Trip Dates: March 11-20, 2016. This might shift a day or two as we look at flights!
Registration: This trip has filled up! Please pray for the team as they begin to focus on training and preparing! If you want to be placed on a waiting list in the event a spot opens up, please email lisahorner@ccv.church. Otherwise, please see the other trip opportunities in 2016
Trip Leader: Chris Reiter - CCV Staff
Are you ready for a unique cultural challenge? To stretch your thinking and experience how Christ and his Church is being made relevant in a post-christendom, anti-church culture? This mission trip to Limerick is just for you! There you will get to experience how Elevate community Church is countering the cultural trend and reaching people who have completely lost trust in the church and organized religion.
Why Ireland?
Ireland, as with much of Europe, has been known for its religious culture for centuries, however, in the 21st century culture has shifted to post-Christian and sees the church and organized religion as irrelevant and unnecessary. This trend is starting to creep into American society and will be something the church will certainly have to face. This mission trip will challenge participants to access this culture and experience how Elevate Community Church is growing, despite these challenges.
What will we be doing?
- Elevate will be moving into their new church building and want us to help get them settled. might include moving, installing furniture and equipment, might involve cleaning or decorating. Whatever they need!
- We will be partnering with Elevate as they work in this culture and get to experience how Christ is impacting lives despite the opposition toward the church.
- We will also be culturally challenged as we observe the pub and social culture within Ireland and engage with local people.
- Praying for and encouraging the team in Elevate will also be a major part of the impact we can make. They are on the front lines and as they share their experiences with us, we want to pour into and encourage them in their mission.
What are the requirements to go?
All participants must be at least 18 years of age unless traveling with parent.
All participants over 18 must pass a background check.
Individuals must be physically capable of walking long distances.
Lodging and Transportation
You will be staying in a hotel in the Limerick area. Hotel arrangements will be made through Elevate Church. All air arrangement will be made by CCV, and you will travel with the team. Ground transportation is provided through buses.
What’s the cost?
$2,400 per person, based on double occupancy. Add $500 for single occupancy.
Included in this price is airfare, lodging, transportation in Ireland, luggage fees for any bags full of ministry supplies and group meals while in Limerick.
Not included: Passport fees, meals on travel days, extra spending money for coffees or souvenirs.
$500 deposit is non-refundable at the time of registration. If a cancellation is made after airline tickets have been purchased you will be responsible for the cost of the ticket. FULL Payment is due one week prior to the trip.
Passports, Visas, and Shots
A valid passport is required for this trip. Your passport cannot expire within 6 months of your trip’s return date. No visa is required. There are no shot requirements. Hepatitis A and B and updated Tetanus shot is strongly recommended for ALL trips.
FUNDRAISING INFORMATION:
We absolutely encourage fundraising. Very few people pay for the trip on their own. Number 1 way is to send support letters. Tell your friends and family about the trip and ask them to donate. Number 2 way is to put in some hard work and do garage sales and car washes, get together with other team members to make a bigger impact. You will talk about this when you get together as a team.
Fundraising Guide to get you started - 2016FundraisingGuide.pdf
How to write a good Support Letter - Support letter.doc
Support Covenant Form your donors send in with their donation - Support Covenant Form - Updated 5-2012.pdf
Full Fundraising Guide - CCV GO360 FUNDRAISING STRATEGY Version 3.pdf
How to Make a Payment and How Donors donate - Making an Online Payment Guide - ROCK.pdf