UPCOMING Global Teams

Arab World January 2025

Global Team

Jan 26 - Feb 1, 2025

This Global Team will have the opportunity to travel to the Arab World where some of our missionaries are currently serving. Opportunities may include sharing the Gospel with those that have never heard it as well as prayer walks along with conversations locals. Team Leaders: Mark & Emily Pahl (Elder at River Valley) (Please note, we've adjusted the month from October to January. And the new dates in January may fluctuate 1 or 2 days on the front or back end. More details to follow) ==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== Registration opens Monday, April 8 and closes Monday, June 24; 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: $3,900 (ESTIMATED COST UNTIL AIRFARE IS PURCHASED) Deposit: $200, due no later than June 24, with online application Total Amount Due: $1,600, due by August 26 Total Amount Due: $3,000, due by September 30 Total Amount Due: $3,900, due by November 18 INCLUDED IN COST: Airfare, food, lodging, transportation, Global Team swag gear, international insurance and a donation to the Missionary Host. NOT INCLUDED IN COST: Health expenses, security training (approx. $30). Global Team staff will update you regarding health details as they become available, More details to follow. ==MAX TEAM SIZE== MAX TEAM SIZE: 8 ==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. ==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! ==APPLICATIONS OPEN== 2024-04-08 12:00:00