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What is SWAP?
• Run by the Mennonite Central Committee– Been in Appalachia since the 1960s
• SWAP addresses sub-standard housing of low-income families in eastern Kentucky.
• Relationship-Centered– Participants work with and for local clients "In the
name of Christ," sharing the message of God's love and building relationships that serve to enrich all involved.
How Do We Do All This?!?
SWAP has a dedicated team of site
managers who are on the worksites each
day, make our meals, lead us in worship
and education time, and work to make our
SWAP experience safe, enjoyable, and
meaningful.
Sample ScheduleSunday, July 8
1:00 p.m. Load Vehicles1:30 p.m. Leave St. Luke’s6:30ish Dinner on Road9:00 p.m. Arrive at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Indianapolis
Monday, July 97:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:30 a.m. Depart IndianapolisNoon Lunch on Road
Afternoon stop in Louisville (Louisville Slugger Museum)5:00 p.m. Supper on Road6:00 p.m. Arrive at Hindman United Methodist Church, Hindman, KY7:00 p.m. Orientation
Tuesday, July 10 – Friday, July 13 (Begin SWAP Schedule)7:00 a.m. Breakfast8:00 a.m. Leave for work sites
Saturday, July 146:00 a.m. Breakfast6:30 a.m. Leave Hindman United Methodist ChurchNoon Lunch8:00 p.m. Arrive at St. Luke’s
Requirements• Registration Forms/Payments– $200 deposit and St. Luke’s form due by Jan. 15, 2012– SWAP Medical Form (mailed to church in Spring)
• Completed Freshman Year AND be 15 Years Old by First Day of Trip (July 8, 2012)
• All vaccinations must be current, especially tetanus
• Education Sessions– Two sessions, dates to be determined– MANDATORY
What Does This Cost?• Total Cost is $550– $200 Deposit due by January 15, 2012– $200 2nd Payment due by February 19, 2012– $150 Final Payment due by March 18, 2012
• All payments are non-refundable• Meals on the road as well as any other stops are
your responsibility• SWAP has t-shirts, hats, etc. available (prices range
from $5-$30 depending on item)• $50-$60 spending money for week should be fine
(depending on how much you eat)• Fundraising will lower your cost
Fundraising• Fundraisers will lower your cost– Participate Fully in Fundraisers• No participation = No money
• What Fundraisers Are There?– Soup Sale• Help prepare soup packets Tuesday, November 29, 6-8 p.m.• Sell soup packets December 4, 11, 18 between services
– Prayer Letters – Monday, February 6, 5:45-7:45 p.m.• Write letters to family/friends describing the trip and ask for
support both prayerfully and monetarily
– 144 Envelopes• Decorate envelopes April 2, 2012, 5:45-7:45 p.m.• Work “Envelope Station” between services April 15, 22, 29