SOAR Montreal July 8 th - 18 th, 2016 SOAR Montreal is a 10-day bilingual discipleship training program focusing on worship, prayer, ministry training, and taking risks in sharing God s love. Our WMB Youth team will work closely with inner-city churches and ministries that are seeing the life-changing power of God at work in peoples lives through community service, acts of kindness, creative outreach through sports and games, or simply sharing love and faith in the neighbourhood. We will have the opportunities to experience and demonstrate the transforming power of Christ s love in Montreal; North America s largest unreached people group. Your eyes will be opened. Your heart will be changed. Program Structure Travel Day (1 day) Orientation (3 days): Be prepared. Your SOAR experience begins with three days of spiritual formation, team building, and ministry training. God will challenge and renew your heart as you worship, pray, and learn about the inner city. Allow yourself to be filled up with God s spirit so that you can pour out in ministry. Assignment (4 days): Be hands-on. Use your gifts to show God s love as you serve. Your team will be partnered with a local church or ministry, and you will have the opportunity to participate in community transformation. Whether you run a kids program or help at a drop-in program, you will make an impact in people s lives. Debrief (2 days): Be mentored. This is a time to rest, worship, and reflect on your experiences. We ll help you process what you learned, and prepare you to re-enter your home church as you continue living out God s call on your everyday life. The stories you tell will bring the hope of what God is doing around the city! Travel Day (1 day) Who: Sr. Youth (grades 9-12) When: July 8 th 18 th, 2016 Where: Montreal, QC Cost: $750.00 (includes SOAR program costs and transportation) What to Bring: Bible, journal and pen Sleeping bag, pillow and sleeping mat Good walking shoes Casual clothing (t-shirts, jeans, shorts) Dressy-casual clothing for church (collared shirt, dress pants, dress) Towel and toiletries Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen Water bottle Backpack or small bag Our Church Teams Funding Model: Our team will raise the necessary funds through three (3) means: 1/3 from WMB GO missions designated giving and GO fundraisers for church teams 1/3 from team and personal fundraising in the community 1/3 personally donated by each team participant
----------------------------------------------------RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MAIN OFFICE--------------------------------------------------- SOAR Montreal Missions Trip Application Form Please fill out permission form and application, and return them with $100.00 deposit No later than Sunday, March 6 th, 2016 to the Welcome Centre or the Main Office Participant Information (Please print clearly) First Name: Last Name: Age: Birth date (mm/dd/yyyy): Grade (as of date of application): Address: City: Postal Code: Youth s Email Address: How is your French? None Minimal (ex. a few words/sentences) Some (ex. I am able to order food at McDonalds in French) Enough to understand, and carry on a conversation Fluent in writing/reading and speaking Fluent in writing/reading only Fluent in speaking only Medical Information: Health Card #: Medication: Doctor: Telephone: Allergies (Please Specify foods/medications that youth should avoid and how they react): Dietary Needs (Please Specify): Physical limitations (Please Specify): Do you currently have, or have a history of any serious medical conditions, including, but not limited to, medically treated drug or alcohol dependency, mental health concerns, phobias or anxiety issues, or regular professional counseling? Yes No I would prefer to speak with Michelle/Brad/Greg Describe: Emergency Contact Information: Name: Daytime Phone: Relationship: Cell Phone: Emergency Contact s Email: ----------------------------------------------------RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MAIN OFFICE---------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MAIN OFFICE--------------------------------------------------- WMB Church Youth Missions Student Application Questions and Agreement A) Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet and submit with your application. 1. Explain why you want to participate in this mission trip. (100-150 words) 2. Describe what you are hoping to get out of this mission experience. (List and explain 3 points) 3. How long have you been involved at WMB and in what capacity? 4. Who will support you spiritually through this mission experience (could be small group or mentor)? 5. Explain your 3 most significant strengths and/or character traits and your 3 significant areas of growth. (250 words) *Applicants may be required to have an interview with the Family Ministries Pastor, Youth and/or Missions Directors *Potential interview week: March 21-25, 2016 B) References Please indicate one (1) adult, who is not related to you, that will serve as a reference for you. Please give your reference a copy of the attached Reference Form and ask them to return it directly to the Welcome Centre or to Lisa Matthews in the Main Office. Reference Name: Relationship to Applicant (ex. Teacher, Coach, etc.): C) Mission Agreement If selected for the team, I will commit to: Being a blessing to the community receiving us Have an attitude of flexibility and availability Participate in the prep meetings, fundraising and team debriefs that are required (see dates below) Being flexible with my personal desires (ex. privacy, time, food, dress, etc.) Willingly obey my leaders in all areas throughout the term of service Build up my fellow team members D) Other Important Dates To Note If selected for the team, I will commit to attending: A potential interview the week of March 21 st 25 th, 2016 Three (3) Pre-trip training dates 1. Sunday, April 17 th from 12:00-3:00pm 2. AWAKE Conference May 27 th -29 th 3. Sunday, June 12th from 12:00-3:00pm Two (2) Post-trip team debriefs (Dates TBD in September and October) A team presentation report to the greater WMB church community (Date TBD) Applicant Name (please print): Applicant Signature: Date: ----------------------------------------------------RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MAIN OFFICE---------------------------------------------------
