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SUS Diocese Mission Experience Trip 2016 ~ India

Overview

“Sing to the Lord, all the earth;
Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.
Declare His glory among the nations,
His wonders among all peoples.”
(1 Chronicles 16:23-24)

Blessed with the Presence of His Grace Bishop Youssef

Date:	August 8-19, 2016
Spiritual Focus:	By the grace of God, we will read the new book by His Grace Bishop Youssef, Adapting to a New Place Called Home: The Coptic Immigration Experience, reflect on our own experiences, and discuss how we can help newcomers become integrated into our greater communities. The Scope of the Mission Experience in India ~ Conferences By the grace of God, this year we will be blessed with visiting two ancient Orthodox Churches in India and serve with them in providing conferences. We will also visit and serve at schools, orphanages, and the Missionaries of Charity-a monastic order under the late highly esteemed Mother Theresa: Malankara Indian Orthodox Church We will reside at their monastery. Jacobite Syrian Orthodox Church We will reside at their monastery.
Delhi, India - Optional:	Aug 8-11, 2016
Cost in Delhi:	$300 ~ Includes hotel accommodations, meals, transportation. Excluded: Visas, donations, domestic flight to Kerala (Estimated domestic flight $300-$400). All prices subject to change according to the market. Taj Mahal ~ Agra (One of the Seven Wonders in the World) Delhi ~ Mission & Service Jacobite Syrian Christian Church Malankara (Indian) Orthodox Church
Kerala ~ Mission & Service:	Aug 11-19, 2016
Cost in Kerala:	$600 ~ Includes accommodations, meals, & transportation (Excludes airfare, donations, visas, and personal items)
Airport(s):	Delhi: DEL New Delhi Indira Ghandi International Airport Kerala: COK Kochi International Airport
Attendees:	25 persons (Attendees must be 18 years or older and have completed high school or be accompanied by at least one parent).
Registration:	To register, please click here. No Refunds. Fees from cancelled registrations will apply toward donations and/or unexpected costs. Click here to view flyer.
Donations:	Donations (NOT included in cost) can be made online on the SUS Diocese website: http://www.suscopts.org/diocese/donations/.
Items to bring:	Please travel light. Bring personal belongings, scarves for women, deacon tunics for men, umbrella, rain poncho, spiritual reading material.
Attire:	Conservative-no tight clothing, no shorts, no sleeveless. Reminder: India is very hot in the summer. Cottons are advised.
Visa:	Must apply ASAP. Cost of Visa in USD approximately $65 (subject to change). Cost NOT included in registration fees. Contact: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
Vaccinations:	If you are both a citizen of and currently residing in one of the seven countries mentioned on their website, you will be required to receive a dose of oral polio vaccine (OPV) regardless of age or vaccination status at least four weeks prior to travelling to India. You will be required to present a certificate of vaccination with OPV in order to apply for an entry visa to India. Please contact the nearest Indian embassy or consulate for updated guidance on entry requirements. Influenza vaccine is recommended for all travelers during the flu season. If you are arriving in India from Sub-Saharan Africa or other yellow-fever areas, Indian health regulations require that you present evidence of vaccination against yellow fever. If you do not have such proof, you could be subjected to immediate deportation or a six-day detention in the yellow-fever quarantine center. If you transit through any part of sub-Saharan Africa, even for one day, you are advised to carry proof of yellow fever immunization. Malaria prophylaxis depends on time of year and area the traveler is visiting. Please consult the CDC website for more information. Dengue fever presents significant risk in urban and rural areas. The highest number of cases is reported from July to December, with cases peaking from September to October. Daytime insect precautions such as wearing long-sleeved shirts and mosquito repellent are recommended by the CDC. http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/india.html
Contact:	missionexperience@suscopts.org