The vision of Trinidad and Tobago Urban Ministries is to assist individuals, families, and communities with their physical and spiritual needs in order to grow the body of Christ, His church, and to give glory to God the Father. TTUM has been hosting mission teams for over twenty years under the supervision of Pastor Ashoke Bachew. Mission opportunities include:
This year's team will be focused on Vacation Bible School/ Backyard Bible Clubs, sports ministry, and potentially some construction projects.
We encourage all of our students to support raise for their trip. It is an opportunity to invite them to see how God provides. Part of the first training will be going over how to support raise. We will also send out the information following that training.
The ministry has been working with Americans for over 30 years and they have never had any issues with crime, and our previous trips to this partner have been executed with the standard of safety and care we require at The Austin Stone. Every year around this time, the American Embassy typically puts up warnings to their citizens to stay away from Trinidad because of the Carnival Festival, which is similar to Mardi Gras. Most of these parties take place around the Port Of Spain area, which is about an hour away by car from where the partner ministry, TTUM, works.
All outreach is finished by 6pm and then the students remain inside the gated retreat center, which is also about an hour away from the places that the US Embassy has listed as dangerous.
We are thankful that God has provided opportunities to engage in what He is doing in Trinidad. During the trip, the student participants will be led by Students ministry staff, who are committed to keeping every student safe. The teams will be operating in groups of 3 or more, including at the airport and going through customs, so no one will be alone and they will remain in constant contact with Students staff.
April 14, 2024 | 1-3pm
Vision: Student will learn about support raising, and we'll send all information to parents post-training. We'll spend time learning The Gospel and how it's the foundation for our serving! Students will also learn more about the ministry we're working with and the ways they can serve.
Logistics: St. John Campus - The Garage (2nd Floor). For those who don't go to St. John, we encourage you to either attend the 9am service at your congregation or the 11am at St. John.
April 28, 2024 | 1-3pm
Vision: Parents will meet with a couple of leaders and members from the For the Nations team to review all the trip details and answer any questions. Students will spend the time brainstorming and preparing ideas for VBS.
Logistics: St. John Campus - The Garage (2nd Floor) for students and Georgian Acres for parents. For those who don't go to St. John, we encourage you to either attend the 9am service at your congregation or the 11am at St. John.
June 23, 2024 | 1-3pm
Vision: We'll pack supplies for VBS and do any final practice for it. The team will finish by spending time in prayer together for the trip.
Logistics: St. John Campus - The Garage (2nd Floor). For those who don't go to St. John, we encourage you to either attend the 9am service at your congregation or the 11am at St. John.
