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Team 11 | Ex-change | Spain

Meeting: St. John's COI
Dates: 17th - 28th July
Destination: Spain
Contribution: £585

Leader

Jonny Campbell-Smyth

Jonny and the team at St John's are excited that this will be their 3rd year of serving as a team in Tarragona.

Jonny has led these team each year, and the relationship with Pastor Victor in Valls has grown so much. 

Team meetings will take place in Ballyclare. There's lots of banter and craic, and we know that you will thoroughly enjoy being a part of it. We guarantee that you will be so shaped by God through all of this, seeing him at work in a small
church that has a big heart. Don't hesitate - sign up straight away!

Team Meetings

Meeting at St. John's COI (meeting night TBA)

The Course

Ex-change Teams are a chance for you to go deeper with God.

This course will teach you more about what it means to be a disciple as well as developing your understanding of prayer, worship and the Bible.

15+ by 30th June

The Placement

Spain // 17-28th July 2025

The Host

Esglesia Cristiana Unida de Valls

Esglesia Cristiana Unida de Valls is based in the city of Valls, about 15 minutes outside of Tarragona. As a church they are passionate about making Jesus known through faithfulness to the Bible. Their heart for evangelism is both local and for wider missions work internationally. They have a keen interest in engaging young people through their youth work.

Story & Staff

Esglesia Cristiana Unida de Valls is a new host for Exodus in 2023. The church is connected with a wider network of like-minded churches in the Tarragona region and are keen to be part of a joint initiative, including hosting and serving alongside an Exodus team!

Pastor Victor Rubi Sanchez has been the pastor of the church in Valls since 1994. They are passionate about working with young people and host several activities including adventure sports, a praise group, theatre and social work.

The city of Valls is famous for 'calçots', sweet flavoured spring onions, so no doubt you'll have the opportunity to try some of this local delicacy. It is also known for building 'castells', or towers of people, which is part of festivals in the city. We don't advise this on your Exodus team!

 

The Project

Hosting an Exodus team is a great encouragement to the local believers and a real opportunity to reach out into the local community. The team will serve through:

  • Bible Club for Children (2-3 hours per day)
  • Visiting Families & Homes
  • Involvement in a Church Service
  • Youth Programme
  • Sports Ministry
  • Evangelism
 

Location

The Esglesia Cristiana Unida de Valls is situated at Candela, 19, Valls, Tarragona, 43800.

It is close to the local mountains and around 15 minutes away from the sea.


 

Day Planner

Day 1

Board your bus and travel to Dublin Airport before your flight to Barcelona. Travel by car or minibus (90 mins) to Salou for your launch.

Day 2-3

Throw yourself into an action packed Launch programme with other Exodus teams. Finish the launch and travel to your placement.

Day 4-10

Stay with your host (details below) and serve the Spanish people! You'll enjoy great hospitality and get stuck into serving others through community outreach projects, children's work and plaza ministry each evening. During your stay you'll also have the chance to take part in a Spanish Church service.

Day 11 

Say goodbye and travel home.

*This day planner is a guide and subject to small changes.

 

 

Transport

TRANSPORT

Provided by the local church through cars and minibuses.

ACCOMMODATION

You will be staying in the Church Hall where there are ample shower and bathroom facilities.

 

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