DEDICATION. Pastor Nick.

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1 DEDICATION This notebook and its contents are a collaboration of many experienced individuals, programs, and organizations. Words to Works would not be possible without the prayerful, preparatory, and provisioning support of North Main Street Baptist Church, Florida Baptist Convention, Jacksonville Baptist Association, and the North America Mission Board. This manual could not have been written without the personal mentorship of Reverend Bob Galbraith who served the Florida Baptist Convention and Brotherhood Department for over Twenty years. Pappa G., as everyone called him, invested in myself and countless other men, and taught us to mobilize and mature people to share Jesus Christ. Because of serving with him and others like Max Caddenhead, who served as the Evangelism Director for the Florida Baptist Convention, I learned that the days are numbered and to work while it is day because there is coming a day when it is night. This compilation of resources has come from multitude of places and in fact there is no way to give adequate credit to all who have shared their talents with me. I say thanks!!! I say thanks to the schools I attended like Gulf Shore Bible College, Baptist College of Florida, and New Orleans Seminary. Thanks to the encouragement of my spiritual family and mentors like Dr. John Sullivan, Cecil Seagul, John Boone, David Garrett, Tim Patterson, Ben Goldsmith, Bobby Taylor, Mark Garner, and the list of spiritual giants go on. Thanks for the school I have attended for 6 years of various experiences with North Main Street Baptist Church and Words to Works. These ministries have contributed to the end process of this manual for mission groups and student groups to serve the urban challenges. There is, however, a spiritual recognition that this book is indebted to and it is the sacrificial gift that Teresa Phoenix (my wife of almost 20 years) has given in order that the Gospel is shared, preached and promoted. Her gift of patience and sharing of her husband to students and churches will never be forgotten by her soul mate or her Savior. Thank you my co-servant. It is my heart that this annual will be help to many and a legacy that I leave to my children, who I hope and pray, will continue my passion for mobilizing the body of Christ by stretching them outside their comfort zone, sharing Jesus, and meeting community needs. My children Jessica, Melissa Lee, and Elijah Daniel have truly lived not only in the inner city, but with the inner city. They have given their meals to the poor, loved the unlovely, and hugged the dirty. They are my heroes. Special thanks go to Tavia Weatherly, Carrie Lawson, Sabrina Patterson, Dave Humphrey, Leslie and Angela Trigg, and many other unsung heroes for their tireless efforts and their sharing of their time to compose and contribute to the expressions and the heart of Words to Works Ministries. These and so many more have truly lived Words to Works James 2:14. May many more have this heart. Pastor Nick.

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3 Hello Student Missionary! Greetings from North Main Street Baptist Church and Words to Works Ministries. I would like to thank you for choosing Words to Works Ministries for your mission adventure this year. Last year, we were able to minister to over 1500 children plus many adults, and we have determined that you and others like you will minister to over 4000 people this year. I believe that God has a special plan for you and your group this year. Image God using you to be part of this miraculous feat! This notebook is designed to help you prepare for all that will happen during your week with us. There is information to help you and your group prepare physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Your adult leader will be meeting with you on a regular basis from now until the time you come to equip you for the mission God wants you to accomplish. But our prayer is that you will do everything you can to gear up for the adventure of your life. You can begin to pray for several things: 1. Pray for Words to Works Ministries as we prepare for your visit. Pray that the Lord will continue to open doors of service, guide us through the details of the projects and continue to have His hand upon our ministry. 2. Pray for the children and adults that will be ministered to while you are here. Pray that their spiritual, emotional, physical and mental needs will be met. Pray that they will come into a loving relationship with our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ. 3. Pray that you and your group will be stretched and changed by the Holy Spirit while you are His hands and feet. 4. Pray that each person in your group will be flexible 5. Pray that you will be able to experience a fresh anointing from the Lord. There are so many things to pray for, to prepare for and to be excited about! I know that God is going to turn your world upside down while you re here. You and your friends will never be the same! We look forward to seeing you soon. In the Master s Service, Pastor Nick Phoenix Director of Words to Works Ministries 7137 North Main Street Jacksonville, FL Phone: (904) Fax: (904) wordstoworks@cxp.com

