New Orleans Mission Trip
[Manual]
Content:
Ø Why Missions
Ø Where are we going? And how long?
Ø What are we going to do?
Ø What do I need to bring?
Ø How much are we talking?
Ø Important Dates
>Why Missions?
7 reasons why we do short term mission trips:
1. You will encounter God’s Heart. Our God is a big and cares not only for our community but also for the nations. He’s a global God. And His ultimate goal is to gather a family that represents “every tribe and tongue and people and nation”. When you step into a foreign mission field, you will sense God’s amazing compassion for another culture and you will begin to know Him as Lord of the harvest.
(Rev. 5:9)
2. You will expand your limited perspective. Our perspective can be limited by staying in our little bubble. Our God is doing some amazing things around the world and around our nation. By stepping out of our comfort zone and allow God to stretch us we begin to have new perspective on who our God is and how great He can be. Experience how other Christians worship God with fervor. Discover how they plant churches and engage in evangelism. Recognize that the way we do ministry in the Fayette County is not necessarily the only way. And expect to learn from the people you are going to minister to.
3. You will become more grateful. Sometimes we need a renewed appreciation for life's little blessings—air conditioning, running water, nice roads and flush toilets. There's nothing like spending time with a family of seven in a house that doesn’t have lock doors or broken windows to put your puny problems in perspective.
4. You will discover your spiritual family. When you minister alongside Christians in another country, you find that the Holy Spirit bonds us together supernaturally. These relationships can last a lifetime. This is the same type of bond the apostle Paul felt with the people he met in Greece, Italy and Asia Minor during his travels.
5. You will build lasting partnerships. God gives us this strong bond so we will link arms and work for a common purpose across racial and cultural lines. We can do a lot more together than we can alone.
6. You will overcome your fears. Sometime we can feel inadequate in our spiritual walk. Maybe it could be that you are inadequate to pray out loud or to express yourself in worship. Instead of running like Jonah God wants us to pour out unto others. We go to give life, but we leave receiving spiritual confidence.
7. You will expand the kingdom of Jesus. The Great Commission was not a suggestion. Christ's kingdom cannot be built without bold, radical obedience to Matthew 28:19: "Go therefore..." Somebody has to GO. There's no way around it. To share the gospel with the whole world, we must be willing to pack our bags sometime and leave home.
Of course not everyone can hop on a plane and go to a foreign country for 10 days. Some people have health limitations or family pressures that make travel impractical. Don't feel guilty if you are in that category. Instead remember that those who can't go to the mission field physically can go through prayer or financial support. And the reward will be the same.
When David defeated the Amalekites, he gave the same reward to the warriors who stayed behind to watch the baggage as he gave to the frontline soldiers who wielded swords (see 1 Sam. 30:22-25).
So, whether you go virtually or in person, let's recognize the priority of missions. Let's encourage every Christian to discover their role in God's great plan to tell everyone about Jesus and His love.
>Where are we going and how long?
Our Mission field: The City of New Orleans
Where we are staying: 2524 Napoleon Avenue
New Orleans, LA70115
How long is the trip: We will leave the church early Thursday morning July 7th and arrive back at the church July 12th.
> What are we going to do?
Thursday:
- 8:30am prayer and load the bus
- 9:00am Leave Victory Life
- 12:00pm arrive in Jackson MS. Fill bus at gas station. Eat lunch at McDonalds.
- 1:00pm Back on the road toward ANF
- 5:00pm Arrive at ANF
- 5:00pm meet ANF staff and get room assignments
- 5:15pm unpack, rest, and fresh up for dinner
- 6:00pm Dinner is served
- 7:00pm DEVO/ THE WEEK SCHEDULE/ RULES AND STANDARD
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Friday:
- 7:00am wake up time
- 8:00am breakfast/ devo
- 8:30am the day’s schedule
- 9:00am head to the street of NO
- 12:00pm lunch @ ANF
- 1:00pm head to the streets of NO
- 4:00pm back at ANF to rest and get ready for URBAN YOUTH
- 5:30pm meet for assignments for URBAN YOUTH
- 7:00pm URBAN YOUTH SERVICE
Saturday:
- 7:00am wake up time
- 8:00am breakfast/ devo
- 9:00am URBAN VIBE – ALLDAY
Sunday:
- 7:00am wake up time
- 8:00am breakfast/ devo
- 9:00am head to church at ANF
- 12:00pm eat Lunch
- 1:00pm explore the French quarters
- 7:00pm dinner at ANF
- Monday:
- 7:00am wake up time
- 8:00am breakfast/ devo
- 9:00am head to the beach
- 12:00pm lunch on the beach
- 6:00pm dinner on the beach/ devo
- 7:00pm head back to ANF
Tuesday: We leave that morning to head back home.
> What do I need to bring?
Clothes: All clothing must be appropriate and without question in length or shortness. Shorts can be worn during the day. Absolutely no spandex or boxer shorts. Abbreviated attire such as half shirts, tank tops, short “hot” shorts, and backless dresses are not allowed. ALL CLOTHING SHOULD BE MODEST. We take pride in the appearance. All students are expected to dress and groom themselves neatly and modestly. Inappropriate clothing (such as those with alcohol, tobacco, satanic and sexual slogans) is not permitted. Clean clothing, not recreation attire, is to be worn to the evening service. Boys and girls clothing reactions attire, and bathing suits must be modest.
Items: Jewelry only brings wedding ring inexpensive watch,bracelets that are silicone or Clothis fine. You are allowed to bring your phone on this trip, but remember that we are here to work for the Kingdom and not to play on our phone all day. Make sure it will not be a distraction. SUNSCREEN!!!
Yourself and a good attitude: Come ready to serve, work and have a good time. We will be working extraordinary amounts of hours. So if you are not willing to put in the hard work. We encourage you to stay home. YOUR ATTITUDE: There will be a zero tolerance for negative attitudes and words. We are guests to ANF and we will be good guests. Any negative words spoken about a meal or about ANF or Victory Life will be ask to go home immediately. Come with a loving and compassionate attitude ready to serve.
Other expectations:
- There should not be any PDA, male and female a touch rule! You shall not be alone with the opposite sex at anytime!
- Do not wander off stay with your group at all times!
- Do not give any money out or your personal information phone etc. to anyone!
- Have a blast and enjoy the trip!
> How much are we talking?
Total trip cost is $200.00 per person.
$15.00 mission trip t-shirt
we will be stopping for lunch at McDonalds on the way there and on the way back as well.
Attractions and souvenirs: Sunday after church there will be a time for us to experience the French quarters of New Orleans. There we will have a few opportunities view several historical/cultural museums and they will have opportunities to eat and buy souvenirs. We suggest to consider bringing a pack meal due to the high prices of the restaurants.
Beach day: Monday following that Sunday we will be spending the day at Biloxi Beach about 1 hour and half away from New Orleans. They will have an option to either grab a pack lunch from ANF, which is free, or get some fast food for lunch. That night on our way back to New Orleans we will stop Baja Beach tex-mex restaurant for dinner. We suggest bring anywhere from 12$ to 20$. Here is the restaurant website. Bajabeachbiloxi.com
>Important Dates
May 29th: registration and deposit due ($50.00)
June 26th: remaining balance due and mission trip meeting.