West Bank Baptist Church MISSION TEAM PACKAGE
Dear Church Leader, My name is Trenton Fleener, Missions Director at West Bank Baptist Church in Marrero, Louisiana. Thank you for your interest in serving with West Bank Baptist Church. West Bank Baptist Church (WBBC) is a Send North America church plant designed to reach Marrero (a suburb of New Orleans) and the surrounding communities with the gospel. In order to help our church reach Marrero we need help from mission teams. The enclosed packet will first help you determine whether you want to partner with us by sending a mission team to Marrero. Second, this packet will give you information necessary for sending a team to Marrero. This includes mission activities, tentative schedule, housing information, cultural tips, and a city guide. Right now our greatest needs are canvassing, hosting block parties and putting on backyard Bible clubs. Many of the surrounding communities of Marrero have high crime rates. Therefore, youth groups will only work in safer neighborhoods while college groups will travel into the higher-risk areas. Currently our mission trips span over four days. Ideally a team would arrive early on Thursday afternoon and leave on Sunday morning after church with WBBC. If your team desires different dates we will do our best to accommodate you and your team. Our person in charge of team scheduling is Lynn Wilson at Cedar Crest Baptist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana. If you are interested in coming to Marrero please contact him at 318-396-4953 or email him at lynn@ccbchurch.org. Lynn will then email me about your interest. My role as Missions Director is to host the teams coming into the city. Upon arrival I will meet you at your place of lodging and give a quick introduction of Marrero/New Orleans and a short devotional. Afterward we will give flexibility to you and your team but also stay engaged during your stay. There are several things to do before coming. First, I strongly encourage you to lead your group through the Life on Mission study. The devotional given at the beginning of your trip will correspond with what you will learn with this study. You should also familiarize your team with the 3 Circles Guides, an easy-to-use gospel presentation pamphlet. These will be utilized during the trip. Teams will need to know what they are giving out if questions are asked. Third, you are responsible for buying and ordering your team s t-shirts containing our church logo. These will be worn when canvassing neighborhoods and cleaning up parks in order to better make WBBC known in our community. Shirts are $20 apiece. Links to these three essentials are enclosed. Finally, you are responsible for printing off all surveys, packets, and materials for the trip. Each of these is also enclosed in this packet. If you have any questions feel free to call me at 270-230-3066. You can also email me at trentonfleener@hotmail.com. Thank you for your consideration of serving alongside West Bank Baptist Church. Sincerely, Trenton Fleener Missions Director West Bank Baptist Church 270-230-3066 trentonfleener@hotmail.com
Mission Team Schedule Canvassing Trip All groups need to be ready for a preview and devotional by 2pm. If you cannot arrive before 2pm we suggest you leave the previous day. Thursday Day 1 Arrival Check into hotel/church residence. 2:00pm Preview and Devotional 3-4:30 Prayer walking Marrero 4:30 & after Dinner/Free time Friday Day 2 8-9:30am Prayer Walking and/or Trash pick up 10am-3pm Free time 2:30/3pm Back in neighborhood and prepare to canvass 4-6 Canvassing 6 & after Dinner/Free time Saturday Day 3 8:30-11:30am Canvassing 11:30am 12:45pm Lunch 1pm 4:30 Canvassing 4:30 and after Dinner/Free time Sunday Day 4 10am Worship at WBBC* *Feel free to volunteer any musical talents or other talents. Please check with us beforehand so we can fit it into our service. 11:15/11:30 Head home