4 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHO CAN COME? Anyone! Everyone! Birth to Death! Any willing and able person or group is more than welcome to come be a part of Words to Works ministries and serve our God in Jacksonville, and our inner city projects! HOUSING? Words to Works ministries provide a multitude of housing opportunities for groups to stay here in Jacksonville. All housing arrangements are conveniently located to better serve you. All housing is clean and safe! LAUNDRY FACILTIES? Yes! Laundry Facilities are conveniently located around ministry site and housing areas. However, your group is entirely responsible for all laundry. SAFTEY? NO PROBLEM!!! Although the inner-city can be somewhat of a dangerous environment, Words to Works carefully takes all necessary precautions to provide your group with a safe environment to serve in! However, groups should be responsible to take their own precautions and come prepared with certain guidelines. It is very important to stress to individuals within your group the importance of ALWAYS traveling in groups of three or more! This is the most important precaution to take! If you follow this rule, safety should not be an issue. TRAVEL AND DIRECTIONS? You will need to supply your transportation to the church. You will need to provide a vehicle with a 2 ball-able to move a trailer during the week. Here are directions: If coming from the North, Take I-95 into Jacksonville If coming from the West, Take I-10 into Jacksonville, then take I-95 North Take the Edgewood exit If coming from the North, Turn left onto Edgewood If coming from the South, Turn right onto Edgewood Stay on Edgewood till it dead-ends Turn Left onto N. Main Street Turn Right at the next stoplight (63 rd St Our church parking lot is on the right. Phone # (904) or (904)

5 HOW DO WE RAISE FUNDS FOR THIS MISSION TRIP? You will receive in you manual an outline of steps and procedures to get your group, church and community involved in supporting your mission trip. LOVE OFFERING? Words to Works does accept love offerings. We would love for you to also be willing to support our ministry as a mission-supporting endeavor. Our ministry to the inner city continues throughout the year. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST PER PERSON? $ 189 per person with 4 to a room. $ 204 per person with 3 to a room. $ 225 per person with 2 to a room. $ 275 per person with 1 to a room. HOW DO WE COMMIT TO A WEEK? You decide on the best week for your group and then call Words to Works ministries to verify that the week is available. Once you reserve a week you need to follow the instructions on the deposit letter form. A church deposit is required to reserve a week. DO YOU HAVE A CODE OF CONDUCT/DRESS? Yes we have a Godly conduct and dress code that will be in the manual you receive. WHO WILL WE BE MINISTERING TO? You will be reaching out with gospel to inner-city children. We also would like to help with other groups of people if you feel lead to a certain group. Please let us know to prepare for you mission trip. WHAT DOES OUR GROUP NEED TO BRING? The following items ARE REQUIRED for your group to bring: Vehicles to move a 5 X 8 trailer- 2 inch ball Snow Cone Mix Funnel Cups for snow cones Plastic for slip and slide (Bisquine) A LARGE amount of baby shampoo for slip and slide * Needs list can also be found in Leader Package TEACHING MATERIALS? WHAT DO I TEACH AT DAY CAMPS? Anything you would like to teach, AS LONG AS it is CHRIST- CENTERED sound biblical teaching. Feel free to use any method you would like to present the gospel. We just encourage you to remember to keep everything fun, exciting and catchy! Please keep in mind the kids background. The inner-city children might not find the same things fun, exciting and catchy that you do.

6 PROJECT NEEDS? These are items that are needed in our ministry. It would be greatly appreciated if you would be willing to contribute in any way possible. Many groups bring items that can be donated after their use for the ministry such as: Tools Construction supplies Money for paint and supplies Paint Brushes and Sand Paper Mens pants and work boots Canned Goods Drinks Bibles and Tracks Books to read Prizes CD Music T-Shirts Baby Clothes, Diapers, Formula Rakes Garbage Bags WHO PAYS FOR MEALS? All meals are provided by Words to Works ministries, except for Fridays, which is a day off. There is a suggestive meal program that your group has access to. WHO PAYS FOR SNACKS, CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, PRIZES AND GAMES? YOU DO! However, if this is an issue, you may simply contact the Words to Works office for this situation to be handled. We will be glad to meet as many needs as we can. LEADER PACKETS? Leader packets are available that contain the following information: Covenants Permission Slips Medical Agreements Member information Forms (Address, etc.) Expectations Payment Package WHAT IF MY QUESTION IS NOT ON THIS PAGE? Please contact us at: P. O. Box Jacksonville, FL Phone: (904) or (904) Fax: (904) wordstoworks@cxp.com

7 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is designed to be used by the local church who desires to have a Community Day Camp in their community. It outlines a step by step guide in planning, conducting, and evaluating the day camp. Many helpful articles are included in the Appendices to assist the leader with the training of the volunteers, selection of the literature, games, craft ideas, songs, and aids in witnessing to children. First let s look at some important issues related to having Community Day Camp. WORKING WITH CULTURALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN Who are they? Sounds like a strange question, but one that must be asked and answered especially if you have never worked in the inner city. Basically, kids are kids! They are human beings who are born, breath air, grow up, and learn a tremendous amount of knowledge by the time they are 5 years old. They have some of the same needs, physically emotionally, socially, and spiritually as children who are born to parents in the suburbs.

