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

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Organization: Truthseekers International
Contact Name: Kyle Becchetti
Location: Short-term Missions / Volunteer Internship
Address: South Extension Part II
New Delhi, California    01001 India
Great For: Great for Families, Great for Groups, Great for Kids, Great for Seniors, Great for Teens
Service Area(s): Compassion Ministry
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Number of Positions:
30
Number of Volunteers in this
Position in the Past Year:
60
One-time / Ongoing Position: Short Term Service/Seasonal

Description

Join us for Truthseekers' Footwashing in India Trip March 10-18, 2012 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! Sign up by Friday January 13, 2012 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. Sample Schedule Saturday, March 10 Depart U.S. Sunday, March 11 Arrival in India (late afternoon/evening) Monday, March 12 Orientation and preparation Tue - Thu, March 13-15 Footwashing Rallies Friday, March 16 Immersion Delhi excursion Saturday, March 17 Final debrief, Souvenir shopping, Celebration dinner, Depart for airport Sunday, March 18 Return to U.S. *Optional add-on: For an additional $100 per person, you can add one more day on your trip for a Taj Mahal excursion. You would visit the Taj Sunday, March 18 and depart Delhi late that night March 18, or early am March 19, returning to the U.S. on Monday, March 19. A non-refundable deposit of $100 per person is required by Friday January 13, 2012 to secure your place. You can send your deposit to: Truthseekers 9625 Mission Gorge Road Suite B2 - 385 Santee, CA 92071 You can also pay your deposit online with our Pay Pal option. Just click on the Donate button on our home page, the instructions for Pay Pal will be the first thing you see. Can't join us in March? We also take footwashing groups every November. The price and number of days for the trip are the same as in March. Got Qs? Want more info? Contact Noel Becchetti by email at noelpb@gmail.com and by phone at 619-654-3233.

Requirements

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


Short Term Mission Trip Details



References from people who have done Short Term Missions with this organization before are available upon request. Submit "I Want to Volunteer!" to receive more information.

Additional Detail



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

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)


01/13/2012

Length of Trip


1 to 2 weeks

Initially Posted: 06/16/2010
Last Updated: 05/24/2011

This position is available during the following dates only in this year:
Start Date:   03/10/2012
End Date:    03/18/2012