Philippines Service Trip (PST)

(DW 04)

Parents/Guardians: Welcome to Philippines Service Trip (PST) 19-20 Webpage!

My name is Paul Kim, PST Coordinator, and this will be our main communication platform for parents/guardians. Student participants have access to this but are communicating mainly through google classroom. I will update all the important information here throughout preparation & during our DW trip.

So thrilled to be part of one of the longest service trips at SFS! Please join me in prayer that this will be a meaningful, eye-opening, and safe experience for all 35 students, and 6 teachers in this trip!

Please let me know if you have any questions (paul.kim@seoulforeign.org / 010-2499-0183).

PST

Updates (9.20.2019):

DRIVERS (students coming to INC airport by parents) for Sunday (11/3) in INC airport by 5:45 - 6:00am.

PST Packing List

Students leaving from SFS on Sunday (11/3) must come to SFS by 4:30am

  • Please encourage your child to go to sleep early on Saturday to have a good start to the week!

Itinerary (Asiana Airline)

  • Departing: November 3 - OZ 701G ICN-MNL - Time: 07:45 - 11:05
  • Returning: November 10 - OZ 704G MNL-ICN - Time: 23:20 - 04:40

General Overview of the trip: Scroll down to the bottom of this page

PST Adult Leaders: Paul Kim, Emily Daniels, Vincent Olivier, Melissa Brabon, Jinseop Lee, and John Striffler.

RIDE to/from SFS/Incheon:

  • Students have already indicated the ride situation back and forth between Incheon Airport (INC) and SFS - if it were to change, please contact paul.kim@seoulforeign.org immediately.
  • Students riding bus from SFS to INC (11/3) must arrive SFS Bus Garage by 4:30am
  • Students coming directly must arrive at INC by 5:30am.
  • Students riding bus from INC to SFS (11/10) will arrive at SFS Bus Garage around 6:30am
  • Students leaving directly from INC can be picked up at INC by 5:30am.

Point of Contact @ PHILIPPINES

  • Paul.kim@seoulforeign.org (& the phone number that will be given with a purchase of SIM card - TBA)
  • Main location of lodging: Kids International Ministries (KIM)
  • Address: #3 Bird of Paradise Rd. Sitio Dilain Brgy, San Juan Valley Golf, Cainta Rizal, 1900 Philippines (+63-2-658-4820)
  • Josh Manthe - +63-920-976-5981 and Norman Denlar - +63-928-756-9470
  • STUDENTS will be asked to (1) NOT purchase/bring any egg/wifi devices for this trip and (2) leave their phones in their assigned rooms at KIM for safety and to minimize any distractions throughout the trip.
  • ALL TEACHERS (who will be traveling with a small group of 7 students) will be provided a SIM card & have phone access throughout the trip for students.

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF PST

As a result of participating in this Discovery Week course students will:

  • Be immersed in the Filipino culture and build relationships with the people of Philippines through serving with KIM - Kids International Ministries.
  • Experience serving the people in need through food distribution, construction, and education.
  • Be aware of how their choices and decisions affect people and the environment.


Course Description/Itinerary:

Students will work in small groups on a myriad of tasks to help further the efforts of Kids International Ministries. Each day students will engage in group devotions, construction tasks, and building relationships with the local community.

  • Day 1 - Travel day, orientation by KIM.
  • Day 2 - Day of service (Participating in various service opportunities provided by KIM).
  • Day 3 - Day of service.
  • Day 4 - ½ day of service and trip to the waterpark.
  • Day 5 - Day of service.
  • Day 6 - Day of service.
  • Day 7 - ½ day of service, carnival, midnight flight out.
  • Day 8 - Travel day arrive SFS around 6:30am.


Requirements/Considerations:

In order to participate in this course, students must -

  • Limitations: Must be 15 years of age by November 2, 2019.
  • Available to assist with fundraising in October (every won matters!).
  • Willing and able to do manual labor.
  • Willing to work with children and students.
  • Max. number of participants: 35 students.
  • Sunday to Sunday


Approximate Cost: $1,500 - $2,000

Sponsors: Mr. (Paul) Kim, Mr. Olivier, Mrs. Wirch and three staff members (TBD).

Course Location: Manila, Philippines

Course Category: Service, Culture and Skill Development

Student Leaders: Five student leaders with PST experience (Selection process done through online application).

Additional Resources:

  • Kids International Ministries
  • Address: #3 Bird of Paradise Rd. Sitio Dilain Brgy, San Juan Valley Golf, Cainta Rizal, 1900 Philippines (+63-2-658-4820)
  • KIM Directors: Josh Manthe - +63-920-976-5981 and Norman Denlar - +63-928-756-9470