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Footwashing in India Participant, Truthseekers International, New Delhi, India

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Organization: Truthseekers International
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address:

New Delhi, California    01001 India
Great For: Families , Groups , Kids , Seniors , Teens
Service Area(s): Visitation / Friendship
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Number of Positions:
30
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
60
One-time / Ongoing Position:
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Description

Join us for Truthseekers' Footwashing in India Trip March 5-13, 2011 Not that long ago, it was illegal for a lower-caste person to touch or even allow their shadow to fall upon a higher-caste person in India. While no longer illegal, this rigid physical segregation is still very much in force. Jesus showed us how to overcome barriers like this. He knelt down and washed the feet of His disciples. For the several years, Truthseekers has modeled the example of Jesus each November and now each spring. At our footwashing rallies, held in lower-caste neighborhoods, we tangibly express God's love as we wash the feet of the oppressed and abused. We will be taking a group of Westerners to India in March to continue the footwashing rallies that have been so successful over the last several years and you're invited! Here are the essential details: Space: Limited to a maximum of 30 persons. Individuals, families with children, and teams/groups are all welcome. Cost: $1,195 + airfare to and from U.S. per person. Price includes lodging, food, in-country travel, program, and a group excursion. Your fees also help to cover the costs of the footwashing rallies and support the ongoing work of the Truthseekers team in India. Schedule: Saturday, March 5 Depart U.S. Sunday, March 6 Arrival in India Monday, March 7 Orientation and preparation Tuesday, March 8 Excursion Wed-Fri, Mar 9-11 Footwashing rallies Saturday, March 12 Visit and help at local school, Souvenir shopping, Celebration dinner Saturday night/early Sunday am Return to U.S. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is required to secure your place.

Requirements

Love people, and be willing to wash feet in the name of Jesus.

Group Minimum and Maximum


0 - 30



Short Term Mission Trip Details



Additional Detail



See our website, truthseekersna.org , for more details.

Cost (per person)


$1195.0

This cost includes:


Transportation to and from New Delhi is NOT included in the above amount - figure on approximately $1500 for airfare. $1,195 does cover lodging, food, transportation within India, program costs and a group excursion. Your fee also helps to cover rally expenses and supports the ongoing work of TS in India.

Application Deadline (MM/DD/YYYY)


01/31/2010

Length of Trip


1 to 2 weeks

Initially Posted: 06/16/2010
Last Updated: 06/17/2010

This position is available during the following dates only in this year:
Start Date:   03/05/2010
End Date:    03/13/2010