Mission Team Locations: Where will you go?Ian Nicholson - 1 Feb 2013

"This missionary impulse has been at the core of 24-7 ever since the first Prayer Room.

Each team is chosen by 24-7 Prayer because they are friends of ours, building with 24-7 for the long term and pioneering into some pretty challenging and hardcore places. We have over ten years experience now in running these teams and they will be well led both before you go and once you hit the ground running!

Teams will have an emphasis on pray (a core of persistent 24-7 prayer), obey (a sacrificial way of serving the local people) and play (an opportunity to learn and enjoy your host community)."
 

Ian Nicholson (24-7 European Director)

China - July

Germany - June

Greece - (tbc)

Ibiza - June

Iceland - July

Macedonia (Glasnost) - June

Northern Ireland - July

Romania - August

Spain (Burgos) - July

Turkey - June

Please note: Teams are open to over 18's only. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

China

What the team on the ground say:
“Our main focus is in on those who are exploited in the sex industry as well as the local people; both groups who are plentifully represented in our midst. We have a fiery passion for Jesus, worship and prayer, kingdom family… to bring love and joy to a healing community. “

What will the short-term mission involve?:
Prayer walking in the city (particularly in red light areas), Kingdom family building (quality time with one another), street ministry (treasure hunting), possible 2-3 day trip to Xichang/Kangding (neighboring rural mountainous areas) for recreation and ministry.

Dates: 1st-10th July 2013.

Cost: £595 + flights and personal travel insurance.

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 1st May 2013

Germany (Polylux)

What the team on the ground say:
"We're a small 24-7 community of friends called Polylux. During the past five years, we've spend much of our time serving and becoming friends with some of the people from the Datzeberg area, which is a deprived part of the city of Neubrandenburg in the strongly atheist North East of Germany.”

What will short-term mission involve?:
Prayer, outreach through creativity and sports (Neubrandenburg, the surrounding area), plus camping with some of our friends from the Datzeberg, both adults and children.

Any specific requirements:
At least a basic understanding of the German language.

Dates: 23rd - 30th June/1st (July) 2013.

Cost: £250 + flights and personal travel insurance..

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 23rd April 2013.

Check out the German Mission blog

Greece

What the team on the ground say:

Greece, one of Europe’s popular tourist countries, is known for its endless beaches and clear waters, but has lately become known for its financial crisis. Coming here you will see the beauty of the nation but you will also see and feel the results of a collapsing economy and the desperate need for hope.

Greece’s reputation as one hardest countries for mission is rapidly changing in a climate of increasing poverty. Coming here you will meet not only Greeks, but immigrants from former Soviet Union nations and gypsy children, the poorest of the poor in Europe.

What will short-term mission involve?:

Missional activities at the university and in town, prayer, work among the gypsy kids, creative events and the Balkan connect gathering in Ohrid.

Dates: 16th-25th June.

Cost: £310 plus flights and personal travel insurance.

Ibiza

What the team on the ground say:
“24-7 Prayer in Ibiza aim to show the love of God to the people we meet. Each year many people join one of our short term teams to bless, care for, serve, pray for and support the community here in San Antonio. We believe in blessing, not selling, trusting that it’s God’s kindness that leads us to repentance.”

The teams to Ibiza are now full, but there are still longer term mission opportunities. Visit the 24-7 Ibiza website for more details.

Iceland

What time on the ground say:
“Every year in the height of summer over 15,000 young people travel to the remote Westmann Islands off the south coast of Iceland for a weekend-long alcohol-fuelled party. The festival has often attracted attention for its wild and excessive partying, but many go searching for community and something deeper. YWAM Iceland and 24-7 Prayer are partnering for the 2nd year running to go to the islands during the festival and express God's presence among the party-goers.”

What will the short-term mission involve?:
We will begin with a week of 24-7 prayer before the festival on the islands and then we will spend 4 days during the festival walking around and loving and blessing people in any way we can! Ideas for this year include a small on-site hospitality tent for people to come and chat and receive prayer as well as walking around talking to people and giving out coffee, prayer and providing a listening ear.

