Global

HAITI
(Winter Break)

In January this team will spend ten days building homes for families in need in Haiti. We will work alongside Partners in Development, an organization that has been working in Haiti for over 20 years. Come join us for some hard work that will make a big difference in the lives of homeless families in that beautiful but earthquake ravaged country.

For more information click here: Haiti
To contact the team leader email Hannah.Oresteengordon.edu

MEXICO OUTREACH
(Winter Break)

Mexico Outreach is a short-term missions experience for Gordon College students in Tijuana, Mexico. As we return yearly to serve specific Mexican communities, we desire to grow in humility, cultural sensitivity, compassion, group unity, and in our walk with God. We will be serving at La Casa de Esperanza, an orphanage outside Tijuana where there is a long-standing relationship with Gordon teams.

For more information click here: Mexico Outreach
To contact a team leader email: Mexicogordon.edu

NORTHERN IRELAND
(Winter Break)

Over winter break students will spend time working with an organization called 174 Trust in Northern Ireland. The Trust is a non-denominational Christian organization seeking to provide important community projects to the people of North Belfast. Whether that means accomplishing work projects on the Trust’s facilities, or helping with day-care and after school programs—come on this trip prepared to proclaim and build for the Kingdom of God through actions!

For more information click here: Northern Ireland
To contact a team leader email: nick.whitegordon.edu or ellex.medinagordon.edu

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
(Spring Break)

Following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, the historic (and often racist) tension between Haiti and the Dominican Republic grew as Haitians seeking refuge flooded to their neighboring country. This region's story has particular importance for us in the Boston area as many of our immigrant neighbors are Haitian or Dominican. Join us this March in the Dominican Republic to learn more about the problems and promise inherent in this island and to serve alongside our friends at a Haitian church and school in San Pedro de Macoris.

For more information click here: Dominican Republic
To contact a team leader email: joanna.gallaghergordon.edu

DETROIT
(Spring Break)  

This team will work with Mack Avenue Community Church in inner-city Detroit doing community outreach. The team will work with Pastor Leon Stevenson, former Resident Director at Gordon College and now pastor at Mack Ave. Church in various ministry projects.  (See Pastor Stevenson's chapel address from the spring of 2010: click here).  Along with being involved in outreach, our team will also take part in learning about Detroit and it’s culture through the testimonies of the leaders at Mack and the people of Detroit.

For more information click here: Detroit
To contact a team leader email: allyson.wallacegordon.edu or david.martinezgordon.edu

MISSISSIPPI
(Spring Break)

Our team will be heading down to In His Steps Ministries in Canton, Mississippi, an organization that works with the youth and surrounding community of Canton. Our projects vary from painting homes to cleaning to small construction projects and more. During our trip two years ago we were able to help a family reunite and have a new home by re-painting, cleaning, and some construction on a new home for them. We also help with an after school program with IHS and help out with tutoring, games, and a daily devotional. Last year we worked at In His Steps more directly and helped with some yard work and upkeep. It is easier for IHS to have us work there than to hire someone to fix their property. We got to see missions from a less "glamorous" way and see that sometimes that means working for the organization you are going down with. All in all, the Mississippi trip is full of a wide range of opportunities that can change many lives, including yours.

For more information click here: Mississippi
To contact a team leader email: elise.dadamogordon.edu or lauren.plategordon.edu

NICARAGUA
(Spring Break)

Nicaragua Connection is a service learning trip that takes place over spring break. The trip focuses on serving and creating relationships with the people of Nicaragua in addition to learning and studying the culture of this third world country. The majority of the trip involves staying at a local orphanage on the island of Ometepe. Our stay will not only involve connecting with the kids and staff, but will also include various construction projects and different activities that will aid us in learning about Nicaraguan culture.

For more information click here: Nicaragua
To contact a team leader email: katie.brewstergordon.edu

WORLD FOCUS - GUATEMALA
(Spring Break)

Gordon students involved in World Focus will spend the week of Spring break serving in Latin America partnering with local churches. The primary focus will be building relationships as well as a construction project, while working with children through the local church, school, and/or orphanage. Students also have the opportunity to hear from various speakers knowledgeable about the culture, economics, history, and religion of their host country.

For more information click here: World Focus
To contact a team leader email: andrea.amadogordon.edu or WorldFocusgordon.edu

YAKIMA RESERVATION
(Spring Break)

In March this team will spend spring break doing outreach projects to aid the community and people of the Yakima Native American Reservation in Washington State. Through Students Learning About Missions and the Mending Wings organization, we will learn what it means to carry out the two greatest commands by serving those desperately in need of Christ’s love. Come with an open heart, a willingness to serve, and ready to learn as we go to show Jesus' love through our actions.

For more information click here: Washington
To contact a team leader email: aaron.gehrgordon.edu

INDIA
(Summer 2012)

Our team will spend time with three different organizations in India: Bapatla Children's Home and Bharti Integrated Rural Development Society (BIRDS) in Andhra Predesh, and Visthar in Bangalore.

These organizations work with orphans, girls at risk for temple prostitution, peace and reconciliation studies, and the rights and needs of the rural Dalit people. We will learn about some of the problems and challenges facing India, have the opportunity to learn from some incredible people, and work with children through VBS, teaching English and helping with other needs.

For more information click here: India
To contact a team leader email: laura.carmergordon.edu

SWAZILAND
(Summer 2012)

In May and June our team will be working with the community of Bulembu, Swaziland, a small country located within South Africa. Swaziland has the highest AIDs prevalence rate in the world, a negative population growth, and a life expectancy of only 32. In 2006, a team of entrepreneurs and social developers purchased the abandoned town with a clear vision – restore Bulembu to a vibrant, self sustaining community by the year 2020. We will be helping them fulfill this vision, serving in a variety of ways, such as: orphan care, teaching in schools, landscape and building projects, and economic development.

For more information click here: Swaziland
To contact a team leader email: bennett.shakegordon.edu or sarah.haslergordon.edu

UGANDA
(Summer 2012)

On this trip, we will be staying in Zana, a small town near the capital of Kampala, Uganda. We will be working closely with the Archbishop of Kampala and Pastor Daniel Lugumya on some ecumenical outreach by conducting Bible studies and leading parts of Church services. We will also help build two classrooms and a library as well as teach classes at Mercy School. We will also visit various museums, the river Nile, Lake Victoria, the Casuvitals (kingdom cites) and, of course, learn how to dance Ugandan style.

This is the second year of the trip.  Last year, Gordon students Luke Padilla and Jordan Frank led as directors of The World School, which is a school to school support program pairing supportive schools like Gordon with developing schools like Mercy (visit www.theworldschool.info for more info).

For more information click here: Uganda
Contact a team leader email: liz.maurergordon.edu