If you are a Meherrin employee, very little to nothing!  MOM has allocated funds to cover the cost accommodations/airfare of the trip for any Meherrin employee.  We want to remove the burden of expense in order to share the eye-opening reality of the global church.  

Yes!  You will need a current passport that is not expiring within 6 months of the trip date.  The applicant is responsible for the cost of acquiring the passport.

Sample Itinerary

July 11 Day 1 Travel into San Salvador, El Salvador

         Lunch & quick stop to purchase toys/supplies for children that we will be seeing

         Dinner, rest and prep for the next day

July 12 Day 2 Team visits ICM projects (4-5 churches and hope centers)

July 13  Day 3 Team visits ICM projects (4-5 churches and hope centers)

July 14 Day 4 Sightseeing 

           Plans may include a visit to a volcano and shop the markets

July 15 Day 5 Travel home

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All of the information above is based off of a 2024 trip and details are subject to change but the visit to the ICM projects is the primary goal. 

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This is not:

     - A vacation. You will be on the go most all of the day. Travel by bus from hotel to cities to visit ICM projects and meet/interact with local congregations.

     - a work trip where you will be building wells, painting churches, remodeling schools, etc. You are not going to "get your hands dirty". You are here to see what God is doing in another part of the world. You will be welcomed in the humblest means. Meherrin on Mission has been and continues to search for opportunities to build churches and hope centers and you are our ambassador in helping to locate new opportunities. 

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You will be blessed beyond your expectations. You will get to experience something that may change your life forever. Are you up for the challenge?

The following is from the US Department of State website:

The crime threat level in El Salvador is high and our Travel Advisory warns U.S. citizens to exercise increased caution due to crime. See below for additional information on crime.

Dial 911 for emergency assistance in El Salvador. Demonstrations occur anywhere, and are most common near the capital of San Salvador. They may take place in response to political or economic issues. They may also occur on politically significant holidays and during international events.

• Demonstrations can be unpredictable, avoid areas around protests and demonstrations.
• Check local media for updates and traffic advisories.

Crime: Crimes in El Salvador include robbery, car theft, sexual assault, and other crimes.

In the past, gangs, primarily Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) and 18th Street (M18) or sub factions of each, controlled a majority of the space in El Salvador and were the source of many crimes including extortion. Since 2022, the Government of El Salvador has severely disrupted gang-related activities. This has led to a significant reduction in crime throughout the country. While levels have dropped, crime, including violent crime, still occurs.

U.S. Embassy government employees and their family members are permitted to travel throughout the country but may not travel between cities after dark, except for the route between San Salvador and the Comalapa International Airport, as well as the highway between San Salvador and tourist destinations along the littoral highway in La Libertad. This is largely due to infrastructure concerns and criminal activity. Additionally, U.S. government employees may not use public buses.

Exercise caution at all times and practice good personal security procedures throughout your stay.

• Always travel in groups.
• Avoid remote or isolated locations.
• Avoid displaying or carrying valuables in public places.
• Avoid stopping at tourist overlooks, which may be targeted by criminals.
• Never leave passports and other important documents in vehicles.
• In public, remain alert and avoid the use of cell phones and earphones. These make it harder to pay attention to your surroundings and make easy targets for crimes of opportunity.
• Avoid public transportation, especially buses.
• Use only radio-dispatched taxis, taxis stationed in front of major hotels, or internet-based rideshare services.
• Choose banks or ATMs inside secure, guarded areas and remain alert.
• Remain vigilant even in well-known restaurants, hotels, and retailers within San Salvador.
• Credit card cloning and similar fraud can occur; keep your card in sight.
• Be aware of your surroundings when traveling by car. Navigation apps seeking the quickest routes may direct you off safer routes into dangerous areas.
• Drive with your doors locked and windows raised.
• Always avoid travel outside of major metropolitan areas after dark and on unpaved roads always because of hazardous road conditions and criminal activity.
• Criminals who threaten violence typically are violent if victims do not immediately comply. There have been no reports of serious injury among victims who do comply.

The deadline for applying is April 9, 2025.  Space is limited, so if you want to be considered, please be sure to click on the "Apply Now" button 

International travel can sometimes be bumpy.  Travel interruptions can happen, and you may have to rebook a missed flight. Are you prepared if questioned by immigration/customs either in the USA or another country?  

We will talk about some of these things in preparation for the trip but do not want you to be caught off guard if anything like this does happen.

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