International Missions

Student Oversees Missions

Campo Grande, Brazil (Student Trip)
Taking applications for July 2009
The youth of Emerge Student Ministries will partner with Casa Do Olerio International Ministry to finish building a new church. We’ll also reach out to the community with the love of Christ through drama, testimonies and servant evangelism.  This will be a life-changing trip for all students who answer the call.

Contact:
Pastor Burnard Scott
813-626-0783
bscott@crossingonline.org

Belize 2009

Taking applications for 2009
This trip will include working with the youth of Sandhill – sharing Christ through rallies, working in a local orphanage and within a Mennonite community, plus painting and tiling at the Dream Center base.

Contact:
Scott Phipps
813-349-3650
MissionsWorld@crossingonline.org

Sao Paulo, Bazil

Taking applications for 2009
Be part of a team that touches the next generation in Brazil. This trip’s focus is ministering to the orphaned children of Sao Paulo through neighborhood activities, as well as constructing a vocational school for older orphaned children to attend as they turn 18. This will be our fourth year; join us as we help change the lives of these children and continue to build lasting relationships in the community.

Contact:
Estelle Wolfman
813-385-9922
ewolfman@tampabay.rr.com

Bahamas

Taking applications for 2009
On the island of Great Exuma, we see a tremendous need for people to hear about the love of God in a relevant way. Help us share His beautiful message in such a beautiful place. This is also a great trip for those seeking their first mission experience.

Contact:
Don Clyde
813-598-2932
donandrachel@tampabay.rr.com

Ghana, Africa

Taking applications for 2009
We will be working with Faithway Christian Church painting and flooring the church, sharing in meetings, ministering to schoolchildren and doing local outreach evangelism.

Contact:
Scott Phipps
813-349-3650
MissionsWorld@crossingonline.org

North Africa

Taking applications for 2009
Join this team of women in ministering to the heavily-labored and abused women of North Africa. Despite the obstacles of language, religion and culture, we share the love of Christ in unconventional ways through foot washing, massages, gifts, music and the power of touch.

Contact:
Rae Quintero
813-728-6284  
rae-of-sonshine@hotmail.com

South Africa

Taking applications for 2009
This mission focuses on training local teachers, ministering to AIDS patients, interacting with children, visiting homes and reaching the men of South Africa.

Contacts:
Robert Williams
813-741-0198  
mrmwms@hotmail.com

Mary Ellen Stopke
813-672-0210   
mestpa@verizon.net   

Pucallpa, Peru

Taking applications for 2009
The goal of this team is to make a difference in the lives of the Indians of Peru. This trip’s focus is ministering to native Indians through participation in their local church, construction work on a pastor’s school, ministry in a local rehab center and visiting village(s) along the Amazon River.

Contact:
Michael and Tammie Rustenberghe
813-918-4612
miker@idplans.com

South East Asia

Dates and details yet to be determined.

Contact:
Norris Brown
813-924-4693
missions@crossingonline.org