Vol. 7: No. 5
May 9, 2018

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Photo taken by Dr. Donald Theriault when working with the OP Uganda Mission in 2013

Summer Teams Are Filling Up!

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news...
Isaiah 52:7 (ESV)

Ten short-term mission teams have already been filled for the summer of 2018! A hurricane relief team is currently in Puerto Rico. Two teams are scheduled to do maintenance work at the Boardwalk Chapel this month. Team Haiti takes off on June 23 to lead VBS programs on the island of La Gonave. Four teams will lead four English for Kids Bible Camps in Quebec in June and July, with an English for Teens Bible Camping trip to follow in August. And, the OP Uruguay Mission will receive a team to help them present their "English Club" outreach program in July!

But, it's not too late to find an opportunity for
short-term service that is just right for you!

There are still openings:

In May, June, July, August ... or year-round
For individuals or church groups
Inside the USA or on foreign mission fields

There are opportunities for:

Construction work, community outreach, service projects
Evangelizing and/or receiving evangelism training
Working with children, teaching VBS, teaching English
Longer-term service as a Missionary Associate or teaching in a foreign university
The ongoing need for hurricane relief volunteers!

See "All Current Opportunities At-A-Glance" below!

STM Resources

Roadmap

How to find an STM trip, raise funds, get prayer support, plan your travel, prepare yourself for the work, and document your experience.

Roadmap

All Resources

Benefits of STMs...and Some Advice. Helping Without Hurting in STMs.
STM Training PowerPoint Presentation. And more!

All STM Resources

Printable Short-Term Missions Prayer Guide

Short-Term Missions Prayer Guide

For those preparing to participate in short-term missions, prayer ought to be a vital component of the planning process.

Our churches, too, can be actively involved in this important preparatory work as they anticipate sending out short-term missions teams.

Pray for physical protection
Pray for spiritual growth
Pray for boldness in witness

Travel Medical Insurance

Travel Medical Insurance:
Don't Leave the Country Without It!

Many don't realize that when we board a plane and leave our home country, there is a good chance we are no longer covered by our health insurance policy!

Medical emergencies and other liabilities while traveling abroad can be very inexpensively mitigated through the purchase of travel insurance.

Image from blog.smartlunches.com

All Current Opportunities
"At-A-Glance"

Click anywhere below to go to the
"Current Opportunities" page at OPCSTM.org for all the details

All Current Opportunities

OPC DISASTER RESPONSE

OPC Singles Team

Join the OPC Singles
Hurricane Relief Team
May 26 - June 2, 2018

The OPC Singles Facebook Group is sponsoring a hurricane relief team in Houston May 26-June 2, 2018. A team of 15-18 will serve together to refurbish a house, do outreach to those who have faced hardships from Hurricane Harvey, express hospitality to those in need, and enjoy the good fellowship of brothers and sisters!

Hurricane Relief Volunteers
Continue to be Needed in Houston

Join those who are saying "Yes" to being OPC hurricane relief volunteers!

Current Schedule in Houston:

May 13 - 19: Full
May 20 - 26...Six or more volunteers needed
May 27 – June 2: Full
June 3 - 9...Six or more volunteers needed
June 10 - 16: Full
June 17 - 23...Six or more volunteers needed
June 24 - 30: Full

Volunteers Needed in Houston

How to Volunteer

Hurricane Relief Team in
Puerto Rico This Week

Steve Hill, right, and Kyle Grassmid and Doug Field, below right, are members of the Reformed Mission Services/OPC hurricane relief team volunteering in Puerto Rico this week. Pedro Lopez, below, father of the pastor of the OPC church plant in Arroyo, Puerto Rico, is working with them.