New Hope Mission
Randy and Valeria Caldwell are missionaries in Argentina, working with Go Ministries. NHCC supports the Caldwell family and their mission to make disciples and share the Gospel.
Mission Trip to Argentina | February 2027
New Hope is planning a trip to Argentina for February 2027. Since the seasons in Argentina are opposite from the Mid-West, the group will be there during the summertime! Including travel time, the expected length of the trip will be between 7-10 days.
TRIP Objectives
To serve the local community in both love and our talents. One goal is to support/encourage missionaries that we support as a church. The exact mission/physical work we do will be determined by the skill set of those who will be going on the trip. There is a very wide range of possible projects: painting, construction, VBS, sports clinic, etc.
Learn more about Go Argentina and their Missionaries/Staff on their facebook page: Go Ministries-Argentina
Location
La Plata, Argentina. La Plata is the capital of Argentina's Buenos Aires province and is near the city of Buenos Aires. A planned city, it’s known for its distinctive diagonal avenues. At its center, the open expanse of Plaza Moreno is crowned by the grand, neo-Gothic Cathedral of La Plata. They speak Castellano (Spanish). The city will feel very European to anyone who has traveled to Europe. The city is considered safe, and Go Ministries would always go to ensure the group members safety.
Trip Details
Cost: The total approximate cost per person is $2,500. $1,250 designated for flights and $1,250 for trip expenses (transportation, lodging, meals in Argentina, project supplies). Team members are responsible for meals during travel, one meal while on the trip, and souvenirs/personal shopping. A deposit of $550 is required for each individual, collected by February 2026. Fundraising will be discussed and encouraged once the team is finalized.
Team Members: 15 spots are available for the Argentina Mission Trip. Any participant under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Lodging & Meals: The team will be staying at the Iglesia Baptisia De La Plate, a local church with housing for mission teams. Authentic ‘Argentine’ meals are prepared by Go Ministries staff. Argentine food is reminiscent of European/Italian cuisine.
Travel Documents: At this time, Argentina does not currently require a visa. A current Passport is needed.
Sign Ups
A form of registration will be available Mid-October, 2025, with the commitment to complete the deposit by February 2026.
Go Argentina has started hosting teams. New Hope is excited about the steps taken to be a church that supports Go Argentina by sending Mission Teams.
Q & A
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A. Yes, as long as parents agree that the older sibling can make responsible decisions for the participant who is under 18 years old.
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A. These answers will be confirmed once the plane tickets are bought. Travel to Argentina will take a full day: Travel to a local airport, flight to another airport, overnight flight into Buenos Aires, Argentina, then drive to La Plata.
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A. Depending on the day and time of the flight, the goal would be to ride in the church bus to the airport to be dropped off.
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A. Yes. The deposit is included in the total amount.
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A. Fundraising is expected for this trip. Discussion on specific kinds of fundraisers will begin once the Mission Team is finalized.
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A. Options include planning two trips for 2027 or planning a future trip for 2028. Hopefully this first trip is a start of many more to come.
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A. The deposit will be collected in February 2026.
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A. The time difference between Illinois and Argentina is 2 hours.
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A. In order to use cellular data on your cell phone internationally, you will need to contact your cell phone carrier. Some have plans for the month, some have you pay for every 24 hours of cellular usage.
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Wifi is available in La Plata, especially in places like cafes, restaurants, plazas and parks.
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A. For those who have visited Argentina, their experience is that you typically do not have to pay to use public restrooms. However, it is courteous to purchase something if using the restrooms in an establishment.