ONEIGHTY Mission New Orleans, LA Students grades 9-12
New Orleans Mission Trip 2015 Who: Students who are attending grades 9-12. Departure: Saturday, March 14 Check in at 6:30 am at the Cross Tower Return: Wednesday, March 18 Return by 7:30 pm to the Cross Tower Cost: $275 Includes lodging, travel, meals, etc. Extra Money: Money for two travel meals to/from New Orleans plus additional money for souvenirs or personal spending (parent discretion). Deposit: $50 is due upon registration. Requirements: Any student going on Mission Trip must attend one MANDATORY training session. February 25 th 6:00pm 6:45pm in the Hill Contact info: Sam Midgett, Student Pastor smidgett@fbcwf.org 940-723-2764 Lodging: Oak Park Baptist Church 1110 Kabel Drive New Orleans, LA 70131 Paperwork to be submitted: Registration Card 2015 Medical Information and Release Form (if you have filled one out for Oneighty Weekend 2015 we do not need a new one) Mission Trip Release of Rights, signed by student (enclosed in this packet) Student Testimony Adult Chaperones: Sam Midgett, Andrew Reilly, Casey Burt, Caleb Carmichael and 5-7 other adults will be going on the trip. Transportation: We will be traveling by charter bus.
Frequently Asked Questions Sample Itinerary Saturday, March 14 6:30am Check In 7:00am Depart Noon Lunch on road 6:30pm Arrive at New Orleans 7:00pm Dinner 7:30pm Café Du Monde 9:00pm Bible Study/Worship 10:00pm Free Time 11:00pm Lights Out Sunday, March 15 8:00am Breakfast 8:30am Depart of New Orleans Baptist Church 9:00am Worship with New Orleans Baptist Church and service project 12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm Service project with Carrolton Baptist Church 5:00pm Return to Oak Park 6:30pm Dinner Monday, March 16 8:00am Breakfast 8:30am Devo and Prayer/Prepare sack lunches 9:00am Depart for Jesus Project 9:45am Neighborhood cleanup with Jesus Project 12:00pm Lunch Afternoon Tutoring in after school program with Jesus Project 6:00pm Return to Oak Park and Dinner Tuesday, March 17 8:00am Breakfast 8:30am Devo and Prayer/Prepare sack lunches 9:00am Depart for Jesus Project 9:45am Neighborhood cleanup with Jesus Project 12:00pm Lunch Afternoon Tutoring in after school program with Jesus Project 6:00pm Return to Oak Park 6:30pm Cleanup 7:30pm Depart for Mulates 9:00pm Return to Oak Park Wednesday, March 18 7:00am Breakfast 8:00am Depart Noon Lunch 7:30pm Arrive in Wichita Falls
What to Bring What to Wear Jeans, capris, or knee length shorts for Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday service projects. On Sunday we will be working with local church plants to help them prepare for Sunday services. On Monday and Tuesday we will be working with Jesus Project in neighborhood cleanup and tutoring. Students will be doing outside work in the morning so they will need clothes that can get dirty and may even be painted in. Casual clothes for evenings. T-shirts (no tank tops, mid-rift tops, spaghetti strap tops) Tennis Shoes or closed toe shoe for service days. NO flip-flops or sandals while doing mission work! Medications Sunscreen Toiletries Bible Pen Extra money for two travel meals to/from New Orleans, plus additional money for souvenirs or personal spending (parent discretion) A fun and flexible attitude! NO TANK TOPS NO SPAGETTI STRAP TOPS NO MID-RIFT TOPS NO SHORT SOCCER SHORTS
Mission Trip Prayer Guide: 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you. This is a basic prayer guide to help structure daily prayer for the trip. Prayer is the most important part of ministry. Prayer should not be overlooked, underrated, or trivialized. God hears and answers our prayers. Friday: Preparation and Training Pray that we would be dressed in the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). Pray that all members of this trip would be wholly devoted to Christ and ready to serve. Saturday: Travel and Exchange Pray for safe travel. Pray that we forget our personal agendas (Hebrews 11:16). Pray for flexibility among all our members. Pray for us to be flexible about food and our normal comforts. Pray for the families left at home, their safety, and that they would pray diligently. Sunday: Evangelism Pray that God will give us a heart for those who are lost. Pray that God would use our weakness and strength (2 Corinthians 12:9). Pray that we would be willing to approach anyone the Holy Spirit leads us to talk to. Pray for boldness and perseverance in sharing the Gospel (Acts 4:31). Pray that the hearts of the students in our mission location will be receptive. Pray for creative methods in sharing the Gospel. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give all the words we need to share the Gospel (John 16:3). Monday: Team Unity Pray that all teams members would exude a Christ-like attitude. Pray for unity among our team. Tuesday: Encouragement Pray that we would give all glory to God and not ourselves (Acts 10:25-26). Pray that all members would be impacted by this trip. Pray that we would have our worldview expanded, so that we can see all that God is up to in the world. Pray that we will rethink the direction of our lives and what we will spend it on. Wednesday: Travel and Exchange Pray for safe travel. Pray that we forget our personal agendas (Hebrews 11:16).
Mission Trip Release of Rights Consider laying down your rights for this trip. Entrust them to the Lord. On this trip we have one goal, to preach the Gospel and glorify God in everything we do. Christ humbled Himself (Phil 2:5-11) and came to serve (Mark 10:45). He left the splendor of Heaven to become a man and serve. By His example, we should also humble ourselves to be open for God to work through us. All of these rights seem reasonable, but for the mission trip allow yourself to be completely open for God s service and entrust these to Him. Take time to search your heart and willingly surrender to Him. Romans 12:1 I appeal to you therefor, brother, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service/spiritual worship. I give up my right to: A comfortable bed Three meals a day Familiar food Dressing fashionable Seeing results Control of myself Control of my circumstances Making decisions Taking up offense Being successful Being understood Being heard Being right I entrust God with: My strength and endurance My health and strength My likes and dislikes of food My security in Him His purposes and His fruit My need for the Holy Spirit s control His timing The privilege of suffering His hand on my life My security in His love My reputation My need for recognition My need for His righteousness I give God permission to do anything He wishes with me, to me, or through me, that would glorify Him. Student Signature / / Signed Date
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH STUDENT MINISTRY Medical Information and Release/Hold Harmless Agreement form for activities and events from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 MEDICAL INFORMATION Student Name: DOB: Grade: Address: Emergency Contact Name & Number: Relation to Student: Insurance Company: Policy #: Allergies: Medications: Yes No If yes, please list below: Physical Handicaps or Special Conditions: RELEASE/HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT My name is (PARENT NAME) and by this instrument, I do hereby release, acquit, hold harmless and forever discharge FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WICHITA FALLS, its agents, servants, and employees, and all persons, natural or corporate, in privity with them or any of them, from any and all claims or causes of action of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to actions, suits and/or claims for any bodily injuries, death or property damage which may be sustained by (STUDENT NAME) while participating in any activity, or activities, including travel to and from such activities and any negligence or lack of care due or claimed to be due to the conduct of any agent, servant, or employee of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WICHITA FALLS. By signing this agreement, I give my permission for (STUDENT NAME) to receive medical attention in the event of an emergency. It is my responsibility to provide current and correct insurance information to the Student Ministry offices and my responsibility to update such information should it change within the year. SIGNATURE OF PARENT or Legal Guardian: Printed Name of PARENT or Legal Guardian: Printed Name of STUDENT: Date: