| Do
you have 3 weeks or more to spare? How about going on an overseas trip with a
difference? Join our short-term programme, SERVE ASIA! |
| SERVE
ASIA is OMF's short-term missions programme designed to: |
| | Give
spiritually mature and dedicated Christians an opportunity to observe missionary
work first-hand, | |
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| | Assist
locals and missionaries in their ministry, and |
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| | Evaluate
God's calling in your life in terms of possible long-term overseas service in
East Asia. | | | |
SERVE ASIA is flexible to fit your schedule and ministry type. A Serve Asia
trip ranges from 3 weeks up to 11 months. You will work with and under the supervision
of OMF missionaries on the field. |
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Who
may go?
Chances are, you're ready
to go if: | | You
are a spiritually mature person. | | You
are actively serving in your home church. | | You
are willing to adapt to the lifestyle, customs and climate of the Asian country
you will go to. | | You
have an attitude of servanthood, willing to do what is needed on the field. | | You
are at least 18 years of age (some fields may require an older minimum age) and
in good health. |
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What
do you do as a Serve Asia worker?
Your
involvement will depend on your talents, the country and the missionaries to which
you are attached. There is a wide variety of tasks, including: | | Helping
missionaries involved in church planting, both in urban and rural settings. | | Teaching
conversational English. Many young people and adults in East Asia are keen to
learn English. | | Evangelism,
distributing literature, youth and student outreach. | | Administrative
work in the OMF field office or for missionaries who lecture in Bible colleges
or secular universities. | | Caring
for children and household chores. | | Other
useful skills include, being able to play/teach a musical intrument, a willingness
to try anything and a sense of humour! |
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| Where
can you go? | | There
are opportunities in many East Asian countries. Your programme will give you the
greatest benefit in a country where your qualifications and convictions make you
a long-term prospect for missionary service. |
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| What
costs are involved? | 
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All
your expenses should be self-supported
or supported by your home church.
The total cost is dependent on the
country you are going to and duration
of stay. It will include return airfare,
board and lodging, and administrative
fees. There is a RM20 non-refundable
registration fee with your application
form.
Your
Serve Asia Coordinator would advise on the costs applicable for your destination
country and also based on the nature of the ministry you would be undertaking.
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| When
should you apply? | | Your
application should reach us approximately 6 months before you plan to go. |
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For
application
form or more information on SERVE
ASIA, e-mail
us or call 603-4257 4263.
Be
Different - Serve Asia! 
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