Information Booklet for Trips to...

CHILE, SOUTH AMERICA

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www.biblicalmissions.com

holt@biblicalmissions.com

770-456-5614

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Thank you for your interest in taking a trip to Chile, South America. We are excited that you want to come and be a part of what God is doing here. In the pages that follow, you will nd important information about the trip that should answer most of your questions. If you have other questions that are not addressed in the material provided, please feel free to contact us.

within the sound of a chapel bell, I want to run a rescue shop within a yard of hell. - C.T. Studd

GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION: SANTIAGO, CHILE

Chile is located between the Pacic Ocean and the Andes Mountains. The country averages about 90 miles wide, but is over 2,500 long. Spanish is the ofcial language spoken in Chile. Most of the 17 million Chileans are Catholic. Santiago is a vast urban metropolis of more than 7 million people! Chiles steady economic growth has transformed this city into one of South Americas most modern cities. Maip is a southwestern community of Santiago with over 600,000 people. Our team of missionaries have planted several churches in this community. Maip has a mix of middle and lower class families. Its an ideal place for a church planting hub to reach the entire country with the gospel.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WORK

Our family arrived to Chile in 2005. Soon after, we planted our rst church, Iglesia Bautista Fe. From there, we have started two more churches and founded the Chile Baptist College to prepare men for the ministry.

Home Church |Vision Baptist Church | PO Box 442, Alpharetta, GA 30009 | www.visionbaptist.com

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Santiago, Chile

Baptism Service

DATES

COST: $1800 per person (approximate)

The dates for your particular trip will be arranged on an individual basis. The recommended amount of time is 7-10 days. For more details or to schedule a trip, contact us.
SCHEDULE

While you are in Chile, the main purpose of your trip will be to learn more about missions and how to serve God better, to develop more of a burden for world evangelism, and to be a blessing to other Christians and the missionaries on the eld. This is not a sightseeing tour or a vacation. During your trip you will be able to experience a different culture and language, see church planting rst-hand, and participate in some fun activities. Here are some possible things that you will do on your trip: World evangelism classes Passing out tracts and literature Participate in church services Help with special meetings Shopping for souvenirs Visit sites of Santiago Visit the costal city of Valparaiso Visit a local village town

Plane Tickets $1100 (will vary) Transportation $150 Food $175 Lodging $200 Tours $35 Government Entry Fee charged at upon arrival at the airport $140 The above costs do not include spending money for souvenirs, snacks, etc. Food, lodging, and transportation expenses are based on an eight day trip.
WEATHER

"If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrice can be too great for me to make for Him." - C.T. Studd "There is nothing in the world or the church except the church's disobedience to render the evangelization of the world in this generation an impossibility." - Robert Speer

The temperature in Chile ranges between 80-90 F in the summer and 30-50 F in the winter. Remember winter in the southern hemisphere is June-August and summer is December-February. If you are coming in the winter, be sure to bring a jacket and warm clothing. Inside our church building in the winter, the temperature is often in the 50s.
PASSPORT, VISA, AND SHOTS

You must have a passport No visa is needed for US citizens No special shots are needed

Mission Board | Macedonia World Baptist Missions | PO Box 519, Braselton, GA 30517 | www.mwbm.org

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In order to have the most effective trip, we request all groups to meet the following deadlines: 6 months before departure Conrm dates & purpose of trip with us. (Your trip might be able to coincide with a special outreach or special meeting for children, teens, etc. This would allow you the opportunity to be more involved in the ministry here.)

Jason, Lori, Katie, Joshua, and Andrew Holt

2 months before departure

Purchase plane tickets. (You will be responsible to purchase your plane tickets, though we would be happy to offer our advice on airlines that we would recommend. Be sure to conrm all ight details with us before nal booking.) Send money for travel, food, lodging, and tours. (This will allows us to make deposits on your lodging and travel arrangements and get the money for the food and tours transferred over. Please send your money to Macedonia World Baptist Missions, PO Box 519, Braselton, GA, 30517 and mark your check Holt Mission Trip.)

3 weeks before departure

LODGING

TOURS

Depending on the size of your group, there are several comfortable hotels that are very similar to midlevel hotels in the USA.
TRANSPORT

We will arrange various tours for you depending on how much you want to spend and what you would like to see.
FOOD

Again, depending on the size of your group, we will arrange a van or bus to transport your group around Chile while you are here. We will make these arrangements for you and advise you on the recommended method of travel.

Meals will be a mixture of meals at restaurants and meals prepared by the missionary wife. We will take care of arranging these meals.

