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What To Expect in Jamaica

1. People Want to "Talk Bible"

The preaching ground in Jamaica is so incredibly fertile. People know their Bibles and actually want to talk about it. You give them a pamphlet and they will read it. At the same time, there is a real hunger for truth. They don't get offended if you disagree with them doctrinally. Anyone who can give a reasonable testimony of what they believe and why they believe it will love it.

2. You Will Love the People

Jamaicans are a warm and loving people. They like to laugh and smile. They are remarkable people with amazing attitudes in sometimes difficult circumstances. Show the adults respect and give them some attention and you will be rewarded with some great new friends. Show the children just a little bit of attention and you will be rewarded with affection and a friend for life.

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3. You Will Work Hard (But Love It)

There is so much work to be done that you will sleep well at night. Be prepared to get hot and tired. But be equally prepared to be rewarded with one of the richest spiritual experiences of your life.

4. You Will Have Decent Accomodations (But Not a Resort!) and Be Safe

The apartment is nice. It has tile floors, two bedrooms, a full bath, a living room, dining room and a kitchen. It is not the Sandals resort, but it is nicer than most of the homes that our brethren are living in on the island. You will be safe and comfortable there.

5. It Won't Cost Too Much

Flights between the US and Jamaica are around $300-$400. It might be a little higher or lower depending on several factors including the time of year (expect prices to be higher in the winter). Food costs are about the same as they are here in the US. Your four main cost factors are

Your flight
Your food
Your program (fliers, etc.).
Gas money

Consider asking your ecclesia to sponsor a portion of your trip.

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		What To Expect in Jamaica 1. People Want to "Talk Bible" The preaching ground in Jamaica is so incredibly fertile. People know their Bibles and actually want to talk about it. You give them a pamphlet and they will read it. At the same time, there is a real hunger for truth. They don't get offended if you disagree with them doctrinally. Anyone who can give a reasonable testimony of what they believe and why they believe it will love it. 2. You Will Love the People Jamaicans are a warm and loving people. They like to laugh and smile. They are remarkable people with amazing attitudes in sometimes difficult circumstances. Show the adults respect and give them some attention and you will be rewarded with some great new friends. Show the children just a little bit of attention and you will be rewarded with affection and a friend for life. 3. You Will Work Hard (But Love It) There is so much work to be done that you will sleep well at night. Be prepared to get hot and tired. But be equally prepared to be rewarded with one of the richest spiritual experiences of your life. 4. You Will Have Decent Accomodations (But Not a Resort!) and Be Safe The apartment is nice. It has tile floors, two bedrooms, a full bath, a living room, dining room and a kitchen. It is not the Sandals resort, but it is nicer than most of the homes that our brethren are living in on the island. You will be safe and comfortable there. 5. It Won't Cost Too Much Flights between the US and Jamaica are around $300-$400. It might be a little higher or lower depending on several factors including the time of year (expect prices to be higher in the winter). Food costs are about the same as they are here in the US. Your four main cost factors are Your flight Your food Your program (fliers, etc.). Gas money Consider asking your ecclesia to sponsor a portion of your trip.		More on Jamaica Here are some other things you might want to know about this program. Jamaica Home Overview of Port Maria What to Expect in Jamaica What to Bring to Jamaica Current Schedule Ordering a Copy of the Preaching in Jamaica DVD "Champion a Child" Project Click below to download a package of information on what's been happening in the Port Maria area over the last few years. This serves to introduce the Port Maria Farm and the Champion a Child student sponsorship. Download (3MB)