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:: Alaska Missions and Retreats, Inc.
Full Description:
Located on a safe, family-friendly environment as families are gathered at the mouth of the great Kenai River to dip-net salmon out of the waters. Mission teams will host beach kids' club, give away water bottles, give away hotdogs, beach cleanup/prayer walk, supervise bouncy toys, host a beach chapel, and evening bonfires. This is a BEACH REACH where Alaskans gather and are accessible. Come along and help us breakdown their stereotypes of Christians!! We are going to serve them HARD !!
This year, we will extend our ministry into the local Kenai Community through home repairs, clearing trails, and church construction projects.
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| Location Information: |
| Country(s): |
United States
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| Region(s): |
Northern America
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| Other: |
Fly into Anchorage; our team will meet you with ground transportation; then you will drive to Kenai, AK to start this project.
Our project is located 3.5 hours south of Anchorage in Kenai, Alaska.
Located at the mouth of the great Kenai River, one of Alaska's premium salmon fisheries.Located at the mouth of the great Kenai River, one of Alaska's premium salmon fisheries.
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| Dates: |
| Date: |
July 18 - 24, 2012
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| Length: |
1 week to 2 weeks
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| Demographics of People Being Ministered To: |
| Who: |
families, fishermen, youths, children
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| People Group(s): |
Anglo, middle-class Alaskan Residents
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| Religion/Beliefs: |
Varied: Agnostic, Christian, Catholic, etc.
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| Training and Debriefing: |
| Pre-field Training: |
Yes
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| Post-field Debrief: |
No
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| Comments: |
All workers will be certified in food handling, since one of our projects includes hosting a free hotdog stand at the beach.
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Relation of Opportunity to National Church
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Alaskans are gathered at the Kenai Beach every year when the Department of Fish and Game allows residents to gather fish by dip-net. Prime opportunity to serve them and share the love of Christ. Contacts from this outreach will aid churches and church planters in start-ups.
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| Finances: |
| Funds needed: |
*see notes below or inquire for details
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| Other: |
$475 Price includes lodging, bedding, transportation, most meals. We can aid you in tips for getting good prices for airfare.
Price increases by $50/person if deposits are received later than May 15, 2012.
ITINERARY:
Arrive Anchorage Tuesday evening July 17; spend night at discount hotel to get a good nights rest
Drive to Kenai, leisurely sightseeing, and arrive before bedtime.
Orientation on Thursday July 19
Outreach event FRI/SAT/SUN July 20-22
Sightseeing FULL DAY Monday July 23
Depart Kenai by 10 am on Tuesday to head back to Anchorage July 24
Depart Anchorage airport, evening Tues July 24
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| Participant Information, Recommendations, Requirements: |
| Participant Age: |
Jr. High, Sr. High, College, Adult, and Seniors
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| Eligible to Go: |
Groups [max size 20], Married Couples, and Families
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| Education / Experience: |
All workers will be certified in food handling, since one of our projects includes hosting a free hotdog stand at the beach. Get certified ($10 fee online) http://alaska.state.gegov.com/foodworker/
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| Languages: |
English
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| Other: |
Be sure to make your airfare arrangements in concert with our trip itinerary. If you arrive days early/leave late, we may not be able to accommodate your group for the additional days. You may have to rent a vehicle/hotel, and this can be very expensive!
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| Application Information: |
| Deadline: |
March 1, 2012
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| How to apply: |
Contact Brian Whitson ASAP at brian@akmissions.com or call 907-351-5654 and he will send you a brochure and a reservation form. Include a mailing address/phone/email in your contact info. $50/person deposit is due with application
Final Payment is due June 1, 2012.
This trip is designed to give participants a wide range of mission experiences in an unique setting in the Alaska. You will work alongside MSC missionaries of the North American Mission Board,
Want to meet Alaska Missions executive director ?? Go to www.youtube.com/alaskamissions to meet Brenda Crim and see some of the other projects she has in Alaska at akmissions.com/missionprojects
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| Other Information: |
Tuesday July 17 Arrive in Anchorage, evening; spend night at discount hotel
Wed July 18 leisurely drive to Kenai(4 hour drive); sightsee along the way; arrive before bedtime at your lodging destination
Thurs July 19 Orientation Day 9 am - 9 pm
Fri July 20 Salmon Frenzy Beach Reach
Sat July 21 Salmon Frenzy Beach Reach
Sun July 22 Salmon Frenzy Beach Reach
Mon July 23 Sightsee Day (Multiple options, customized for your group)
Tues July 24 Drive back to Anchorage, depart airport in evening
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