Missions Program Overview

Manna Missions assists in providing dietary supplements to orphans on every continent. Each year, MannaRelief takes a team to orphanages enrolled in the Blessing Program.

Mission trips form part of our distribution model enabling us to hand-deliver the vital dietary supplements to designated orphanages.

Application Options

Mission Program Details

Types of Mission Trips

Official MannaRelief Mission Trips

An official MannaRelief Mission Trip would be a predetermined trip posted on the website that will be completely administered (includes administration, logistics, and schedules) and led by MannaRelief. A MannaRelief staff member(s) would always accompany/lead the team consisting of a minimum of 12 members including the leader.

Unofficial MannaRelief Mission Trips

This would be a mission trip organized and led by an associate who has a relationship with MannaRelief and with one or more orphanages in the Blessing Program. An unofficial MannaRelief trip could also be when MannaRelief partners with another ministry or church organization. (This would be solely for the couriering of supplements on our behalf) MannaRelief would not administrate an unofficial mission trip with the exception of the following:

Post trips on MannaRelief website with leader’s contact details
Accept donations for dietary supplements that will be taken to orphanages
Ship dietary supplements (that have been funded) to the respective members carrying the products with them.

Scope of Mission Trips

MannaRelief teams visit orphanages in the Blessing Program that have been predetermined (based on designated funding) to receive the vital dietary supplements. When a team visits the orphanages, they will deliver products and educate the directors/caregivers. The team will have the opportunity to play with the children, pass out toys, share Bible stories, and perform skits and puppets shows. Sometimes teams help with certain projects while visiting the orphanages. As each trip is unique, this would be discussed during the regular conference calls that would be held periodically. The team may help paint, do construction work, arts and crafts, or any other practical way they can bless the ministries that they go to serve. Most definitely the team would be giving lots of hugs and smiles.

ELIGIBILITY

Anyone 16 years and older who is medically fit to travel is eligible to join us on a mission trip. Children younger than 16 years of age have joined our teams accompanied by a parent, family member or an appointed guardian.

TRIP DURATION

Most of the trips are 12-14 days average (subject to flight connections).

VISAS AND IMMUNIZATIONS

Countries requiring entry Visas and/or certain immunizations are the responsibility of the individual to travel. (See www.traveldocs.com)

MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS

Anybody wishing to attend a mission trip who has any medical concerns or special needs should inform MannaRelief when submitting their application. Each participant will be required to complete a medical information section of the application form.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Anyone interested in going on a trip must download an application from our website (SEE ABOVE). Complete the application, and send it to the MannaRelief offices via fax or mail. In the event of the application being unsuccessful, the deposit will be refunded.

WAIVER*

The only qualification for submitting an application is a desire to be part of a team, to love on children, being willing to serve, and to deliver products. We also share the gospel on these trips to minister the love of Jesus. *Please see the application form for a waiver

UNDER COVER

It is of utmost importance to understand that MannaRelief puts an enormous amount of effort and energy in planning, facilitating, and executing these mission trips. Your submitting to the leadership and embracing the general attitude and conduct guidelines as stipulated in the application form is appreciated.

CONCLUSION

It is the desire of MannaRelief and the team leader to make each MannaRelief mission trip as enjoyable and life-changing experience for every member participating on MannaRelief trips. At all times the safety and security of team members will be a high priority.

Planning A Mission Trip

MannaRelief reserves the right to decide on dates, destination, and which orphanages to visit.

WHEN WE GO

Travel dates differ every year depending on circumstances and the need. (Summer trips are usually between May and August.)

WHERE WE GO

Countries to be visited are decided by MannaRelief. Sign up sheets that are made available at events such as MannaFest and MannaQuest help indicate the general interest from the field.

WHO WE VISIT

Various factors (funding, date of last shipment, accessibility, etc) influence decision-making regarding which orphanage will be visited.

Costs and Funding

The costs of trips include air fare from major cities, accommodations, transportations, translators, meals, bottled water, and almost always a one-day excursion to a place of interest. Each individual is responsible to raise their own funding for the trips. A non-refundable deposit of $250 is required. Deadlines for paying deposits/air fare and trip fees have to be met by all applicants.

Donations may be made by check, credit card or automatic withdrawal from your checking account. Donations are tax deductible. Financial sponsors can come from friends, family, church, local businesses, charities or fundraising events. All funds should have participant’s name and “missions” on donations to be designated for their trip.