Thursday 2pm Preview and Devotional 3-4:30 Prayer Walk Marrero 5 and after Dinner/Free time Mission Team Schedule Backyard Bible Club Trip Only during Summer (June 1 st August 31 st ) Friday 8am Set up BYBC 9 Be out front for games 9:30-11:30 BYBC Session 1 11:30am-1:30pm Lunch and prepare for BYBC Session 2 1:30-3:30 BYBC Session 2 5 and after Dinner/Prepare for Session 3/Free time Saturday 8am Set up BYBC 9 Be out front for games 9:30-11:30 BYBC Session 3 11:30am-1:30pm Lunch and prepare for Session 4 1:30-3:30 BYBC Session 4 5 Dinner/Free time Sunday 10am Worship with WBBC* *Feel free to volunteer any musical talents or other talents. Please check with us beforehand so we can fit it into our service. 11:15 Depart for home
Thursday 2pm Preview and Devotional 3-4:30 Prayer walk Marrero 6 Dinner/Free time Mission Team Schedule Block Party Trip Friday 8am Trash Pick-up/Set up for block party 9:30-Noon Canvass/Set up for block party Noon-1:15 Lunch 1:15 Set up for block party 6 Dinner/Free time Saturday 8am Final Canvass of Neighborhood 9-Noon Block Party Noon-1pm Bag lunch/rest at site of block party. Some tear down while others eat, then switch. 1 Tear down 6 Dinner Sunday 10am Worship with WBBC* *Feel free to volunteer any musical talents or other talents. Please check with us beforehand so we can fit it into our service. 11:15 Depart
Hotels/Lodging HOTEL ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER TIME/DIST. FROM WBBC Comfort Inn 6751 West Bank Expressway, Marrero, LA 70072 504-267-0701 7 min/3.6 miles Econo Lodge 100 Westbank Expressway Building B Gretna, LA 70053 504-648-2143 11 min/5.5 miles Providence House ($60) 4104 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70126 888-886-7276 25 min/16.0 miles FBC Westwego (Free) 703 Avenue B Westwego, LA 70094 504-341-3952 12 min/6.0 miles Ames Blvd. Baptist 3233 Ames Blvd., Marrero, LA 70072 504-347-1614 3 min/1.1 miles ADDITIONAL NOTES Econo Lodge is easily accessible and is very near to Oakwood Center, a mall in Gretna. Multiple food court options in the mall. Ames Blvd. has a few beds. Will need to bring air mattresses, linens, and towels. Westwego Baptist can house 40. Will need to bring air mattresses, linens, and towels. To view the details of Westwego follow this link. http://firstwego.org/re-new-orleans/ Costs These are the costs of the time in New Orleans only. This does not include the costs of gas or food while travelling. Prayer Guides $30/person (150 Prayer Guides) Meals 6 Meals estimated at ~ $12/apiece = $80/person* Cheaper options for lunch 1. Pre-buy your food in bulk and cook at the church you are staying at. 2. Peanut butter and jelly or lunch meat with chips. Pack lunch before you go out that morning. 3. Fast food. *We encourage you to try different New Orleans restaurants if you are financially able. Souvenirs Estimated $25/person *The price of any activities such as the Katrina Museum or the World War II Museum are not included in these estimated costs. Shirts $20/person Total Price Per Person with free lodging $155 IF YOU CHOOSE TO STAY AT A HOTEL Hotel Costs 1 Room ~$100-120 / ~$25-30 person Total Price with hotel $185
New Orleans Do s and Do Not s DO NOT 1. Do not pronounce New Orleans as New Or-leens. The correct pronunciation is New Or-lynns. 2. Do not wear Mardi Gras beads out of season. 3. Do not go out alone. Especially at night. 4. Do not travel into unsafe areas, canvass, or be in any park after dark. 5. Ladies-do not travel without a male present. If there are many ladies, take a few extra males. 6. Do not judge the culture. Lost people will act like lost people. 7. Do not act offended when people act different than at home. Curse words and open containers are prevalent. 8. Never under any circumstances show gang signs. DO 1. Bring cash to most places. Many places do not accept cards. 2. Be adventurous and try new things. This includes things such as new foods and engaging people of different cultures. 3. Wear your team shirts while serving. This shows the neighborhood that you aren t random people knocking on doors but are part of a team. 4. Listen to your leaders. If they tell you not to do something, it is for your own safety. 5. USE WISDOM AND DISCERNMENT. If you believe a place is excessively unsafe, feel free to avoid that area. If canvassing, let West Bank Baptist Church members know this area was skipped and we will try to cover that area at a better time. 6. Listen for what God may be speaking to you and spend time with him during your trip. 7. Have a positive attitude. 8. Be flexible and willing to serve wherever God places you.
