Ruaj Ministry invites you to help in Thailand in 2026
From November 17 to November 28, 2026, we will embark on a mission trip to Sunshine Orchard Learning Center with one clear purpose: to serve people in practical ways while sharing lasting hope.
We are not going merely to speak—we are going to act with compassion. A dedicated team of medical doctors, dentists, and eye specialists will provide much-needed care, restoring health, dignity, and confidence to children and families who often lack access to these services. Every consultation will be an expression of love; every treatment, a reminder that they are seen and valued.
Alongside medical outreach, we will engage in hands-on construction projects: improving roads, painting, electrical work, and installing ceiling fans. These efforts may seem simple, but they create safer, healthier, and more welcoming environments for learning and community life. This is service with excellence—faith demonstrated through action.
At the heart of the journey is also teaching and preaching. We will share God’s Word in the school and throughout the community, offering encouragement, truth, and hope. We believe the Gospel changes lives most powerfully when it is proclaimed with integrity and supported by tangible acts of care. Each moment will be an opportunity to listen, to serve, and to build up others.
This mission trip is not for spectators. It is for those willing to step out of comfort and into purpose, knowing that service transforms both the giver and the receiver. We will arrive ready to give—and return deeply changed, carrying stories of resilience, gratitude, and renewed faith.
Sunshine Orchard Learning Center may be the destination, but the real impact will be found in lives touched and hearts awakened, as service becomes mission and mission becomes living hope.
The journey has been thoughtfully planned so that every step leads us with purpose, care, and unity toward the mission.
At the end of the hard work, we will enjoy a 5-day extension to Nepal.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport
November 17, 2026
Construction
Concrete Walkways
School Buildings Painting
Ceiling Fan Installation
Classrooms Floor Tiles
Evangelism
Week of Prayer
Vacation Bible School
Medical Projects
Dental clinics
Medical Clinics
Eye Clinics
Departure from USA (or home country – special airport requests not included in price), with a 2 day travel time to Bangkok Thailand.
Arrival in Bangkok, Thailand. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Bagkok.
Depart Bangkok and drive to Mission Site (Sunshine Orchard Learning Center, Tak Thailand). Settle in and rest.
Morning Sabbath worship, student and staff introductions and fellowship. A day of rest before the mission work begins.
Daily Schedule:
Each day during the mission follows a balanced rhythm that integrates service, spiritual growth, and rest, creating space to care for both the community and the mission team.
Morning
The day begins with breakfast and fellowship, followed by a time of devotional reflection and prayer. This moment helps the team align their hearts, renew their focus, and prepare spiritually for the day’s work.
After the devotional, the team moves into the morning service activities, which may include:
Midday
The team gathers for lunch and rest, allowing time to regain strength, hydrate, and briefly reflect on the morning’s experiences.
Afternoon
In the afternoon, service continues through:
The workday concludes with cleaning, organization of materials, and preparation for the evening program.
Evening
After dinner and fellowship, the day closes with a spiritual program in the chapel, including worship, biblical teaching, and prayer. Some nights will conclude with private quiet time, allowing for recovery from the day’s work. This time brings unity, reflection, and spiritual encouragement to both the mission team and the community.
Night
The evening winds down with personal reflection and rest, allowing space for quiet prayer, journaling, and needed recovery to prepare for the next day of service.
Begin the day with our final Sabbath worship as a team, followed by baptisms, fellowship, and time to prepare for departure.
Transfer to Bangkok. In Bangkok you will have free time to explore on your own. We suggest experiencing the floating market!
Overnight in Bangkok.
The group will spend 2 days sightseeing, exploring the beauty, cultures, sights and food of Thailand. This will include a tour of Ayutthaya.
Transfer to the airport for departing flights.
Those joining the extension will fly to Nepal. Those not joining the extension will be flying home.
Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is reserved for rest, acclimatization, and a light walk in the surrounding area (cafés, local shops, and cultural streets).
Overnight in Kathmandu.
A relaxed cultural day exploring key landmarks of the Kathmandu Valley, such as:
Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), with panoramic city views
Boudhanath, one of the most important Buddhist stupas in the world
Time is intentionally unhurried, allowing space for walking, observation, photography, local cuisine, and personal reflection.
Evening free time in Kathmandu.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Visit to Bhaktapur, a well-preserved historic city known for:
Traditional architecture
Calm streets and plazas
Artisan workshops and local food
This day emphasizes slow walking, cultural immersion, and personal time, making it an excellent emotional and spiritual close to the journey.
Evening transfer to Nagarkot, a mountain village known for its Himalayan views.
Overnight in Nagarkot.
Early morning, those who wish can experience it, an outing to see the sunrise over the Himalayas & Mount Everst (weather permitting). We will hold a short worship service at the top.
This is a contemplative, non-physical experience, ideal after the intensity of the mission.
Important and honest note:
Clear mountain views depend entirely on weather conditions. November is statistically favorable, but visibility cannot be guaranteed.
*Those wishing to stay back will have a free morning to relax at the hotel.*
Those who went for sunrise will return to the hotel in the late morning.
Everyone will transfer together back to Kathmandu after lunch.
You will then have free time in Kathmandu to rest and prepare for departure.
Overnight in Kathmandu.
Transfer to airport for international departure flights home.
