Short-term Missions > Lifelong Impact

God is such a big God, and one of the best ways to know that is to see Him working and moving in a country or culture totally foreign to our own. And when mission teams partner with solid organizations and ministries in other countries, work and projects that can be completed in a week can change the course of life of countless children and families in need.

Mission trips sponsored by South Texas Children’s Home Ministries (STCHM) offer many different ministry activities and opportunities for participants to consider. 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. 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.

“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 Childcare.

WHEN? Mission Trip Dates

Proposed dates are always dependent on how much interest there is in a particular week and the number of applications received for that week. Possible upcoming mission trip dates to the Dominican Republic are:

WHAT? Ministry Options

• Medical and dental clinics
• Orphanage visits and children’s activities
• 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

HOW? If you are interested in participating in a STCHM sponsored mission trip, please see our Frequently Asked Questions and Mission Trip Application Form pages. Download and complete the application form and return it along with a $200.00 non-refundable deposit to STCHM, P.O. Box 759, Beeville, TX 78104 as early as possible. We will send you a confirmation packet with additional information and forms to sign. Spaces are limited and may fill up quickly.

Please pray with us about the following needs:

• Additional dentists and medical doctors interested in participating
• Additional workers for VBS and construction projects
• More bilingual volunteers
• Families interested in serving together
• 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

Donations toward mission trip expenses and projects may be made online or mailed to:

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

Mission Trip Highlights to the Dominican Republic

Medical Clinics

• Four U.S. doctors and one Dominican doctor treated 1,658 people in ten clinics held in homes, a community center, a school, under trees and even at a city dump.
• Two U.S. doctors traveled to two villages to treat children with no hope of receiving medical care.
• Dispensed donated medications, children’s vitamins and prenatal vitamins.

Dental Clinics

• Treated 295 children in six different dental clinics; 80% needed fillings and there were numerous extractions.
• Educated families about dental hygiene and prevention.
• Provided toothbrushes and toothpaste for all children treated.

Children’s Ministry and Childcare Teams

• Presented program of puppets, crafts and games at two orphanages and a school.
• Delivered donated clothing, children’s items and $1,800 worth of food, supplies, new clothing and two mattresses (purchased with donated funds).
• Passed out Spanish New Testaments.
• Presented a growing church with a new projector.
• Delivered food to orphans living in stark poverty
• Took children from the La Romana Home shopping for new school clothes.
• Blessed Jackie’s Children’s Home and Rose Elena’s School for the poor with lots of love and needed supplies.
• Provided prepackaged craft work for 6,400 children for a massive Vacation Bible School effort in Santo Domingo.
• A combined workforce of 264, which included a U.S. mission team and members of Iglesia Bautista Quisqueyana, held simultaneous Vacation Bible Schools in 18 different locations (average daily attendance of 1,968 and 560 decisions for Christ made by children over age 7).

Construction Efforts

• Built and painted children’s desks and bookshelves.
• Provided materials and labor to build 50 large benches for a church.
• Built a new chapel in El Bambu; reached out to the community and held chapel dedication service.
• Provided septic tank and new sanitary facilities for household of orphans living with a young relative.

For more information, visit the website at www.stchm.org or contact Joanna Berry, Vice President - Family Counseling and International Childcare, to tailor a trip to meet the needs of your group (361-991-8680 or jberry@stchm.org).

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