On the morning of September 20, 2017, Hurricane Maria tore through Puerto Rico. It was the largest hurricane to make landfall in this U.S. Territory in 80 years, leaving the entire island without electricity and whole communities destroyed. Local authorities said it would take decades to rebuild. Today, thousands of Puerto Ricans are still living without proper roofs. Teams will have the opportunity to work alongside the local church and help families rebuild their homes and lives.
Regardless of your skill set, together we can provide free labor to gut homes, install roofs, and assist the community in rebuilding their homes and lives.
Any team of 10 or more is invited to serve in Puerto Rico. Total trip cost for each team member is $950 + $2,700 per team to cover project costs.
IMPORTANT DATES
AT TIME OF REGISTRATION
30 DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE
Trip Fee Includes:
Trip Fee Doesn’t Include:
Teams will stay in a local church in Ponce. Air-mattresses and showers will be available. Team members are asked to bring their own bedding and towels. The team will have meals prepared by local Puerto Ricans.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Forward Edge strongly recommends that each team member has a current tetanus shot. Please consult a personal physician for any other recommendations.
COVID: Policy and preparation will be shared by your Team Coordinator.
TEAM PACKS: Once team member registration is complete, Forward Edge will send individualized team packs including a Forward Edge t-shirt, Team Member Manual, and other helpful information.
SCHEDULE: Each day your team will experience a morning devotional, an evening debrief, and relationship building opportunities through serving local people.
Driven by compassion for Kosovar widows in late 2000 after serving on a short-term mission trip with ForwardEdge, Sheri and her husband, David, have continued to return to the Balkans and elsewhere to facilitate short term teams. They love coming alongside those sharing the love of Jesus in their own countries. In 2005, they, along with their 3 kids, moved toAlbania for a year-long assignment recording and supporting the Albanian worship community.
Now in the empty nest phase of life, they continue their day jobs, enjoy adventures with their married kids and 6 grandkids, and remain passionate to see God's redemptive work in and through ordinary people in the local and global church.
What drew you to the mission of Forward Edge?
The fact that God uses ordinary people to serve him with whatever they have!
If you could have dinner with any person in history (except Jesus) who would it be and why?
I would have dinner with my grandpa who died before I fully understood the power of prayer. A farmer and rural college maintenance man, tennis champ, and traveling worship leader himself (he played the saw!), I've heard stories all my life of his dedication to prayer for his family — I'd like to thank him and continue to learn from him.
What is something about you others are often surprised to learn?
People are usually surprised that I'm an engineer and got to work in San Diego right next to the dock where the Navy dolphins trained.
Hi! I’m Sheri, the Puerto Rico Team Coordinator. I look forward to working with you to plan your life-changing week in Puerto Rico!
If you’re interested in organizing a team of 10 or more, you can contact us by filling out the short form below. If you’re an individual looking to join a team, you can scroll through our list of open teams here.