They built a church in Bri Bri and taught Vacation Bible School in Puerto Viejo, a nearby town in which the volunteers stayed. It's no wonder. The Cicero spring break mission trip, still organized by the Jacobs, is a finely tuned machine. They begin work on the project as soon as a location is confirmed, and airplane tickets are purchased as early as August. Rather than holding fundraisers like spaghetti feeds and car washes, each individual is expected to raise the money on their own.
Some teenagers write letters to relatives and friends, soliciting help.
Church members who are unable to go on the project donate money. The church also has a Worthy Student Fund, for a student who wants to go on the mission trip but cannot afford it. Outside of basic travel and lodging expenses, the Cicero church raises money for additional gifts. Every year, through projects sponsored by Sabbath School classes, the congregation provides a communion set, offering plates, and a felt set for the children's classes. Depending on contributions, they also take toothbrushes, toothpaste, and Kid's Goody Bags.