For Cleaning Areas Hand Sanitizer Pick up Trash Sticks (Just a few for extremely dirty items) Trash Bags Plastic Gloves Older clothes Mission Team Supply List Recreation Equipment/Individual Recreation Basketballs Frisbees Gym/outdoor activity clothes Proper pool attire - One piece bathing suits. Pools in New Orleans are typically open from May to mid-september. If your team stays at a hotel they may have an indoor pool. Toiletries Toothbrush Toothpaste Mouthwash Contacts/Glasses (its always good to bring spares of things such as contacts) Vitamins/Medications Sunscreen Shampoo Soap Shower caddy Trash bags for dirty clothes Towel and Washcloth Dress A light jacket. Comfortable clothes (jeans and shorts) Proper sleeping attire Extra set of clothes Close toed shoes that you are comfortable walking in Nice jeans and t-shirt/collared shirt for if team eats at a nicer restaurant Mission team shirts Miscellaneous items Cookies or snacks to give away while canvassing (If you choose to do this) Snacks for team or individual Bottled Water Earplugs for if you sleep in room with those who snore Cell phone/charger Close toes shoes for canvassing Camera Travel iron Money for souvenirs A good book Spiritually Journal Bible Willingness to be stretched
Items Necessary for Mission Work Supply List Links 3 Circles Guide http://www.nambstore.com/products/life-on-mission-conversation-guide Life on Mission Guide http://lifeonmissionbook.com/?page_id=11 Ordering T-Shirts 1. Follow the link. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form?eqbct=cde96d7d3ff848fba4315fbe63053244 2. Fill in the necessary information. 3. Save the following image to your computer and upload the saved file in the appropriate place on the webpage. 4. Minimum of 13 shirts per order. Will ship in 7-9 business days. Printable Pages The following are pages and their quantities you need to print off and bring on your trip. You are responsible for all printing costs. Survey Summary 1 per person 4 Question Survey 10 per person Medical Release and Waiver 1 per person 3 Circles Guides 10 per person
Survey Summary Status: H home N not at home V vacant C under construction Street/Road House # Status Church Name/Number Visit Best Time Kathleen 2224 H None Ryan Melson 256 280 0038 Y After 5pm
West Bank Baptist Church 4 Question Survey (Say) Hello, I m and we re part of a team helping start West Bank Baptist Church in Marrero. We are trying to discover how we can serve the community better. Would you be willing to answer four quick questions? Question 1: In your opinion, what are the greatest needs of the community? Question 2: Are you or anyone living here actively involved in a local church or religious group? Question 3: Would you be more likely to attend a Bible study in someone s home or in a church building? Question 4: Would you be interested in someone from West Bank Baptist Church to stop by and share how we are seeking to meet the needs of the community and pray with you? * If yes : When would be the best time for them to visit? Would you mind giving us your name and phone number? Only one person will follow up with you for your privacy. Thank you for taking a few minutes with us. Here is our card with our website and contact information. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
Medical Release & Waiver of Liability (Minor) Please print in ink Effective dates: to. Name Age Birthday Last First Middle Male Female Address City State Zip Name of parents/guardians &. Address Phone Emergency contact Phone: Day Night Medical insurance company Policy # Physician Office phone Dentist Office phone MEDICAL HISTORY If necessary, describe in detail the nature and severity of any physical and/or psychological ailment, illness, propensity, weakness, limitation, handicap, disability, or condition to which your child is subject and of which the staff should be aware, and what, if any action of protection is required on account thereof. Submit this notification in writing and attach it to this form. Include names of medications and dosages that must be taken. HEALTH HISTORY Check the following areas of concern for this student. If necessary, add another page with details: Conditions Frequent Ear Infections Diabetes Bleeding Disorders Heart Defect/Disease Seizures ADD/ADHD Down syndrome Tourette s syndrome Chicken Pox Measles Mononucleosis Asthma Allergies Hay Fever Penicillin Ivy Poisoning, etc. Insect Stings Food Allergies (list) Drugs Allergies (list) Other Allergies (list)
Should this student s activities be restricted for any reason? Yes No If yes, please explain and list any activities the participant should not participate in. Medications Medication name: Dosage: Purpose: Medication name: Dosage: Purpose: Any other information you feel the leaders should know in advance about the participant: Blood type: Are all immunizations current? Yes No This consent form gives permission to seek whatever medical attention is deemed necessary, and releases West Bank Baptist Church, its staff, and volunteers of any liability against personal losses of named child. I/We the undersigned have legal custody of the student named above, a minor, and have given our consent for him/her to attend events being organized by the Church. I/We understand that there are inherent risks involved in any ministry or athletic event, and I/we hereby release the Church, its pastors, employees, agents, and volunteer workers from any and all liability for any injury, loss, or damage to person or property that may occur during the course of my/our child s involvement. In the event that he/she is injured and requires the attention of a doctor, I/we consent to any reasonable medical treatment as deemed necessary by a licensed physician. In the event treatment is required from a physician and/or hospital personnel designated by the Church, I/we agree to hold such person free and harmless of any claims, demands, or suits for damages arising from the giving of such consent. I/We also acknowledge that we will be ultimately responsible for the cost of any medical care should the cost of that medical care not be reimbursed by the health insurance provider. Further, I/we affirm that the health insurance information provided above is accurate at this date and will, to the best of my/our knowledge, still be in force for the student named above. I/we also agree to bring my/our child home at my/our own expense should they become ill or if deemed necessary by the student ministries staff member. Participant name (print) Date Participant signature Date Parent/Guardian name (print) Date Parent/Guardian signature Date
