Abundant Life Church believes in loving and caring for people around the world.
Here is some information about our 2013 opportunities for short-term missions:
Sendai, Japan | February 27 – March 21, 2013
Quilting outreach classes will be held for women in local churches and homeless shelters. Contact Dianne Striefel at striefel@comcast.net or 503-708-0623 for more info about donating sewing supplies. This trip is FULL.
Mexico | March 22-30, 2013
The ALC YOUTH team will build 2 houses and help with community outreach including a VBS in Ensenada, Mexico. Contact Jen Byerly at Jbyerly@alcpdx.com for more info. This trip is FULL
Alaska, Kokrine Hills Bible Camp | June 14-23, 2013
The team will work to improve the camp and get ready for summer camps for Native Alaskan kids. Contact Brian Pine at Happyvalley1@gmail.com or 503-820-1798 for more info. (Approx cost: $1400)
Uganda, Seeta Adventure Village l June 20 - July 30, 2013 (3 week team or 4 week team)
The team will serve the orphans and “mums” of Adventure Village by continuing the construction of the on-site primary school and providing VBS and women’s ministry opportunities. Contact Bruce Douglas at bruce@ukids.org or 503-658-6678 or Mark Gosvener at mark@ukids.org or 503-869-5135 for more info. (Approx cost: $3500)
Italy, Old Mill Camp | July 18-30 2013
The team will be hosting sports camps and teaching English at an Italian Church Camp for College students. Contact Dennis Quick at dennis@dennisquick.com or 503-380-4146 for more info (Approx cost: $2500)
Cambodia | July 26- August 8, 2013
The team will partner with a local church and our ALC long term missionaries Jeff & Channy Rasmussen. They will help with English classes, hygiene clinics and other projects to support the local church. Contact Jeff Boxell at Jboxell@alcpdx.com or 503-658-8271. Limited number of available spots, get your application in ASAP. (Approx cost: $1800-$2200)
Port-au-Prince, Haiti | August 2013
The team will be partnering with the local churches by hosting medical, dental and hygiene clinics along with doing various building projects. Contact Chris Fountain at chrisandging@mac.com or 503-830-0283 for more information. Limited number of available spots, get your application in ASAP. (Approx cost: $2200)
Italy, Festival | September 4-18, 2013
We are working in partnership with local churches in Naples to host an evangelistic festival. We help provide the carnival, and our Italian brothers and sisters provide the worship and preaching. Contact Bruce Neidert at bjneidert@msn.com or 971-235-9721 or Greg Strannigan at Gstrannigan@alcpdx.com for more info. (Approx cost:
$2500)
Fukushima, Japan l Sept 17-Oct 3, 2013
The team will be partnering with a local church by o ering two quilting retreats for the women of Fukushima. If you would like more information about this Missions Trip or if you would like to help put the quilting kits together, please contact Cynthia Howell at quilts2sew4@gmail.com or 503-706-9937 Some sewing experience
would be helpful. (approx cost: $2,500)
Abundant Life Church supports the following long-term missionaries:
Garry & Linda - Asia & Africa, Christian Missionary Fellowship International (CMF) - working with the urban poor in their communities: helping them to identify their needs, their God-given resources, and some possible solutions to improve their situations. www.cmfi.org or email hopepartnership@cmfi.org
Ajai & Indu Lall - India, Central India Christian Mission (CICM) - church planting, introducing the Gospel and impacting thousands of people’s lives in India and throughout the world. www.indiamission.org or email alall@indiamission.org.
Justin & Jen Powell - Spain, Christian Associates (CA) - establishing a new community of faith among people who are disconnected with the Church and Jesus, while being a catalyst and encouragement to other people who are doing the work of the Kingdom. www.powellsinbarcelona.com or email justin@christianassociates.org.
Jeff & Channy Rasmussen - Cambodia, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) - building relationships by teaching the English language and sharing the love of Jesus with Cambodians. www.jraz4christ.blogspot.com or email jraz4chirst@gmail.com
Isaac & Amber Rogers - Indonesia, Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF) - sharing the love of Jesus Christ through aviation and technology so that isolated people may be physically and spiritually transformed. The airplane is an amazing tool to serve Christ in areas like Indonesia by transporting teachers, pastors, the sick and dying, building materials, and missionaries. www.maf.org/irogers or email irogers@maf.net.
Jackson & Eve Senyonga - Uganda, Christian Life Ministries (CLM) - over the past 13 years, the combined ministries of Christian Life Church and CLM have helped to dramatically transform Uganda by spreading the gospel through media ministry, an orphan village, and 1,000 satellite churches throughout Uganda. www.christianlifeministries.org.
Doug & Dee Valenzuela - Italy, World Venture - Half of 1% of Italians call themselves Bible believing Christians. Doug and Dee have planted two thriving churches and continue to provide leadership and training. www.worldventure.com or email douglasvalenzuela@mac.com.
Daniel & Rachel Graham - Uganda, Christian Veterinary Mission - working with the Karamojong people of northeast Uganda to keep their livestock healthy as cattle are vital to the survival of the family and so the parents do not consider selling a child into slavery in order to keep the family alive. www.danielandrachel.net or email danielandrachelgraham@gmail.com.
Steven & Candyce Wani - Uganda, Youth With A Mission (YWAM) - equipping, training, and leading outreach teams with the goal of long-term ministry to Muslims in Africa. www.candycenapoleon.wordpress.com or email candyce.strannigan@gmail.com.
Rachael Hadduck - Youth With A Mission (YWAM) - currently serving in the hospitality department in Lakeside, Montana. Looking into the privilege of being on staff for another Disciple Training School and getting to take students overseas to share God’s word and His love throughout Asia. www.ywamsalem.org or email rachaelhadduck@gmail.com.
Blake Shelley - East County Young Life Capernaum Team Leader - Volunteer Area Director. www.younglife.org or email blake.shelley@gmail.com
Contact Pastor Greg Strannigan (Gstrannigan@alcpdx.com) for more information!