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St. Luke’s High School Mission Trip 2012 July 8-14 Hindman, Kentucky. What is SWAP?. Run by the Mennonite Central Committee Been in Appalachia since the 1960s SWAP addresses sub-standard housing of low-income families in eastern Kentucky. Relationship-Centered
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St. Luke’s High SchoolMission Trip 2012July 8-14Hindman, Kentucky
What is SWAP? • Run by the Mennonite Central Committee • Been in Appalachia since the 1960s • SWAP addresses sub-standard housing of low-income families in eastern Kentucky. • Relationship-Centered • Participants work with and for local clients "In the name of Christ," sharing the message of God's love and building relationships that serve to enrich all involved.
Where Are We Staying? • Hindman United Methodist Church
What Are We Doing? Home Repair!
What do you meanby Home Repair? Fixing Ceilings! Laying Linoleum
What Do You Mean by Home Repair? (cont.) Replacing Windows & Other Work as Assigned
How Do We Do All This?!? SWAP has a dedicated team of site managers who are on the worksites each day, make our meals, lead us in worship and education time, and work to make our SWAP experience safe, enjoyable, and meaningful.
Sample Schedule Sunday, July 8 1:00 p.m. Load Vehicles 1:30 p.m. Leave St. Luke’s 6:30ish Dinner on Road 9:00 p.m. Arrive at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Indianapolis Monday, July 9 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Depart Indianapolis Noon Lunch on Road Afternoon stop in Louisville (Louisville Slugger Museum) 5:00 p.m. Supper on Road 6:00 p.m. Arrive at Hindman United Methodist Church, Hindman, KY 7:00 p.m. Orientation Tuesday, July 10 – Friday, July 13 (Begin SWAP Schedule) 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Leave for work sites Saturday, July 14 6:00 a.m. Breakfast 6:30 a.m. Leave Hindman United Methodist Church Noon Lunch 8:00 p.m. Arrive at St. Luke’s
Requirements • Registration Forms/Payments • $200 deposit and St. Luke’s form due by Jan. 15, 2012 • SWAP Medical Form (mailed to church in Spring) • Completed Freshman Year AND be 15 Years Old by First Day of Trip (July 8, 2012) • All vaccinations must be current, especially tetanus • Education Sessions • Two sessions, dates to be determined • MANDATORY
What Does This Cost? • Total Cost is $550 • $200 Deposit due by January 15, 2012 • $200 2nd Payment due by February 19, 2012 • $150 Final Payment due by March 18, 2012 • All payments are non-refundable • Meals on the road as well as any other stops are your responsibility • SWAP has t-shirts, hats, etc. available (prices range from $5-$30 depending on item) • $50-$60 spending money for week should be fine (depending on how much you eat) • Fundraising will lower your cost
Fundraising • Fundraisers will lower your cost • Participate Fully in Fundraisers • No participation = No money • What Fundraisers Are There? • Soup Sale • Help prepare soup packets Tuesday, November 29, 6-8 p.m. • Sell soup packets December 4, 11, 18 between services • Prayer Letters – Monday, February 6, 5:45-7:45 p.m. • Write letters to family/friends describing the trip and ask for support both prayerfully and monetarily • 144 Envelopes • Decorate envelopes April 2, 2012, 5:45-7:45 p.m. • Work “Envelope Station” between services April 15, 22, 29
To Recap… • July 8-14, 2012 • Fundraising • Total Cost is $550 • $200 deposit and St. Luke’s form due January 15, 2012