WAIVER, RELEASE, AND ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK I (we) acknowledge that my child s participation in the mission trip to serve with West Bank Baptist Church and their mission activities is voluntary and may require traveling or physical exertion. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: canvassing neighborhoods, picking up trash, prayer walking, recreation, backyard Bible clubs, block parties, outings, and/or physically demanding or hazardous activities. I (we) acknowledge that my participation in these activities presents risks that I (we) may suffer including, but not limited to, damage to personal property, financial damage, emotional injury, illness, bodily injury, or death. I (we) hereby assume those risks. And, in consideration of my child being allowed to participate in these activities with West Bank Baptist Church, I (we) agree and take the following actions: I (we) waive, release, and discharge West Bank Baptist Church, its pastors, directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, subcontractors, and agents from any and all claims for: (A) Financial losses, including(but not limited to) insurance deductibles and medical expenses, that I (we) must pay as a result of injury or illness arising out of activities sponsored by West Bank Baptist Church; (B) Damage, destruction, loss or theft of personal belongings; and (C) Any claims or liabilities that I (we) may assert (directly or as a spouse) for loss of consortium, death or personal injury, which arise out of or relate to my participation in West Bank Baptist Church s activities; and, to the extent allowable by law, all similar or identical claims that we may assert. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, West Bank Baptist Church is not released from any claims or liabilities that are caused solely by West Bank Baptist Church. I (we) agree not to sue any of the persons or entities mentioned above for any of the claims or liabilities that I have waived, released, or discharged herein. I (we) indemnify and hold harmless the person or entities mentioned above from any claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my actions. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the person or entities mentioned above for any claims or liabilities assessed against them as a result of any inaccuracy on the Basic Information form, the Health Insurance and Health History form, or the Medical Treatment Authorization form. Participant name (print) Date Participant signature Date Parent/Guardian name (print) Date Parent/Guardian signature Date
THINGS TO DO IN NOLA DESCRIPTION/INFO WEBSITE/ADDRESS City Park Good for relaxation, running, mini-golf, paddle boats. View website for much more. http://neworleanscitypark.com/attractions Oakwood Shopping Center Multiple fast food options. Also has a variety of Middle Eastern peoples. 197 Westbank Expressway Suite 33, Gretna, LA 70053 Angelo Brocato The best Gelato (ice cream) in town. +pastries and coffee. $5 minimum on cards. 214 North Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, 70119 French Quarter Go to Café Du Monde and eat some Beignets and Coffee. Cash only. WWII Museum 945 Magazine Street New Orleans, 70130 Katrina Museum Located in the French Quarter 2525 Desoto Street, New Orleans, 70119 St. Louis Cathedral A very large Catholic church located in the French Quarter. Open for inside viewing. 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, 70116 Vietnamese Community Jean La fitte Park 6588 Barataria Blvd. Marrero, LA 70072 Streetcar Rides (Trolleys) A great way to view the city. $3 day passes available. neworleansonline.com/tools/transportation/gettingaround/streetcars.html RESTAURANTS Velvet Cactus Good Mexican. A little more expensive than your small town Mexican. 6300 Argonne Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124 El Gato Negro Even better Mexican, a little more expensive than Velvet Cactus, but worth the price. 81 French Market Pl. New Orleans Lebanon's Café Lebanese/Middle Eastern food. $10-15 range. 1500 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans LA 70118 Gumbo Shop Cajan/New Orleans. Gumbo, shrimp, jambalaya, etc. French Quarter. 630 Saint Peter Street New Orleans, LA Mona Lisa Great Italian. French Quarter. $10-$15 a plate. 1212 Royal Street, New Orleans, 70116 Dat Dog Large, good hot dogs. Variety of different dogs. 3 locations. 5030 Rue Freret St., 3336 Magazine St., 601 Frenchmen St. Parkway Bakery and Tavern Authentic Po Boys (a New Orleans style sub). Good food. 538 Hagan Ave. New Orleans, 70119 La Thai Uptown Great Thai. $10-$15/plate. 4938 Prytania Street New Orleans, 70115 Chinese They are all good. Fast food New Orleans contains most fast food restaurants. CITY GUIDE NOBTS has offered a great guide to break up the city. http://www.nobts.edu/resources/pdf/studentlife/nola%20neighborhood.pdf RESTAURANT GUIDE NOBTS also has additional restuarants at this site. Www.nobts.edu/resources/pdf/studentlife/WheretoEat.pdf
Final Checklist 1. Mission Team Shirts. 2. Completed Waivers 3. Surveys for canvassing 4. Cash-avoid using many cards 5. Three Circles Guides 6. Life on Mission Guide 7. Decide on what to do with free time and which restaurants you will eat at before you come. 8. Please send a final count of how many youth and adults are participating two weeks before coming. Please send to me at trentonfleener@hotmail.com. 9. Make sure to print off all surveys/materials. We are a church plant and on a very low budget. 10. PRAY! *Remember to pre-buy your shirts and Three Circles Guides before your trip.