July 8, 2009 They're off!

The team left this afternoon at 3:45pm after prayer and good byes.

Permission Form

As was included in the letter last week, we just found out that you need a letter from both parents that is notarized stating that you can leave the country with me. Kevin and Debra have the letters - make sure and have that done next week and give it back to Reeses.

Final preparations

Hey guys, time is winding down and we are getting closer to our trip! Some more information to think about this year.

Yesterday was the deadline for your money to be turned in. If you have not turned it in, PLEASE DO SO TODAY! If you have questions about your balance call me and I will help you.

Teresa found a place to buy used scrubs for $4 per pair. These would be a great option to wear in the jungle because they are light and will pack easily.

If you have not finished your vaccines, you need to do that no later than next monday June 15. Also make sure that you have an up-to-date card with all of your shots recorded. You will need to carry that with you while we are on the trip.

When you are packing make sure that you pack all of your medications in your backpack, in case your luggage gets lost.

If you have not brought your passport in for us to make copies, you need to do that this week as well.

These are very important details that cannot be overlooked, so please be diligent about getting these things done.

Thanks,

Brian

Next meeting

Hey guys, the adults just met this afternoon to talk about the trip and cover some details. We are all very excited for the trip! Our next meeting will be next Sunday, May 31 after the second service. We will be using this meeting to prepare some materials that will be used for teaching and serving kids while we are in Ecuador.

We will meet in the loft until 2:30pm and will provide lunch for you.

You need to bring your passport to this meeting so that we can make a copy of it.

We also need your parents to come for 30 minutes so that we can give them some important information about the trip.

Final amount for trip

Hey guys, I just wanted to give you an update on the final amount that you will need for the trip. To cover the airfare, L.A. stopover and youth world fees each person is responsible for $1850.00. This amount is broken down as follows.

support from MLC $500
initial deposit $100
airfare deposit $500
support from letters $??? based on money personally received from letters
servant sale $125
rummage sale $??? based on total amount of money raised
car wash $??? based on total amount of money raised

If these amounts do not add up to $1850.00, then you will be responsible for the balance. This balance will need to be paid in full by June 7.

In addition to this you will need to bring cash for 7 meals while on layovers in airports. Keep in mind that an average meal in an airport costs $7-$10.

If you plan on buying souvenirs while on the trip you will need to bring extra cash for that as well.

You may now bring your money from support letters to me at the church office during the week or on Sunday.

Call me with any questions. Have a great week off of school!!

Reminder

Hey guys, just a reminder of updoming fund raisers. This sunday - please arrive at church at 10:10 am so that you can help run the kiosks for the servant sale and the rummage sale. You will need to be available for the rummage sale May 15 (3-7pm) and May 16 (6:45am - 2pm).

I also still need passport numbers and waivers for a couple of you. Those are now 4 weeks late, please get those in to me ASAP.

You may start turning in your money next week, that you received from your letters. Please do so in one envelope.

Have a great week!!

Next Meeting

Hey guys, just a reminder and clarification about sunday April 26. We do have a meeting tomorrow after the second service. Everyone needs to show up at 10:15 and hang out at the kiosk in the foyer for servant sale sign ups. I will be announcing the servant sale in both services hopefully we will get enough people to sign up to hire us all. Please pass this along - see you tomorrow!!