International trips

Belize (Student Ministry)
Once a British colony, Belize is a nation on the eastern coast of Central America, with Caribbean Sea shorelines to the east and dense jungle to the west. Belize is a place of beauty, but its people are in great need. This country and its hospitable people will grab your heart in a unique way. It is a great place to be introduced to international missions because it exposes you to one of the poorest places in the world, most of the people speak English, it is just a short flight away, and it is fun! Our students will do VBS in rural communities and share the Gospel in creative ways. 

Italy
Our choir and others from all over Oklahoma will be traveling to Italy in July, 2023 with Celebration Concert Tours International. We will be doing Gospel concerts in Florence, Montecatini, Venice, Orvieto, and Rome, singing the Gospel, inviting those attending to follow Christ, and to get connected to a local church. All travelers are encouraged to be in the choir, but non singers are welcome. Information and registration at www.celebrationconcerttours.com.

Ghana
The Pearl House was founded in 2013 to provide hope for girls in rural Ghana, Africa. By providing physical care, emotional support, spiritual development, and life-changing academic/vocational opportunities, they empower their girls to discover their unique identity and purpose in Christ. Together, they are shaping a brighter future for these girls, their communities, and their nation. The Pearl House protects, educates, and disciples at-risk young women in underserved communities around the world. The Pearl House is committed to helping our “pearls of great price” become the amazing women they are meant to be! Our team will come alongside the Pearl House in the ministry work they are doing and share the Gospel with those in the community. For more information about the Pearl House, visit thepearlhouse.org. 

Krakow, Poland
Poland is a beautiful European country, filled with rich history and kind and gracious people. While Europe is known for its strong Catholic heritage, it has become an incredibly diverse continent filled with diverse religious beliefs. Only 0.3% of the population in Poland are professing Evangelical Christians. If Poland were 100 people, 87 of those people would claim the Catholic faith, 13 would claim no religious affiliation, and 1 out of those 100 would be an Evangelical Christian. Our team will work with missionaries in Krakow, Poland doing street evangelism, prayer walking, having English conversations, spending time with university students, and working with local church planters. 

Panama
The beautiful Central American country of Panama is filled with people in need of the Gospel. With strong roots in witchcraft, animism, and various other religious beliefs, lostness is a great problem. On our trip to Panama, we will be partnering with IMB missionaries to reach people with the Gospel in a variety of ways. The local missionaries in Jaque who we have worked with in the past are in need of a boat cover to be built in Meteti, the city where they dock their boat when traveling to and from Panama City. This trip will involve working on this boat cover, evangelism, and community outreach. Travel for this trip involves a five hour bumpy car ride.


Next Steps: 
  1. Make sure your passport is up to date. This is a long process that is best to take care of ASAP so you can be prepared to go when the Lord calls you. 
  2. Fill out the missions application here and return to lauren@ibcshawnee.org.