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:: World Servants
Full Description:
World Servants partners with Good Soil Ministries in Jellico, Tennessee and has been invited to assist with a variety of projects. Through Good Soil we are able to determine which families have the most need and will best benefit from a World Servants team coming to work with them on their home.
Many of the community members live in mobile home trailers that are in need of significant upkeep. By serving a local family you will have the opportunity to build a loving relationship, learning all about their life stories. Many people in the Appalachia mountains live fairly secluded, lonely lives and are quite shy. Through developing relationships you will earn the right to share your own story and the significance of faith in Christ in your life.
In addition, to construction projects you will help with Kids' Club or similar type of ministry program that reaches out to the children and youth of the community. With your help and Good Soil, we also offer Life Skill seminars for people of all ages. Different topics include: finance management, reading, bike repair, guitar lessons etc..
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
United States
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| Region(s): |
Northern America
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| Other: |
This team will serve in Jellico, which is at the base of the Appalachia mountains, and about 1 hour North of Knoxville.
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| Dates: |
| Date: |
July 8 - 14, 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 impoverished communities.
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| People Group(s): |
Americans
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Various
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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 closely with community partners who live and work 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)
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Jr. High and Sr. High
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| Eligible to Go: |
Groups [max size 100]
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| Education / Experience: |
None
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| Languages: |
English
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| Other: |
This mission opportunity is open for groups of senior high school aged students.
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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: |
Transportation:
All participants must provide transportation to and from the mission site. You must also secure transportation throughout the week for travel between the housing site, work projects, outreach and the day-off activity. Those who chose to fly will need to arrive in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Insurance:
All participants are required to carry or purchase personal medical insurance.
Food & Housing:
You should expect your housing to be on the floor of a church, school or community center. The team may be asked to assist in the preparation of meals depending on the housing location (to be determined). Lunches will be packed and taken to the worksites with you each day.
Climate:
During the summer months the climate can range from 80-95 degrees during the day and high humidity. Lows may reach into the 60's at night.
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