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 – 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 Going?

Where Are We Staying?

• Hindman United Methodist Church

Himdan United Methodist Church

What Are We Doing?

Home Repair!

What do you mean by Home Repair?

Fixing Ceilings!

Laying Linoleum

What Do You Mean by Home Repair? (cont.)

Roofing!

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

Any Time for Fun?

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

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What Does This Cost?

Total Cost is $550 – $200 Deposit due by January 15, 2012 – $200 2 nd 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

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Fundraising

Fundraisers will lower your cost – Participate Fully in Fundraisers • No participation = No money What Fundraisers Are There?

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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

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To Recap…

July 8-14, 2012 – Fundraising Total Cost is $550 $200 deposit and St. Luke’s form due

January 15, 2012