2016 Short-Term Mission Trips
Frequently Asked We are glad you are considering taking a short term missions trip. Please read below to learn what the requirements for all trips are. Each team member is asked to agree to the following: 1.
Live under the Lordship of Christ so that your lifestyle gives credibility to your profession of faith.
2.
Be a member or regular attendee in good standing at CFC.
3.
Fulfill team requirements for training.
4.
Raise the necessary prayer and financial support for the trip. Funds not raised by set deadlines must be covered by the individual team member. CFC is not responsible for covering the expenses of a team member.
5.
Submit to the direction of the team leader during training and on the field.
6.
Seek to be above reproach in his/her actions and attitudes.
7.
Make the necessary lifestyle adjustments in order to adapt to the culture of the host community.
8.
Refrain from the expression of political opinions while overseas due to the political instability and anti-American sentiment in many countries.
9.
Write a follow-up letter of thanks and report to your supporters within 2-3 weeks of your return.
Questions? Contact Wendy Graves, Director of Missions Christian Family Chapel 904-262-3000 [email protected]
Questions Q. How do I pay for the trip? We are so blessed here at CFC to have Senders who partner with our short term participants through prayer and finances. Participants of all trips must pay personal money of 20%, but not more than $400 total for their portion of the trip expenses. Financial responsibilities and deadlines will be provided by CFC at your first team meeting. Q. What does the support cover? Support covers your travel costs (unless otherwise noted for a particular trip), insurance, food, lodging, visa, ministry expenses, and local ground transportation. Participants are responsible for passport, immunizations, personal needs and souvenirs. Q. Where do I get a passport? All trips require a passport which can be obtained from the Passport office located inside any DFW post office. Applications can be downloaded from the following internet sites: www.G3visas.com or Q. Will I need any immunizations? Each trip participant must have up-to-date tetanus shot. Immunizations may be needed for your specific trip. For the most up-to-date information regarding your particular trip, visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/travel. Q. Is there a waiver form? Each participant will be required to sign a Release/Waiver Form releasing CFC and it’s leadership and local out-of-country leadership from liability. Q. What training is required? CFC requires and provides training sessions covering fund raising, cultural adaptation, and specific training for the individual trips.
2016 Short-Term Mission Trips Togo
Honduras
Bahamas India
You are Invited... To either Go or Send ! Please pray and ask the Lord if He wants you to GO on one of our 2016 CFC sponsored trips. If you are not going, will you please help SEND?
Togo, West Africa - May 22-June 4
India— June 18-28
Bahamas - June 24-July2
College & Adults
High School and College Students
Family Missions Trip Middle School Students and Parents
If you are a Sr. High or College Student, 17 yrs. or older and considering missions as your full-time vocational work, or if you have a heart for unreached peoples, this trip is for you. Come be a part of our second CFC trip to India.
This trip is for middle school students, and at least one of their parents. Experience work and ministry together and the resulting spiritual growth and closeness that your family can experience!
Travel to remote villages. Bring the love of Christ to Togolese, who need to understand who Jesus is and what He offers them. Participate in the showing of the Jesus film in a brand new language for those who have not heard. Approximate cost: $3,900.
“Hut to Hut” evangelism in remote villages Church planting
Service Projects to local Families
Approximate cost: $3,500
Trip Leader: CFC Missionary, Deborah Andree CFC contact: Wayne and Diane Mangum [email protected] Application Deadline: March 13, 2016
Ministry in Local Churches
Trip Leader: CFC Missionary, David Windley East West Ministries Contact: Matt Blythe, Mike Thompson [email protected]; [email protected] Application Deadline: March 13, 2016
Children’s Discipleship Construction Projects at Windermere High School Approximate cost: $925 Trip Leaders: Bill Winton, Barbara Hightower Contact: [email protected]; hg Application Deadline: March 13, 2016
Honduras - June 18-25 Willing hands for medical, dental, and eye clinics; children's workers; evangelism lovers; & Spanish speakers are needed
Using medicine as a platform for evangelism Ministry to Children Ministry at the City Dump (picture on front) Partnering with Youth for Christ International
Approximate cost: $1,900 per participant Trip Leaders: Kok Tow Ng and Jim Bronsink Contact: [email protected], 904-994-7091 Application Deadline: February 29, 2016
Triage line for Healthcare
for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed?
OTHER Short Term Opportunities: If you desire to go on a trip that is not a CFC sponsored trip and you desire to raise financial support for that trip, please note the following: 1.
Acceptance by a mission agency or another church approved by CFC is required.
2.
Pick up and complete an Application for ShortTerm trips from the foyer. (Including reference forms). Submit your completed application and have your reference forms mailed at least 6 weeks before your first monies are due.
Just as it is written,
3.
"HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!"
The Director of Missions will review the application and contact the applicant to schedule an interview with the Missions Team if applicable.
4.
Upon return, attend a debriefing/follow up meeting with the missions agency, CFC missions leader, or Team Leader.
