August 4 - 18, 2025

General Santos, Philippines

Overview

General Santos is a large coastal city known as the "Tuna Capital of the World." Yet, just outside the modern areas, there are rural communities where people have not heard the message about our kind and loving God. Our mission team will work alongside the church members in the Southern Mindanao Mission to introduce the villagers to the Adventist Church. Join us to help build chapels, offer free health screenings, and hold meetings with the My Friend Jesus sermons and the Friendship Hour kids' program. Don't miss this unique experience (and some of the best food you can imagine) on a mission.

General Santos Philippines Map

Your Donation: $2,500

Payment Schedule:

  • $300 upon registration (nonrefundable)
  • $1100 due 5/25/25
  • $1100 due 7/6/25

Includes:

  • Airfare
  • Double-room lodging
  • Meals
  • Insurance
  • Onsite transportation
  • Team outing

Does Not Include:

  • Visa
  • Transportation from home to airport
  • Extra personal baggage
  • Single-room lodging

The Community

Partnering with the Southern Mindanao Mission, this team will serve at multiple sites.

Check back here two months prior to the trip for more information and pictures of the communities where we will be serving.

Additional Information

Team Leader

The team leader will be announced prior to the mission.

Trip Member Roles

Speaker

Each speaker will:

  • present the My Friend Jesus messages at their assigned meeting site on the trip.
  • show one segment of the Jesus Film at the beginning of each night as an introduction to Jesus.
  • Be responsible for bringing the presentation kit provided by QHM.

Children’s Program Leader and Helpers

The Friendship Hour leader is in charge of coordinating and leading the children's program with the help of supporting team members. QHM provides a suitcase with a Bible story felt set, Friendship Hour handbook, and a craft package for each of the 10 meetings.

The children's ministry assistant provides support and help to the leader.

  • Song service, games, and additional activities are at the leader’s discretion. The evangelistic meetings may run longer than the children's program, so prepare to keep the kids actively engaged in learning about Jesus and have age-appropriate games or activities in mind. Uncle Arthur-type stories are sure to please young inquisitive minds.

Clinic Team Members

The clinic team members help as assigned at the health clinic and present health talks before each evening meeting. At times, they are also asked to bring a piece of luggage from QHM containing: glucose meters, stethoscopes, eye testers, eye charts, and reading glasses.

Construction Project Team Members

The construction team members put in physical labor to help complete building projects. Talk with our staff about bringing construction basics: hammer, screwdriver, pliers, wrench, tape measure, work gloves, work shoes, or additional supplies. Areas may be rugged, so closed-toe athletic shoes will work best to protect against rocks and uneven footing.

Team Outing

Take time as a group to relax, recharge, and experience the local culture.

Check back here two months prior to the trip for more information about the team outing.

Food & Lodging

Your trip donation includes vegetarian meals and double-occupancy lodging.

Check back here two months prior to the trip for more information and pictures of the lodging accommodations and samples of food.

Travel

Passport and Visa

Your passport should be vaild at least six months past the date of your return.

A visa is not required for tourists to enter Philippines. 

See the U.S. Department of State travel page for more details.

Mission Trip Packing List

Packing List

Save and print the Mission Trip Packing List for suggestions on what to pack, and reminders on what not to bring.

Health and Safety

Helpful information and links

We recommend checking with your doctor for recommendations on what you should be vaccinated against when traveling to Philippines. Please see the CDC website as a starting point here.

Schedule

The specific schedule will be discussed during daily meetings during the trip.

Sample Schedule:

  • 7:00 am - Worship & Breakfast
  • 8:30 am - Leave for clinic
  • 9:30 am - Clinic
  • 12:30 pm - Lunch
  • 3:30 pm - Back at hotel
  • 5:30 pm - Dinner
  • 6:00 pm - Leave for meetings
  • 6:45 pm - Meetings begin 
  • 8:45 pm - Leave for hotel

Note: Schedules will vary, depending on each location. Consult your team leader for specific questions. The Sabbath schedules will vary with church activities instead of work activities.

Mission Lifestyle

Download the Mission Trip Lifestyle guide for more information.

“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”
- 1 John 3:18

Quiet Hour Ministries’ mission is: Partnering with God in leading people to share His saving grace. When you become a team member, you are helping accomplish that mission! And to ensure that every mission trip is a positive, safe, and Spirit-lead experience for the entire team, there are some expectations we ask you to meet. The list is not comprehensive, but we are relying on you to love one another in truth and in action!