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Thursday, September 4, 2008

2009 Royal Servants Summer Missions Trip

PROJECT: KINGDOM BUILDERS, JAMAICA

Dates: June 16-24, 2008

Cost: $550. Cost includes in-country ground transportation, lodging, meals, insurance, and a brief excursion to YS falls. This cost is subject to change based on a group size larger than 30. (Current Airfares are estimated at $440/person – estimated total trip cost = $990. This is an estimation based on airfares that are subject to change.)

If an applying team member does not already have a valid passport they will need to apply for one immediately. Passport application can cost up to $130 and can take months to process. See “What documents will I need” section below for more details.

Additional funds will be needed for spending money and souvenirs if desired.

Who are we working with?

In an effort to make this a great experience, JCS has chose partner with Simply Missions and Kingdom Builders Ministry. Simply Missions is a non-profit organization directed by Mr. Neill and focused on organizing and leading short-term mission trips that are simple, effective, and relational. Kingdom Builders Ministry is a nonprofit, nondenominational, para-church organization ministering in Jamaica since 1996. Based in Whitehouse, Westmoreland, on the southwestern coast of the island, KBM ministers both in the local church and through its children’s home and other ministry connections throughout the island. KBM is widely acknowledged across the island of Jamaica for their work with abandoned and neglected children. “My Father’s House Children’s Home” is the nickname for the residential care home that Kingdom Builders operates in Jamaica, and our team will be working and staying at “My Fathers House” which is situated only a few blocks from the ocean.

Transportation:
All transportation in Jamaica will be provided through the Simply Missions partnership with KBM. Airline tickets are not included in the cost but have been estimated above.

Food & Lodging:
Meals provided upon your team’s arrival in Jamaica will depend on your specific flight itinerary. All dinners will be prepared for your team by the staff of KBM. Some teams choose to bring a few items from the U.S. just in case they don’t enjoy Jamaican cuisine.

What will the team do:

1. Build relationships: Above everything else, we want to build relationships with people. This takes priority over all of our other goals because we recognize the eternal nature of relationship. My Father’s House Children’s Home is a home for abandoned and neglected Jamaican children. We will get to know the kids as we live along side them during this trip. We may also have the opportunity to do some VBS style activities with the kids. We also hope to do some construction projects, but we always prioritize the building of relationships over the building of structures.
2. Be Christ: This involves an incarnational view of Christian missions. We expect team members to be extensions of the incarnation to those they encounter – we have God’s Spirit in us and we want to be Christ’s hands and feet for the world. Sharing Christ in this manner requires an active personal relationship with Christ. We can’t share what we don’t have.
3. Work: Teams work and work hard. Much of the construction in Jamaica is done with concrete so the work can be difficult at times. Each participant will be expected to do their share as the team assists KBM with various development projects in and around the community.
4. Have fun: It is unavoidable to have fun on trips like these. Though it may not manifest itself in specific activities on the schedule, fun will be present. If someone doesn’t like to have fun they may be disappointed. Fun takes many forms on these mission adventures, often in spontaneous and unpredictable ways. Be prepared.

How do I pay for the trip?

Each team member is responsible for all trip expenses. Support may be raised through support letters sent out by each participant. All gifts toward this trip will be tax deductible. A sample fund raising letter is available and should be modified to reflect your personality. Support checks or payments should be made out to Jackson Christian School with “Jamaica Mission” in the memo line. You will also want supporters to include a note with your name on it so we know to apply the funds to your account. If supporters wish to send their checks directly to the school be sure to have them write “ATTN: MR. NEILL” on the envelope.

In addition to the $100 deposit, seven payments (or raised funds) of $127 each will be needed by the following dates.

• Monday, November 3, 2008
• Monday, December 8, 2007
• Monday, January 5, 2009
• Monday, February 2, 2009
• Monday, March 2, 2009
• Monday, April 6, 2009
• Monday, May 4, 2009

What documents will team members need?

Passports are required for travel anywhere outside the U.S. Applications for passports are available at the Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html

A guide for first time passport applicants is available at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html

Passport application fee: $97

Once your application is filled out you will need two passport photos and a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Photographs for passports are an additional $15 if taken at the post office. They can be purchased elsewhere for around $8 (available at AAA, Walgreen’s, Kinko’s, Office Max, etc.) but you ought to know that the post office is sometimes picky about exactly how the photos look, they may send you back for re-takes before accepting your application.

Birth certificates are available from the county office in the county in which you were born. Fees for certificates vary but should be available for less than $15. The application along with birth certificate and photos can be taken to the post office for processing.

Passports usually take 60 days to process so if you do not have one, you’ll want to apply immediately. Expediting your passport application costs an additional $60.

What vaccinations do I need?

Health Information for Travelers is available on the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov (click on “travelers health”)

Please, instruct participants to consult their physician before proceeding with any immunizations.

No vaccinations are required to make the trip to Jamaica, however, because of the nature of the trip it is recommended that team members have Tetanus shot.

When is my application due?

