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Honduras December 2023

Global Team

Dec 1 - 7, 2023

Honduras December 2023

Global Team

Dec 1 - 7, 2023

This team will be traveling to Honduras to be a support and encouragement to the partner on the ground. This Global Team may also participate in: feeding programs with Children's Cup, minister to and encourage the volunteers; attend home visits, assist with host Bible clubs and sports camps, light construction, and so much more! TEAM LEADERS: Pastor Jesse & Renee Johannesen (Global Project Associate Pastor) ==PASSPORT== For Global Team registration to be approved, passport verification is required. This entails a color copy of your passport or verification of an ordered passport. Your passport verification can be emailed to megan.colvin@rivervalley.org. or dropped off at our Central Ministries Office, Attn: Megan Colvin For more information go to travel.state.gov. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12 noon on Monday, June 5 and closes Monday, June 26. Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application, deposit and a copy of your valid passport or receipt that your passport has been ordered/renewed. ==COST== $1,995 DEPOSIT: $200, due no later than June 26, with online application & valid passport receipt of color copy or verification of ordered passport 2ND PAYMENT: $600 due by Monday, August 8 3RD PAYMENT: $600 due by Monday, September 18 FINAL PAYMENT: $595 due by Monday, October 30 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance, and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Passport fees and expenses not covered by international travel insurance ==MAX TEAM SIZE== 30 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 12 years old Anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov ==INSURANCE== Your trip cost covers the expense of purchasing international travel insurance. It is unlikely that insurance would not cover something in a situation. Coverage includes giving each person up to $2,000 coverage if a travel delay, which includes COVID situations in the country. For those that would like a bit more detail, please email us for more information. ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to a positive COVID test or other medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Megan Colvin (megan.colvin@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team!

Zanzibar December 2023

Global Team

Dec 2 - 11, 2023

Zanzibar December 2023

Global Team

Dec 2 - 11, 2023

This team will have the opportunity to lead English and cultural exchange groups, assist with community service projects, do prayer walks, and encourage, support, and connect with missionaries serving in Zanzibar. Team Leaders: Pastor Morgan & Josh High ==PASSPORT== For Global Team registration to be approved, passport verification is required. This entails a color copy of your passport or verification of an ordered passport. Your passport verification can be emailed to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. or dropped off at our Central Ministries Office, Attn: Rachel Schumacher (12345 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN). Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12noon on Monday, June 5 and closes Monday, June 26; Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application, deposit and a copy of your valid passport ==COST== Trip Cost Total: $3,500 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than June 26, with online application and copy of a valid passport copy. Total Amount Due: $1,400, due by Monday, August 21 Total Amount Due: $2,600, due by Monday, September 18 Total Amount Due: $3,500, due by Monday, November 6 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, visa, food, lodging, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses. Yellow fever vaccine is required to enter Zanzibar. Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 12 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== At least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Vaccine: Proof of Yellow fever is required to enter Zanzibar. Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov. ==INSURANCE== Your trip cost covers the expense of purchasing international travel insurance. It is unlikely that insurance would not cover something in a situation. Coverage includes giving each person up to $2,000 coverage if a travel delay, which includes COVID situations in the country. For those that would like a bit more detail, please email us for more information. ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to a positive COVID test or other medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team!

Costa Rica December 2023

Global Team

Dec 2 - 9, 2023

Costa Rica December 2023

Global Team

Dec 2 - 9, 2023

This Global Team will also help build and create a production room on a college campus for recording podcasts and online teaching videos, other projects throughout the Bible college campus, sharing at a local church plant, possibility of visiting local elementary school and prayer walks in and around San Jose. Team Leaders: Wade & Jen Gelhar (Deacons | Woodbury Campus) Ben Olson (Production Lead | Apple Valley Campus) ==REGISTRATION== Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit of $200 Registration opens on Monday, May 1 at 12noon Registration closes Monday, May 29 ==COST== $2395 Deposit. $200 due no later than May 29, with online application 2nd payment: $900 due by Monday, July 3 3rd payment: $900 due by Monday, September 4 Final payment: $395 due by Monday, November 6 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, lodging, food, transportation, international insurance, Global Team swag gear, limited sightseeing and donation to the ministry host NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Passport fees and expenses not covered by travel insurance ==MAX TEAM SIZE== Max team size: 20 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Designed for ages 12 and up Anyone under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to a positive COVID test or other medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Cassie Gullickson (cassie.gullickson@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team!

