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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-03/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-04/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-05/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-06/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-07/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-08/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-09/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-10/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-11/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Argentina Mission Trip * Dates Subject to change
DESCRIPTION:Argentina Mission Trip 2027\nJoin us for an impactful mission trip to Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, in early November 2027. This document outlines the essential details\, ministry objectives\, financial estimates\, and travel requirements for our upcoming journey. \n  \nTrip Overview\n\nDestination: Buenos Aires\, Argentina\nDates: Early November 2027\nPrimary Language: Spanish\nSign-up Deadline: August 1\, 2026\nEligibility: Participants must be in 9th grade or older.\n\n  \nMinistry Details & Partnerships\nOur team will be engaging in multi-faceted ministry work across the city\, partnering with both international missionaries and local church leaders. \n\nIMB Missionaries: We will partner with International Mission Board (IMB) missionaries stationed in the City Center. Our primary activities will include prayer walking and other strategic initiatives\, potentially focusing on outreach and engagement with local university students.\nLocal Church Partnerships: We are blessed to partner with three thriving churches in the greater Buenos Aires area:\n\n\nPastor Javier: Leads two of our partner churches.\nPastor Octavio: Leads the third partner church.\n\n  \nFinancial Information\nThe total estimated cost for the trip ranges from $3\,000 to $3\,500. We will participate in many fundraisers to help offset the cost for all team members. Please review the table below for a detailed breakdown of what is and is not covered by this estimate. \n\n\n\nCategory\nIncluded in Cost\nNot Included (Out of Pocket) \n \n\n\n\n\nTravel & Transportation\nAirfare (may be purchased separately)\, In-country transportation\nOptional excursion to Colonia\, Uruguay\n\n\nAccommodations & Support\nLodging\, Cost of local interpreters\nNone\n\n\nMinistry Supplies\nSupplies and materials for mission work\nNone\n\n\nMeals & Dining\nNone\nAll daily food and beverages\n\n\n\n  \nTravel Requirements & Logistics\nPlease ensure all travel documents are prepared well in advance of our departure date. \n\nPassport: A valid passport is required for entry into Argentina. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond our return date.\nVaccines: No specific vaccines are required for this trip.\nPhysical Expectations & Local Transit: Prepare for a lot of walking and long days of travel by subway and van to reach various ministry locations across the city.\nOptional Excursion: Depending on the team’s schedule and interest\, we may take an additional excursion by ferry to Colonia\, Uruguay. Please note that this will be at an additional cost to the primary trip estimate.\n\n  \nCultural & Culinary Expectations\nBuenos Aires boasts a rich culinary heritage heavily influenced by European immigration. \n\nSpice Tolerance: The local palate generally prefers savory but mild flavors. They do not typically use or enjoy highly spicy foods.\nLocal Cuisine Profile: The cuisine of Buenos Aires\, Argentina\, is a rich blend of Spanish and Italian cooking styles\, built upon a foundation of world-famous local beef. The culinary scene pairs rustic outdoor grilling with comforting European-style pastas\, hearty sandwiches\, and irresistible caramel-filled sweets.\n\n  \nThe Main Event: Meat and Grilling\n\nAsado: The famous Argentine barbecue\, where cuts of beef\, pork\, and sausages are grilled over wood or charcoal.\nParrilla: Refers to both the metal grill used for the asado and the steakhouses where locals eat.\nChoripán: A popular street food featuring grilled chorizo sausage on crusty bread\, usually topped with chimichurri.\nMilanesa: A thin\, breaded\, and fried beef or chicken cutlet resembling schnitzel. It is often topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese (a la Napolitana).\n\n  \nItalian and Spanish Influences\n\nPizza and Fainá: Brought by Italian immigrants\, Buenos Aires pizza features a thick crust and massive amounts of cheese. It is almost always paired with fainá\, a crispy chickpea flour flatbread.\nPasta and Gnocchi: Homemade pastas are deeply embedded in the local culture\, including the tradition of eating ñoquis (gnocchi) on the 29th of every month.\nEmpanadas: Baked or fried pastries stuffed with savory fillings\, most commonly seasoned minced beef\, chicken\, or ham and cheese.\nProvoleta: A thick slice of provolone cheese grilled until melted\, seasoned with herbs\, and eaten as an appetizer.\n\n  \nSweets and Desserts\n\nDulce de Leche: A thick\, sticky caramel made from heated milk used in almost every Argentine dessert.\nAlfajores: A beloved sandwich cookie filled with dulce de leche\, sometimes coated in chocolate or coconut.\nMedialunas: Argentine-style croissants\, often served sweet and flaky or stuffed with ham and cheese.\n\n  \nDaily Drinks\n\nMate: The national drink and a major cultural ritual. It is a strong herbal infusion drunk from a hollow gourd using a metal straw.\n\n  \n*More details regarding team meetings and payment schedules will be provided in the coming months.*
URL:https://lafayettefirst.life/event/argentina-mission-trip-dates-subject-to-change/2027-11-12/
LOCATION:LaFayette First Baptist\, 201 N Main Street\, Lafayette\, GA\, 30728\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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