Serve the World
Abundant Life Church believes in loving and caring for people around the world.
Here is some information about our 2012 opportunities for short-term missions:
Sendai, Japan |
January12-30, 2012
We will be hosting quilting classes to reach out, encourage and cultivate community among women in local churches and homeless shelters. This trip is full. Contact Dianne Striefel at dianne@coolchurch.com for more information about donating sewing supplies.
India |
February 26-March 9, 2012
We will be hosting a Business As Mission Conference, as well as teaching and leadership training for ministry. This trip is full. Contact Dan Ferris at danielferris@ccgmail.com or 503-631-8488 for more information.
Mexico |
March 23-April 1, 2012
The ALC team, 39 students and 15 adults, will be building 2 houses and helping with community outreach including a VBS. We’re partnering with YUGO ministries in Ensenada, Mexico. We’re hoping to raise enough money above and beyond the trip costs, so we can do some extra things for the family’s new homes, such as bunk beds and a banos (outhouse)! This trip is full. Contact Jen Byerly at jenb@coolchurch.com for more information.
Alaska, Kokrine Hills Bible Camp |
June 8-17, 2012
Cost: roughly $1400
We will be working on various construction projects in order to improve the camp and get ready for summer camps for Native Alaskan kids. Contact Stan Catherman at stan@menofhonor.us or 971-678-9374 for more information.
Uganda, Seeta Adventure Village
3 Week Team: June 14-July 7, 2012 or 4 Week Team: June 14-July 14, 2012
Cost: roughly $3500
We will be serving 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 503-869-5131 for more information. There are a limited number of available spots, so get your application in as soon as possible.
Cambodia |
June 16-27, 2012
Cost: $1800-$2200
We will be partnering with a local church and our ALC long term missionaries Jeff & Channy Rasmussen. We will be teaching English classes, hosting hygiene clinics and working on projects to support the local church. Contact Jeff Boxell at jeff@coolchurch.com or 503-421-1976 for more information. There are a limited number of available spots, so get your application in as soon as possible.
Italy, Old Mill Camp | July 19-31, 2012
Cost: roughly $2500
We will be hosting sports camps and teaching English at Italian summer camps near Naples, Italy. Contact Adam Neil at small.neil@gmail.com or 503-504-3322 or Dennis Quick at dennis@dennisquick.com or 503-380-4146 for more information.
Spain (tentative) | August 17-31, 2012
Cost: roughly $2500
Opportunities available for Team Leaders.
Providing VBS for a conference and hosting a soccer camp in Barcelona. Contact Greg Strannigan at greg@coolchurch.com or 503-415-0207 for more information.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
October 18-31, 2012
Cost: roughly $2000
We 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. There are a limited number of available spots, so get your application in as soon as possible.
Abundant Life Church supports the following long-term missionaries:
Garry & Linda– Asia & Africa, Christian Missionary Fellowship International - 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/hopepartnership
Rachael Hadduck – Asia, Youth With A Mission – staffing and leading Disciple Training Schools that share God’s word and His love throughout Asia. www.ywamsalem.org or email rachaelhadduck@gmail.com
Ajai & Indu Lall - India, Central India Christian Mission – church planting, introducing the Gospel and impacting thousands of people’s lives in India and throughout the world. www.indiamission.org or email cicmind@sancharnet.in
Justin & Jen Powell - Barcelona, Spain, Christian Associates - 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 the creation of a media ministry, an orphan village, and 1,000 satellite churches throughout Uganda.www.christianlifeministries.org
Doug & Dee Valenzuela– Naples, Italy, World Venture – ½ 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 emaildouglasvalenzuela@mac.com
Preparing to serve on the mission field:
Daniel & Rachel Graham, Uganda, Christian Veterinary Mission – working with the Karamojong people of NE Uganda www.danielandrachel.net or emaildanielandrachelgraham@gmail.com
Steven & Candyce Wani , Uganda, Youth With a Mission – 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
Contact Pastor Greg Strannigan (Greg@coolchurch.com) for more information!