Mission Trips

Open Door Haiti typically runs trips to Haiti monthly to help with current projects. And if you or your church has ever considered a mission trip, Open Door Haiti may be the right fit for you.

The “mission” experience

Missionaries meet the night before we fly out in Ft. Pierce Florida to get to know each other. It’s common to have a sense of anticipation at this point. Early to bed though as we start before daybreak.

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Early morning we assemble at the Ft. Pierce regional airport to weigh our baggage and get our seat assignments. Oops… there are no seat assignments. Sit where you like. After a quick prayer, Missionary Flights International (a Christian aviation company dedicated to missionary support) escorts missionaries onto a DC-3 cargo plane fitted with comfortable seating. 4-hours later we arrive in Cap Haitian.

After a quick 20-minute ride in a “tap-tap” from the airport, you arrive in Bois de Lance, where the Open Door Haiti church is located. After finding your room, touring the ministry and decompressing for a little bit, you are briefed on what to expect and the projects that await you.

From this point you will have plenty of opportunities to meet the local people, eat some unique foods, help in immeasurable ways, and experience something that is truly life changing. Five days later you return home with open eyes and a refreshed spirit with a heart for giving. It is an experience of a lifetime!

Questions and Answers:

Q: How much does it cost?

A: The total cost for a trip is $1,050.

Q: Is it safe?

A: Completely!  Before you travel it is recommended you are updated with Hepatitis-A and B vaccinations as well as be prescribed Malaria pills, but consult with your local health professional to verify the CDC’s travel guidelines. And as far as the people there, the local church is grateful for the support and eager to welcome new missionaries and build potentially long-lasting relationships.

Q: What is it like where I am staying?

A: The Open Door Haiti compound has been designed to support missionaries from the USA with more than your basic needs. You will have a comfortable bed, a shower in the morning (albeit cold), and three home cooked meals per day. Electricity is supplied from an on sight generator and there is a satellite Internet connection and phone. As well AT&T and T-mobile cellular service works in the area, however ask your provider about international rates.

Q: What should I bring?

A: Consult your Mission Trip Guide for more detail:

• Necessities:Passport( and xerox copy), Bible, Emergency Contact Information, Malaria Medication (Chloroquine), Toiletries(110 volt electricity), Laundry Bag, Work Gloves, Water Bottle (labeled with name), Flashlight (extra batteries), Sunglasses, Pen, Mosquito Repellent with Deet, Hand Sanitizer, Photo of Family (not extravagant), Camera, Cash (several $1 bills for small items).
• Currency: bring money to give as gratuity to the staff (cleaners, cooks, etc.), bring money to give the church as a tithe, bring money for personal use in case you have the chance to go to the market.
  
• Optional (Highly Recommended): Reading Material for Down Time, Ear Plugs, Battery Operated Fan, Hat, Mosquito Netting, Tissues, Ibuprofen, Imodium AD, Bandana, Sunblock, Chapstick, Zip Lock Bags, Wipes, Snack foods (granola bars, breakfast bars, beef jerky, etc.), Snacks for MFI Flight (meals not served).

Q: What is expected of me?

A: We will do our best to utilize the talents and strengths God has given you to serve others, however it is possible that while you may be an electrician, carpenter, or teacher… we may need you in another area that helps complete the current projects running. God has a plan for you while on this trip so it’s best to be flexible and serve God and others with an open heart.