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New York NY, US Urban Mission Trip
August 4, 2007 to August 10, 2007
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| Ministry Detail |
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Project Overview:
One of the most well-known gateway cities of the Western World, New York City has attracted immigrants from almost every nation on earth. Many of these immigrants have settled in cultural communities with very little church presence. However, there is an openness and freedom to share the Gospel with the people in New York City.
Ministry Description:
Ministry opportunities include street evangelism, tract distribution, prayer, worship, drama and dance, puppets, and children’s ministry. Share the love of Jesus Christ door-to-door, in parks, and other locations throughout New York City. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about Islam through career missionaries, attend services in an Arab church, and participate in hands-on evangelism. Expect to work with Muslims, Arabs, Bengalis, West Africans, Moroccans, etc.
Ministry & Outreach:
One of the most well-known gateway cities of the Western World, New York City has attracted immigrants from almost every nation on earth. Many of these immigrants have settled in cultural communities with very little church presence. However, there is an openness and freedom to share the Gospel with the people in New York City.
Adventures in Mission has joined Philip 8.4.8 (a ministry of Accelerating International Mission Strategies) to host this trip to New York City. Interested individuals will participate in thorough training events before ministry begins.
For more information about Philip 8.4.8, check out their website at http://www.aims.org/philip848
Ministry opportunities include street evangelism, tract distribution, prayer, worship, drama and dance, puppets, and children’s ministry. Share the love of Jesus Christ door-to-door, in parks, and other locations throughout New York City. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn more about Islam through career missionaries, attend services in an Arab church, and participate in hands-on evangelism. Longer internship opportunities are also available.
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| Trip Requirements |
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Requirements for Level 1:
Participants must:
1. Have accepted Jesus as Savior and have a living, personal relationship with Him.
2. Be able to verbalize their testimonies and share a simple Gospel message.
3. Be willing to submit to authority.
4. Demonstrate a servant's heart.
5. Leave negative attitudes at home.
6. Have a desire to minister to people.
Requirements for Levels 2 and 3:
Participants must also:
7. Have prior ministry experience.
8. Accept more difficult ministry and living conditions.
9. Expect more intense relational ministry.
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| Food & Lodging |
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Participants will stay at local churches. Please bring a sleeping bag or air mattress, bedding, and towels. Food will be provided.
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| Dress Code & What to Bring
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Dress Code:
We do require all trip participants, leaders, and staff to adhere to a dress code on each of our EDGE mission projects. We do this to show respect for God, respect for ourselves, and respect for others. Please help us achieve this goal by teaching your group that our dress code isn’t because we’re extremists, but because we love God, we wish to honor His creation, and we don’t wish to cause others to stumble. You can find specific guidelines in your M101 manual or by contacting your EDGE representative.
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| Travel Information |
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Airport & Transportation:
Groups may drive to New York City or fly to JFK International Airport. They must provide their own ground transportation on the project.
Participants are responsible for travel to and from New York City and training sites.
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Shots & Vaccinations:
A current tetanus vaccination is recommended.
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Suggested Travel Agency:
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Angie Lepley, CTC
Tangerine Travel, Ltd.
16017 Juanita Woodinville Way NE, #201
Bothell, WA 98011
Phone (800) 678-8202
Direct (425) 354-6910
Email Angie@tangerinetravel.com
www.tangerinetravel.com
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Suggested Travel Insurance:
We highly recommend all program participants have health insurance coverage for international trips. It is important to know that most regular health insurance plans do not cover you overseas. Health coverage is not a requirement for domestic trips, but still recommended.
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| Location Information
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Location Description:
The greater New York City area is home to about 18 million people, the largest urban population in the US. About 13 million people live within the inner ring of counties that surround Manhattan. This area has long been a magnet for immigrants from all over the globe. It is common for many neighborhoods to be dominated by a single ethnic group, thus giving each one its own cultural identity. Much of the area's rich and diverse culture can be traced back to the cultures that these immigrants bring to the city.
Weather:
January - April: average low: 28F average high: 57F
June - August: average low: 61F average high: 86F
September - December: average low: 33F average high: 78F
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| Government and Economy
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Number of homeless men, women and children: 66,000
Number of companies involved in the New York stock exchange: about 3,000
Combined market capitalization of the New York stock exchange: $15 trillion
Cost of a pretzel from a street vendor: $1
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| Statistics
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Population:
8,000,000 people in 303 square miles |
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