Hills Church Youth Program Service Trips

IMMERSED IN THE WORLD...HILLS CHURCH YOUTH 2011

Why International Trips?
In order to be a global citizen, and understand that “people in all parts of the world are our neighbors,” we must spend time in other places. We must meet people, see where they live, hear their stories, and let their lives become immersed in ours. Our youth group has participated in many years of regional and national service trips, so this is the logical next step for our group.

Basic Facts and What You Need to Know

BELIZE (STUDENTS 16+ AND PARENTS)
Working with Hand in Hand Ministries, the primary focus of this trip will be to build a small home for a family. In addition, we will visit sites related to the work of Hand in Hand, and have various cultural experiences. We will
live and work in Belize City. There is room for 6 to 8 students and 4 to 6 adults.

HONDURAS (STUDENTS 16+ AND PARENTS)
Working with Honduras Hope, participants will work to make change in Honduras through small-scale rural development projects and being immersed in small communities. The group will primarily live and work in Plan Grande, San Jose, and Yoro. There is room for 3 to 5 students, and 3 to 4 adults.

PUERTO RICO (FOR RISING 9TH GRADERS THROUGH GRADUATING SENIORS AND PARENTS )
Working with YouthWorks!, we will serving in a variety of ways in the town of Caguas, Puerto Rico. We will partner with local organizations who run children’s programs, elderly centers, soup kitchens, and thrift stores. Evening
programs will include chances to experience local culture. There is room for approximately 25 students and 10 adults