AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT WOMEN S MISSIONARY SOCIETY & YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN S DIVISION Missions in Action 2013 Short Term Mission Trip June 19 23, 2013 Pause, Restart, and Praise Him Again Psalms 119:154
The Place - Joplin, Missouri Joplin is a city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of the US state of Missouri. Although often believed to have been named for the ragtime composer Scott Joplin, who lived in Sedalia, Missouri, the town is in fact named after the Reverend Harris Joplin, an early settler and the founder of the area's first Methodist congregation. The town was established in 1873 and expanded significantly from the wealth created by the mining of zinc; its growth faltered after World War II when the price of the mineral collapsed. The city gained travelers as Route 66 passed through it; "Joplin, Missouri" is among the lyrics to Bobby Troup's legendary song, immortalizing the city among others on the famous highway. There is a street Langston Hughes Broadway in Joplin named for him. Langston Hughes, an African-American poet and writer was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 1, 1902. On May 22, 2011, Joplin was struck by an extremely powerful EF-5 tornado, which resulted in at least 161 deaths and more than 900 injuries; there was also the total destruction of thousands of houses, and severe damage to numerous apartments and businesses, St. John's Medical Center, and multiple school buildings. - By Wikipedia The Church Handy Chapel A.M.E. Church When the tornado came in 2011, Rev. Willie Rogers opened the church for the community to use the basement for shelter and the people came. He had an old 15 inch screen TV in the basement for the people to watch and to keep up with the news and the weather. He said they never lost power doing the storm. Handy Chapel needs a little love and care. The Mission Joplin Community The Fifth Episcopal District will PAUSE from our personal agendas and lives at home to distribute food, clothing, and school supplies to the Joplin community, painting, flower/shrub planting, and apply sealant to wooden floors. We will RESTART the hope of the Joplin area by witnessing through words and deeds. Those attending will also be afforded the opportunity to restart our own personal relationship with God. Beginning our journey home we will PRAISE HIM AGAIN giving God the Glory for the great things he has done.
Tentative Agenda Wednesday, June 19 Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 21 Saturday, June 22 Sunday, June 23 ~ **Orientation, Arrival and Evening Prayer ~ Morning Devotions and Missions ~ Morning Devotions, Missions, Tour ~ Morning Devotions, Missions, Fun Activity ~ Worship Service with Handy Chapel, Departure Note: Toiletries gifts will be constructed 11:00 AM 1:00 PM, Orientation will begin at 1:30-2:00 PM, Lunch will be served 2:30 3:30 PM, Depart Promptly at 4:00 PM Conference Summary Youth Goal WMS /Chaperone Goal Clergy Goal Pacific Northwest 10 5 2 Desert/Mountain 10 10 2 Midwest 40 10 2 Southern California 10 10 2 California 10 10 2 Missouri 40 11 2 Medical Professional 2 Grand Total 190 120 58 12
FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Cost of Mission Trip $300 Departing from Holiday Inn KCI Pacific Northwest, California, Southern California, Midwest Cost of Mission Trip - $200 Departing from St. Louis, MO Missouri Conference Note: Missouri Conference will determine travel cost. Cost includes the following: Badges Ground transportation to and from Joplin, Missouri (4) nights lodging (12) meals Educational Tour Fun Activity Snacks All funds and registration forms are due to Episcopal Missions Trip Coordinator Mrs.Margaret Rhone 855 S. Kalispel Circle #204 Aurora, CO 80017 All funds need to be postmarked no later than Sunday, May 19, 2013. No refunds. Name transfers available until May 26, 2013. Rooming list needed no later than Sunday, May 19, 2013. Rooms are two bedroom suites sharing one bathroom. Housing will be located at Southern State University Joplin, MO. Must bring bedding for twin size bed.
