2 0 1 3 M issions & O utreach H.O.P.E. Helping Others Prepare for Eternity
SJC 2013 Missions & OUTREACH Application Our Belief: The Great Commission is mission possible! Our Vision: A generation restoring hope by serving others with the heart, hands, feet, and mind of Christ. Our Mission: Helping Others Prepare for Eternity H.O.P.E. Our Goals: o To enact a church-wide model for missional-living demonstrating what it means to go-be-do in the world. o To educate, equip, and empower believers to holistically do the work of missions and outreach. o To export the Gospel locally and globally through our five strategic areas for enacting ministry: HOPE Center Soul Winners Action Team (SWAT) Faith Walkers Prison Team Deaf Ministry Team Local Missions Global Missions Our Biblical Basis Matthew 28:19-20 (NLT) Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Mark 16:15 (MSG) Then he said, Go into the world. Go everywhere and announce the Message of God s good news to one and all. 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (MSG) Our firm decision is to work from this focused center: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own. Because of this decision we don't evaluate people by what they have or how they look. We looked at the Messiah that way once and got it all wrong, as you know. We certainly don't look at him that way anymore. Now we look inside, and what we see is that anyone united with the Messiah gets a fresh start, is created new. The old life is gone; a new life burgeons! Look at it! All this comes from the God who settled the relationship between us and him, and then called us to settle our relationships with each other. God put the world square with himself through the Messiah, giving the world a fresh start by offering forgiveness of sins. God has given us the task of telling everyone what he is doing. We're Christ's representatives. God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their differences and enter into God's work of making things right between them. We're speaking for Christ himself now: Become friends with God; he's already a friend with you. How? you ask. In Christ. God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God. Our Firm Decision: Tell everyone what Jesus is doing! 2
SJC 2013 Missions & Outreach APPLICATION January 1, 2013 Dear Partner in Missions and Outreach, Biblically, we understand that God sent forth His Son into the world, consequently, Christ sends every Believer into the world (Jn. 13: 15, Jn. 20:21, Mk 16:15, Mt. 28:19 Acts 1:8). The idea of being sent forth is evident in local and global missions and outreach. We are being mobilized to benefit a specific people or group through both short and long-term assignments. God uses our collective (and diverse) resources, gifts, talents, and abilities to impact the world all to His glory! Our charge is to share the Gospel wherever we are sent. As a ministry, we partner locally with organizations striving to make a difference in our community by way of regularly planned service projects and volunteer pairing. Globally, we serve cities, communities, and the church in other nations by working through strategic initiatives. Our mission and outreach projects may focus on supporting educational, social, revitalization, construction, disaster recovery, agricultural, medical/dental, or any number of other needs benefiting children and other at-risk individuals. It is not uncommon for teams to participate in multiple service projects during a single mission or outreach opportunity. Whether meeting physical needs or building relationships we share the love of Christ. Our service opportunities may be carried out in urban or rural communities; often in cross-cultural contexts. We serve people who may be culturally, ethnically, racially, or economically diverse. Many of our local missions and outreach efforts are designed to be carried out on weekends or to coincide with seasonal breaks and holidays. Global missions and outreach efforts are calendared annually based upon strategic partnerships and projects. Decisions regarding the location, project, and sites are determined based upon where we can: Prayerfully and obediently practice our vision/mission. Build partnership, participation, and Christian character. Maximize human resources and demonstrate godly stewardship. The 2013 Missions and Outreach strategy encourages widespread mobilization! Our Missions & Outreach calendar is designed to assist you in pre-planning how and when you can go-be-do in the world. You may choose several single-day service projects, an extended mission opportunity, or any combination. We are now accepting applications and deposits for all mission trips. For additional information please contact the church office or Minister Elena Freeman at 972-264-1483 or elena@sjbcfamily.com. 3
FULL NAME SJC 2013 Missions & OUTREACH Application PLUNGE2POVERTY (P2P) PARTICIPANT P L E A S E P R I N T L E G I B L Y I. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION: Member of St John Church Member of other church CHECK HERE IF PARTICIPANT IS AN ADULT VOLUNTEER/CHAPERONE FIRST LAST Name of Church ADDRESS CITY & STATE & ZIP HOME PHONE E-MAIL ADDRESS CELL PHONE GENDER MALE FEMALE DATE OF BIRTH AGE GRADE II. PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION 1: FULL NAME FIRST LAST ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP HOME PHONE WORK PHONE CELL PHONE EXT. PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION 2: FULL NAME FIRST LAST ADDRESS CITY STATE/ZIP HOME PHONE WORK PHONE CELL PHONE EXT. 4
