Panama Mission 2023
Partnering with vecinos ministries

Join a small team of other Waypoint friends on the ground in Panama in September 2023. Limited spots are available, so pray NOW to determine if God is calling you to join this team to extend God’s love through the efforts of Barry & Yvette Henry.

Trip Details

Dates

  • Friday, September 22 to Friday, September 29, 2023

  • Registration deadline is June 30

Cost

  • Trip cost is $1225, and includes all transportation, lodging, and meals at destination

  • Doesn’t include meals traveling to destination and home

  • Doesn’t include personal gifts bought or offerings given

  • Doesn’t include passport fees (required for international travel)

Scope of Trip

  • Community revitalization project (home repair, community project)

  • Conversational English Nights with community (Relational nights to assist in english proficiency in fun ways)

  • Church Strengthening w/Vecinos (worship, training local churches)

  • Team Care (cooking for mission team, community volunteer support)

  • Others opportunities God opens

Ready to join the teaM?

Steps Prior to Registration

  • Express interest with pastors to make them aware

  • Look for Info Meeting in early May

  • Pray for God to confirm your role beyond fear, finances, etc.

register

  • Secure your passport. (It must be good for travel for at least six months beyond the trip travel dates.)

  • Complete Online Registration

  • Pay deposit of $225 to secure your spot.

  • Balance is due by September 1

  • Registration ends after JUNE 30

Trip Readiness

  • Mission Team Meetings begin in July for preparation and fine-tuning our scope.

  • Training for us to know the context led by Vecinos.

  • Other meetings for prep and packing will be added as needed.

general itinerary

Friday - Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica - overnight stay

Saturday - Fly to Limon, Costa Rica - Car transport across border to Almirante, Panama - Walk neighborhoods / Learn the stories

Sunday - Worship with a local Vecinos partner congregation - Prep for Projects ahead - Prayer walk sites

Monday-Tuesday - Project Scope in day / Relational ministry at night

Wednesday - Day trip to Bocas Island - Church/Community connection at night

Thursday - Drive into Costa Rica to Limon - Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica - overnight stay

Friday - Fly home from San Jose, Costa Rica to Houston