8 SPECIAL CONCEPTS TO PONDER How should you work with these children? Here are some suggestions: Often you must overcome your own hostility, suspicion, and mistrust. Watch the church jargon. Many children will not understand phrases like get saved or asked Jesus into your heart or nailed on a cross. Find other ways to explain these ideas to children. Don t talk down to them and don t patronize people. This communicates your distrust and dis- ease with them. That is not love in action! Watch out for middle class concepts to which the children cannot relate. Remember where the children live and what that world is like for them. Don t be shocked at their language, at least they are communicating to you. Accept them where they are, and help them through grace, to get where they need to be. *** Most of all remember that all children need love and attention. Be imitators of Christ.

9 MISSION TRIP CALENDAR PLANNING CHECK LIST (Ideal time can be modified) 6 MONTHS TO ONE YEAR BEFORE THE PROJECT Survey the church to discover their desire to serve. Form a planning group. Prayerfully determine the goals for your project. Secure copies of the Words to Works Student Missionary Journal and Workbook. Determine when you would like to conduct your project. Discuss issues related to logistics like food, transportation, lodging, schedule, cirriculum requirements and orientation requirements. Send any deposits for lodging, food, orientations and other things that may require a deposit. Deposit reserves your week of service Confirm the church bus or van and send deposits for your transportation. Agree and Confirm on a date. Use a budget work sheet to determine the cost for each participant. Words to Works mission fee is a set amount that includes lodging and food, you will need to determine your cost for transportation and day off. Determine a fund-raising strategy. Determine a mission preparation schedule for the project. Determine how you will sign up participants for the mission trip and what will be the requirements. Present a budget to the proper persons and/or committees. Conduct first parent meeting in preparation for student mission projects.

10 4 MONTHS TO 8 MONTHS Calendar a commissioning service and celebration service. Conduct personal soul-winning and witnessing training for team members. Begin promotion and enlistment. Make your travel plans. Put deposits down for site-seeing and/or fun trips. Conduct a pre-project visit or orientation. Make arrangements for a local mission project (pre-project practicum). Design a schedule for the project. Determine the medical needs for the trip. Enlist a nurse or a person trained in first aid and CPR. Create a medical release form to be signed and notarized. (Words to Works ministry has one in notebook.) Make a packing list for the participants. Enlist adults as sponsors or counselors. Begin your mission trip training. Continue your fund-raising. Conduct a second parent meeting for student projects. Create an official itinerary for the trip. (Actually on-site schedule is set) Reserve church bus or van. Review vehicle insurance policies. 1 2 MONTHS Conduct a local mission project (pre-project practicum). Start to collect any mission trip supplies you need. Have a well-stock first aid kit ready. Enlist prayer partners or mentors for each participant. Call the center for any updates you may have. Mail a reminder note to all participants about money, forms, and other items that are due.

11 2 4 WEEKS 4 weeks before: Mail in your remaining balance for the mission trip. (by May 25 th ) Conduct a commissioning service. Requests checks from financial secretary (lodging checks, food checks, petty cash, trailer rental, gas, credit cards, etc.) Conduct the last parent meeting for student projects. Collect medical release forms and the balance due. Have a notary present to seal any forms. Check out all vehicles. Give these a test run and get them serviced. Make room assignments. Make a job assignment list. THE WEEK OF THE PROJECT. Be flexible. Pack and load up safely. Canvass everywhere. Represent the missionary trip well. Share your personal testimony at every opportunity. Present a clear gospel message at every opportunity. Model a servant spirit. Have an alternative plan (it may rain). Have an off day/fun day. Designate a photographer or videographer for the week. NOTES

12 THE WEEK AFTER THE TRIP Conduct your celebration service. Follow through on any decisions made during the week. Write thank-you notes to the center and to the church and adults you ministered to. Have a debriefing session. Return your Mission Trip Report form to NAMB. Think about what to do next year! Show all of your pictures and videos. NOTES

13 MISSION PROJECT FOCUS Focus is to see something in an overall view and move to a clear picture of the object. This mission trip has already been viewed from a distance because you have decided to make it reality. The fun part is yet to come. To see the big picture is the start and now you will need to take one step at a time to reach that goal. Below we have some ideas to help you think and prepare for this project of obedience. Describe the group of people who will be your focus: What exposure has your project group already had to the gospel? Why are they lost or unchurched? What obstacles keep them form hearing and accepting the gospel? What obstacles will you face in trying to build relationships and share the gospel? What ministry approaches do you expect your team to use? Musical presentation Face painting Play games Puppetry Make animal balloons Quiz games Bible distribution Clowning Drama presentation You want to use your talents and imagination to make it special for the children. You must remember that you will be dealing with inner-city children. These children are street smart and will see through any attitude except a humble spirit. We also believe these children have as much to teach you, as you have to teach them. PLEASE REMEMBER your preparation for this trip should include your spiritual preparation. Make sure all of your group have a testimony prepared and can share the gospel, before they come to share the gospel with your focus group.