Iglesia Bautista Fe (Faith Baptist Church)

Typical Chilean Food

Field Mailing Address |Casilla 4, Correo Maip| Santiago, Chile

APPLICATION FOR CHILE MISSION TRIP

General Information 1. Name: 2. Date of Birth: 3. Address: 4. Email Address: 5. Daytime Telephone: 6. Evening Telephone: 7. Church Membership: 8. Pastor: 9. Occupation: 10. Marital Status:
Complete and email all three pages to holt@biblicalmissions.com or mail to Macedonia World Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 519, Braselton, GA 30517. Mark Attn: Jason Holt. For more details, contact us at 770-456-5614.

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Medical Information 1. Please describe any medical condition that a doctor might need to know about on this trip. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Please list any known allergies: ________________________________________________ 3. In the event of an emergency, whom should we notify?_____________________________ 4. Relationship ______________________________________________________________ 5. Telephone _______________________________________________________________ Ministry Information 1. Do you sing? (If so, please list what songs.) ______________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 2. Do you play an instrument? (If so, please list what instruments.) ______________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 3. What other countries you have visited? _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Have you read and signed the Trip Covenant? YES/NO 5. Do you have any problem with the covenant and the promises you have to make in this covenant? YES/NO 6. If so, what are your problems or disagreements? __________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

TRIP COVENANT
I recognize and accept the following conditions which will further the usefulness and safety of my shortterm mission trip. I understand that Chile may not have the same conveniences that I am used to at home. I realize how important it is to be flexible and am willing to adjust to the expectations of my host. If accepted as a member of this Mission Group: I will go as a servant-disciple of Jesus Christ and will adopt that attitude when dealing with my fellow team members and the people I meet during this trip. I realize and agree that this is a mission trip and not a vacation. I want to go on this trip to learn more about missions, learn how I can serve God better, and be a blessing to other Christians and the missionaries on the field. I will accept and submit to the leadership role and authority of the team leader and promise to abide by his or her decisions as they concern this mission trip. If a loved one or dear friend is traveling with me, we agree to interact with all members of the team, not just one another. I promise not to initiate or seek new romantic relationships with team members or local people during the trip. I will always pay my own way. I will be careful not to allow the missionaries or local people to pay my expenses or my teams expenses.

I will help out with serving, cleaning, cooking in the missionary home or in the church. I will not complain about the food, lodging accommodations, etc. I will be a gracious guest. If your lodging is in a missionary (or national) home, I will remember I am a houseguest. This home has been generously opened to me. I will be respectful of the missionary's home. In whatever home I stay, I will treat the possessions of the owner with care. I will attend all services, activities, outings, etc. and carry my share of the load in the work we are trying to accomplish. I will submit to the instructions concerning eating, drinking and other such traditions which will help me to assimilate into the local community. I will be a blessing to all on my team and especially those that I have come to minister to. I realize that others on my team, during the journey, and while onsite will look at me for an example of how a Christian acts, and will not treat that responsibility lightly. Before I give a gift to someone I will consult with the team leader and missionary and allow him to make the final decision on this matter. I release and discharge the organizations and individuals which helped me make these arrangements, including Macedonia World Baptist Missions, my home church, their agents, employees, officers and volunteers, from all claims, demands, actions, judgments, or executions that I have ever had, or now have, or may have, or which my heirs, executors, administrators or assigns may have or claim to have against these organizations, their agents, employees, officers, and volunteers, and their successors or assigns for all personal injuries, known or unknown and injuries to property, real or personal, caused by, or arising out of this journey. I intend to be legally bound by this statement. In signing below, I represent that I am 18 years of age or older, or my parent/guardian will sign also, accepting the above conditions on my behalf.

Participants Signature:___________________________________________________________ If participant is under 18 years of age, parent or legal guardian's signature: ______________________________________________________________________________ Participant's Name: ___________________________________________________ (please print) Address: ____________________________________________________________ (please print) Daytime Phone: ________________________ Evening Phone: ___________________________

PASTOR RECOMMENDATION FORM

Chile Mission Trip
Please complete and return to the applicant, so they can email it with their application to holt@biblicalmissions.com or mail to Macedonia World Baptist Missions, P.O. Box 519, Braselton, GA 30517. Thank you very much for your time. If you have any questions or need further information, you may contact Jason Holt at 770-456-5614 or holt@biblicalmissions.com.

Name:__________________________________________ Church:_________________________________________ Phone Number:__________________________________ How long have you known ______________________(Name of Applicant): _______________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Do you recommend that this person participate in the Chile Mission Trip: YES/NO If not, please explain why: _______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Other Comments:________________________________________________________ ______ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Signature__________________________________________ Date________________________