Winter Break - India
Location: Pune, India
Dates: January 2- January 16, 2011
Leaders: Violeta Pojmaevich, Leslie Moore & Lucas Larson
Partner: Worship Arts
Cost: $2,500.00+
Group Size:15 students
Application: Available September 1, 2010
Donate: Make a contribution here
Trip Description
In collaboration with the Hindustani Covenant Church, a select group of students who are passionate about worship arts --dancers, singers, musicians, visual artists and photographers--will have the opportunity to perform worship converts in Pune, while leaders from HCC will share the Gospel message. This will be an opportunity for North Park students to bless HCC with our artistic talent and learn about worship in different cultural contexts. It will be a time for HCC to bless North Park with their wisdom and experience ministering to people from different religions and castes through their evangelical and humanitarian endeavors. North Park students will have the opportunity to witness HCC's education programs, HIV Prevention programs, and micro-enterprise programs. This is a great opportunity for anyone that plans on working in the church as a worship leader or pastor, those interested in serving the Indian community here or abroad, those that want to learn about cross-cultural ministry.
Team Description
This trip will take a substantial amount of preparation. Students will be required to audition with Leslie Moore as part of the application process. The worship band will meet for about 2 hours each week to rehearse, and gather once a week for the regular global partnership training. During these meetings you will develop as a team, learn about Indian cultures and languages, and study social justice issues facing the country. You will also dedicate time to fundraising both individually and as a team. All global partnership participants must be able to attend the all-day GP workshop on October 9, 2010. All team members must pay or raise $2500 in funds by December 1, 2010.
In order to be a part of the India GP team you will need a passport that expires no less than six months after your intended visit. Those who already have a viable passport, or have applied for a passport at the time of the interview will be given preference over those who have not taken action to apply for a passport. Also, the price of the passport, tourist visa, vaccinations, and other personal expenses are not covered in the cost of the trip.
Our Partner
Hindustani Covenant Church?HCC draws its inspiration from the Bible towards establishment of God's Kingdom and to witness His love by becoming salt and light to the suffering masses, visualizing a society where peace, justice, and equality prevail and wherein all citizens irrespective of caste, creed, language, and religion live in peace and communal harmony. HCC envisages a society where the poor and the marginalized have equal opportunity for their involvement in the development process, which is value based and sustainable and provide an appropriate environment to develop their fullest potential.Country Overview
The Republic of India is the second most populous country in the world. This democracy is one of the most diverse, as it is home to people from many different cultures, religions, and languages. Four of the world's major religions - Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Jainism originated here, while Christianity, Judaism and Islam all reached the country by the first century CE.
India has experienced major economic developments over the last thirty years, creating a substantial middle class, but one quarter of its population still live under the poverty line. Other social justice issues facing the country include caste systems, illiteracy, the growing prevalence of HIV/AIDS, prostitution and child labor.