Mission Trip Wish List The below list was compiled during YPD Executive Board March 2013 Los Angeles, CA 1. Missouri Conference: Bottled Water- 8 oz. (500) Canned Goods- (63 cans each) corn, green beans, peas, mixed vegetables Non-Perishable Items- (63 each) mac-n-cheese, rice, dried beans, canned tuna 2. Midwest Conference: Blankets- Throw Size (100) Towels- Face Towels and Hand Towels (100 each) 3. Pacific Northwest Conference: Tissue- Pocket Size (250) Clothing- Children s Clothing (50 bottoms, 50 tops) 4. Southern California Conference: Hygiene Kit- Toothpaste- Travel Size (250) Toothbrushes- Regular Size (250) Soap- Bars of Soap (250) Shampoo- Mini Size (250) Deodorant- Travel Size (250) 5. California Conference: Toys- Children s Toys (50 girl 50 boy) lead free/no toy guns Socks- Tube Socks (250) 6. Desert Mountain Conference: School Supplies- Pens (100) Pencils (100) Crayons (100) Notebook Paper (100 Spiral Rulers with holes (100) Colored pencils (100) Erasers (100) WMS Donations In consultation with Episcopal Supervisor WMS is asked to provide gift cards to purchase items needed on site. Goal $3,000 Donations needed for gardening tools/supplies, painting equipment, white rock, kitchen items including coffee pot, television, and bags for food distribution. Would love to have WMS purchase new/refurbished pew cushions for church. Any gift cards left over will be left with Handy Chapel. About Joplin
Temperature The month of June is characterized by rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 81 F to 88 F over the course of the month, exceeding 94 F or dropping below 72 F only one day in ten. Precipitation Throughout June, the most common forms of precipitation are thunderstorms and light rain. Thunderstorms are the most severe precipitation observed during 62% of those days with precipitation. They are most likely around June 4, when it is observed during 28% of all days. Humidity The relative humidity typically ranges from 49% (comfortable) to 91% (very humid) over the course of a typical June, rarely dropping below 36% (comfortable) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid). ATTIRE: PACK LIGHT! *Please use discretion in your choice of clothing remember who you are representing. No halter tops No short-shorts No drop waist pants No skin (midriffs, low-cut, etc.) Joplin is also very causal. Bring along jeans, slacks, t-shirts (short and long sleeve), a rain jacket and comfortable walking. No open toed shoes!!!! Do not bring/wear any jewelry of value! 1 Church outfit Females: Wear White (Skirt / Blouse or Dress) to Worship Service w/ypd Stole Males: Wear White shirt and tie with dark slacks to Worship Service w/ypd Stole WMS: White with District Pin T-shirts (conservative) (1) Any shade of Blue (1) Any shade of White (1) Any shade of Green District T-Shirt (Must be ordered by May 19, 2013) Mail form and funds to Cathy Sisk-Bank Jeans / casual slacks / Khaki s / Knee Length Shorts or Skirts Closed toe shoes (tennis shoes or work boots, shoes you don t mind getting dirty!) (BRING AND/OR WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES) Windbreaker, light jacket Hat for outdoor work Work gloves Sunscreen (In summary for attire, think layered, light-weight, but conservative)
Travel Documents: PLEASE do not forget your travel identification. Suggested Personal Packing List: Medical Insurance Card Medication Toiletry Items Alarm Clock Hangers Bedding (Twin Size) Towels and Wash Cloths Calling Cards Back-Pack Bible Notebook/Journal Sunscreen (new bottle) Sun Glasses Bandana or Baseball Cap Insect repellent (mosquitoes) Water Bottle (Refillable) Flashlight Hand Sanitizer Personal medications/prescription medication/vitamins Tylenol, Advil, or the like Pepto Bismol Sanitary Items Re-sealable Snacks Hard Candy/Treats for the Children (1-2 bags is sufficient) Small Friendship trinkets (ex. Might be a special t-shirt, a book, a photo, etc.) Camera and plenty of film (the scenery is beautiful!)
FORMS CHECKLIST ( ) Registration (must be completed by parent or legal guardian) ( ) Medical Release ( ) Code of Ethics ( ) T-Shirt Order Form only (Mail form and conference check to: Mrs. Cathy Sisk-Banks 5560 S. 152 nd St #48 Tukwila, WA 98188 All forms and funds except t-shirt order mail to Mrs. Margaret Rhone, mjr.rhone@yahoo.com 855 S. Kalispell Circle #204 Aurora, CO 80017 A copy of all forms and medical card will be kept with the group.
