CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS JUNE 24-JUNE 29 HIGH SCHOOL MISSION TRIP RENEWING GRACE TOGETHER We will be partnering with Renewing Grace Together and First Presbyterian Church Corpus Christi. These two organizations have been the hands and feet of Jesus in the wake of massive flooding in Corpus. We look forward to partnering with them in ministry RENEW Mark 12:30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. iifai.com & firstprescc.com THE TRIP We'll be rollin' up our sleeves to help with many hurricane relief projects: anything from rebuilding homes, to flooring, framing, yard work, painting, drywalling, and more. Our work will take place in Corpus Christi, Rockport, and Port Aransas. Each work group will have the opportunity to serve at more than one site, which will provide a rich experience that students will bring home with them as they prepare to serve here in Houston We also have a special posttrip planned for the end of the week. We re heading to the beaches of Corpus It will be an amazing time together as we celebrate what God has done in and through us over Mission Trip 2018. OVERCOME ROMANS 8:38-39 For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. For forms and registration information, please go to this website: http://gpch.org/ministries/students/students-missions
COST AND FUNDING The total cost of the trip includes transportation, housing, most meals, t-shirt, post trip cost, and ministry supplies The total comes to $546. 1/3 of the student s cost will be covered by the church through funds raised during the Sporting Clays Shoot and Silent Auction. We are asking our students to pay 1/3 and then raise 1/3 by writing letters to family and friends. We believe this encourages a student's community to support them, invest in the work they are doing, and the work God is doing through these trips. Total cost of trip per student: $546 1/3 covered by Grace Presbyterian Church.. $182 1/3 Student Responsibility (includes $100 deposit) $182 1/3 Support from Family and Friends. $182 A non-refundable deposit of $100 is due at registration. All forms and payments MUST be received in order to guarantee a spot on the trip. All forms and payments MUST be turned in by May 27, 2018. All payments for the Mission Trip are considered a contribution to the church and therefore are non-refundable. Limited scholarships are available. We never want cost to be a reason a student cannot attend an event. If you would like your student to be considered for a scholarship, please e-mail Angie Williamson: awilliamson@gpch.org HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATIONS Our group will be staying at First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi. Students will need to bring their own air mattress, bedding, and pillow. Showering will take place at the church: there are a few showers in the church and we ve rented a large shower trailer as well First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi: 430 S. Carancahua Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401 SCHEDULE On Sunday, June 24, we ll begin our journey to Corpus Christi, Texas. We will arrive in Corpus around 5 p.m. that evening. We will work full days on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday will be an adventure as we head to one of the local beaches for our special post trip. We will make our way back to Houston on Friday evening and should arrive back at Grace around 10 p.m. We will be traveling to and from Corpus in 15-passenger vans. During the week, we will use these same vans to travel to and from our work sites.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS ADULT CHAPERONES AND LEADERSHIP Grace Student Ministries has been blessed with an abundance of leaders who have a desire to walk alongside students and point them to their Savior and Creator. Because safety, health, spiritual growth, and the well-being of our students is extremely important to us, we require 1 leader for every 5 students who attend this trip. Each of our leaders are required to go through numerous background checks, successfully complete an ECO training program, and much more. We are extremely thankful for the dedication and hard work that our leaders give to the ministry and our students GRACE CONTACT INFORMATION Angie Williamson 713-267-5083 awilliamson@gpch.org Monica Cvejanovich 713-267-5011 mcvejanovich@gpch.org EXTRA SPENDING MONEY Students will have time to visit places like Sonic, Whataburger, local ice cream parlors, and a few small shops during our post trip to the beach. A suggestion of $30 for spending money is recommended. MEALS Breakfast is served at First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi (cereal, bagels, fruit, etc ). Lunch is either served at our ministry site or sack lunches will be packed before leaving in the morning (sandwiches, fruit, chips, snacks, etc ). Evening meals will be prepared and served back at First Presbyterian Church of Corpus Christi. Please feel free to bring your favorite snacks and drinks, too HOSPITAL In the case of an emergency, the nearest hospital is located just 5 minutes from our housing site: Christus Spohn Shoreline, 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404 Telephone: (361) 881-3000
