Family Info Session 10/20 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for our family info session to learn about the 2027 Burton Academy and Arlington SDA Church Joint Mission Trip to Paraguay over Spring Break, 2027. This meeting is virtual only, and you can join via Google Meet using the link below or call at: +1 405-353-0129 PIN: 156 782 191#
Paraguay 2027
Enjoy a walk down memory lane from our Dominican Republic 2025 mission trip! And… plan to join us on our 2027 mission trip during Spring Break, in partnership with Maranatha and the Arlington SDA Church!
We Invite Your Support
Support the Trip Participants (Coming Soon)
Participant Fundraising Page Links
Participant Fundraising Page Links
Participant Fundraising Page Links
Support the Build Fund
As a Maranatha sponsored and supported trip, we are provided a church build site which will be fully prepped to construct a full church building during the work week while our group is on site. This includes foundation prep, steel frame, and all construction materials (block, concrete, etc.) to complete the build. By contributing towards our $10,000 commitment to Maranatha, your donations will also directly reduce the cost per trip participant, impacting all members of the trip.
Apply to Join the Trip
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Complete Mission Trip Application
Step 1 is completing the mission trip application using the link below! This is how you let us know you are interested in going and intend to join the trip!
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Complete Fundraising Page Setup Form
After submitting your application, please complete the Google Form at the following link providing us information necessary to establish your student/family fundraising page.
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Fundraise & Complete Forms
Use your personal/family fundraising page linked above to start raising money! The hard deadline for your fundraising goal is February 19, 2027. Be sure to also submit the Passport Photo Form below.
Trip Details
Application Deadline: 10/30/26
Deposit & Deposit Deadline: $250 due by 10/15/26 (non-refundable)
Family Info Session Presentation: Presentation Link
What To Bring & Trip Info Doc: Download Doc
Travel Authorization: Document Link Coming Soon
Dates: March 14-23, 2027
Trip Location: Paraguay
Assigned Church Name: TBD
Trip Cost (Tax Deductible Portion):
$2,600 (Price guaranteed for the first 40 trip participants who make initial deposit by Oct. 15 and reach their $1,600 fundraising goal by Dec. 1)
Group Excursion Cost: $60 (Non-Tax Deductible Portion)
Luggage Info:
One carry-on and one roll aboard/duffle bag included/free
Full-size (Up to 50 lbs) checked bags (additional cost)
A Church, School, & Maranatha Partnership: Burton Academy and the Arlington SDA Church are partnering with Maranatha for this mission trip, and will benefit from our experienced leadership team as well as the depth of knowledge and in-country support team offered by Maranatha.
Scope of Trip: We plan to have three elements of the trip:
Build: We will be constructing a church building for the local community
VBS: We will offer a Vacation Bible School for local kids and families
Medical Clinic: We will offer a local medical clinic with our team of medical professionals (parents and other volunteers attending) and supported by our students.
Trip Itinerary (Flying American Airlines):
Sunday, March 14: Depart DFW
Monday, March 15 - Friday, March 19: Work days
Saturday, March 20: Worship & Iguazu Falls (Brazil)
Sunday, March 21: TBD
Monday, March 22: Excursion- Iguazu Falls (Argentina)
Monday, March 23: Depart Paraguay/Return Home
Mission Trip Questions
(Questions submitted here will be forwarded to the appropriate member(s) of our leadership team)
Leadership Team
Trip Leaders:
Gus & Ashley Ortiz: Ortiz350@sbcglobal.net
Construction Manager:
Lari Long
Burton Academy Administration
Pastor Matthew
Anne-Marie Duncan
TBD
Arlington SDA Church
TBD
Trip Pastor:
Pastor Matthew