5th District Women s Missionary Society/Young People s & Children s Division Joplin Mission Trip June 19, 2013 June 23, 2013 Rt. Rev. Theodore L. Kirkland, Presiding Prelate Mrs. Mary L. Kirkland Episcopal WMS Supervisor Mrs. Denise Brown, Episcopal YPD Director Mr. Chinelo Tyler, Episcopal YPD President Mrs. Beverly Thomas Episcopal WMS President --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration fee includes 12 meals, 4 nights lodging, transportation(in Missouri),tour, activity & snacks Registration PNW, Calif, Desert/Mtn, Southern Cal, Midwest - (note:contact your Conf. YPD Director) Missouri DUE DATE: May 19, 2013 $300.00 $200.00 (Must be postmarked by May 19, 2013 LATE REGISTRATION: AFTER 5/19/13 $30.00 $30.00 Refund requests will not be honored after due date of May 19, 2013 *$20.00 return check fee Make all checks payable to 5 th District YPD (mail Conference check and form to Mrs. Margaret Rhone) 855 S. Kalispell Circle #204 Aurora, CO 80017/ mjr.rhone@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- REGISTRATION FORM Name ( Sex Age of YPDer ) [ ] WMS [ ] YPD [ ] Clergy ( ) Chaperone ( ) Other Address Cell phone ( ) City State Zip Code Parent/Guardian Telephone ( ) Email Local Church Conference Conference WMS/ YPD Director RECAP: Registration Total Enclosed: $
5 th Episcopal District Women s Missionary Society and Young People s and Children s Division Missions in Action 2013 Joplin, Missouri June 19-23, 2013 MEDICAL INFORMATION FORM Please complete and return to your Conference WMS /YPD Director PLEASE PRINT Participant s Name Social Security # Permanent Address Date of Birth / / Age Gender: City, State, Zip Home Phone ( ) MEDICAL EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Person to Contact First: Name Relation to Participant Backup Contact (Relative or Friend): Name Relation to Participant Daytime Phone ( ) Evening Phone ( ) Are you allergic to any medications? [ ] Yes [ ] No If yes, please list List current perscriptions/medications **Note: All medications must be in original packaging INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION Are you covered by health insurance? [ ] Yes [ ] No Policy Holders Name Policy Holders Date of Birth Address Relation to Participant City, State, Zip Occupation Policyholder s Employer s Address Insurance Company Name Insurance Company Address Policy # Plan # FRONT AND BACK OF INSURANCE CARD Please return to your Conference WMS/YPD Director by May 19, 2013
5 th Episcopal District Young People s and Children s Division CODE OF ETHICS 1. All participants MUST attend all sessions, so as to benefit from their attendance, unless excused by the Conference YPD Director or her designee. 2. Participants will abide by rules of the establishment/facility, Local and Conference YPD Directors. 3. Participants become the responsibility of, and are under the direct supervision of the Conference YPD Director and/or her designee upon their arrival at the point of departure or upon arrival at the place of the planned event. Under no circumstances will a participant be allowed to leave the premises to visit relatives or go shopping with parents during this Mission Trip. Should this occur, the participant will no longer be considered as part of the District Delegation. 4. Disrespect to any Director or Adult Advisor will not be tolerated. Violators will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for disciplinary action. 5. Any infraction of rules, unbecoming conduct or unauthorized acts will result in the offending participant being brought before the Conference Director or her designated representative. 6. There will be an 11:00 p.m. curfew for all participants not engaged in an organized activity. If for any reason a participant is found out of their assigned room participant will be sent home at expense of the parent or legal guardian. 7. Possessing, dispensing or using cigarettes, tobacco of any kind, alcohol, barbiturates, tranquilizers, hallucinogenic drugs or marijuana is strictly PROHIBITED. If proven that any participant has indulged in the above misconduct at any time during an event, HE/SHE WILL BE SENT HOME at the parent(s) or Church(s) expense. 8. Malicious mischief resulting in damage to property or the discomfort of other participants will not be tolerated, and may result in being banned from participating in Conference sponsored activities. 9. Unauthorized absence from the event site will result in referral to the Disciplinary Committee for appropriate action. Disciplinary Committee: Episcopal Supervisor, Episcopal WMS President, Episcopal YPD Director 10. All property belonging to others (hotel, etc.) must be respected. 11. THE ABOVE RULES APPLY TO ALL REGISTERED YPD MEMBERS, YOUTH, DIRECTORS, ADVISORS and ADULTS. 12. Infraction of any of the above rules will result in the offending participant being sent home at the parent(s) or Church(s) expense. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It is the responsibility of each Conference/Local Director to make sure that all participants and their parents are aware of the above rules. Signature of Participant: Signature of Parent: Signature of Local YPD Director: Signature of Local Church Pastor: Signature of Conference YPD Director: Date: Date: Date: Date: Date:
5 TH District YPD T-Shirt Order Form Conference Youth Small Youth Medium Youth Large Youth XLarge Adult Small Adult Medium Adult Large Adult XLarge Adult 2x Adult 3x Prices; 12.00/14.00 for 2x 3x Total Amount Only conference checks will be accepted. Make checks payable to 5th District YPD. Mail to Mrs. Cathy Sisk-Banks (grnwhite@gmail.com) Due: May 19,2013 5560 S. 152 nd #48 Tukwila, WA 98188