Mission Trip Itinerary

Sunday, October 15: Fly to Bangkok, Thailand (BKK), arriving by Tuesday, October 17 (flights crossing the International Date Line lose a day)

Tuesday, October 17: Mission team arrival and travel to Prachuap Khin Khan (3 hour drive) for orientation. Introduce cross-cultural mission training; planning, praying, and adjusting to the time change. See temples in the Phetchuburi Province along the way and begin to learn about Thailand's rich cultural and religious history.

Wednesday, October 18: Go to Phraya Nakhon Cave and receive additional cross-cultural mission training. Reflection time at the beach. (Start of Wed.-Sat. mini-evangelistic meetings in Bangkok by the local churches and pastors. Thematic focus: "Restoring the Family.")

Thursday, October 19: Travel to Bangkok in the morning. Settle in at Bangkok hotel. Ministry teams praying and planning.

Friday, October 20: Medical mission to serve Pakistani refugees.

Saturday, October 21: Medical mission to serve refugees and the community around Thailand Adventist Mission.

Sunday, October 22: Medical mission to serve Karen refugees and the Thai poor.

Monday, October 23: Medical mission to serve the Thai poor.

Tuesday, October 24: Fly to Mae Sot.

Tuesday, October 24 - Friday, October 27: Arrive at Sunshine Orchard Learning Center. Set up and prepare for the program. Conduct medical mission work, chilrdren's program, and mini-evangelistic meetings at Sunshine Orchard Learning Center.

Friday, October 27 - Saturday, October 28: Visit local ASAP project sites and refugee camps (if possible).

Sunday, October 29: Return home. (Note: Flights crossing the International Date Line gain a day.)

Note: This itinerary is subject to change.

Ministry & Service Opportunities

• Medical

• Dental (opportunities for both professionals and laypeople)*

• Vision (opportunities for both professionals and laypeople)*

• Chair/table massage

• Mental health/crisis counseling

• Children's ministry (Vacation Bible School)

• Speaking/teaching

• Music ministry

• Ministry mentorship

*Dental and vision ministry opportunities for laypeople will be led by staff from the Oon Jai Foundation.

Cost Breakdown

The $1,400 USD Mission Trip (October 15-29) fee includes the following:

• Lodging

• All ground transportation within Thailand

• Domestic airfare (Bangkok to Mae Sot roundtrip)

• Three vegetarian meals per day

• Bottled water

• Interpreter fees

• Fees for any tourist sites visited

• Travel insurance through Trawick International (estimated $150; exact price varies based on age and policy)

• Supplies and other expenses directly related to the mission trip (e.g., medical supplies, materials for Vacation Bible School, etc.)

• Ministry project support

• Nonrefundable $75 administrative fee

Additional Expenses (Responsibility of the Mission Trip Participant)

• Each participant is responsible for purchasing their own international airfare (prices range widely from $900 - $1,800 per roundtrip flight)

• Background check (approximately $40, unless your church or school is willing to provide the results of a recent background check)

• All Covid-19 testing required by the Thai government and your country of origin (if any)

• Additional spending money for mementos, gifts, emergencies and incidental expenses