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PACKING LIST Air Mattress Sleeping Bag/Pillow or Sheets/Blanket Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, NO TANK TOPS (Parents, please assist and make sure students pack appropriate clothing) Clothes that can get messy and dirty Pajamas Toiletries Hat Work gloves, eye protection, face mask Swimsuit (One-piece swimsuits for girls and NO Speedos for guys) 2 towels (One for showering and one for the beach.) Tennis Shoes Flip flops (For showers and the beach.) Water Bottle (Very important) Sun Screen Bible, journal, pen or pencil Backpack Medication (Will be given to adult leader and distributed as needed.) WHAT NOT TO BRING Radios, ipods, ipads, Gameboys, TVs, etc Anything that is not replaceable or has significant value, like expensive jewelry or laptops. A lot of money Drugs, alcohol, knives, guns, weapons of any kind, etc If students are caught with any of these in their possession, items will be confiscated and students will be sent home immediately and at their own expense. CELL PHONE POLICY We understand that some students will need to have their cell phone for safety reasons. We will allow the use of cell phones during free time, but ALL phones will need to be put away during the lesson, worship, devotional time, night games, group activities, and on the worksites. Please help us enforce this policy
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS *FULL SCHEDULE Sunday, June 24th 12:30pm Students arrive and check in 1:30pm Depart to Corpus Christi 5:00pm Arrive in Corpus Christi 6:30pm Dinner, hang out 7:30pm Night time programming 11:00pm Lights out Monday, June 25th - Thursday, June 28th 7:30am Wake up 8:00am Breakfast 9:00am Depart to work sites 9am-3pm Work sites 3-6:00pm Travel Time/Shower/Relational Ministry Time 6-7:00pm Dinner and clean up 7-8:00pm Group game time 8-10:00pm Evening programming and small groups 10-11:00pm Hang Out Time/Lights Out Friday, June 29th 8:30am Wake up 9:00am Breakfast 10:00am Head to Corpus Christ Beach 12:00 pm Lunch Time 3:00pm Leave Beach 3:00-6:30pm Shower/Clean Up/Pack Up/Dinner 6:30pm Depart Corpus Christi 10:00pm Arrive in Houston** *Because life happens, this schedule is subject to change. **LEADERS, don t forget to pick up your MEAL
2018&2019PERMISSIONSLIP,WAIVER,MEDICALAUTHORIZATIONANDRELEASE NameofStudent HomePhone Address City State Zip Studentemailaddress Parentemailaddress Parent(s)and/orLegalGuardian(s) Cell/Pager/WorkNumbersofParent(s)and/orLegalGuardian(s) AgeofChild: BirthDate: Gender: Grade: School: FUNCTIONSANDACTIVITIES ItismyunderstandingthatparticipatingintheprogramsandrecreationalandotheractivitiesofGracePresbyterian Church( thechurch )isaprivilege.priortomystudent sparticipationinsuchactivities,iacknowledgethatcertainrisksare associatedwiththeactivities,including,bywayofexample,physicalinjuryduetoactivityrelatedaccidents,physicalinjury duetotransportationrelatedaccidents,illnessorevendeath.inaddition,iacknowledgethattheremaybeotherrisks inherentintheseactivitiesofwhichimaynotbepresentlyaware.theundersignedherebygiveourconsenttoand authorizetheminorchildnamedabovetoparticipateinalleventsconductedbythechurch.ifurtherauthorizemyminor childtotravelwithrepresentativesofthechurchinprivateorothervehiclestoanysucheventssoconducted. PUBLICITY Onoccasion,theChurchtakesphotographsormakesanaudioorvideotaperecordingofstudentsand/oradultsinvolvedin churchactivities.suchphotographsorvideorecordsmaybeusedbystaffandparticipantstoremember theactivitiesandparticipants.inaddition,suchphotographsandaudio/visualrecordingsmaybeusedingrace PresbyterianChurchpublicationsoradvertisingmaterialstoletothersknowaboutourministry.Inaddition,localnews organizationsmayhearofouractivitiesorevents,andourchurchmayallowthemtophotographorrecordoureventsfor newsreportingonspecialinterestfeatures. Iconsenttotheuseofanysuchaudioorvisualrecordofthechildnamedabovetobeused,distributed,or displayedasagentsofthechurchseefit.thisconsentincludesbutisnotlimitedto:photographs,videotape,audio recordings,andthechurch swebpage. Yes No Continuedonbackside..
