Team Opportunities

Costa Rica Mission Callout

Trip Info:

Dates: 1/14/2012 to 1/21/2012

Work: We will be working on a new translation office in a different location. This location will be used by one of the translation team members, as they begin work on the Old Testament translation.

Estimated Costs: $800 to $1,000

• Air Travel
  • If you wish to join the team from another location please contact us and we will make arrangements to join on the connecting flights or in San Jose, CR.
  • We are looking to purchase tickets soon - you may make your commitment at any time, but your airfare may vary from other team members.
• Food, Insurance & Other expenses

General Info:

• PASSPORTS: You must have a passport to travel. If you do not have one, you may need to get started on it today. You may need to pay extra to have it expedited.
• Sleeping arrangements depend on the size of the group. We typically plan to use the “dorm” facilities that are wooden platform beds.
• Showers are available and some limited laundry. However, one purpose for this trip is to work on the water system, so these resources could be limited or unavailable for several days.
• The meals in Costa Rica are traditionally twice a day. A late breakfast and early dinner. Many bring snack items for early morning or evenings.
• We usually stop at a store on the way in and out, so you can pick up snacks for the week and treats to bring home.
• You do not need to bring much cash, just what you would use in the US airports. All food is provided and you can use credit/debit cards in stores for purchase. (This is your best option for a good exchange rate.)
• Nightly devotions/worship: We like to spend time each night to immerse ourselves in God’s word. This will include time to study or gather for worship.

Typical Items to Bring:

• Passport
• Sleeping Bag
• Pillow
• Bible
• Flashlight
• Journal/notebook
• Breakfast & evening snacks
• Work clothes
• Work gloves
• Hand tools
• Work/Hiking boots
• Sandals or Easy on/off shoes
• Sunday service clothes (casual)
• Some like to bring candy to give to the native Cabécars

Contact:

Blane McMichen (blane@riverofgod.net)
Jack Folden (jack@riverofgod.net)

Page Updated: 9/6/2011