Mission Trip to Costa Rica

VNC believes in furthering the Kingdom by sending mission teams around the country and abroad.

In the summer of 2024, we will be taking a team to San Jose, Costa Rica and working on projects through Encuentro Missions. Projects will include hosting VBS, medical clinics, sports camps, and some light construction as we partner with a local church to further their mission. This is a mission trip opportunity for all ages!

If you missed the informational meetings held at the Valparaiso and Winamac Campuses, you can contact Pastor Chris Gonzalez (chrisg@valponaz.org) for more information. He is available to answer additional questions you may have about this opportunity.

The deadline to register for either week of this mission trip is Monday, October 2.

From June 29 through July 6, 2024, join the team in travelling to Costa Rica! Lodging for the trip will be at Sendas Seminary in San Jose which has a campground feel with dorms, a cafeteria, snack shack, games, and community building. The cost is $1,450 per person. This covers all transportation, meals on the ground, lodging and an excursion. This does not cover travel day meals.

To sign up for Week 1 of the mission trip, click the button below to fill out the registration form.

From July 6 through July 13, 2024, join the team in travelling to Costa Rica! Lodging for the trip will be at Sendas Seminary in San Jose which has a campground feel with dorms, a cafeteria, snack shack, games, and community building. The cost is $1,450 per person. This covers all transportation, meals on the ground, lodging and an excursion. This does not cover travel day meals.

To sign up for Week 2 of the mission trip, click the button below to fill out the registration form.

You can pay for your trip all at once or over time. Here is a suggested schedule for trip payments:

• July 2023 | $100
• August 2023 | $150
• September 2023 | $150
• October 2023 | $150
• November 2023 | $165
• December 2023 | $125
• January 2024 | $125
• February 2024 | $125
• March 2024 | $125
• April 2024 | $125
• May 2024 | $110

Payments can be made by cash, check, or online with a credit or debit card. If you are paying online, please click the checkbox on the confirmation page to add the 2.2% for processing costs. Processing fees are not built into the cost of the trip.

Here's what a typical Encuentro trip looks like:

• Sunday service with partner church
• Sunday evening kick-off service // culture training
• Services in the morning (Monday-Thursday)
• Work mid-day to dinner
• Dinner with local church each night
• Friday - excursion during day // community rally at night