Indonesia December 2023

Global Team

Dec 2 - 11, 2023

Indonesia December 2023

Global Team

Dec 2 - 11, 2023

This team will have the opportunity to lead English classes, prayer walk the city as well as encourage, support, and connect with missionaries serving in Indonesia. Team Leaders: Lou & Vicki Hernandez ==PASSPORT== For Global Team registration to be approved, passport verification is required. This entails a color copy of your passport or verification of an ordered passport. Your passport verification can be emailed to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. or dropped off at our Central Ministries Office, Attn: Rachel Schumacher (12345 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN). Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12noon on Monday, June 5 and closes Monday, June 26; Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application, deposit and a copy of your valid passport or verification of it being in process. ==COST== Trip Cost Total: $3,950 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than June 26, with online application and copy of a valid passport copy. Total Amount Due: $1,600, due by Monday, August 21 Total Amount Due: $3,000, due by Monday, September 18 Total Amount Due: $3,950, due by Monday, November 6 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, visa, food, lodging, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses. (As of April 1: 2 dose covid vaccination and booster to enter the country within a certain timeframe per the government of Indonesia) Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 15 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== At least 18 years old ==HEALTH== 2 dose covid vaccination and booster to enter the country within a certain timeframe Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov. ==INSURANCE== Your trip cost covers the expense of purchasing international travel insurance. It is unlikely that insurance would not cover something in a situation. Coverage includes giving each person up to $2,000 coverage if a travel delay, which includes COVID situations in the country. For those that would like a bit more detail, please email us for more information. ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to a positive COVID test or other medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team!

Italy December 2023

Global Team

Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 5, 2024

Italy December 2023

Global Team

Dec 26, 2023 - Jan 5, 2024

This team will have the opportunity to serve at a retreat that is for Arab World Workers; specifically this team would be helping with the TCK part which includes up to 120 MK's. Team Leaders: Pastor Chris & Brandi Exley plus Pastor Hannah Robinson ==PASSPORT== For Global Team registration to be approved, passport verification is required. This entails a color copy of your passport or verification of an ordered passport. Your passport verification can be emailed to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. or dropped off at our Central Ministries Office, Attn: Rachel Schumacher (12345 Portland Ave, Burnsville, MN). Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12noon on Monday, June 5 and closes Monday, June 26; Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application, deposit and a copy of your valid passport or verification of it being in process. ==COST== Trip Cost Total: $3,380 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than June 26, with online application and copy of a valid passport copy. Total Amount Due: $1,300, due by Monday, August 21 Total Amount Due: $2,400, due by Monday, October 2 Total Amount Due: $3,380, due by Monday, November 20 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, visa, food, lodging, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses. Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 18 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== At least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov. ==INSURANCE== Your trip cost covers the expense of purchasing international travel insurance. It is unlikely that insurance would not cover something in a situation. Coverage includes giving each person up to $2,000 coverage if a travel delay, which includes COVID situations in the country. For those that would like a bit more detail, please email us for more information. ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to a positive COVID test or other medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team!

Thailand January 2024

Global Team

Jan 19 - 29, 2024

Thailand January 2024

Global Team

Jan 19 - 29, 2024

This team will have the opportunity to participate in children’s ministry, light construction, teaching English, prayer walks, and community outreach. Team Leaders: Pastor Connor & Alexia Ketterling ==PASSPORT== Passports must not expire within 7 months of return date and must include 3 blank visa pages, not amendment pages. Please send a colored copy of your passport to rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org. If you do not have a passport, please send confirmation of an ordered passport or confirmation that you have a passport appointment. This will be due within one week of your application being approved. ==REGISTRATION== Opens at 12noon on Monday, July 10 and closes Monday, July 31; Registration for the team is on a first come, first served basis; To reserve your spot, please submit the online application and deposit. ==COST== Trip Cost Total: $3,600 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than July 31, with online application Total Amount Due: $1,450, due by Monday, August 28 Total Amount Due: $2,700, due by Monday, October 9 Total Amount Due: $3,600, due by Monday, December 11 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, lodging (hotel), transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses. Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 12 ==AGE RESTRICTIONS== Must be at least 18 years old ==HEALTH== Consult your personal physician for recommendations. Visit a travel clinic or check out cdc.gov. ==INSURANCE== Your trip cost covers the expense of purchasing international travel insurance. It is unlikely that insurance would not cover something in a situation. Coverage includes giving each person up to $2,000 coverage if a travel delay, which includes COVID situations in the country. For those that would like a bit more detail, please email us for more information. ==REFUNDS== If you are unable to travel due to a positive COVID test or other medically related issues, we will do our very best to try and refund or credit you as much as possible but please note, that any expenses that have been pre-paid, pre-spent or are non-recoverable to us will not be able to be refunded or credited back to you. ==GLOBAL TEAMS== Global Teams are designed to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of a specific community. We believe that command of Christ to go into all the world has not changed but we are certainly aware and respect the many challenges that exist locally and globally. We will absolutely do our best to take all the necessary precautions and work with our missionary hosts to adjust to the local guidelines but where there are needs and requests from our missionary partners and hosts, we want to provide an opportunity for those who are willing and able to go and help meet the needs. ==QUESTIONS== Email the Global Team Manager: Rachel Schumacher (rachel.schumacher@rivervalley.org) We'd love to have you on this team!