Singkawang Indonesia Mission Trip 2025

An opportunity of a lifetime!

Singkawang 2025!

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About this Misson Trip

Join us in September 2025 as our next mission trip will be in the Kalimantan Island of Singkawang (pronounced sing-kah-wahng). This will be a fast paced week full of activities from Bible Studies, Health Seminars, evening revival meetings, and VBS for the kids! The organizers of this trip are seasoned planners and will help you have the best experience ever! In just the last few years, the team has lead trips to the islands of Sumatra, Java, and Ambon. The main goal is to serve various Indonesian communities who have limited resources and extreme poverty and to share the gospel with them!

Previous Mission Trips
1. Manado (2013) & leader Shirley Tan Injo
2. Tanah Karo (2015) Leader: Saulina Marpaung
3. Ambon (2017) Leader: Rocky/Windy Simau
4. Malang (2019) Leader: Nelson Panjaitan & Kus Supangkat
5. Toraja (2023) Leader: Chandra Sinulingga & Agustina Rantung
6. Singkawang (2025) Leader: Lidya Sihotang & Barbara Marpaung

FAQ

Who can go on this international mission trip?

This trip to Indonesia is best suited for High School, College, Adult, and Family volunteers...so, everyone!

What is included in the cost?

$2400 trip cost includes: flight, trip deposit, Food, lodging, ground transportation, Construction supplies, emergency medical insurance, trip t-shirt, and a devotional.
What is NOT included: dinner onsite, spending money, and $30 for a background check (plus specific state and county fees).

How do I sign up?

Click the SIGN UP button at the bottom of this page.
Fill in your information.
We will follow up with you about project details and a payment schedule.
When the trip is approaching, we will have an online meeting with leaders to communicate the specifics of the trip.
You will travel to the location, meet the crew, and serve!

Do I pay all at once?

No. We break the trip cost into three payments:

$100 per volunteer deposit due at signup
January 31 - $700
March 31 - $800
June 30 - $800

What would I do on the mission trip?

There are multiple ways to serve!
- VBS Team
- Medical Team
- Evangelism Team

In the evenings, the entire team will get to attend the worship service put on for the community. On the final Sabbath, join the missions team and local pastors for baptisms on the rooftop!

Do I need a passport?

YES!!!
If you do not already have one, now is the time to apply as it can take a few months to process.

If you do already have one, the expiration date must be valid through APRIL 2026!

Testimonies

Barbara Marpaung

Although I grew up in the suburbs myself, it felt different because getting involved with the people and kids there with rich traditions and customs made me appreciate being there and wanting to share more about Jesus and the love of God with them.
- Barbara is Vice President of Singkawang Ministry

Daniel & Shirley Tan Injo

"We went to five of the past six mission trips the Indonesian SS class hosted in the last 11 years. The Lord's blessings are always with us in every way. Each experience was unique. We had the privilege of working with local Pastors, church leaders, members and conferences. We definitely received and valued the support and contributions of our own church Pastors and fellow members."

Theresia Decourten

I went to Toraja in 2023 to support the health ministry program. We provided basic health care support to people in need, such as checking BP and blood sugar, and providing reading glasses etc. I felt so blessed to have the opportunity to share the love of God with so many people through the health ministry. I’m looking forward to going again next year for the Singkawang ministry trip. Please come and join us. Thank you

"This ministry is great blend of culture, service, and a chance to go deeper with Jesus!"

- Pastor Linda

A Team You Can Trust

This is the 6th mission trip the Indonesia Sabbath School with GOF Ministries have partnered on. They know the people. They know the language. They've visited the site. Know that this is a team that you can trust, will be safe with, and will be a crew you make lifelong memories with!

This is the 1st Year, the Indonesia Sabbath School and GOF ministries has invited any member of Azure Hills Church to participate. What a special opportunity to minister alongside our own members who will embrace all participants throughout the journey. Don't know the language? No problem! Our leaders and new friends will guide us through!

Trip Price

The cost of the mission trip is $2400 and includes:

Flight
Trip deposit
Food
Lodging
Ground transportation
Construction supplies
Emergency medical insurance
Trip T-shirt
Devotional.

See FAQ's for what is NOT included!

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Deposit: $100 (at registration)
Jan. 31: $700
Mar. 31: $800
Jun. 30: $800

Why Now

The story of Adventist Mission around the world centers not on the story of highly-educated super-Christians performing exceptional feats. It's the story of everyday people who answer the call to touch the lives of others in the name of Jesus. And it's your story, because you help make it happen.
-AdventistMission.org

We at Azure Hills Church believe that anytime God calls us is the right time. Speak to the team on how we can help you go deeper with Jesus this September!

2025 Singkawang Trip Schedule

Trip Itinerary Subject to Onsite Changes

Info on Indonesia

Main Language

Indonesian...though there are over 700 dialects and most people speak at least two.

Weather

In July, Indonesia experiences its dry season in most parts of the country. However, some areas, particularly in Sumatra and Kalimantan, may still receive occasional rainfall. Overall, the weather in Indonesia during this month is typically warm and sunny, making it an ideal time to visit.

Population

Indonesia is the world's fourth most populated country, with a population of 275,501,000 as of May 2024. The population growth rate is estimated to be 1.13% in 2023, with a birth rate of 15.32 births per 1,000 people and a death rate of 6.75 deaths per 1,000 people. The median age is estimated to be 31.5 years in 2024.

Passports & Visa Information

PASSPORT: IS required and must be valid at least through APRIL 2026 for travel. If it expires before that, you'll need to renew your passport prior to travel.
VISA: A visitors visa IS required and obtained on arrival.

Geography

Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, with a total area of 1,913,580 square kilometers (738,837 square miles) and a coastline of 54,716 kilometers (33,998.9 miles).

Safety

The US Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Indonesia, recommending that US citizens exercise increased caution due to terrorism and natural disasters. Each traveler will register with travel.state.gov