FIRSTAIDANDEMERGENCYMEDICALTREATMENT Irecognizethattheremaybeoccasionswhenthestudentnamedabovemaybeinneedoffirstaidoremergencymedical treatmentasaresultofanaccident,illness,orotherhealthconditionorinjury.idoherebygivepermissionforagentsofthe Churchtoseekandsecureanyneededmedicalattentionortreatmentforthestudentnamedincludinghospitalization,ifin theopinionoftheagentsuchaneedarises. Further,IauthorizetheagentoftheChurchtoconsenttoanyXVrayexamination,anesthetic,medicalorsurgicaldiagnosisor treatmentandhospitalcarewhichisdeemedadvisableby,andisrenderedunderthegeneralorspecialsupervisionof,any physician,surgeon,ordentistlicensedunderthelawsofthestateorcountyinwhichthemedicalcareisbeingsoughtand onmedicalstaffofanyhospital.indoingsoiagreetopayallfeesandcostsarisingfromthisactiontoobtainmedical treatmentincludinganytreatmentaphysician,surgeon,ordentistmaydeemnecessary. RELEASEOFLIABILITY Bysigningthisform,Iexpresslywarrantthatthestudentnamedaboveiscapableofwithstandingboththephysicaland mentaldemandsoftheactivitiesdiscussedabove.ialsoexpresslyassumeallrisksofthechildparticipatingintheactivities, whethersuchrisksareknownorunknowntomeatthistime.i,theundersigned,formystudent,mystudent spersonal representatives,assigns,heirs,distributees,guardians,andnextofkin( thereleasors ),herebyirrevocablyand unconditionallyrelease,waive,discharge,andcovenantnottosuethechurchanditsministers,leaders,employees, volunteers,andagents,forandfromallclaimsofanynaturenoworhereafterexistingwhetherknownorunknown, includingbutnotlimitedto,allliabilitytothereleasors,onaccountofinjurytomychildordeathtomychildorinjurytothe propertyofthechild,whethercausedbythenegligenceofthechurch,itsministers,leaders,employees,volunteers,and agentsorotherwise,duringthecourseofmystudent sparticipationintheactivities,arisingoutoforin connectionwithactivitiesrelatedtothechurch,oranytravelconnectedtherewith. MEDICALHISTORY Specialmedicalneedsorconcerns(allergies,conditions,dietaryneeds,medications,etc.): HealthInsurance InsuranceCompany PhoneNumber PolicyNumber MedicalDoctor PhoneNumber DateofLastTetanusShot Intheeventthatparent(s)and/orlegalguardian(s)cannotbereached,call(Name&PhoneofEmergencyContact): OtherInformation Otherinformationchurchleadersshouldknowaboutthechild PARENTORGUARDIANSIGNATURE IrepresentthatIamtheparent/guardianof,whoisunder18yearsofage.Ihavereadtheabove formandamfullyawareofthecontentsthereof.igivepermissionforthestudentnamedabovetoparticipateinthe activitiesofgracepresbyterianchurch,includinganyspecialevents/activities.inconsiderationforallowingthe participationofthestudentintheactivitiesofthechurch,iherebyconsenttotheabovetermsonbehalfofthechildand agreethatthisformshallbebindinguponme,myfamily,heirs,legalrepresentatives,successors,andassigns. SignatureofParentorLegalGuardian Date PrintNameofParentorLegalGuardian YOUNGPERSON SAGREEMENT IagreetoparticipateinthefunctionsandactivitiesoftheChurch,tocooperatewiththeleadersandotheryoungpeople,and toconductmyselfaccordingtochristianvalues.ipromisetorespectgod,respectmyself,respectotherpersons,andrespect property.iunderstandthatmycontinuedparticipationinchurchactivitiesdependsonmysupportofthisagreement. Student ssignature Date
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 2018 GRACE MISSIONS COVENANT 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31: Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. I UNDERSTAND THAT BY SIGNING THIS COVENANT, I AGREE TO ABIDE BY ALL RULES OR RISK BEING SENT HOME AT PARENT S EXPENSE: ACTIONS Cell Phones: We will allow the use of cell phones during free time, but ALL phones will need to be put away during the lesson, worship, devotional time, night games, group activities and on the worksites. Purchase, consumption or possession of any smoking/ tobacco products, alcohol, or any non-alcoholic frozen drinks, weapons, or drugs. Guys & Gals: It is important that we stay above reproach and hold ourselves to a high standard when it comes to our interaction with the opposite sex. We need your help in avoiding any situations that may be perceived as inappropriate. - No opposite gender in your room at any time Clothing: Our goal is to be as modest as possible for the culture we will serve and for our group s goal. - No short shorts for any reason. - Please wear regular t-shirts with full sleeves. - One-piece modest bathing suits only. No spaghetti straps, tummy baring, or immodest clothing for the night. - If you question an item of clothing don t bring it. Electronics: We want to spend this week focusing on the service and people God has put before us. Please leave the following at home: - IPODS, PSP, MP3 players, CD players, etc CONSEQUENCE 2 verbal warnings, phone confiscated for remainder of the day Sent home at parents expense (call/taxis/extra flight, etc.) Sent home at parents expense Confiscate clothing Confiscate item for length of trip Sleep and Meals: We ve got to eat and rest in order to maintain our stamina and health while serving. Both are vital on our trip. Verbal warning - Everyone is expected to eat 3 meals each day. Meeting with staff/leaders - Respect your roommates and the groups need for rest Showing Respect: Please show respect by listening when others are talking; Verbal warning whether it s one of our new friends, leaders, or friends. Meeting with staff/leaders - Refrain from gossiping or abasing others. Sent home at parents expense - No FOUL LANGUAGE Damage to Hotel Rooms/Buses, etc: We need your help in respecting and honoring the places we get to stay and use. Remember you are representing yourselves, your family, Grace Church, and Jesus Christ. - All facilities should be left clean and in order. You will pay for the damages and be sent home at parents expense. Staff/Leader Responsibilities: It is our job to help protect and care for you on this trip. - At all times, Grace staff has the authority to modify or implement the covenant to fit the needs of different circumstances that may arise Student Responsibilities: Along with keeping the covenant yourself, we expect that you help everyone stay accountable to the covenant In confidence, we expect that you will inform a leader if you become aware of the covenant being broken. By not reporting covenant infractions you jeopardize: the safety of the group, the leaders, and risk being seen as associated or a participant in the infraction. Student s signature Date Parent s signature Date