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OUTREACHES WITH XP TEAM
Operation Justice is all about bringing justice into one of the most grievous systems of the earth - the sex trade of children and women across the globe. The Lord loves justice and the foundations of His throne are righteousness and justice - His Kingdom brings justice everywhere it goes. We will serve to build this Kingdom in Poipet, Cambodia and beyond, through intercession, evangelism, mercy ministries, raising funds, and justice missions with the aim to abolish the sex trade in this city and throughout the world - one child at a time, one village at a time. We will take a stand and declare, "No More!"

JOIN US!
You are called to bring light into the darkness, expressing Kingdom justice in the earth. CSA-XP is hosting a series of week-long outreaches in Poipet, Cambodia, with Patricia King, the CSA-XP team, and workers from the local Cambodian Hope Organization. You will care for rescued children, take part in mercy ministries, share Jesus with the local people, pray for the sick, and do a variety of ground-level missions work that will bring life and change to these people that so desperately need the Kingdom to come into their lives.

OUTREACH ACTIVITIES:
We will have a variety of outreach activities for you to take part in, combined with times of prayer, worship, and ministry training. Some outreaches could include:

  • ministering in villages – preaching, singing, children’s activities
  • door-to-door evangelism
  • healing ministry
  • preparing & serving meals to the sick in the medical center (HIV & TB)
  • city-wide activities (worship, garbage pickup, etc)
  • prayer walking at the border and through the villages
  • serving at Safe Haven’s children’s homes
  • gardens, fish ponds, and chickens – micro enterprise
  • construction/brick-making

OUTREACH LEADERS:
XP Team (Patricia King may or may not be available depending on her schedule)

DATES:
November 2012 Outreaches: Week One November 4-11, Week Two November 11-18

SCHEDULE:
Every Outreach is run from Sunday to Sunday of each week. Each month in which we host a series of outreaches, you may choose to come for a single week, or for two of the weeks. However, each month all outreach members will plan to leave at the end of week 2. Two weeks is the maximum stay for any outreach member. There will be no extension allowed to continue into another month of outreaches. See dates above.

General Schedule for Outreach Week:
First Sunday of Outreach Week - Arrive in Poipet by 6:00pm for Registration and Welcome (Poipet is about a two-hour ride to the Siem Reap airport. Please schedule your flights accordingly)
First Sunday of Outreach Week - 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Registration and Welcome
Monday through Saturday of Outreach Week - 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM School and outreaches (with breaks)
Last Sunday of Outreach Week - Return home or a day off for those staying for another outreach week.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A passionate heart for Lord and for the lost
  • A pioneering spirit – Poipet requires a willingness to ‘rough it’, as there are few Western comforts of any kind.
  • Excellent health (this is a must). You must carry your own medical insurance for the time you are away – CSA will not be responsible for any medical emergencies.
  • A passport valid until six months beyond the end of your outreach.
  • Vaccinations – although none are required, it is recommended that you have Hepatitis A & Hepatitis B vaccinations – please consult your travel physician for any other shots and malaria information.
  • Minimum age requirement of 18 years old, unless accompanied by a parent.
  • All application forms, $25 fee and reference forms must be submitted four weeks before the first day of your outreach.

EXPECTATIONS:

  • As with any short-term missions experience, you can expect days full of a variety of activities: prayer, team-building, street and village outreaches, discipleship training, worship, hands-on tasks (building, cleaning, etc), time with children, teens and adults, visits to HIV home and medical centers, prayer-walking, etc.
  • Come with a sense of adventure – this is a first-time project with XP breaking ground in Poipet, Cambodia, so you will need to remain very flexible and willing to make adjustments during the two-week process.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