JCS Mission Trip Applications (available from Mr. Neill) must be turned in to Mr. Neill by 2:45 pm on Wednesday October 8, 2008. A deposit of $100 is required with each application in order to reserve your spot on the team. There are only 25 spaces available for this trip, so sign up quickly.

What are my responsibilities if I join the team?

When you decide to go on this trip you are joining a team. As on any other team, you have a role to play, and we see that as significant. You will need to agree to the following statement on the application before you are accepted as a team member.

MY COMMITMENT: I commit to be a member of the Royal Servants Jamaica ’09 Team. I will submit necessary documents in a timely manner. I will participate in all team activities, including required meetings and fundraisers. I will pray regularly for the team members. And, I will be flexible. I hereby recognize that by failing to fulfill this commitment I will be subject to removal from the team.

Meeting Dates:

Parent / Student Information Meeting (not required)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008.
7:00 – 8:00 pm @ JCHS in classroom #4.

Required Team Meetings
• Sunday, October 12, 2008 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ Mr. Neill’s (225 N. Grinnell)
• Sunday, December 14, 2008 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ Mr. Neill’s.
• Sunday, February 15, 2009 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ Mr. Neill’s.
• Sunday, April 19, 2009 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ Mr. Neill’s.
• Sunday, May 17, 2009 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ Mr. Neill’s.
• Sunday, June 7, 2009 – 3:00 – 4:30 pm @ Mr. Neill’s.

Friday, September 21, 2007

DR 2008 - Fact Sheet

On September 4, 2007 we announced to the students of JCHS that the 2008 summer missions destination will be Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic. Below is the fact sheet which provides further information for potential participants.

Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic: June 9 - 17

Dates: June 9, 2008 through June 17, 2008

Cost: $985. Cost includes air and ground travel, meals, and lodging. This cost is subject to change based on airfares, but it is my sincere desire to keep the cost below $1000. I will do my best to make that happen.

If you do not already have a valid passport you will need to apply for one immediately. Passport application can cost up to $130. See “What documents will I need” section below for more details.

Additional funds will be needed for spending money and souvenirs if desired.

Transportation:

We’ll travel by bus from JCS to Detroit Metro Airport and fly from there to Miami, FL., and then on to the Dominican Republic. (Flight layover cities are subject to change. More flight details will be provided once the team has assembled.)

Adult / Student Ratio:

There will be a minimum of 1 adult for every 7 students.

Food & Lodging:

Our week will be spent at the YWAM base in Jarabacoa. We will have our meals prepared for us by the YWAM staff. (Take a virtual tour of the facility at http://www.ywamdr.org/pages/TourofJarabacoa)

What will we do:

1. Build relationships: Above everything else, we want to build relationships with people. This takes priority over all of our other goals because we recognize the eternal nature of relationship. Each night we’ll have time to hang out with local kids who come to play basketball at the base. We may also have the opportunity to do some VBS style activities with kids.

2. Be Christ: This involves an incarnational view of Christian missions. We will be extensions of the incarnation to those we encounter – we have God’s Spirit in us and we want to be Christ’s hands and feet for the world. Sharing Christ in this manner requires an active personal relationship with Christ. We can’t share what we don’t have.

3. Work: We will not be touring the Caribbean. We will work and work hard. Each participant will be expected to do their share as we assist YWAM with various development projects in and around their base.

4. Have fun: It is unavoidable to have fun on trips like these. Though it may not manifest itself in specific activities on our schedule, fun will be present. If you don’t like to have fun you may be disappointed. Fun takes many forms on these mission adventures, often in spontaneous and unpredictable ways.

How do I pay for the trip?

You will be responsible for all of your trip expenses. Support may be raised through support letters sent out by each participant. All gifts toward this trip will be tax deductible. A sample fund raising letter is available and should be modified to reflect your personality. Support checks or payments should be made out to Jackson Christian School with “DR Mission” in the memo line. You will also want supporters to include a note with your name on it so we know to apply the funds to your account.

In addition to the $110 deposit, seven payments (or raised funds) of $125 each will be needed by the following dates.

· Monday, November 5, 2007

· Monday, December 3, 2007

· Monday, January 7, 2008

· Monday, February 4, 2008

· Monday, March 3, 2008

· Monday, April 7, 2008

· Monday, May 5, 2008

What documents will I need?

Passports are required for travel anywhere outside the U.S. Applications for passports are available at the Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html

A guide for first time passport applicants is available at http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/first/first_832.html

Passport application fee: $97

Once your application is filled out you will need two passport photos and a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Photographs for passports are an additional $15 if taken at the post office. They can be purchased elsewhere for around $8 (available at AAA, Walgreen’s, Kinko’s, Office Max, etc.) but you ought to know that the post office is sometimes picky about exactly how the photos look, they may send you back for re-takes before accepting your application.

Birth certificates are available from the county office in the county in which you were born. Fees for certificates vary but should be available for less than $15. The application along with birth certificate and photos can be taken to the post office for processing.

Passports usually take 60 days to process so if you do not have one, you’ll want to apply immediately. Expediting your passport application costs an additional $60.

What vaccinations do I need?

Health Information for Travelers is available on the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov (click on “travelers health”)

Please, consult your physician before proceeding with any immunizations.

