Singapore: The Lion City, The Lion of Judah
Faith in Action
Singapore
Community Engagement & Lion City Discovery
1 Week of Service • Cultural Immersion • Servant Leadership
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Did You Know?
Singapore's name comes from the Sanskrit “Singapura,” meaning “Lion City,” after a legendary prince who spotted a lion-like creature on its shores centuries ago. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, Singapore is also home to a significant population of migrant workers and elderly residents in older neighborhoods like Chinatown and Outram, who often live largely unseen by the city's gleaming skyline.
The Lion City, The Lion of Judah
Scripture gives Jesus a title that echoes across the centuries: “the Lion of the tribe of Judah has triumphed” (Revelation 5:5). It's a fitting image for a city named after a lion — and a fitting reminder that true strength shows up in how we treat the overlooked. Your team will partner with a local ministry serving elderly residents and migrant workers in Singapore's older neighborhoods, offering companionship, practical support, and simple presence to people who rarely make it into the postcards. Every visit, every conversation, every small act of care is a quiet echo of a Lion who spent His strength on the forgotten. Students who serve in Singapore come home changed — not because they solved inequality in one of the world's richest cities, but because they discovered what strength looks like when it kneels down to serve.
The Worldwide Faith in Action Difference
Cross-Cultural Ministry • Daily Devotions • Local Ministry Partnership • Community Engagement • Multicultural Singaporean Culture • 1 Week of Hands-On Service
The Worldwide Navigators Difference
Sojourn – Gain a better understanding of the community you’re visiting. Learn about different religions or spiritual practices. How do these impact the communities? How does religion or spirituality influence local traditions?
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Savor – Will you choose sweet or savory? Take the time to visit local markets and discover unique local ingredients. Learn how to prepare traditional meals & local favorites.
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Tip of the Tongue – Each morning, take the time to learn a few basic greetings and phrases in the local language. Learn how to write greetings & your name in the local script.
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A Wrinkle in Time – History influences our present. Discover the history of the country you visit. Hear the stories of your guides & their family history. Where do they come from?
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Journal Journeys – Take some time to reflect on the day’s events and document your journey. Spend a moment journaling about the day had & day ahead. These are memories for a lifetime!
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Culture – From local dances, festivals, or simple gestures to communicate – all of these make up a country’s culture. Learn and practice cultural norms & how to show respect in the culture you visit.
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Welcome to Singapore! After arriving, explore the Outram neighborhood near your accommodations. Welcome dinner and opening devotional: what does it mean to serve as the hands and feet of Christ in a new culture?
Explore Chinatown, visiting the Sri Mariamman Temple and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple as part of a historical tour of Singapore’s multicultural roots. Evening devotional on cultivating a servant’s heart.
Meet our local ministry partner serving elderly residents and migrant workers in Singapore’s older neighborhoods. Orientation on the week’s service plans and cultural briefing. Devotional: praying for the week ahead.
Our week of service begins! Days are spent alongside our local ministry partner — visiting elderly residents, offering companionship, and supporting migrant worker community programs, depending on the week’s greatest need. Afternoons include team debrief and reflection.
Continue serving alongside ministry staff and volunteers. Team members rotate through visits, activities, and relationship-building time with community members.
Service continues, with today’s devotional focused on strength that serves rather than dominates. In the afternoon, join a facility support project alongside ministry staff.
Service continues. Today’s devotional theme centers on being seen and valued by God regardless of circumstance. Evening: shared meal with ministry partners and community members.
Our final day of service wraps with a closing celebration alongside our local partners. Time for the team to say goodbye and reflect on the relationships built this week.
A lighter day exploring the Kranji countryside, visiting local farms and learning about Singapore’s innovative approach to food security and sustainable agriculture on a small island nation.
Final group devotional and debrief: what did God teach us this week? Depart for home via Singapore’s airport.
Extend Your Trip
- Add a Day: River Safari
Visit the River Safari at Singapore’s zoo and aquarium complex, home to one of the world’s largest freshwater aquariums and giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia.
- Optional Extension: Days 11–13 — Marina Bay & Sentosa Island
For schools wanting more time, extend the trip to tour the National University of Singapore, explore the overlook and museum at Marina Bay Sands Hotel, and spend a day at Sentosa Island’s beaches and attractions.
Choose Your Impact
Every Faith in Action mission trip pairs a full week of hands-on service with a tour component that immerses students in local history, culture, and faith. This Singapore itinerary can be shortened, extended, or modified to fit your school’s calendar and budget.
- Value — 7–8 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 2.5–3 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 2 Meals Per Day • Tour Entrance Fees • Daytime Tour Director • 1 Week of Service (Community Engagement)
- Classic — 9–10 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 2.5–3 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 2 Meals Per Day • Tours & Entrance Fees • Daytime Guided Tour Director • 1 Week of Service (Community Engagement) + Cultural Excursions
- Epic — 10–13 Day Group Trips
Airfare • Ground Transportation • 3.5–4 Star Accommodations • Daily Devotions & Debriefs • 2 Meals Per Day • Tours & Entrance Fees • 24/7 Guided Tour Director • 1 Week of Service (Community Engagement) + Extended Cultural Immersion • Final Night Celebration Dinner & Commissioning Service
Interested in adding or modifying activities? All Faith in Action itineraries can be customized — extend the service week, add a second ministry partner, or swap in additional cultural excursions.
Value
3-6 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Daytime & Self-Guided Tour Director
- 1 Impact Project
Classic
7-12 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 2.5 - 3-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- Daytime Guided Tour Director
- Up to 2 Impact Projects
Epic
7-14 Day
Group Trips
- Airfare
- Transportation
- 3.5 - 4-Star Accommodations
- Daily Activities & Excursions
- 2 Meals Per Day
- Tours & Entrance Fees
- 24/7 Guided Tour Director
- Up to 3 Impact Projects
- Final Night Celebration Dinner
Interested in adding or modifying activities? No problem! All Worldwide Navigator itineraries can be customized to your liking!
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