Team 17 | Ex-change | Gran Canaria

Meeting: Tuesdays in Portstewart Baptist
Dates: 16th-28th July
Destination: Gran Canaria
Contribution: £695

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Leader

Daniel & Kirsty Peters

Daniel and Kirsty got married 2 years ago and have since settled on the North Coast. They love tennis,
surfing, and long walks on the beach with Lola (their hyperactive mini cavapoo).
They have both been out to Gran Canaria several times and are excited to be heading out again in July!
Daniel is the Youth Coordinator at Portstewart Baptist and Kirsty works at iCare Opticians.
Exodus Teams have been instrumental in both of their lives and so they are both stoked to be leading
another team!

Team Meetings

Tuesdays in Portstewart Baptist

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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

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The Placement

Gran Canaria // 16th - 28th July 2024

The Placement

Touch down in Las Palmas Gran Canaria for your Spanish Adventure!

This trip is no sun holiday, however, as you'll be driven past the holidaymakers and into the concrete jungle that is the village of Jinámar. This are is made up of high rise flats and open plazas where the local community live.

In the heart of the community, is Jinámar Evangelical Church - your home for the next 11 days! You'll stay with the wonderful local community and serve their vision of reaching out into the local community.

You'll lead children's clubs, play football, share Bible stories and serve practically as you aim to make Jesus known in a area facing real economic and social challenges. 

This is ideal for someone who is unafraid to try new things, is ready to meet new people and is willing to try and speak a few words of Spanish!

¡Nos vemos en Gran Canaria!

Timetable

Day 1-2

Travel from Dublin to Las Palmas Gran Canaria. Meet your new hosts and embrace the Spanish culture. 

Day 2-10

Serve with the team at Jinámar Evangelical Church. Each day, you'll work with children and young people in the local community, serving where the need is greatest. You'll also have the opportunity for team building, devotionals and maybe even a trip to see one of the islands beaches!

Day 11

Wave goodbye to your Spanish friends and travel home via Dublin.

 

Costs

Personal Contribution

The personal contribution for this team is £TBC
This is the amount that has to be paid to secure your place on the team. Team members will be invoiced for a 40% deposit after the first week of team meetings in February. The final balance is due at the end of April.
The first £50 of the deposit is used for team preparation costs and is non-refundable.

Fundraising

Team members will also take part in personal and group fundraising to raise approximately £TBC each towards the costs of preparation and placement.

 

Practicalities

ANTICIPATED FLIGHT PLAN

Dublin - Gran Canaria - Dublin

OTHER TRANSPORT

You will travel in cars and minibus.

Flights and other private transport will be booked in economy class unless otherwise stated

ACCOMMODATION

You will be staying in the grounds of Jinamar Evangelical Christian Church in tents with shower and catering facilities available on site.

PASSPORT INFORMATION

To travel with this team you will require a passport valid for 6 months after the return date. Individuals without a valid passport should apply for one at their earliest convenience.

 

The Host

Jinamar Evangelical Christian Church

One of our partner churches in Gran Canaria is Jinamar Evangelical Church located in the heart of high rise estate known as 'The Concrete Jungle'. Spain, Las Palmas De Gran Canarias, 15km from the center of the city of Las Palmas and about 7km from the center of Telde.

Story & Staff

The mission and vision of is The Jinamar Evangelical Christian Church is to continue proclaiming the good news in the Jinamar Valley (Telde). We do this through different activities including sports snd workshops. 

Josue is the Spanish host for Jinámar and a deacon of his church. 

Jinamar has 20,000 people and has a great spiritual need. Some of the problems in the local neighbourhood include poverty and crime which is why the Church wants to be a light in the neighbourhood. 

The Church spend lots of time visiting the neighbourhood town squares, playing plenty of football, and doing work with kids and women.

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Location

Spain, Las Palmas De Gran Canarias, 15 km to the center of the city of Las Palmas. And about 7 km from the center of Telde.

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Personal Contribution

The personal contribution for this team is £695
This is the amount that has to be paid to secure your place on the team. Team members will be invoiced for a 40% deposit after the first week of team meetings in February. The final balance is due at the end of April.
The first £50 of the deposit is used for team preparation costs and is non-refundable.

 

Fundraising

Team members will also take part in personal and group fundraising to raise approximately £375 each towards the costs of preparation and placement.

 

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