Powell River, Virginia (Spring & Fall)
The Powell River area is located in the far southwest tip of Virginia. It is one of the poorest regions of our state and there is a tremendous need in that area. The Roanoke Valley Baptist Association has established a full time presence in this community meeting physical and spiritual needs. We will send two teams in 2010 to assist with Bible study, food distribution, home repairs and a VBS style children’s ministry.

• Dates: March 21-26 & September 19-24
• Objective: Outreach, Evangelism, Light Construction
• Deadlines: February 7 (Spring)/August 1 (Fall)

Areepparambu, Kerala State, India
This year we are sending a team to the southern part of one of the most populous countries in the world. This is a region that is dominated by the Hindu faith, but pockets of Christianity are emerging in this portion of India. Our team will be conducting a VBS style event for children at an orphanage.

• Dates: April 10-18
• Objective: Evangelism
• Team Size: 4-7
• Cost: $1250
• Deadlines: January 31

Camp Piankatank, Virginia
What does it take for a church camp to be ready for hundreds of summer visitors? Answer: lots of volunteers in the Spring. Camp Piankitank is one of our Virginia Baptist camps and each year we send a missions team to do maintenance and repair work. Projects will include landscaping, spring cleaning, painting, etc.

• Dates: April 15-17
• Objective: Light Construction, Outdoor Work
• Deadline: March 7

Camp Crossroads, Virginia
Remember the old phrase” Many hands make light work?” This is another of our Virginia Church camps that needs some helping hands to get ready for summer activities. Projects will include landscaping, spring cleaning, painting, etc.

• Dates: May 13-15
• Objective: Light Construction, Outdoor Work
• Deadline: April 11

Recife, Brazil
Recife is an urban city with a large portion of the population living in poverty. We as a church have had an ongoing presence here. There are many opportunities available for a short term mission trip team. Evangelism and construction are the main emphasis for this trip. There will be opportunities to work with children in a VBS type program as well as medical and/or dental work if leaders come forward for these groups. The dates for the trip can somewhat be dictated by the group going.

• Dates: TBA (7-10 days between July and September)
• Objective: Construction, Evangelism
• Cost: $1,000 - $1,500

Interlaken, Switzerland/“Euroventure”
This summer we will be partnering with the International Baptist Convention’s annual youth camp “Euroventure.” Our team will be providing support and cooking for over 130 youth at this summer camp.

• Dates: July 7-17
• Objective: Cooking
• Team size: 6-10
• Cost: $1300
• Deadline: March 7th

Belmopan, Belize
Body and Soul Ministries works with the Baptist Assoc. of Belize in social ministry, construction and outreach.

• Dates: July 31 - August 8
• Objective: Construction, Evangelism
• Team size: 6-10
• Cost: $550
• Deadline: April 11 (updated)

Johannesburg, South Africa
Door of Hope baby house. Team would do repair work in the children’s homes (waterproofing, carpentry, tiling, etc.)

• Dates: September 11-21
• Objective: Construction
• Team size: 5-10
• Cost: $1600
• Deadlines: March 7

Standing Rock Indian Reservation, North Dakota
The mission team will distribute summer clothing and other items to each site as well as construction on a small house.

• Dates: June 12-22
• Objective: Construction & Evangelism
• Team size:10-15
• Cost: $1000
• Deadline: March 7 (updated)