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Organization:
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:
South Extension Part II
New Delhi, CA, 01001
India
Great For: Great for Families, Great for Groups, Great for Kids, Great for Seniors, Great for Teens
Service Area(s): Compassion Ministry
Commitment is per:
Day
Number of Positions:
30
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
60
One-time / Ongoing Position:

Description

Join us for Truthseekers' Footwashing in India Trip

March 10-18, 2012

Not that long ago, it was illegal for a lower-caste person to touch or even allow their shadow to fall upon a higher-caste person in India. While no longer illegal, this rigid physical segregation is still very much in force.

Jesus showed us how to overcome barriers like this. He knelt down and washed the feet of His disciples. For the several years, Truthseekers has modeled the example of Jesus each November and now each spring. At our footwashing rallies, held in lower-caste neighborhoods, we tangibly express God's love as we wash the feet of the oppressed and abused.

We will be taking a group of Westerners to India in March to continue the footwashing rallies that have been so successful over the last several years and you're invited!

Sign up by Friday January 13, 2012

Space: Limited to a maximum of 30 persons. Individuals, families with children, and teams/groups are all welcome.

Cost: $1,195* + airfare to and from U.S. per person. Price includes lodging, food, in-country travel, program, and a group excursion. Your fees also help to cover the costs of the footwashing rallies and support the ongoing work of the Truthseekers team in India.

Sample Schedule
Saturday, March 10 Depart U.S.

Sunday, March 11 Arrival in India (late afternoon/evening)

Monday, March 12 Orientation and preparation

Tue - Thu, March 13-15 Footwashing Rallies

Friday, March 16 Immersion Delhi excursion

Saturday, March 17 Final debrief, Souvenir shopping, Celebration dinner, Depart for airport

Sunday, March 18 Return to U.S.

*Optional add-on: For an additional $100 per person, you can add one more day on your trip for a Taj Mahal excursion. You would visit the Taj Sunday, March 18 and depart Delhi late that night March 18, or early am March 19, returning to the U.S. on Monday, March 19.

A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is required by Friday January 13, 2012 to secure your place. You can send your deposit to:

Truthseekers
9625 Mission Gorge Road
Suite B2 - 385
Santee, CA 92071

You can also pay your deposit online with our Pay Pal option. Just click on the Donate button on our home page, the instructions for Pay Pal will be the first thing you see.

Can't join us in March? We also take footwashing groups every November. The price and number of days for the trip are the same as in March.

Got Qs? Want more info? Contact Noel Becchetti by email at noelpb@gmail.com and by phone at 619-654-3233.

Requirements

Love people, and be willing to wash feet in the name of Jesus.

Do you require that volunteers for this position be Christian?

Yes

Organizational Statement of Faith:

Yes

Group Minimum and Maximum


0 - 30

Short Term Mission Trip Details

Additional Details:


See our website, truthseekersna.org , for more details.

Region


Southern Asia, Asia

This cost includes:


Transportation to and from New Delhi is NOT included in the above amount - figure on approximately $1500 for airfare.

$1,195 does cover lodging, food, transportation within India, program costs and a group excursion. Your fee also helps to cover rally expenses and supports the ongoing work of TS in India.

Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY)


01/13/2012
Opportunity Date(s): Start Date:  
03/10/2012

End Date:  
03/18/2012

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