SJC 2013 Missions & Outreach APPLICATION P A R T I C I P A N T A C K N O W L E D G E M E N T: I choose to participate in mission/outreach opportunities with St. John Church. I understand that my participation in this P2P EXPERIENCE is a privilege and not a right. I understand that the P2P EXPERIENCE may be challenging. I understand that the P2P EXPERIENCE environment maybe unusual, extreme, and unforgiving. I understand that, if offered, food maybe different and/or limited during the P2P EXPERIENCE. I understand that overnight housing (if applicable) may be limited, cramped, and uncomfortable. I understand that I may be removed/excluded for behavior that violates the vision and goals of the ministry. I promise to demonstrate a flexible, cooperative, and accommodating demeanor at all times. I promise to build healthy relationships, keep peace, and to work cooperatively with everyone. I promise to be truthful, reliable, respectful, patient, and considerate of others. I promise to respect and support all staff members, leaders, peers, and others serving in connection with the P2P EXPERIENCE at all times. I promise to fulfill each of the requirements and responsibilities for participation in the P2P EXPERIENCE. I promise to comply with the established rules/regulations that may be adopted or changed from time to time. I purpose to give my best and to positively support the vision, purpose, goals, and intent of the P2P EXPERIENCE, St. John Church, and any ministry partner, at all times. I agree, if I fail to meet these requirements, I understand that I may be asked to release/give my P2P EXPERIENCE reservation to another participant, which may mean forfeiture of any fees I have paid, and payment of expenses associated with my transportation away from P2P EXPERIENCE site. ACKNOWLEDGED AND AGREED: Participant Signature: Date: Parent Signature: Date: 5
SJC 2013 Missions & OUTREACH Application Participant Medical/Health Questions: (All participants should be emotionally and physically able to work in demanding conditions.) 1. Dietary restrictions? Yes No (If yes, please explain) 2. Do you have allergies? Yes No (If yes, please explain) 3. Do you have any chronic/current health problems that might be affected by mission living conditions? 4. Have you ever had any serious injury or illness? Yes No (If yes, please explain) 5. Are you currently receiving regular medical treatment/evaluation? Yes No (If yes, please explain.) 6. Are you currently taking medication(s)? If yes, please list with reason for usage. 7. Please indicate which of the following over- the- counter drugs can be administered. (Initial next to each.) None \\ Please contact the parent, guardian, or emergency contact person. Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Advil (Ibuprofen). Anti- acid/gas or diarrhea medicines such as Pepto Bismol, Tums, or Rolaids. Cold/cough medicine or drops such as Robitussin, Vicks, Delsym, Mucinex, Zicam, or (specify) (initial ) Insect bite medicine such as topical hydrocortisone, oral Benadryl (diphenhydramine), oral Antihistamines, or other (specify) (initial ) Name of Family Physician Phone Number Name of Medical Insurance Provider Name of Policyholder/Insured Identification/Group Number Phone Number Emergency contacts (these persons may be contacted in an emergency) Name Relationship Home Phone Cell Phone Participant Signature: Date_ Parent/Guardian Signature: Date_ (If participant is a minor the parent or guardian must sign above) 6
SJC 2013 Missions & Outreach APPLICATION Liability Release Form PARTICIPANT: FIRST MIDDLE INITIAL LAST DATE: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: _ ZIP: DATE OF BIRTH: AGE: CIRCLE ONE: MALE/FEMALE I/we do hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless the St John Church, and the directors/ pastors/ ministers/staff/volunteers thereof, from any and all liability, claims, or demands for personal injury, sickness or death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the participant while the said participant is involved in activities during all the ministry/program/outing involved therein. I/we do assume all risks of personal injury, sickness, damage, and expense as a result of PLUNGE2POVERTY:POVERTY SIMULATION participation/presence during any and all ministry/program/outing he/she may be involved therein. This release covers medical services, transportation, and events for any reason, if provided by the St. John Church and its representatives: who are properly licensed to drive in the state of Texas: And any other site during programs and activities: And refreshments, purchased or homemade that will be served as a part of ministry/program/outing: And Consent for emergency Medical or Dental Treatment, including examination, diagnosis, treatment, anesthetic, and surgical treatment should it become necessary; the undersigned agrees to pay for all costs and related expenses. Furthermore, should it become necessary to transport the participant for any reason whatsoever, I/we agree that I/we will pay all costs and/or reimburse St. John Church in full. I/we also understand that I/we will not be entitled to any reimbursement should the participant become unable to complete the ministry/program/outing or event. St. John Church and its representatives shall incur no liability whatsoever while attempting to meet the medical needs that participant may require during the ministry program/outing, or event. This Release will remain in effect while person named above is a participant in the PLUNGE2POVERTY:POVERTY SIMULATION. I/we, have read the above. Agreed and acknowledged: Participant Signature: Date Parent/Guardian Signature: Date (If participant is a minor the parent or guardian must sign above) D O C U M E N T T O B E E X E C U T E D I N T H E P R E S E N C E O F N O T A R Y NOTARY PUBLIC SIGNATURE DATE NOTARY STAMP 7