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Mission Jamaica 2012March 17-24, 2012March 24-31, 2012
To change lives and deepen relationships in the name of Jesus Christ
Until week 1 departure!
131Days
MealTogether
SpeedMeeting
Your NameYour WeekThe Question:
The Basis…live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit – Just as you were called to one hope when you were called – one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Ephesians 4:1-6
The Study“I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called.”
-Ephesians 4:1
A Definitionvo·ca·tion [voh-key-shuhn]Noun 1.a particular occupation, business, or profession; calling.2.a strong impulse or inclination to follow a particular activity or career.3.a divine call to God's service or to the Christian life.
Source: Dictionary.com
Some Info
Calling to a VocationFor Lutherans: Vocation means that all who are baptized have been called by God to serve our neighbor individually and as communities. God’s invitation to follow is given to everyone. Everyone has a ministry. God organized the world through in intricate network of roles.
The Conversation
In Quads:1. Have you ever thought about being called?2. To what do you feel called?3. Do you feel like you live up to God’s call for
you?4. How might your experience in Jamaica be
a way of your living out your call?
Our Training PlanNovember 6Community BuildingBible StudyJamaican CultureFundraising UpdateUpcoming EventsCollections for suitcasesDue DatesLogistics Cap vs. shirt Signatures Balances dueQ&A
December 4Community BuildingBible StudyOverview of worksites Clifton FMSC Medical Team WesthavenFundraising UpdateUpcoming EventsQ&A
Our Training PlanJanuary 8Community BuildingBible StudyWorking with people with special needsExpectations of Missionaries Behavior DressSafetyThe Detailed ScheduleQ&A
February 19Community BuildingBible StudyLogistics/Travel/TSA/etcUpdate from Jamaica on current worksite projectsCommunications HomeQ&A
Jamaican Culture
A nation of contradictions
Tourism
Poverty
Formal
Historically part of British CommonwealthNot granted independence until 1962
Not so Formal
Jamaican culture is extreme
• The beauty• The roads• The driving• The formality• The informality• The poverty• The excess
Definition Time:
Irie: (I-ree) adj., a: a Jamaican term meaning “everything is ok”, or “no problem.” b: Often used as a term of reassurance when things aren’t going like we thought.
The Missionary
The task of the missionary is not to come in expecting to change a culture. We are guests in that culture. Our task is to accompany our hosts in their culture and to point to Jesus.
Time
Jamaican CultureConsumer Oriented:• We are the
consumers• Customer
service focused• Airport cabs…• Craft markets
Jamaican Culture• The culture has taught them value is
found in selling.
• We will operate from premise that value is found in who we are as children of God
• We will build relationships and accompany our partners
Jamaican LanguageEnglishPatois
Patois is a language/dialect that combines elements of English, Spanish, French, Creole. It is rapid.
It is often what is used when Jamaicans don’t want to be understood by visitors
Fundraising
Butterbraids & theCraft and Bake Sale
Connie
Parent’s Night Out
December 9, 2011Carly and Margaret
This, and other events like this help us to:• Tell the story of
what God is doing in Jamaica and around the world
• Raise funds for our mission partners
Details are on the calendar
2nd Suitcases• Every missionary
will carry a 2nd suitcase of donations.
• Over 50 suitcases of material will go to our partners in Jamaica
Paige
MentorsEvery first-timer will be given a mentor
Mentors will walk with the first time folks, answering questions, assisting and supporting• Pre-trip• Travel • Hotel• Site• Post-Trip
Paige
Hats or ShirtsThis year: • A choice of a hat
or a t-shirt (in addition to our regular group t-shirt)
• Or pick one and buy the other for an extra $8
Paige
Due DatesWhat Due When?
Choice of hat or shirt? Today
Signatures needed for registration forms Today
Medical credentials November 15
Financial Balance due
(final balances will be sent shortly after the bake/craft sale on Dec. 11th)
Dec 31, 2011 (if writing off in 2011)Jan 1, 2012 (if writing off in 2012)
Paige
Questions?
lordoflife.org/missionjamaica
Closing Prayer
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