Arabic Camp - Athens, Greece

Jul 25 2019 - Aug 4 2019
Athens, GR
Southeast Christian

Opportunity Overview

There is a brief window of opportunity to impact refugees as they flee devastation and pursue the promise of stability. People can be more open to the gospel in times of transition and instability. Through this experience you will learn how to work with Muslims in a camp setting. Character calling, competency and chemistry are just a few important gifts team members should have.

What to expect

Opportunities to impact refugees’ lives
Initial stages of culture shock
Incarnational ministry - long hours, relationally intense and rewarding
Cross-cultural communication
Pre-field training and debrief
Spiritual challenge and growth

For more information, feel free to contact:
Stu and Teri Sullivan 502-489-7927 or sntsully@usa.net

Please send completed forms and 2 photocopies of your passport to:
International Missions
Beth Johnson
Southeast Christian Church
920 Blankenbaker Parkway
Louisville, KY 40243-1845

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Cost: $3,500.00

Application Fee: $100.00

Milestone	Amount	Due Date
1/2 Trip Cost \| Must be received in order to purchase airline ticket/serve on the trip.	$1,750.00	5/20/2019
Trip Balance \| Must be received in order to serve on the trip.	$3,500.00	7/25/2019

Name	Description	Location	Date	Required?
!st Team Meeting	This meeting will be to meet other team members as well as get information regarding fundraising.	TBD	TBD	Yes
Retreat	This is an overnight retreat designed to learn more about each other, bond as a team and finalize all information regarding forms, destination and on-field logistics.	TBD	TBD	Yes

!st Team Meeting Required

TBD
TBD

This meeting will be to meet other team members as well as get information regarding fundraising.

Retreat Required

TBD
TBD

This is an overnight retreat designed to learn more about each other, bond as a team and finalize all information regarding forms, destination and on-field logistics.

Form	Description	Due Date	Required?
Short-term Mission Trip Policies and Procedures	Please read.
SCC Mission Trip Team Covenant	Please read. You will be asked to sign a copy of this at a later date.
Valid Passport \| 2 Copies	Please read.	8/1/2019	Required
Adult Legal Release and Indemnity Agreement (18 & older)	Print, sign and return to Southeast Missions as soon as possible. Note: If you have served on a trip in recent years you may already have this on file.	8/1/2019	Required
Confidential Volunteer Application for Adult \| Background Check (18 & older)	All trip participants 18 years and older must have an approved Southeast Confidential Volunteer Application on file. This form includes a background check and completion of the MinistrySafe Online Training. If you do not have one on file, it is preferred that you complete this electronically. Please contact Beth Johnson bjohnson@secc.org on the Missions Staff and an electronic version of the form will be sent to you. If you are not able to complete the form electronically, please print the PDF, complete, and return your form to Beth Johnson Missions Staff, as soon as possible.	8/1/2019	Required
Parent Authorization Letter for Airline Travel (Minor)
Medical Care Power of Attorney (Minor)	This form must be notarized. The notary must use a RAISED seal when notarizing this form. The trip dates may include a few extra days before and after the actual trip dates to allow for possible change in travel.

Short-term Mission Trip Policies and Procedures

Please read.

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SCC Mission Trip Team Covenant

Please read. You will be asked to sign a copy of this at a later date.

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Valid Passport | 2 Copies Required

Due 8/1/2019

Please read.

Download

Adult Legal Release and Indemnity Agreement (18 & older) Required

Due 8/1/2019

Print, sign and return to Southeast Missions as soon as possible. Note: If you have served on a trip in recent years you may already have this on file.

Download

Confidential Volunteer Application for Adult | Background Check (18 & older) Required

Due 8/1/2019

All trip participants 18 years and older must have an approved Southeast Confidential Volunteer Application on file. This form includes a background check and completion of the MinistrySafe Online Training.
If you do not have one on file, it is preferred that you complete this electronically. Please contact Beth Johnson bjohnson@secc.org on the Missions Staff and an electronic version of the form will be sent to you.

If you are not able to complete the form electronically, please print the PDF, complete, and return your form to Beth Johnson Missions Staff, as soon as possible.

Download

Parent Authorization Letter for Airline Travel (Minor)

Download

Medical Care Power of Attorney (Minor)

This form must be notarized. The notary must use a RAISED seal when notarizing this form. The trip dates may include a few extra days before and after the actual trip dates to allow for possible change in travel.

Download

Complete online application.
Two photocopies of your passport and all required forms turned in by the deadline.
Valid Passport – the expiration date on your passport MUST be 6 months beyond the return date of the trip.
Immunizations – Southeast Mission Ministry supports the recommendations of the CDC. Please consult the CDC website at cdc.gov and your family physician.

Meet all paperwork and trip cost deadlines.
Adhere to the Team Covenant at all times. *see Forms tab
Attend all pre-trip team meetings.
Trip cost does not include your passport, immunizations, spending money and food/drinks in airports.

Must be 16 years or older with parent.
Must be a member of Southeast for at least 1 year with at least 6 months verifiable attendance/participation.
Be in good health (most projects require physical activity)
Previous cross-cultural experience is highly recommended

Pray.
Discuss with your family.
Submit 2 photocopies of your passport and all required forms by the deadline.
Start the process for obtaining or renewing your passport as soon as possible, if you do not have one.
Obtain immunizations and medications as advised by your doctor. Southeast Missions Ministry supports the recommendations of the Center of Disease Control www.cdc.gov/travel.