WHAT IS MISSION?
WEBSTER
DEFINES MISSION AS A BODY OF PERSONS SENT TO PERFORM A SERVICE OR CARRY
ON ON ACTIVITY. IN THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW, JESUS TELLS US THAT
WHAT WE DO FOR ONE ANOTHER, WE DO FOR HIM (MT. 25:31-46). SO...
MISSION IS SENDING A GROUP OF PEOPLE OUT TO SERVE OTHERS ON JESUS'
BEHALF! CLOTHING THOSE WHO NEED TO BE CLOTHED, FEEDING THOSE WHO
ARE HUNGRY, HELPING THOSE WHO ARE SICK, AND VISITING THOSE WHO ARE IN
PERSON. WITH THAT SAID, WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE PART IN THESE
AMAZING CENTENARY YOUTH SUMMER MISSION OPPORTUNITIES! PLEASE NOTE
THAT EACH BROCHURE IS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS
PAGE! BLESSINGS AS YOU PRAYERFULLY CONSIDER THE DIFFERENT
OPPORTUNITIES! CONTACT TAMMY WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
Hinton Rural Life Center: JUNE 15TH - 20TH, 2008
Check out the download for the HINTON brochure!
Who is invited?
Middle High and Senior High youth are all
welcome for this super mission week! During the week, evenings
are free for self-led devotions, discussion time, fun adventures,
games, and relaxation. Plus, we will finish off the week with a
trip white water rafting!
What is Hinton Rural Life Center?
Located
in Hayesville, North Carolina, Hinton is a mission agency of the United
Methodist Church and creates opportunities for work teams from all over
the country to experience the rich mountain culture found here, to
serve with others in repairing or building new homes with families, and
to grow in their understanding of faith in action.
The
work includes repairing porches, painting homes, fixing leaky roofs,
building ramps, replacing rotten floors, and other similar home repairs
that greatly improve living conditions. In doing this good work,
teams build relationships with the family/agency and developing
Christian community.
Where will we stay?
Those who come to serve will stay in the
guest rooms of the Hinton Lodge or in one of the cottages, share meals
together in the dining room, and utilize any and all of the meeting
facilities. Hinton also offers a chapel, an outside porch and
deck area with rocking chairs, lakeside recreation (including swimming,
picnic, and campfire areas), basketball and volleyball courts, and a
vegetable garden.
How much does it cost?
The cost of our trip is $505 per person. This
cost incudes your camp fee, T-shirt, gas, white water rafting trip, and
dinner out on Wednesday. It does not include your food on the way to Hayesville and back...or spending money!
TEAMeffort Trip to Chicago: JUNE 28TH - JULY 6TH, 2008
Check out the download for the CHICAGO brochure!
Who is invited?
All rising 9th graders through graduating seniors are all invited to consider this mission opportunity! Space is limited, so if this is something you really feel God is
calling you to be a part of—register quickly! If you have questions,
give Tammy a call 397-1337. We are so excited for this opportunity!
Who is TEAMeffort?
This
year we will be "teaming up" with an organization called
TEAMeffort. Over the years TEAMeffort has brought over 500,000
youth and leaders from thousands of churches of different denominations
together to work side-by-side on life-changing, eye-opening,
faith-building mission experiences. They are a great organization focused completely on Jesus and giving us
the opportunity to serve Christ with our hands and feet. They will
provide us with the projects, tools, materials, site—leadership, meals,
music & programs, housing, etc. There will be opportunities
throughout the week for us to have laugh-out-loud fun... spend some time
exploring the city... but mainly, a chance for us to come together as the
Body of Christ in community—sharing all that we have, in one heart and
mind, to serve the least, the lost, and one another.
Why Chicago?
Within the bustling city of Chicago are many
areas where families struggle to just get by. Our group will be
able to reach out and serve in some of the poorest inner city
neighborhoods through a variety of service projects including home
repair, children's activities, and working at food and clothing
distribution centers. We will have the opportunity to serve
others on behalf of Christ in several of these outreach programs during
the week leading to a full experience in inner city missions.
Also,
Chicago is full of opportunites for us as a group to experience some
great sites and events. While we are there we'll take in a White
Sox game, visit Lincoln Park Zoo, see the 4th of July fireworks over
Lake Michigan, and much MUCH more!
How much does it cost?
The cost of our trip is $489 per person. This cost
includes your TEAMeffort registration fee, T-shirt, gas, & White
Sox ticket. It does not include your food on the way to Chicago and back...or spending money!
