As in on an airplane to another country for a short-term mission trip…
Here’s some info about a few that are coming up. We’ve teamed up with Missionary Ventures on this so visit their site for more info and application forms.
There are three to choose from:
Nuku’alofa, Ha’apai and Vava’u Islands, Tonga
2 to 16 July 2010
Joint NZ/Tonga youth ministry trip to islands of Ha’apai and Vava’u, starting in Touliki with combined team building, training and rehearsals.
Priority given to Northcross Church members.
Cost: approx NZ$1,200 – 1,350
Deadlines: Applications: 31 Jan 2010; 1st Payment: 31 Mar 2010; Final Payment: 18 Jun 2010
Surabaya & Bromo, East Java, Indonesia
14 to 28 August 2010
Serve alongside our Indonesian partners. Experience, and be an expression of, God’s love in action in some of the poorest and most isolated communities of East Java.
‘Open’ team (all applications welcome).
Cost: approx NZ$2,750 -3,000
Deadlines: Applications: 31 Mar 2010; 1st Payment: 30 Apr 2010; Final Payment: 31 Jul 2010
Managua, Nicaragua
16 to 27 January 2011 (plus travel time between NZ and Miami, Florida)
Relational visitation and ministry at various centres in Managua.
Priority given to Northcross Church members.
Cost: approx NZ$4,750 -5,000
Deadlines: Applications: 31 Mar 2010; 1st Payment: 31 May 2010; Final Payment: 20 Dec 2010
These are such great opportunities so get praying and handing in applications asap!
2. Neither high-riding nor low-riding should be legal. Low-riders need to drop that spray can and cheer up; while high-riders need to drop that Physics textbook and get a tan. Ok, I generalise, but you know it’s true…

3. Girls, if you’re going to be outside, take a jacket. Yes the man may offer his jacket if you look cold, but guys have feelings too you know.
4. Guys, you may only wear pink if you were forced into it by fellow ministry leaders. You may only wear it for the duration of the ministry hours. After that, resume manhood…
5. Take a stand against ties. That random bit of cloth, like scarves, serves no purpose other than increased risk of strangulation and wiping your mouth after dinner. Society needs to phase-out this dated fashion accessory as they discriminate against those with thicker necks.
As usual, follow my advice and Dolce & Gabbana may offer an internship. It could happen…
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