Category: Vacation Bible School
STM 2023 Wrap-Up: Short-Term Missions, Long-Term Blessings by Allison Groot, STM Administrative Assistant Summer 2023 is gone just as quickly as it came. However, for the first time in multiple years, OPC Short-Term Missions is thankful to be able to look back on a summer full of teams traveling around the globe to assist missionaries, engage in evangelism, and to
Whether you’re intrigued by the adventure of exploring and evangelizing in Prague, getting a taste of the Ugandan “outback” in Karamoja, or honing your evangelism skills at the sunny Boardwalk Chapel in Wildwood, OPC Short-Term Missions really does have an opportunity for all! Although there are many differences in these fields, they have one thing in common: there are people
Looking for a sunny and warm location to spend part of your summer next year? Is your youth or church group looking for a place to serve during the summer? Iglesia Presbiteriana Sola Escritura (OPC) in Guayama, Puerto Rico (part of the Presbytery of New Jersey) is eager to welcome individuals or a group to help with the church’s first
Sunday afternoon a lite rain passed over our house. A few minutes later, our son Kaelan called out, “There is a rainbow!” What a nice way to end our English for Kids Bible camp about Noah and the rainbow. When we went outside to look, there were in fact two rainbows! There is story behind the two rainbows. During our second summer
Because of international COVID regulations, it’s a great time to maybe think outside the box for your next short-term missions opportunity! Are you looking to find a service project for your youth group or other group in your church? Are you open to helping another church with their Vacation Bible School, maintenance project or some other creative idea? We could
No doubt you’ve noticed the near-depleted list of short-term mission opportunities the past two years due to COVID restrictions. But praise the Lord, things seem to be changing and we’re encouraged! According to the travel site, Kayak, as of November 24, 2021, the borders of five countries are now open, with no restrictions. 166 countries’ borders are open, with limited
Japan has opened up non-resident entry, and the Japan mission would love to receive a mission team or teams in the summer. Tasks to be done would include service in the community, VBS or similar kids’ programs, tract distribution, and carpentry tasks, primarily at both Nozomi and Megumi church buildings. Having at least one or two experienced carpenters would be a