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Streams of Light International (MS) Project

The Streams of Light International (MI) Project is one of our many efforts based in North America. Each year, Maranatha works with organizations in the United States and Canada to provide volunteer labor for various construction or renovation projects.

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Trip Information

Date December 7, 2026 – December 21, 2026
Location Mississippi, USA
Trip Cost No Fee See What’s Included

Overview

Leaders

Ernie and Jeanice Riles
Ernie and Jeanice Riles
Construction Superintendent and Project Coordinator

Itinerary

Arrival

Arrival date is December 7, 2026

Streams of Light International
6433 US-11
Lumberton, MS 39455

Departure

Depart on December 21, 2026

Flight Details

If you are planning on flying to the project, the closest airport is Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB). This is approximately 35 minutes from the school.

Please book flights that come in before 6 pm on the arrival date. If you need to fly in later than 6 pm or outside of the arrival and departure dates, please check with the Maranatha office to confirm that your travel plans can be accommodated.

Please send your itinerary to volunteer@maranatha.org so pick up arrangements can be made.

Monday December 7

Arrive at Stream of Light International

Tuesday December 8

First Work Day

Monday December 21

Depart from Stream of Light International

What's Included

Participants are responsible for their own travel expenses to and from the project.

Three meals a day, accident insurance, and local housing are provided in exchange for your volunteer labor.

Country Info

United States

CAPITAL

Washington DC

POPULATION

342 million

LANGUAGE

78% English, 13% Spanish

CLIMATE

Mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida. Arid in the great plains and the southwest. Low winter temperatures in the northern states.

RELIGION

46% Protestant, 20% Catholic, Jewish 1.9%, 1.6% Mormon

CURRENCY

US Dollar

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Packing List

Required gear and helpful tools to have:

Hard hat – Required

Close toed shoes – Required

Safety glasses – Required

Gloves – Required

Ear protection

Masks (for dusty work or paint)

Hammer

Tape measure

Utility knife

Nail apron

Knee pads

Small battery powered hand tools with bits, etc.

Painting tools

Refillable water bottles

Instruments-guitar, etc.

(The hosting organization will also have tools and supplies for volunteers to use)