Appalachia, US Rural Mission Trip
June 6, 2010 to June 11, 2010
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Age Group: Jr. and Sr. high school students
Application Deadline: 5/1/2010
Status:
Past application deadline
Cost (US$): $295 per participant
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Frequently Asked Questions
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| Ministry Detail |
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Project Overview:
Many of the ways to help the residents here will be obvious. But, we’ll spend time in listening prayer seeking the Lord’s guidance for direction on less obvious things, such as who to pray for or when a person is ready to accept Jesus as his or her savior.
You don’t have to travel halfway across the world to be a missionary.
We'll spread the Good News of Jesus through children's ministry, door-to-door evangelism, prayer walks, and construction. Come with a heart ready to serve and to be obedient to God's leading!
Ministry Description:
You will have a chance to serve in multiple communities and minister to the needs of these friendly, yet hurting people. You can connect with the locals in the area by encouraging them and giving them a sense of hope in their impoverished circumstances.
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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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Food is prepared on site. Lodging will be provided. Sleeping bags, bedding, and towels are recommended.
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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 must provide their own ground transportation.
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Shots & Vaccinations:
An updated Tetanus shot is Strongly Recommended for ALL projects. Hepatitis A 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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| Meet the Trip Leaders |
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| Project Leader: |
Corey Jacobs
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| Location Information
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Location Description:
LOCATION: Tennessee
The economy of Appalachia traditionally rested on agriculture, mining, timber, and manufacturing, but the loss of jobs to mechanization in these industries have left much of Central and Southern Appalachia unemployed and poverty-stricken. Education in the much of the area is behind the rest of the nation, due to struggles in receiving government funding and a population that often fails to see a practical need for formal education. Today Appalachia has made efforts to join the economic mainstream, but is still severely lagging behind the rest of the nation.
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