Dates: 26th July - 6th/7th August 2013. 

Cost: £250 + flights and personal travel insurance.

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2013.

Macedonia (Glasnost)

What the team on the ground say:
"Macedonia is a small landlocked country in Southeast Europe and the capital city of Skopje is home to a 24-7 Community called Glasnost. Formed about 5 years ago this vibrant young church is made up predominantly of young people who are working out what church looks like against a post-communist, Orthodox backdrop."

What will the short-term mission involve?:

• Take part in practical building/landscaping work at a local Roma preschool.
• Spend time with the children and families from the Roma preschool.
• Spend time with each of the 24-7 communities in Macedonia. (Skopje, Ohrid, Veles)
• Take part in outreach activities.
• Join with the 24-7 Balkan gathering in Ohrid.

​Dates: 6th - 18th June 2013.

Cost: £350 + flights and personal travel insurance.

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for application: 6th April 2013.

Check out the Macedonian mission blog.

Northern Ireland

What the team on the ground say:
“West Belfast is an area known around the world for its violent and sectarian history. However we see a vibrant and creative community that God loves and wants to powerfully encounter!  We are a community of believers based here for a few years, praying and believing that God is going to break out in a miraculous way, and we’d love you to come join us for a week.”

What will the short-term mission involve?:
This prayer-focused team will spend time prayer walking, treasure hunting, and seeking God for our community. We will also be helping out at Storehouse, who feed the poor, as well as helping with local Christian youth work, and praying in and for local churches. 

Dates: 14th - 21st July 2013.

Cost: £325 + flights and personal travel insurance..

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 14th May 2013.
 

Romania

What the team on the ground say:
“We are a newly establishing ecumenical prayer centre and creative arts centre which is primarily in existence to create and keep open a permanent space where local people of any denomination can come and be still and pray. We also promote the creative arts and have many specific outreach projects into local hospitals and orphanages painting murals and teaching art etc.”

What will the short-term mission involve?:
Rhythms of prayer, creativity, art and music, working with local people, preparing murals to be put in hospitals and orphanages, and praying with local missionaries.

Dates:  26th July to 6th August 2013.

Cost: £370 + flights and personal travel insurance.

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 26th May 2013.

Spain (Burgos)

What the team on the ground say:
“Recently opened in the centre of Burgos old town, Ágora is a 4 level building with a funky café on the first floor, an alternative children’s bookshop on the second and plans for a co-working ‘HUB’ space to facilitate young social entrepreneurs.”

What will short-term mission involve?:
Decorating the prayer room on the top floor, storytelling, activities for kids, Performance, art/photography exhibits, talks/workshops. Activities with Caritas (social charity). Trips out into the country, rural tourism, /Covarrubias, Yecla, Silos - and, just maybe, some Tapas!

Dates: 7th - 14th July 2013.

Cost: £250 + flights and personal travel insurance.

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 7th May 2013.

Turkey

What the team on the ground say:
“Turkey is a country of more than 80 million, a bridge between Europe and Asia, east and west. The people are 98% Muslim and there are many secular attitudes in the western parts. Joining this team would be a chance to be part of what God is doing amongst people in Turkey. It would give experience of serving in a Muslim culture, and also experience the legendary Turkish hospitality!"

What will short-term mission involve?:
Setting up a prayer room for prayer during the week; prayer walking the area; encouraging the small local group of believers; meeting Turkish people; visiting the city of Izmir, and exploring the historic sites of the region.

Dates: 1st - 9th June 2013.

Cost: £370 + flights and personal travel insurance..

To apply: Download the application form and email to the missions team.

Closing date for applications: 1st April 2013.

We want to ensure you find the opportunity that is best for you, so the application process involves applying, taking simple references and probably a telephone interview. Often people apply with friends so do feel free to do that.

Thanks for your interest and joining us on the journey to see God’s kingdom break into new places and among new people.

To find out more information about the heart behind 24-7's mission then check out Ian Nicholson's feature "Warning! Summer mission may change your life".