How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent?
Romans 10:13-15
Live under the Lordship of Christ so that your lifestyle gives credibility to your profession of faith.
2.
Be a member or regular attendee in good standing at CFC.
3.
Fulfill team requirements for training.
4.
Raise the necessary prayer and financial support for the trip. Funds not raised by set deadlines must be covered by the individual team member. CFC is not responsible for covering the expenses of a team member.
5.
Submit to the direction of the team leader during training and on the field.
6.
Seek to be above reproach in his/her actions and attitudes.
7.
Make the necessary lifestyle adjustments in order to adapt to the culture of the host community.
8.
Refrain from the expression of political opinions while overseas due to the political instability and anti-American sentiment in many countries.
9.
Write a follow-up letter of thanks and report to your supporters within 2-3 weeks of your return.
Questions? Contact Wendy Graves, Director of Missions Christian Family Chapel 904-262-3000 [email protected]
Questions Q. How do I pay for the trip? We are so blessed here at CFC to have Senders who partner with our short term participants through prayer and finances. Participants of all trips must pay personal money of 20%, but not more than $400 total for their portion of the trip expenses. Financial responsibilities and deadlines will be provided by CFC at your first team meeting. Q. What does the support cover? Support covers your travel costs (unless otherwise noted for a particular trip), insurance, food, lodging, visa, ministry expenses, and local ground transportation. Participants are responsible for passport, immunizations, personal needs and souvenirs. Q. Where do I get a passport? All trips require a passport which can be obtained from the Passport office located inside any DFW post office. Applications can be downloaded from the following internet sites: www.G3visas.com or Q. Will I need any immunizations? Each trip participant must have up-to-date tetanus shot. Immunizations may be needed for your specific trip. For the most up-to-date information regarding your particular trip, visit the CDC website at www.cdc.gov/travel. Q. Is there a waiver form? Each participant will be required to sign a Release/Waiver Form releasing CFC and it’s leadership and local out-of-country leadership from liability. Q. What training is required? CFC requires and provides training sessions covering fund raising, cultural adaptation, and specific training for the individual trips.
2016 Short-Term Mission Trips Togo
Honduras
Bahamas India
You are Invited... To either Go or Send ! Please pray and ask the Lord if He wants you to GO on one of our 2016 CFC sponsored trips. If you are not going, will you please help SEND?
Togo, West Africa - May 22-June 4
India— June 18-28
Bahamas - June 24-July2
College & Adults
High School and College Students
Family Missions Trip Middle School Students and Parents
If you are a Sr. High or College Student, 17 yrs. or older and considering missions as your full-time vocational work, or if you have a heart for unreached peoples, this trip is for you. Come be a part of our second CFC trip to India.
This trip is for middle school students, and at least one of their parents. Experience work and ministry together and the resulting spiritual growth and closeness that your family can experience!
Travel to remote villages. Bring the love of Christ to Togolese, who need to understand who Jesus is and what He offers them. Participate in the showing of the Jesus film in a brand new language for those who have not heard. Approximate cost: $3,900.
“Hut to Hut” evangelism in remote villages Church planting
Service Projects to local Families
Approximate cost: $3,500
Trip Leader: CFC Missionary, Deborah Andree CFC contact: Wayne and Diane Mangum [email protected] Application Deadline: March 13, 2016
Ministry in Local Churches
Trip Leader: CFC Missionary, David Windley East West Ministries Contact: Matt Blythe, Mike Thompson [email protected]; [email protected] Application Deadline: March 13, 2016
Children’s Discipleship Construction Projects at Windermere High School Approximate cost: $925 Trip Leaders: Bill Winton, Barbara Hightower Contact: [email protected]; hg Application Deadline: March 13, 2016
Honduras - June 18-25 Willing hands for medical, dental, and eye clinics; children's workers; evangelism lovers; & Spanish speakers are needed
Using medicine as a platform for evangelism Ministry to Children Ministry at the City Dump (picture on front) Partnering with Youth for Christ International
Approximate cost: $1,900 per participant Trip Leaders: Kok Tow Ng and Jim Bronsink Contact: [email protected], 904-994-7091 Application Deadline: February 29, 2016
Triage line for Healthcare
for "WHOEVER WILL CALL ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED." How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed?
OTHER Short Term Opportunities: If you desire to go on a trip that is not a CFC sponsored trip and you desire to raise financial support for that trip, please note the following: 1.
Acceptance by a mission agency or another church approved by CFC is required.
2.
Pick up and complete an Application for ShortTerm trips from the foyer. (Including reference forms). Submit your completed application and have your reference forms mailed at least 6 weeks before your first monies are due.
Just as it is written,
3.
"HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS OF GOOD THINGS!"
The Director of Missions will review the application and contact the applicant to schedule an interview with the Missions Team if applicable.
4.
Upon return, attend a debriefing/follow up meeting with the missions agency, CFC missions leader, or Team Leader.
How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent?
Romans 10:13-15
