Domestic and International Mission Trips
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Mission Trips Schedule
| DATE | TRIP | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|
| January 17-21, 2024 | January Medical Mission - Belize | COMPLETED |
| April 10-14, 2024 | April Medical Mission - Belize | COMPLETED |
| April 13-20, 2024 | Cuba Mission Trip | COMPLETED |
| July 6/10-14, 2024 | July VBS and Medical Mission - Belize | CLOSED. |
| July 19-25, 2024 | Florida Student Mission Trip | CLOSED. |
| August 24-30, 2024 | New Horizon Church Building Project | SAVE THE DATE - tentative |
| October 9-13, 2024 | October Medical Mission - Belize | REGISTER ONLINE |
| December 5-7, 2024 | Camp Longridge Service Project | SAVE THE DATE |
| January 15-19, 2025 | January Medical Mission - Belize | SAVE THE DATE |
| April 9-13, 2025 | April Medical Mission - Belize | SAVE THE DATE |
| July 12 or 16-20, 2025 | July VBS and Medical Mission - Belize | SAVE THE DATE |
| October 8-12, 2025 | October Medical Mission - Belize | SAVE THE DATE |
BELIZE MEDICAL MISSION QUARTERLY TRIPS OVERVIEW
Cornerstone works in close partnership with Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus (KK4J) in the Stann Creek district of Belize. KK4J is a ministry founded by David and Karen Rhodes who are Cornerstone missionaries in Hopkins, Belize. We also support the Zittle family who are based in Silk Grass, Belize.
KK4J’s ministry consists of Christian education in Belizean schools, feeding programs, family ministry, discipleship, skill training, and medical clinics. Since 2011, Cornerstone has been sending quarterly medical teams to Belize under the direction of one of our elders, Dr. Ed Behling.
During these quarterly trips, medical professionals from Cornerstone and other KK4J partner churches provide much-needed medical care in the Stann Creek district of Belize. For many Belizeans in this district, the KK4J clinics serve as their primary non-emergency medical care. Hundreds of patients are seen during these clinics and we are able to have Gospel and discipleship conversations with many of them!
Medical experience is not necessary to participate in these trips.
JULY VBS AND MEDICAL MISSION TRIP
July 6-14 for full trip or July 10-14 for medical only.
A passport valid through October 15, 2024 is required for this trip.
TRIP OVERVIEW: Scroll up or click here to read about the medical ministry. The VBS details are still being worked out. However VBS takes place in the days prior to the medical clinics. Sunday will be an opportunity to worship with the Church at the Crossing (at the ministry hub for Kidz Konnect 4 Jesus). Then Sunday afternoon, Monday and Tuesday mornings will be VBS in a local community while the afternoons will be used for service projects. Wednesday is normally taken as a day of reflection enjoying some of Belize’s sights and nature ahead of the medical clinics beginning the next day. As with any mission trip, plans are subject to change but the experience will be a memory to treasure for a lifetime.
COST: Cost for the full VBS and Medical trip is $700 + airfare ($1,200 + airfare for non-members).
For the Medical trip only the cost is $425 + airfare ($725 + airfare for non-members). Airfare is expected to be $900 to $1,100.
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
OCTOBER MEDICAL MISSION TRIP
OCTOBER 9-13, 2024
A passport valid through January 14, 2025 is required for this trip.
TRIP OVERVIEW: Scroll up or click here
COST: The cost for this trip is expected to be $425 plus airfare for members who have not already taken two trips this year. (Full cost is $725 plus airfare and this is the cost for non-members). Suitable itinerary airfare is expected to be $650-950.
REGISTER ONLINE BY JULY 29 – please contact jon@exit137.org if you have questions.
FLORIDA STUDENT MISSION TRIP
JULY 19 – 25, 2024
2023-24 High School Juniors and Seniors from Cornerstone Student Ministry can participate without a parent. Adults are welcome to participate also.
In 2022, Cornerstone began a commitment of support to Iglesia Communidad Biblica (Biblical Community Church) in Spring Hill, Florida, just north of Tampa.
Pastor Kidannie Laboy and his wife Sara lead this Pillar Network church plant and this will be our first mission trip to serve them!
GOAL OF THIS TRIP:
To help Iglesia Communidad Biblica (ICB) prepare for and host a community outreach event and serve through assisting with several practical projects in and around the church building they currently use.
WHAT THE TEAM WILL DO:
- Helping prepare and host the outreach event for families in the community on Saturday afternoon.
- Attending ICB’s joint service with their host church.
- Enjoying some fellowship with the Thompson family in the afternoon.
- Serving practically with a variety of projects in and around the church building they use including painting, removing old furniture and equipment, landscaping, carpet cleaning and more.
- Participating in the Wednesday night Bible study.
- Enjoying some local sights and experiences.
REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
GOAL OF THIS TRIP:
To help New Horizon Church prepare their new church building for service. This trip is dependent on the closing of the purchase going through as anticipated but, if interested, please save these dates.
WHAT WE WILL DO:
It is expected that there will be some light construction needed to refurbish the building as well as sorting and clearing out old furniture and other items that won’t be used by New Horizon. Cleaning and other practical help will also be needed.
More detail will be forthcoming along with a registration link when available. Feel free to contact Jon at jon@exit137.org if you have questions at this time.
Our Missions Partners:
• David & Karen Rhodes and Tim & Jen Zittle: Kidz Konnect 4Jesus
• Wayne & Carla Lopez: Pomona Christian Community Church
• Ronelle Vanheerden and David & Gerdien Waugh: OM Ships
• Hans & Ros Van Baaren: OM Europe
• Bill & Dee Fugel: Awana in SC
• Richard & Kathy Cothran: FCA in SC
Our Church Planters:
• Will & Tiffany Forrest: Summit Life Church serving Issaquah, WA
• Will & Eryn Cole: New Horizon Church serving Wexford, PA
• Austin & Amy Mathis: Grace Church serving Harrison, OH
• Adam & Judith McNinch: Christ Church Queensferry serving Queensferry, Scotland
• Yamin & Eunji Park: Fellowship Metro Church serving Queens, NY
• Kidannie & Sara Laboy: Iglesia Communidad Bíblica serving Spring Hill, FL
Affiliated Organization Websites:
• The Pillar Network
• SBC North American Mission Board (NAMB)
• SBC International Mission Board (IMB)
• Awana
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
• House of Hope of the Pee Dee