As a result of it’s work around the world, the Encounter Group has been asked by His Majesty Adamty I, a king in Ghana, to be a part in helping provide better living conditions for the poor in his country; most of which live on about $1.00 per day. Our ministry is to be done through the construction of low cost homes and neighborhood sanitation facilities as well as medical services and clinics. As a Christian himself, His Majesty is very interested in our mission teams facilitating and participating in evangelistic crusades, children’s outreach and Sports evangelism.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP
The Encounter Group aims to not only change the lives of those we serve abroad but we also desire to meet the needs and desires of your mission team. One of the ways we do this is by allowing you to customize your trip in a way that will facilitate growth and excitement in those traveling on this trip. Several mission teams have chosen to participate in two or three different ministry opportunities throughout the week in order to allow their team different opportunites for ministry. (example: VBS in the morning and house repair in the afternoon.) Contact our office and let one of our Mission Facilitators help you customize your short term trip for the benefit of all involved. Below is a list of the ministry opportunities available for this specific mission encounter.
PROJECT HOUSE IN A BOX (construction of homes for the poor and church planting):
In conjunction with His Majesty Adamty I, a king in Ghana, Encounter Group has been given the task of constructing several thousand homes for the poor living in Ghana, Africa. For approximately $6000 a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home can be constructed. These homes have been specially engineered and are fully insulated in order to protect the family from all outside elements. And with every 10 homes constructed, one will become a community center for use as a school, medical clinic, and church.
LIVING WATER PROJECT:
Across the globe some 6,000 children die everyday due to poor drinking water, inadequate sanitation, and poor hygiene. This staggering number is equivalent to 20 jumbo jets crashing every day. Encounter Group’s Living Water Project allows your mission team to be a part of an international campaign to save children and give them the very basic necessities to live another day. Your team is invited to participate in one or all of the 4 vital steps in the Living Water Project.
1. The de-worming of children.
Children are becoming so severely ill due to parasites in their drinking water that they perish for a lack of clean drinking water. In the past 10 years diarrhea has KILLED more children than all the people lost to armed conflict since World War II.
2. Provide clean water for every home by using low cost water filtration.
A simple water filtration system built out of cement, gravel and sand can be constructed from around $75.00 us. The contaminated water that is filtered through this simple devise becomes safe to drink and is 99% pure; no more parasites, no more needless death.
3. Provide much-needed shoes for the children in order to limit exposure of infection through cuts and abrasions.
De-worming and safe drinking water isn’t enough. The same parasites that haunt the drinking water can infect the children through the bottom of their feet. By placing new shoes on the feet of the children that are treated, we ensure they stay free of parasites.
4. Present the gospel to every household we serve…the only true Living Water!
Everything that the Encounter Group and our mission teams accomplish is for the GLORY of GOD. The Lord is faithful to hear the cries of His people and we want to share His abundant love with the families that we serve.
EVANGELISTIC CRUSADE and YOUTH OUTREACH:
Present the gospel through song, dance, mime, drama and sermon to a village or town that otherwise would have no access to such events. The youth are hungry for a real and authentic relationship with Christ. Will your team be the ones to bring it to them?
SPORTS OUTREACH:
Bring a group that has a heart for the Lord and desire to use their God given talents in the sports arena to share their faith. Soccer, baseball, basketball, volleyball, etc. all are available and attract youth of all ages.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS), Evangelistic mimes, dramas & puppets:
Children are often left home alone while Mom and Dad leave to find work or food. Hosting a VBS in a local church brings much needed love and attention to children who otherwise would sit at home and be left to their own devises. This is such a valuable ministry as it not only brings the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ to the children but it also points an entire family to the local church for strength and counsel.
DOOR-to-DOOR EVANGELISM, PRAYER MINISTRY and DISTRIBUTION OF GOODS:
Travel on foot through the villages in teams of 3-4 and share the love of Christ as you distribute valuable toiletries, food and vitamins to the poor and abandoned. Small toys for the children are always a wonderful blessing as well.
MEDICAL CLINICS:
Join Encounter Group for one of our Medical Campaigns or bring a group of nurses and doctors with your missionary team in order to distribute much needed pharmaceuticals and treat the ailments found in this region. For more details on purchasing low cost medical supplies for your mission trip click here.
