Here you will find most information available about this missions trip, however if you have a question that we do not cover you may feel free to contact me.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the trip and I will be glad to help.
Philip Bassham
Summary
Visit Thailand and help lay the groundwork for a new church in a country that is 95% Buddhist. Learn about living and ministering in one of the most unique cultures in the world.
- Leader: Philip Bassham | pbassham@gmail.com | 678-404-2499
- Cost: $2900
- Dates: June 16-25, 2014 add to calendar
Missions Camp: June 9-13
(Note: Those coming should also plan on going to the five day pre-field training at the Our Generation Camp.)
Goals of the Trip
We want to provide an opportunity to get a vision for the work and needs in Thailand that can only come through seeing it in person. The Bible says that our eye affects our heart, and while we try to communicate through writing, pictures, and video, there is nothing like being in-country meeting real people and hearing their stories.
Secondly, we want to open the door for you to be involved in ministry. Even though you don’t speak Thai, there are opportunities for you to use your English to help us reach people. Not only that, but you can help through flyer/tract distribution, and helping conduct outreach activities.
Finally, we want it to be a time of learning about the mission field and missions. One week on the mission field will probably teach you as much about missions as you would learn in a decade of missions conferences. We hope that spending some time here will take away a lot of the façade and mystery of what happens on the mission field and help you be more effective in your missions activites at home.
Costs
$2900 will include all of the costs in-country, but you will want to bring some money for buying gifts1, etc.
This includes food, lodging, transportation, and activities while in-country.
Airplane ticket the cost may vary, please keep this in mind.
Deposit of $300 due on January 15, 2014.
Payments can be made by Check, or online by going to projectthailand.net
Additional Financial Notes
Cost covers expenses in Thailand but does not cover meals and snacks in the airports.
- It is not hard to have enough money but you should start planning now.
- It is better to have “too much money” and leave an offering than leave the missionaries to pay your load.
- You are responsible to cover unexpected expenses during this trip.
- You will also be visiting churches and will have the opportunity to give in the offering. If you are able please bring extra money to give during the offering times in the churches you will be visiting and for a love offering for missionaries that are going out of their way to help us. You will be in approximately six services during your time in Thailand.
- We recommend approx. $200 extra spending money for souvenirs and additional attractions and snacks.
Dates & Deadlines
- 1 year prior to the the trip, set dates, make plans, apply for passport.
- 9 months prior to the trip, $200 non-refundable deposit & application.
- 6 months prior to trip, reserve group plane tickets.
- 3 months prior to trip, apply and pay for visas.
- 1 month prior to trip, pay the finally amount due.
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Day of the trip, bring the designated cash and any extra cash with you.
- ASAP – Apply for Passport (usually takes at least 6-8 weeks)
- 1/15/14 – Application
Release of Liability
Signed Agreement
$300 Non-Refundable Deposit - 3/6/14 – 2nd payment – $1500 to secure plane tickets
- 4/15/14 – 2 copies of passport – photo and signature page
- 5/23/14 – 3rd payment – $600
- 6/4/14 – Be in Atlanta for Camp and Departure from Vision Baptist Church
(Checks payable to Project Thailand at Vision Baptist Missions P.O. Box 442 Alpharetta GA 30009)
Possible2 Schedule and Activities
- Devotional time each day
- Orientation, missions classes and discussion
- Visit ancient city and learn history of Thailand and Buddhism
- Blitz some neighborhoods to spread word about new church
- Meet other missionaries for orientation
- Visit Graveyard
- Help with construction
- Visit Buddhist Temple
- Meet with Thai believers
- Go out to Thai village
- Tract distribution
- Sunday Services
- Visit Palace, Wat Pho, and other tourist areas of the city
- Take a boat ride through canals of the city
- Visit Orphanage
- Floating Market
- Visit City Pillar
- Pray over the city
- Souvenir shopping
Requirements
- Be 16 years of age or older, unless traveling with a parent, guardian, or someone who will take full responsibility for your care and actions.
- Be willing to abide by the rules and regulations that apply to this trip.
- Fill out an application and have it approved.
- Want to attend and see God do a work in your life.
- Get a valid passport. (This usually takes 6-8 weeks to obtain.)
- Make sure you meet the requirements listed above.
- Fill out the Application Form & Covenant.
- Have your pastor complete the Pastor Recommendation Form.
- Send all the forms to Philip Bassham, P.O. Box 442, Alpharetta, GA 30009 or fill them out online at projectthailand.net
Plane Tickets
While plane tickets are included in the price of the trip, no tickets will be bought before money is received. If you are planning on bringing a larger group, we can work with you to find tickets that will work best for your group. Contact us for more information.
Coming to Thailand – General Info
There is a lot of information that you need to know about taking a short-term trip to make sure you get the best out of the trip. Below we have divided the information in separate categories to help you easily find the information you need.
- Gifts: There are many things that you will probably want to buy, but it is all dependent on you. You can get little nicknacks for about $10, or you can go broke buying fake rolexes. Up to you. ↩
- This is not disney world, and I am not sure what may happen to influence tomorrow, much less the dates of this trip. I can assure you that we will work to make the absolute most of your time here, plan as much as we can, and be sensitive to the Spirit's leading. ↩