14 PERSONAL PROJECT FOCUS Focus is, to see something in an overall view and move to a clear picture of the object. Personal project is much closer to home. Missions are nice, but you have people who you see everyday, know and unknown, that are lost and going to HELL. Set you focus on these people also. Jesus died on that cross for everyone in the world. Jesus loves everyone of them and we should love them also. Our Lord told us to touch those around us first. Make a list of the focus people: What exposure have these focus people already had to the gospel? Why are they lost or not in church? What obstacles keep them form hearing and accepting the gospel? What obstacles will you face in trying to build relationships and share the gospel? Witnessing begins with your life. People put a great deal of weight on what they see. Does your life draw people to want to know Jesus? If people see a joyful and peaceful spirit in you, they will ask you why! 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

15 OUR PLAN OF ACTION Being prepared for your missions trip lays the foundation for a powerful and rewarding experience. The form and ideas here are just suggestions. Take these ideas and expand them to fit your needs. The form on the next page is designed to help you keep track of tasks that need to be completed. After you ve brainstormed your ideas and narrowed down the list to the ideas that will best accomplish your goal, log them onto the form on the next page. You can also look at the checklist page for things that should be completed by a certain date before you leave. There is a place to keep track of the person who will be in charge of seeing that the task is accomplished. A date the task is due. You know that the date due is not always the completion date. You may want to make a copy of the form before you write on it. As you fill up the form make copies for all involved so they can keep their prayers and efforts focused on completing all tasks.

16 OUR PLAN OF ACTION PERSON DATE DATE TASK INCHARGE DUE COMPLETED

17 SPECIAL NOTES FOR LEADERS PACKETS INSURANCE Words to Works Ministry and North Main Street Baptist Church are a secondary insurance. You need to make sure that all your students have proof of insurance incase of any mishaps and accidents. After their personal insurance covers cost, your church or organization s insurance will pick up the remaining expenses. If there are any additional costs, that is when our insurance will cover it. So it is vital that all participants can prove insurance and that you have a copy of that proof. AND TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY and telephone usage will be limited to adults and on a necessity basis only. It is suggested and strongly encouraged only once at time of arrival, midweek and departure. Students must bring a prepaid calling card or call collect during allotted times and will have a limit of three minutes per one call. We will provide an address that family members can send one way messages to their student missionaries. Families may messages to wordstoworks@cxp.com. Students and participants are not to bring a cellular phone or beeper. MENU ITEMS You will notice a tentative menu in your notebook. Please be aware that this schedule may and probably will change due to service staff and participants. It is only a TENTATIVE schedule. If there is a major issue concerning dietary needs, please contact the center. TEACHING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES It is the responsibility of your group to supply teaching materials and most of the needed supplies for your Community Day Camp curriculum. You will need to have an action plan for the week and the materials to go with that action plan. Old Sunday school or Vacation Bible School material works well. If you need ideas, please call or us any questions. ** You will need to make sure that all camp materials are adjusted to the Inner City Community.

18 NORTH MAIN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH SUMMER MISSION FORM CHURCH NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: ST: ZIP: CHURCH PHONE: FAX: ADDRESS: PASTOR S NAME: NOTES: POINT OF CONTACT: TITLE: ADDRESS: CITY: ST: ZIP: HOME PHONE: WORK PHONE: ADDRESS: NOTES: MISSION DATES: ARRIVE TIME: DEPART TIME: SERVICE LOCATION: TEACHING MATERIALS: NUMBER OF PEOPLE: YOUTH - COLLEGE - ADULTS - TOTAL $ = $ LIST WHAT GROUP WOULD LIKE TO DO:

19 Directions to North Main Street Baptist Church If coming from the North, Take I-95 into Jacksonville If coming from the West, Take I-10 into Jacksonville, then take I-95 North Take the Edgewood exit If coming from the North, Turn left onto Edgewood If coming from the South, Turn right onto Edgewood Stay on Edgewood till it dead-ends Turn Left onto N. Main Street Turn Right at the next stoplight (63 rd Street - Our church parking lot is on the right.