No vaccinations are required to make the trip, however, because of the nature of the trip it is recommended that your Tetanus shot is up to date.

Who are we working with?

Mr. Neill will be the leader of this short-term missions trip. In an effort to make this a great experience, we have chosen to partner with two ministries, Global Outreach Development and Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

Global Outreach Development is a ministry based in Lansing, MI. that assists organizations in short-term missions experiences. Mr. Neill is a consultant for Global Outreach Development throughout the year. Global Outreach will handle all of our transportation arrangements, our travel insurance, and other administrative details.

Youth With A Mission is an international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced "WYE-wam"), their calling is to know God and to make Him known. When they began in 1960, their main focus was to get youth into short-term mission work and to give them opportunities to reach out in Jesus' name. Today, they still focus on youth and also involve people of almost every age (even many people who choose to spend their "retirement" in active service). Their many ministries fit into three main categories: evangelism, training and mercy ministry. YWAM is currently operating in more than 1,000 locations in over 149 countries, with a staff of nearly 16,000.

Parent / Student Information Meeting (not required)

Thursday, October 4, 2007 – 7:00 – 8:00 pm @ JCHS in Mr. Neill’s classroom

Required Team Meetings

Monday, November 19, 2007, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, December 17, 2007, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, January 28, 2008, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, February 25, 2008, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, March 17, 2008, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, April 14, 2008, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, May 12, 2008, 7:00–8:00 @ the Meade's.

Monday, February 26, 2007

The Fact Sheet: Costa Rica '07

Updated 2/13/07

Destination: San Jose, Costa Rica

Dates: June 10, 2007 through June 18, 2007

Cost: $1,300. Cost includes air and ground travel, meals, and lodging.

If you do not already have a valid passport you will need to apply for one immediately. Passport application can cost up to $130. See “What documents will I need” section below for more details.

Additional funds will be needed for spending money and souvenirs.

Transportation: We’ll travel by bus from JCS to Detroit Metro Airport and fly from there to Houston, TX. and then on to San Jose, Costa Rica.

Adult / Student Ratio: There will be a minimum of 1 adult for every 7 students.

Food & Lodging: Our week will be spent at the YWAM base in San Jose. We will have our meals prepared for us by the YWAM staff. (Take a virtual tour of the facility at http://www.ywamsj.org/pages/tour.html#1)

What will we do:

1. Build relationships – above everything else, we want to build relationships with people. This takes priority over all of our other goals because we recognize the eternal nature of relationship. We want to learn from the people

2. Help build houses for people without homes or living in desperate conditions.

3. Help make the city parks usable for kids in poor areas of San Jose

4. Hopefully, we will spend one day playing soccer with some local kids in San Jose.

How do I pay for the trip?
You will be responsible for all of your trip expenses. Support may be raised through support letters sent out by each participant. All gifts toward this trip will be tax deductible. A sample fund raising letter is available and should be modified to reflect your personality. Support checks or payments should be made out to Jackson Christian School with your name and “Costa Rica Mission” in the memo line.

In addition to the $100 deposit, three payments (or raised funds) of $400 each will be needed by the following dates.

· Monday, March 5, 2007

· Monday, March 26

· Monday, April 23, 2007

What documents will I need?
Passports are required for travel anywhere outside the U.S. Applications for passports are available at the Post Office, or online at http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/forms_847.html

Passport application fees:

Ages 16 or older = $97

Under 16 = $82

Once your application is filled out you will need two passport photos and a certified copy of your birth certificate.

Passports usually take 30 days to process so if you do not have one, you’ll want to apply immediately. Expediting your passport application costs an additional $60.

What vaccinations do I need?
Health Information for Travelers to Countries in Mexico and Central America is available on the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov

Please, consult your physician before proceeding with any immunizations.

No vaccinations are required to make the trip, however, due to the nature of the trip it is recommended that your Tetanus shot is up to date.

Who are we working with?
Mr. Neill will be the leader of this short-term missions trip from Jackson Christian School. In an effort to make this a great experience, we have chosen to work with two ministries, Ultimate Goal and Youth With A Mission (YWAM).

Ultimate Goal is a ministry based in Nashville, TN. Their purpose is to obey the Great Commission by using soccer as a cultural bridge to develop relationships and share Christ in a natural, non-threatening way. We also recognize the tremendous opportunity to train, motivate, encourage, and challenge teenagers and young adults in the areas of missions, evangelism, and ministry.

Read more about Ultimate Goal at www.ultimategoal.net

Youth With A Mission is an international movement of Christians from many denominations dedicated to serving Jesus throughout the world. Also known as YWAM (pronounced "WYE-wam"), their calling is to know God and to make Him known. Back when they began in 1960, their main focus was to get youth into short-term mission work and to give them opportunities to reach out in Jesus' name. Today, they still focus on youth, and also involve people of almost every age (even many people who choose to spend their "retirement" in active service). Their many ministries fit into three main categories: evangelism, training and mercy ministry. YWAM is currently operating in more than 1000 locations in over 149 countries, with a staff of nearly 16,000.

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