Overview of 2010 Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Kenya Mission Trips
Overview
Our mission trips are multifaceted ministries focused on building relationships with the Dominicans, Haitians, Jamaicans and/or Kenyans and their communities, by working hand in hand with the local church on construction projects and on the provision of free medical care and educational programs, regardless of race, religion, gender or socioeconomic status.
Foundation for Peace (FFP) Leadership
Since 1989, Ken Culver, MD and Cindy Alloway RN, MDiv have led trips to serve the needy in the Dominican Republic (DR), Haiti, Jamaica and Kenya. In 2002, the Foundation for Peace was founded by Ken and Cindy in partnership with Pastors Alberto and Rosalina Martinez and Jeff and Joy Spragens. The individual mission teams are organized in the US by experienced men and women from a variety of churches and universities. Trips are coordinated in the Dominican Republic and Haiti by Kristin Hamner, Ruth Jensen, Ana Hernandez, Isidro Yan and Julian Musa who live in Santo Domingo and Wendy Patchin in New Jersey. Our trips to Kenya are conducted in partnership with Pastors Stephen and Rosemary Mbogo and Compassion Corps. Our trips to Jamaica are coordinated by Pastor Dawn Bryan of the United Church of Jamaica.
Who Should Participate and What Skills Are Needed?
For those joining church-organized mission trips, people who want to participate in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and serving those in need are welcome, regardless of denomination. Beyond that, all people who have a desire to serve those in need with love have a place on one of our mission teams, medical or nursing. No particular physical, mental or language skills are required for our trips. The "developing world" conditions may preclude participation by those with certain health conditions. Please consult your physician if you are concerned (a physician’s approval is required for those over 65 years with chronic diseases). Single and married adults, families, teenagers, and children accompanied by their parents are welcome. During 2009, more than 600 volunteers worked in the DR, Haiti and Kenya.
Pre-trip Preparation for 2010 Mission Trips to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Kenya
Beginning in late 2009, meetings will be scheduled with interested organizations and individuals The goal is to have the mission team members finalized in early 2010 so that there is sufficient time for team building, preparation and fundraising. Many teams have one meeting per month to prepare for these exciting, life-changing mission trips. Now is the time to begin praying about your involvement with this trip. Letters to friends and relatives requesting prayer support and fundraising assistance should begin as soon as possible after completion of the online application and submission of the non-refundable deposit ($250 for DR and Haiti trips and $500 for Kenya).
Pre-trip Preparation for 2010 Mission Trip to Jamaica
Meetings are beginning now for this trip. Please complete the online application and submit the non-refundable deposit ($200) as soon as possible.
Application Process and Costs
Interested persons should apply online at www.foundationforpeace.org. Once a completed on-line application has been received, you will receive an email with additional instructions. For questions, please contact Ken Culver at ken@foundationforpeace.org or by calling 973-813-6122. The in-country cost of trips 1a through 5c to the DR and Haiti is $1,100 per person plus airfare, for Kenya it is $1,650 plus airfare and for Jamaica it is $400 plus airfare. The in-country fee for all trips covers transportation, lodging and meals, construction supplies, medicines and educational materials. Please sign-up up soon and send in your deposit; space is limited for many of the trips.
Trip dates, in-country lodging locations (work locations) and lead organization (pre-trip training locations) and group leader(s)
| 2010 Mission Trips to the Dominican Republic and Haiti | |||
| Trip Dates | Number | Lodging Location (Work Location) | Lead organization (pre-trip training location) and group leader(s) |
| August 4 - August 13 | 5a | Fond Parisien, Haiti | Praise Presbyterian Church (Somerset, NJ) Leaders: David Lee and Walter Won |
| August 4 - August 13 | 5b | Santo Domingo, DR (Zumbon) | Noroton Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Church in Morristown (Darien, NJ and Morristown, NJ) Leaders: Pastor Stuart Smith, Abby Young and Ken Culver |
| August 4 - August 14 | 5c | Barahona, DR (Batey Algodon) | First Presbyterian Church (Bradenton, FL) Leaders: Pastor Mark and Stacey Jernigan |
| August 25 - September 5 | 1WR | Fond Parisien, Haiti* | Westerly Road Church (Princeton, NJ) Leader: Carine Toussaint |
| August 30 - September 10 | 1SP | Santo Domingo (TBD) | Seattle Pacific University (Seattle, WA) Leader: Desiree Friesen |
| September 6 - September 11 | 1ECC | Dominican Republic (TBD) | Everett Community College (Everett, WA) Leader: Cindy Weber |
| 2010 Mission Trip to Kenya | |||
| Trip Dates | Number | Lodging Location (Work Location) | Lead organization (pre-trip training location) and group leader(s) |
| August 2 - August 17 | 2K | Nairobi, Kenya (ByGrace Children's Home- Ngong and Living Word Church- Mathare North) | Compassion Corps (La Mirada, CA) Leaders: Pastors Stephen and Rosemary Mbogo |
| 2010 Mission Trip to Jamaica | |||
| Trip Dates | Number | Lodging Location | Team Preparation Location |