September 28, 2012Plans for the Iona in Mission winter trips have begun! Iona in Mission is a student-led educational service immersion program. Two trips are scheduled for January 2013.10 Iona students will be heading to Nazareth Farm, West Virginia. At Nazareth Farm, students will learn about the economic challenges of Appalachia and engage in service opportunities such as constructing homes and visiting community members. This week long retreat experience will focus on the elements of simplicity, community, prayer, and social justice. Jaime and Rina are the student trip leaders.12 Iona students will be heading to Peru. Students will partner with Los Hermanos in Lima, Peru to construct a home and visit other sites, including an orphanage and school, run by the Christian Brothers. The group will also visit a true world wonder at Macchu Picchu and learn about Peru's indigenous history. Sandy is the student leader.The team members participate in weekly meetings leading up to the trip and will be involved in various fundraising activities. Please keep the teams in your prayers.
