Ghana Mission Trip '12

Where:

Tamale, Ghana, West Africa

When:
March 27 - April 6, 2012

Who:
Any adult willing to humbly serve. Capacity 8

Description:
The purpose of this trip is to work along side Terry and Amy Ruff, missionaries, through the various project they have in the largely-Muslim Gonja villages. Last year, a Northside team went to help set up a water purification system and help train the locals on how to use it, as well as provide education and awareness to water safety and hygiene. This team will follow-up with similar efforts to further the development of clean water systems, conduct community surveys, and help educate families about the importance of clean water. This is the time of year when the wells have dried up, water is scarce, and needs to be brought from farther distances. Unfortunately, these water sources are also contaminated and leads to sickness and and possibly death. The development of these clean water systems opens the door to share the living water that comes from Jesus Christ.

Accommodations:
The team will stay with Terry & Amy in their new home, just outside of the Gonja village in the town of Buipe. You will likely sleep on either bunk beds or air mattresses on the floor. Don't expect anything fancy. The Ruffs have electricity as long as the generator is on and working, and chlorinated water from one of these purification systems for drinking. It might seem rough, but don't worry, Terry and Amy take great care of visitors!

Trip Leader:
Bob Blunk. He has been twice to Ghana. Bob is the guy dancing with one of the Gonja men in the photo above.

Cost:
$2,400 pays for everything on the trip except a few out of pocket expenses such as airport meals on travel days and souvenirs. You will also be responsible for obtaining a US Passport if you don't have one, and getting any necessary or recommended vaccinations. Yellow Fever vaccination is required by law. Ask about scholarships for Northside members.

Registration:  $800 (1/3 of trip cost) is due with registration.

How to Register:  
Click on the Register Now link on this page. If you have trouble or questions with registration, please contact our Missions offices at (812) 542-4070. You can submit the registration form now without deposit, but to complete the process, $800 is due by Feb 13.

For More Info:  
Contact the Missions office at 542-4070 or e-mail, mnash@mynorthside.com.