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Overlake is involved in long term partnerships seeking to impact the most vulnerable people in places around the globe. We send SHORT-TERM TEAMS to work with our partners in a variety of ways. There is a place for you! Your passion for a cause, your professional expertise, your heart to care for people, and a simple smile with Jesus’ love are effective on any of these short term teams. Contact the email provided to be added to the interest list and receive more detailed information. (All posted dates are tentative until flights are booked).

Human Trafficking Men’s Thailand Team // February 16 – 24, 2012 TRIP FULL We are taking a group of men from OCC for outreach and street ministry focused on the international community arriving in Pattaya to participate in the prevention of the sex industry. Working with on the ground partners to address the demand side of trafficking, we are looking for men who are willing to have conversations and share information that can offer hope for their broken lives. For details, contact [email protected]. Thailand Women of Purpose Team // May/June 2012 Interested in learning about and fighting human trafficking in Pattaya, Thailand? Through outreach and rescue efforts, we can pull women from the bars and beaches and into recovery programs and housing. Meet our partners, experience the rescue programs, and play a part in giving these women hope as they begin to transform their lives. To be added to the interest list, contact Elaine Morse: [email protected]. Thailand Business Team – October 2012 Join us on this outreach trip to use your skills in the fight against human trafficking in Pattaya, Thailand! We need help in the areas of: microfinancing, education, marketing, finances, event planning and fundraising. For more information, contact Jeff: [email protected].

Orphan Care Student Ministries Chile Team // March 29 - April 6, 2012 TRIP FULL The Youth Ministry department has adopted the orphan care initiative. The focus of this year’s Chile trip will be on street kids and children at risk in the Santiago area who are impacted by poverty. We will come alongside to

encourage the local churches and schools through sports games, dramas, singing, teaching, and assisting in local construction projects. Contact Alex C at [email protected]. Student Ministries Kenya Team // March 27 – April 6, 2012 TRIP FULL This trip is designed to fully immerse those involved in youth ministry to get a firsthand look into the OCC Orphan Care initiative. More specifically, we will build relationships with street kids and further the strategic plan of getting orphans off the streets of Kenya and into loving families. Contact Alex C at [email protected]. Nakuru, Kenya // May 4 – 12, 2012 TRIP FULL Help us come together with our partner, Christian Ministries in Africa (CMIA) to launch a computer training center in a local slum of Nakuru, Kenya. We are looking for folks with a background in IT/computers, training and teaching to help us build out the first phase of this project. Contact Andrea Monson at [email protected]. Nairobi, Kenya Team // September 2012 Serve alongside one of our longest running partnerships, Christian Ministries in Africa (CMIA). Those with background in agriculture, IT/computers, medicine who have a passion for orphans and street kids will particularly be instrumental in moving our work with CMIA forward in on this trip. Contact Walt at [email protected]. Kisumu, Kenya Team // Fall 2012 Learn how you and your family can get involved with church-based drop in centers for street children as well as agricultural assisting and child/caregiver training as a part of our street children prevention program throughout Kenya. Contact Dan Hamer at [email protected].

HIV/AIDS Cape Town, South Arica // October 11-23 2012 Work in the township of Overcome Heights on the outskirts of Cape Town in partnership with Living Hope, one of the largest local church responses to HIV/AIDS in the world. There are many different ways to make an impact depending on your gifts, skills, etc. For more information contact: [email protected]. Durban, South Africa Team // Late Sept/Early Oct 2012 Work with and love on children impacted by HIV/AIDS with our partner iThemba Lethu in kids camps and various other ways. Contact Andrea Monson at [email protected].

Church Planting Partnership Iloca, Chile Construction Team // January 2012 TRIP FULL Join a construction team to build homes for those in need, working along one of OCC’s long term partners. Carpentry skills are not necessary but definitely a plus. Contact Michael Smith at [email protected]. Italy Team // End of April/early May, 2012 TRIP FULL Join us to work alongside our partner in Ruvo, Italy on site maintenance, light construction, landscaping, as well as teaching ESL classes at the church in the evenings. We’ll also be supporting the children's ministry hosting a special event. To be added to the interest list, contact: [email protected]. N. Africa Team // May 5 – 15, 2012 Join this small team and work with kids in the local schools along with children living on the streets Contact Lynne: [email protected]. East Asia Team // May 2012 Multiple teams heading to a large city in Asia for focused prayer walking, relationship building and sharing Christ’s love in friendship. To be added to the interest list, contact Lynne: [email protected]. Iloca, Chile Construction Team // October 2012 Join a construction team to build homes for those in need, working along one of OCC’s long term partners. Carpentry skills are not necessary but definitely a plus. Contact Michael Smith at [email protected]. North India Team // September 2012 This team will come alongside the local church and join in where God is moving through prayer walking, meeting with local church leaders for times of sharing and encouragement, and research and pray in pioneer areas of church planting. Email Lisa at: [email protected] for more information. East Asia Team // October 2012 Multiple teams heading to a large city in Asia for focused prayer walking, relationship building and sharing Christ’s love in friendship. To be added to the interest list, contact Lynne: [email protected].

Last updated 03/26/2012. Teams being updated and added weekly. View most up to date information at occ.org, CLICK Serve the World.