SHORT-TERM OVERVIEW
DO YOU WANT TO STAND OUT? BE A SERVANT. IF YOU PUFF YOURSELF UP, YOU’LL
GET THE WIND KNOCKED OUT OF YOU. BUT IF YOU’RE CONTENT TO SIMPLY BE
YOURSELF, YOUR LIFE WILL COUNT FOR PLENTY. Matthew 23:11-12 (Message Bible)
Welcome to House of New Wine in AZUA, Dominican Republic. We welcome you with open
arms. To have a great experience during your stay, please come with the following mindsets:
Come as a laid down life of love.
Take the initiative to search for ways to love, work, and serve each day.
Plan on being as self-reliant as possible.
Be ready to take on menial tasks for the good of House of New Wine.
Come expecting miracles!
GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME!!!
THEN THOSE SHEEP ARE GOING TO SAY, ‘MASTER’, WHAT ARE YOU TALKING
ABOUT? WHEN DID WE EVER SEE YOU HUNGRY AND FEED YOU, THIRSTY AND GIVE
YOU A DRINK, AND WHEN DID WE EVER SEE YOU SICK OR IN PRISON AND COME TO
YOU? THEN THE KING WILL SAY, I’M TELLING YOU THE TRUTH WHENEVER YOU DID
ONE OF THESE THINGS TO SOMEONE OVERLOOKED OR IGNORED, THAT WAS ME….
YOU DID IT TO ME! (Matthew 25:37-40 (Message Bible)
Jesus has many family members in AZUA. They are poor financially and poor in spirit. This
Short-Term mission trip will give you opportunities to minister to Jesus by:
We are excited to see what God is going to do in your life through this mission trip. When you
hold a child, feed the poor, clothe the naked, bake a cake, or even make someone laugh you
have to know God’s heart is pleased. He brings heaven to earth thru a man or woman who
knows who they are in Christ. The kingdom is expressed, God is glorified, and unspeakable
joy abounds.
Trust God as your provider and protector on this trip. We serve in poverty stricken areas and
the conditions are unpredictable at times. House of New Wine does not guarantee your
comfort. Please know God is in charge.
AND JESUS SAID TO THEM, CAN THE FRIENDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM FAST WHILE
THE BRIDEGROOM IS WITH THEM? AS LONG AS THEY HAVE THE BRIDEGROOM WITH
THEM THEY CANNOT FAST. BUT THE DAYS WILL COME WHEN THE BRIDEGROOM WILL
BE TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM, AND THEN THEY WILL FAST IN THOSE DAYS. NO ONE
SEWS A PIECE OF UNSHRUNK CLOTH ON AN OLD GARMENT; OR ELSE THE NEW
PIECE PULLS AWAY FROM THE OLD, AND THE TEAR IS MADE WORSE. AND NO ONE
PUTS NEW WINE INTO OLD WINESKINS; OR ELSE THE NEW WINE BURSTS THE
WINESKIN, THE WINE IS SPILLED, AND THE WINESKINS ARE RUINED. BUT NEW WINE
MUST BE PUT INTO NEW WINESKINS. (Mark 2: 12-22 NKJV)
The family of God at House of New Wine desires to drink of the new wine, never looking back,
but continually pressing on with worship and praise to our King. We know He has given us the
city of AZUA. And we are excited that you have chosen to be a part of what He is doing in the
earth. Our identity is found in Christ and we know His promises are true. We know it takes one
man to turn a nation. All we said was: YES LORD, WE WILL GO!!!!!
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
01.
Must have an intimate and growing relationship with Jesus.
02.
Must be at least 14 yrs old — unless traveling with parents or guardian.
03.
Must be willing to serve in all areas; serving and bagging food, playing with children,
mopping, cooking, cleaning House of New Wine casa, and most of all learning to serve each other.
HEALTH NEEDS
01.
Be up to date on routine vaccines such as: measles, mumps, rubella vaccine, diphtheria-
Pertussis tetanus vaccine, chicken pox, and yearly flu shot.
02.
Hepatitis A and Typhoid (these two can be contracted from food and water, no matter how clean),
not mandatory — left up to your discretion.
03.
Mosquito spray is a must. Money for net is optional. (approx. $3.40 U.S. dollar)
04.
Any personal medications such as: Tylenol, Advil, Pepto Bismo you are responsible for.
05.
If anyone has food allergies or re-occurring health issues, be advised that you are entering a
third world country with limited resources. You are responsible for gluten free diet food, as an example.
06.
It is your responsibility to monitor your personal needs and provide what is necessary for
your health.
CLOTHING TO PACK?
01.
We dress in ways that are acceptable and modest in the Dominican culture.
02.
Women may wear pants or jeans, capri pants, skirts or dresses below the knee. Tops of
any sort are acceptable, except see thru and baring the midriff, and modest bathing suits.
03.
Men may wear pants or jeans, shorts (not to short), t-shirts, button up shirts, and even long
sleeve shirts, modest bathings suits (no speedo’s please).
04.
Both women and men should bring a sweater or light jacket. At night in the villages it is
sometimes cool.
05.
For church services we dress our best. We want to honor their culture.
06.
The weather in AZUA is tropical hot, there is very little rain and sometimes we may have a
cool night. December is the coolest month of the year.
07.
Women and men should bring tennis shoes, flip flops and sandals.
OTHER NECESSITIES
01.
Bibles
02.
We supply sheets, blankets, and pillow. (if you want you can bring your own pillow).
03.
Bring towel, shower shoes if you want and a wash cloth.
04.
Hats, umbrella (optional. IT IS VERY HOT IN AZUA
05.
Flashlight
EXPENSES
01.
Price of your airline ticket (depends on airfare costs). There is no direct charge for your
accommodations at HONW or our ministry to you.
02.
You will be flying into Santo DomingoHONW is a faith-based ministry, entirely dependent upon the generosity of people who areprompted to give by the leading of the Holy Spirit.
03.
$500.00 will cover the costs of your food,the feedings to the poor, transportation to and from AZUA to Santo Domingo, interpreters,cooks, water, drivers to get us around the city and rural villages, and anything else the HolySpirit wants to do.
04.
THE $500.00 DONATION NEEDS TO BE IN THE MINISTRY 1 MONTH PRIOR TO TEAMS OR INDIVIDUALS COMING. This helps us to get everything ready before your arrival.
05.
We have three locations that we feel are safe to eat at in AZUA; Bon,Rico Sandwich Shop, and Pizza places.
06.
ATM’s are available in AZUA, and the Cambio has good exchange rates.
07.
NOTE: NEVER EXCHANGE MONEY IN THE AIRPORT, WAIT TIL YOU GET TO AZUA
08.
WE WILL NEED COPIES OF PASSPORTS AND FLIGHT ITINERARIES
09.
THE WATER RESOURCES IN AZUA ARE LIMITED, THEREFORE TEAMS COMING IN
SHOULD BRING ONE SET OF CLOTHING FOR EVERY DAY OF YOUR STAY