Namibia and South Africa Mission Trip

June 24 - July 4, 2026

Under the guidance of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the LA Diocese Mission DOME is excited to host its 3rd annual mission trip to Namibia and South Africa on June 24 - July 4, 2026. We will be serving the congregation of Windhoek, Namibia and Johannesburg, South Africa, under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Joseph, Bishop of Namibia, Botswana, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Leading this mission will be Father Mina Ghobrial. This trip will focus on Spiritual mission work.

  • Bishop Joseph

    We will be blessed to serve with His Grace Bishop Joesph of Namibia

  • Father John Wasfy

    Father John serves the church of St. Mark and St. Mina in Windhoek, Namibia.

  • Father Mina Ghobrial

    Father Mina serves the church of Christ the Redeemer in Lake Forest Ca.

Trip Information

Trip Information

Trip Information Trip Information

Lodging (2-4 person per room) at new building on gated church property, transportation, meals and mission work.

Included

20 available spots for age 18+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Services include Liturgical prayers, Bible Studies, Spiritual talks, worship songs, art and crafts across different ages and groups and may include visitations to one of more of the following: School/University, rehabitation center, orphanage, soup kitchen, Prison, etc.

Fun activities include safari, visiting historical sites and more

Attendees & Services

$800 plus Airfare

Once registration info and deposit received, you will be added to a communication group and will be provided with recommended flight info.

Registration is now open!

  • Non-Refundable $200 Deposit is submitted with registration by February 1

  • You may select to 3 payments of $200 each thereafter and final payment is due by March 31st.

  • Each attendee is responsible to fundraise or donate $250

If you have additional questions, please contact Nader Gad 760-702-0729

Cost, flight and deadlines

Mission Guidelines - Please read before registeraion

Register Here.

Registration is considered complete once you have registered and made First payment of $200 or the full amount of $800. Please note that the mission is based on first come first served. If you registered and have not made a payment, you’re not considered registered. Thank you.

Payment

First payment of $200 must be paid to reserve your spot by February 1st. Remaining balance is due by March 31st.

All payments and donations are tax deductible. Please email us at Copticdome@gmail.com for tax documents.

  • How can you help?

    The Churches in the Namibia and South Africa are in need of many supplies; if you would like to send items and you’re not attending, please contact Nader Gad 760-702-0729 for more information. If you would like to send a monetary gift, please submit it in the “payments and donations’ section above and we’ll be sure to deliver it for you. God Bless