  • All applicants must submit the full online application form, along with the $25 application fee and references from two sources, also submitted online. Application fee is non-refundable.
  • The XP team will pray and determine who will qualify for this outreach and let you know well in advance if you have been accepted. Please do NOT book any flights until you know you have been accepted.
  • All application forms and $25 application fees must be submitted a minimum of four weeks before the first day of your outreach.
  • Once you have been accepted, a $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your spot on the outreach team and all the remaining registration fees must be paid three weeks in advance from the first day of your outreach.
  • A Criminal Record/Background Check will be required from every adult participant.
  • Please click the following link to begin the application process: CLICK HERE

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:

  • Registration Fee per week: Per Person $750 USD, Per Couple $1250 USD, Per Child $500 USD. Registration fee includes hotel, meals and local transportation for scheduled outreaches only.
  • Flight from your home city to Siem Reap (you will arrange your own flight)
  • Ground transport between Siem Reap and Poipet (approx $30 each way)
  • Visa - You will be required to have a $25 tourist visa (good for 30 days). Please purchase your visa before you travel. See details in the “Visa” section below.
  • Criminal Record/Background check from your local country - $25-$50.
  • International departure tax at airport - $25USD (this may be discontinued in 2011, but budget for it, in case it isn’t)

FLIGHTS:
You will make your own flight arrangements between your home airport to Cambodia. Most international visitors arrive at Siem Reap airport, which is about a 2 hour drive by taxi from Poipet. You will be responsible to take a taxi from the airport to Poipet. Some travelers will choose to fly into Phnom Penh which is a 9 hour drive by taxi to Poipet or to fly into Bangkok, Thailand which is a 5 hour drive by taxi to Poipet. Again, you will be responsible to arrange your flights and taxi so that you arrive on time for the beginning of the outreach scheduled.

Here are a few websites for you to consider or you can see your travel agent.
Asiana Air - http://us.flyasiana.com
China Southern Air - http://www.flychinasouthern.com/
Please do NOT book your flight until you have been 100% accepted and have dialogued with the XP team regarding your arrival times.

VISAS:
Please determine if the country you are arriving from requires a Visa but most do! The countries exempted are listed at this site: http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa/Default.aspx

A tourist visa is $25 USD and is valid for 30 days. It is best to purchase these visas online before you fly to Cambodia and to have the printed copies with you. Please visit http://www.mfaic.gov.kh/evisa/Default.aspx and follow their e-Visa instructions carefully.

These Visas require FIRST ARRIVAL into the country within 90 days of their purchase, so do NOT purchase online too early. They take a few business days to process online, so purchase at least two weeks before your departure in case you have any issues that need clarifying.

Or you may purchase your Visa at the airport/land-office upon your entry into the country, but they may charge you more there.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
We will book your hotel room in Poipet, Cambodia at the Ly Heng Chaay Hotel located on the main road through Poipet. You will share a room with another participant unless you request otherwise, this will cost a bit more.

FAQ’s:

  • Medical Insurance is optional but you have to purchase your own medical insurance, it is NOT included
    in the airfare, so please ensure you have this in place. CSA will not be responsible for any medical emergency expenses.
  • Vaccinations: It is recommended that you have a Hep A and B vaccinations but the vaccinations are not required. Please consult your travel physician for any other shots and malaria information.
  • Passport: Please ensure that you have a valid passport with expiration date no less than 6 months of your departure date from Cambodia.
  • Visas: Visa - You will are required to have a $25 tourist visas (30 days) into Cambodia. Please purchase your visa before you travel. For more info see Visa section above.
  • Weather: Cambodia has four seasons and uses the metric system of temperature (Celsius) September - Early November: Cool and wet, Late November - February: Cool and dry March - May: Hot and dry, June - August: Hot and wet. For more info on Cambodian weather: http://www.worldweatheronline.com/weather-averages/Cambodia/1222687/Poipet/1235475/info.aspx
  • Clothing: Modest, breathable clothes are recommended – please avoid tank tops or anything too short (both men and women). Bring shoes suitable for walking, and that also work for muddy conditions.

For more information on Cambodia, please visit: http://www.cambodia-travel.com/info.htm

QUESTIONS?
• Contact andrea@xpmedia.com for further information.

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