----------------------------------------------------RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MAIN OFFICE--------------------------------------------------- WMB Church Youth Missions Parental/Guardian Agreement Parental/Guardian Agreement: I/we give permission my son/daughter to participate in the SOAR Montreal, MB Mission s Program with Waterloo Mennonite Brethren Church Youth Ministries. I/we understand that all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by WMB, the event leaders present during the outing described above. I/we understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and the possibilities of risk. I/we agree not to hold MB Mission or WMB church and any or all of its leaders, employees, and volunteers liable for damages, losses or injuries incurred by the individual named above. I/we authorize any references or church in this application that my son/daughter has listed to give you any information they may have regarding my son/daughter s character and ability to participate in the SOAR Montreal program, and I/we release all such references from liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such evaluation to Waterloo MB Church. Transportation Agreement: I/we give my permission for my/our son or daughter to be transported with WMB Church Youth leaders to and from, and within Montreal. Photo Release Agreement: I/we give WMB Church permission to use the above mentioned youth s name, photograph, or portrait in any WMB Church printed and/or electronic publication. I/we waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written copy that may be created in connection with WMB Church publications. $100.00 deposit * Final amount for personal donation will be due Monday, June 6 th, 2016 * Cash or Cheques accepted. * Please make cheques payable to WMB Church, with the memo: SOAR Montreal 2016 Parent/Guardian Name (Please print clearly): Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: ----------------------------------------------------RETURN THIS PAGE TO THE MAIN OFFICE---------------------------------------------------
WMB Church 245 Lexington Rd. Waterloo, Ontario N2K 2E1 Tel. (519) 885-5330 Fax (519) 885-4271 wmbchurch.ca GO - Reference Form (Page 1) *Please give this Reference Form to the reference you have named on your application. Name of applicant: Mission Destination: Reference Name: Street: City: State/Province: ZIP/Postal Code: Cell Phone: ( ) - Home Phone: ( ) - Work Phone: ( ) - ext. Email: What is your relationship to the applicant? Pastor/Director Spiritual Mentor/Leader Other: How well do you know the applicant? Very well Well Casually How long have you known the applicant? List the Spiritual Gifts and Aptitudes evident in the applicant s life. In your opinion, what are the applicant's motives for applying for mission? How could this experience benefit or aid in the applicant's Christian maturity? Would you recommend the applicant for acceptance to the mission program? Yes No Please explain. --------------------PLEASE RETURN THIS REFERENCE FORM DIRECTLY TO THE MAIN CHURCH OFFICE--------------------
GO - Reference Form (Page 2) Please add any additional comments relevant for the GO Team to know about this applicant. Please circle the number along the scale from 0 to 10 where you feel the applicant is best described. If you feel you have inadequate information to form a fair judgment on a particular quality, please check the box in end of the row. TASK Initiative The Ability to undertake new tasks Personal Maturity Emotional & interpersonal maturity Flexibility Ability to adapt to new & unfamiliar circumstances Teamwork Ability to function with others in a team relationship Servant-hood Willingness to place self below the need of others Responsibility Ability to handle responsibility Leadership Natural tendency to lead others Communication Ability to present thoughts & ideas clearly Social Relationships Ability to function in relations outside a given task or job group Industry Ability to work hard with persistence Judgment/Decision Making Ability to make mature decisions based on objective criteria Reliability Ability to meet obligations in a timely fashion Emotional Stability How the applicant reacts to stressful situations Social Concern Concern for national or world-wide social needs SCALE Inadequate Information Poor Average Excellent Immature Unusual Insight Unyielding Open to Change Adapts Quickly Works best alone Works very well with others Places self Genuine desire before others to serve Neglectful Honours Obligations Poor Average Exceptional Hard to Always understand understood Tolerated Accepted Well-liked Sought after Lacks work Average Hard Worker ethic Subjective Objective Neglectful Average Meets Obligations Unstable Average Well-Balanced Indifferent Somewhat concerned Deeply Concerned Reference Signature: Date: --------------------PLEASE RETURN THIS REFERENCE FORM DIRECTLY TO THE MAIN CHURCH OFFICE--------------------