary Public will be here to notarize all paperwork- MANDATORY!
May
21st Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Session 6: “Communicating Clearly”
Continue planning our program/curriculum
June
2nd $500.00 due
11th Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Session 7: “Staying Spiritually Fresh”
Continue planning our program/curriculum
July
9th Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Session 8: “Preparing to Return Home”
Continue planning our program/curriculum
24th Leave LAX for Dominican Republic
August
2nd Return from trip
20th Team Meeting- 7:30pm; Debriefing
Please Support Our Upcoming Mission Trip Fundraisers!
1/26 - Car Wash - Carl's Jr in La Verne on Foothill and Wheeler
2/9 - Car Wash - Carl's Jr in La Verne on Foothill and Wheeler
3/6 - Car wash/yard sale and bake sale at Calvary Baptist Church and Schools
4/12 - Car Wash - Carl's Jr in La Verne on Foothill and Wheeler
5/10 - Car Wash - Carl's Jr in La Verne on Foothill and Wheeler
6/14 - Car Wash - Carl's Jr in La Verne on Foothill and Wheeler
Each Sunday after church, we will also be selling baked goodies after church!
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