Short-term Missions > Lifelong Impact

Why go on a mission trip with South Texas Children’s Home Ministries?
Lots of reasons! Download our international flyer here.
 

Mission trips sponsored by South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) offer many different ministry activities and opportunities for participants to consider. (Please see our Mission Trip Calendar below and Mission Trip Highlights for more details.)

Families are encouraged to go on a mission trip together for an experience your family will never forget! Individual adults, couples and adult groups are also welcome. The specific ministries that will be conducted on each mission trip will be built around the interests, gifts and skills of the people going at that time, as well as the ages of the participants. In fact, STCHM will tailor a mission trip to meet the needs of your group.

Current ministry options include:

• Medical and dental clinics
• Orphanage visits and other children’s activities including Vacation Bible Schools
• Workshops on parenting, nutrition or teacher training at Christian schools
• Activities with children during teacher workshops, such as crafts, games, DVD movies and Bible stories through puppets
• Home visits with children and families sponsored through Samuel's Fund
• Light construction and repair or maintenance activities for schools churches or other special needs groups (may include painting or building desks, benches and bookshelves) 
• Visits to historical sites, markets and other points of interest

Please see information below for applying online or call 361-994-0940 to learn more.

“A mission trip takes people out of their comfort zone, where they can control many aspects of their lives, and makes them get back to what’s really important – people’s hearts, the love of Christ, and why we were put here on this earth.” Joanna Berry, STCHM VP of Family Counseling and International Ministry.

Proposed 2010 Mission Trip Calendar to the Dominican Republic

Additional dates may be available.
* Please Note - Proposed dates are always dependent on how much interest there is in a particular week and the number of applications received for that week.

Specific ministry activities for each week are determined by the gifts and abilities of those going on the trip. In addition, we usually have varied ministries taking place in a single week in which team members can participate. Some of the greatest mission trip experiences have often come from a person who said, "This is my ability. How can I serve God on a mission trip?" Our ministry is dynamic and constantly changing as people respond to God's calling on their lives. If you have a gift or a desire to serve, please contact us to see what might be possible.
 

How do I sign up?

Please read through our Frequently Asked Questions and Mission Trip Application and Agreement Form pages if you are interested in participating in a STCHM sponsored mission trip. Then:

1. Complete the Application form available online and either submit it online or download it to complete, print and mail to:

South Texas Children’s Home Ministries
4438 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, TX  78411

You should receive a preliminary confirmation of acceptance within ten days.

2.Once your trip is confirmed, download, sign, and notarize the International Missions Trip Agreement. Mail with your $200 non- refundable* trip deposit to the address above.

3. STCHM will make all air reservations and will e-mail the flight confirmation number to you. You may then purchase the ticket with your own credit card.

4. Submit the balance of the land cost** along with a clear copy of your passport by the balance due deadline. You will receive a handbook, itinerary and other important information about the trip.

* Trip deposit is non-refundable, except in the event the trip is full or cancelled. The deposit will be applied towards the cost of your trip.
** Trip payments can be paid online with a credit card. However, we request that you add 3% to each payment amount made online to cover the additional fee STCHM is charged for online processing. 

Please pray with us about the following needs:

• Families interested in serving together
• Additional dentists and medical doctors
• Additional workers for VBS and construction projects
• More bilingual volunteers
• Funds for orphanage needs, medical care, medicine, children’s vitamins and school supplies
• Funds for a much needed building improvements at schools and facilities for needy children who cannot afford public school

Funds to help with international mission trip expenses and projects may be made donated online or mailed to:

South Texas Children’s Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, Texas 78104-1210.

For more information, visit the website at www.stchm.org or
contact Joanna Berry at international@stchm.org or call 361-991-8680.

South Texas Children’s Home Ministries is a tax exempt, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
P.O. Box 759, Beeville, TX 78104 • 361-375-2101
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