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Summer Mission Week 2017
High School Ministry
July 2-8
Team Member Application Due February 22, 2017
TRIP DETAILS
Why should I go on this trip? You should participate because you have a desire to grow in your relationship with God and because you want to serve Him and share your faith with other people. Please prayerfully consider whether you should go. This is a serious, growth-level trip. By applying for this trip, you are indicating that you desire to take God and His Word seriously.
When and where are we going? We will be doing a one week trip from July 2-8 right here in Vancouver! Be at Glenwood by 7:00pm on July 2. Our trip will conclude at 11:00am July 8. We will be camping out at church for the week.
What will we be doing? We have three main goals for the trip: • Grow in ability and vision to share Christ relationally • Connect and bond around a common task and vision • Serve people in Vancouver in a way that encourages lasting change We’ll primarily seek to accomplish these goals through serving lunches, running a sports camp, hosting outreach events for middle school students, and spending lots of time together studying God’s Word and growing in our friendships.
When are the applications due? The due date to turn in an application is February 22, 2017. Applications can be
dropped off at the office at church or given directly to Nathan. Space is limited on the trip. Preference will be given to those who turn in their application by the deadline and are able to attend all pre-trip meetings.
How much will the trip cost? The cost of the trip is covered in two ways: (1) student contribution and (2) Short Term Mission (STM) fund contribution. The student contribution this year is $50, which is due no later than June 5, 2016. The remaining cost of the trip is covered by Glenwood Community Church’s STM fund.
One of the requirements for going on this trip is that you help with the STM sale. The proceeds from the sale will go toward the overall expenses of all the STM teams at Glenwood, including our trip. Each student is required to work at least 10 hours for the sale. We also allow students to reduce their cost by working at least 20 hours for the sale. This will reduce the student contribution to $0. During our first pre-trip meeting, students will be able to sign up for times to work for the sale.
When will we have pre-trip meetings? Our pre-trip meetings will be in the High School Room at 7:45am on the following Sundays: February 26, March 26, April 30, and June 11. We will also have a training meeting on June 17 from 1:00-3:30pm.
How can I find out more? Call or email Nathan Nymeyer at 360-5713300 or
[email protected].
APPLICATION
Please set aside adequate time to complete the following questions with honesty and thoughtfulness.
SHORT ANSWER
Please answer the following questions in 2-4 sentences
1. Describe your relationship with God and your personal time with Him. When did you first decide to trust Jesus as your Savior? What lead you to that decision? What impact does that have on your life every day?
2. How is your relationship with God different today from what it was one year ago?
3. Why do you want to go on this trip?
4. What are your strengths that might be helpful on this trip? What are some areas of weakness?
5. How well are you able to adapt to awkward living conditions?
6. How do you normally react when things do not go your way?
7. What do you hope to happen in the lives of others as a result of your going on this trip?
8. What do you hope to happen in your own life as a result of going on this trip?
9. How do you plan to pay for this trip?
YES OR NO Please circle “Yes” or “No” for the following questions 1. Have you spent any time praying about whether or not you should go? Yes No 2. Have you talked with your parents about you going? Yes No 3. Do you understand that the primary purpose of this trip is not to be a vacation? Yes No 4. Will you be comfortable being away from home for an extended period of time? Yes No 5. Are you willing to listen to and obey the leadership on this trip in every area, including any limits they may place on you regarding dress, lifestyle, deference to others, and language? Yes No 6. Are you physically able to participate in this trip? Yes No If you answered “No” to any of the above, please explain here:
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PERSONAL INFO AND MEDICAL RELEASE Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________ State: _____ Zip: _________ Phone: ___________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________ School: ______________________________________ Grade: ________ Age: __________ Allergies and Medical Information:
_________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Insurance Company: _______________________ Policy Number: ____________________ Name of Insured: ____________________________________ Parent/Guardian: ____________________________________ Phone: ________________ Secondary Contact: __________________________________ Phone: ________________ I hereby authorize the student named above to participate in the High School Summer Mission Trip sponsored by Glenwood Community Church, taking place on July 2-8, 2017. I authorize the official leaders of the activity to stand in my stead in authorizing treatment that is necessary in the case of accident or illness of my child. I agree to use my own medical insurance as primary coverage in the event of any medical treatment. Reasonable effort will be made to contact me prior to any treatment. ______________________________________________________ __________________
SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN DATE
TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS
The following is a list of expectations for Glenwood Community Church’s High School Summer Mission Trip. During the trip, all participants will follow the expectations listed below. • I will behave in a respectful manner with both youth staff and fellow students. • I will use positive language and abstain from using any language that might be offensive to other students or staff. • I will participate with the group and attend all group meetings. • I will respect and comply with event schedules. • I will respect the rules of any facilities and property we are using. • I will listen to and obey the leadership on this trip in every area. • I will complete any homework given to me by the trip leaders. • I will not possess or use alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. • I will not bring weapons, fireworks, lighters, or explosives. • I will not wear offensive or immodest clothing. • I will give members of the opposite sex the utmost privacy. • I will raise the funds needed to participate in this trip. • I will find prayer partners to pray for me in preparation for and during the trip. • I will spend time with God through reading His Word and prayer every day. I understand that if I fail to comply with any of the above expectations, I may be sent home. My signature below indicates that I have read the team expectations and promise to abide by them to the best of my ability. I recognize that I am a representative of Jesus Christ and will therefore endeavor to live my life above reproach.
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SIGNATURE OF STUDENT DATE
