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:: World Servants
Full Description:
World Servants began bringing teams into the West Virginia communities in 2005. The purpose of our ministry here is to partner with local leaders to impact the community physically and spiritually for Jesus Christ.
This year participants will be able to serve and bring hope to many lives through a variety of ministry opportunities as they represent Jesus and administer his loving touch. Construction projects will consist of tasks such as: installing vinyl siding, windows and doors, building a handicap ramp to a home, general clean-up, roof repair, or painting. There will also be outreach projects, determined by the CLT, like Kids Club, Teen Mania Outreach, firewood chopping & distribution, home visits, or a Sports Camp.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Flexibility is the key! ALL ministry/outreach activities are customized to the communities' specific needs and are specifically determined closer to the time of the trip. Our goal is to best partner with the community we are going to serve. When discussing project specifics, please remind your groups of this!
**Customized trips are available.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
United States
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| Region(s): |
Northern America
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| Other: |
Northeastern West Virginia - located almost directly east of Charleston in the National Forest.
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| Dates: |
| Date: |
July 8 - 13, 2012
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| Length: |
1 week to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
People of all ages and types from under resourced communities.
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| People Group(s): |
American
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Varied
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
No
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| Comments: |
First day after arrival will be spent doing Cross Cultural Orientation.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
and/or Long-term Goals: |
For sustainable, long-term impact, World Servants staff work and live in project communities long before you arrive. A team of in-field community leaders are identified to build a vision for their community. We train and equip these leaders to successfully partner with our short-term teams in an effort to build long-term relationships.
Once the short-term mission teams leave, we continue to strengthen relationships with community leaders and identify extended opportunities for you to come alongside them as well.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
*see notes below or inquire for details
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| Other: |
The cost includes Cross-Cultural Orientation (CCO), trip set-up, trip leadership, all food & housing, an evening program, debriefing and re-entry resources, in addition to quality group servicing.
$495 per person + Construction Donation*
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* $100 / person
$ 50 / child (8 and under)
Please call our office if you have any questions on Construction Fees.
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Elementary, Jr. High, Sr. High, College, Adult, and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Individuals, Groups [max size 100], Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
None
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| Languages: |
English
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| Other: |
The opportunity is open for groups and individuals of all ages. Intergenerational trips are great opportunities for families of all ages and sizes, groups of families, or other groups.
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| Application Information: |
| Deadline: |
June 8, 2012
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| How to apply: |
Organizations (churches, businesses, schools, etc.) :
1. Reserve space with a non-refundable, but transferable, registration fee of $150 by credit card or check. You must reserve a specific number of spaces at this time. Space is only guaranteed once payment is received in our office.
2. You will receive a registration kit from us with specific instructions regarding paper work and due dates.
3. Deposits of $100 per space (non-refundable, but transferable), minus the registration fee, is due within 45 days.
4. The remaining trip balance will be broken into two payments due 90 and 45 days prior to trip start date.
Personal (individuals & families) :
1. Reserve space with a non-refundable, but transferable, registration fee of $150 by credit card or check. You must reserve a specific number of spaces at this time. Space is only guaranteed once payment is received in our office.
2. You will receive a registration kit from us with specific instructions regarding paper work, and due dates.
3. The remaining trip balance will be broken into two payments due 90 and 45 days prior to trip start date.
* All registrations completed after April 1st for June - August trips, are considered late and will incur an additional $25 per participant fee.
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| Application: |
link to application form
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| Other Information: |
Food & Housing:
Accommodations will be at local schools or community center; groups will sleep in dormitory style lodging - men in one area and women in another. Each person will need an air mattress. The facility has electricity, outlets, air-conditioning, shower facilities and hot water. Cooks will be hired to provide all meals for the week and lunches will be served at a central location in the community each day.
Transportation:
All participants will need to provide transportation throughout the week for traveling between the housing site and scheduled activities, including the day off. Transportation to and from the mission site is not included in the cost. Driving directions to the exact location will be provided in the spring. Those who chose to fly will need to arrive in Charleston, WV and rent vehicles. Richwood is approximately 2 ½ hours from the airport.
Day-Off:
Your trip includes a day-off on Wednesday and there are several options for how to spend your time. You may chose any of the following options or make your own plans—anything within 1 ½ hours from Richwood is doable. Visit the Monogahela National Forest, Cranberry Glades for $5.00 per person, or go white water rafting for about $50.00 per person.
Climate:
During the summer months the climate can range from 80-95 degrees during the day, with lows reaching into the 60's at night.
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