SSM Weekly Update - October 2nd

2013 Mission Trips

  On Sunday night, parents and students gathered to hear details about two mission trips that students will participate in during 2013.  Details are being finalized for a return trip to Van Horn during Spring Break(March 9-15).  This will be our third trip to the desert and continue to engage with the great people in the small West Texas town.  Cost for this trip is $120 and sign up will begin in December.

  The second mission trip is for 10th-12th grade students and will take place July 24-31, 2013.  While partnering with Thirst Missions, our team will be spend a week in Belize focusing on reaching people with the gospel through sports camps, work projects, and service in orphanages and senior adult homes.  Below are the expectations for the trip and important payment deadlines as we begin preparation for the week:

              Mission Trip Requirements (Applies to all mission trips)

o   Youth Sunday school, RAD Group, and Wednesday Night Worship (Minimum attendance of 3 out of 4 weeks each month in 2 of the 3 gatherings)

o   Service Projects – Must be involved in 50% of scheduled projects throughout the year. (feeding the homeless, volunteering at Buckner, Prayer Walking, Angel Tree Ministry, and more)

o   Mission Trip Training Sessions – TBD (Beginning in April)

o   Participation in Collide Show in order to receive financial help

o   Full payment required

§  There will not be any scholarships for mission trips in 2013

§  Students will be able to raise money through the Collide Show, fundraising letters, Trunk or Treat, Spring Celebration, Sunny Bowl, T-shirts, and more.

              Mission: Belize Payment Schedule

                      Due Date                 Amount Due                              Total Paid 

                    November 4^th             $150 (Initial Deposit)*                    $   150

                    December 23^rd            $180*                                          $   330

                    January 27^th                $250*                                          $   580

                    March 31^st                  $250**                                          $   830

                    May 26^th                     $570 (Final Payment)**                 $1,400

*All payments are non-refundable but the first three are transferrable

**The March 31^st and May 19^th payments will be adjusted based on the amount raise during the Collide Show. Also, the last two payments are NOT transferrable.

If you are confident your student will attend the Belize trip, please let the SSM office know ASAP.  This will help in booking airfare prior to the first payment deadline. 

If you would like more information about SSM Missions please email Wes at wesjackson@sunnyvalefbc.com .