Mexico Mission Trip

July 19-July 26, 2014

First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame

1500 Easton Drive ~ Burlingame, CA 94010 650-342-0875 ~ www.burlpres.org

2011 Amor Mission Trip Participants

DIRECTIONS: Please fill out the entire packet and return with your deposit to Katy in the church office by June 20, 2014.

Keep pages 1 & 2 for your records.

Mexico Mission Trip 2014 July 19-July 26

Thank you for your interest in taking part in the 2014 Mexico Mission Trip. Please read this letter carefully as there are some changes from previous years.

Purpose This mission trip is an intergenerational trip consisting of youth from ninth grade and up. The trip involves three key components – building houses in a depressed area of Tijuana, building relationships with one another, and growing in the Christian faith.

Dates This trip is an opportunity to serve those less fortunate in our own nation. All participants are expected to take part in respecting the customs and culture of Mexico and respecting their fellow travelers. The dates of the trip are all inclusive and all travelers are expected to remain with the group throughout the trip, returning to participate in the worship service on July 27.

Age Requirement and Parent Participation Students going into ninth grade and up may attend however due to the nature of the trip, first time students under the age of 16 must have a parent attend with them or another approved, responsible adult.

Passports Required All participants must have an up to date passport in order to attend. It can take 2 months to obtain a passport. Please don’t wait!

Cost Trip Cost $450 Includes building materials for the homes in Tijuana, food, water,

transportation and other necessary expenses.

Auction $50 value All participants are expected to participate in the Mexico Mission Auction by donating one item of $50 in value.

Applications are due to Katy in the church office by June 20 and will not be accepted without the $100 deposit. A late fee of $50 will be added on to any application received after this date.

***Please do not let the cost of the trip keep you from attending. Contact Henry if you would like

to discuss a trip scholarship. Additionally, FPCB has created a template that allows you to raise your own funds through the direct-solicitation of non-church members. If you are interested in

this, contact Noah ***

Meeting Requirements

Participants are expected to attend more than half of the meetings. The purpose of these

meetings is not only to give information about the trip but also to build a sense of community

among the participants before we go on the trip. Please see the reverse side for dates.

Trip Communication The majority of communication for the trip will be through e-mail. Please make sure to include an accurate e-mail address on your application (Please also include a parent e-mail for all minors). Make sure to check your e-mail regularly so you do not miss any important trip updates.

REQUIRED MEETINGS

Gearing up Gathering #1: Sunday, June 1 at 11:30 a.m. CMC 204

First time students and a parent must attend. Anyone who would like more information about the trip before registering is welcome.

Auction Sunday, June 15, 11:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall

Application & Deposit Due June 20

Turn in your completed application and $100 non-refundable deposit to Katy at the church

Gearing up Gathering #2: Sunday, June 29, 11:30 a.m. CMC 204 Final Balance Due Friday, June 27 – Remaining balance due

Commissioning in Worship Sunday, July 13 – 10:00 a.m. Worship Gearing Up Gathering #3: – 11:15 Fellowship Hall Loading Gear & Departure Time Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at BurlPres Return Time Saturday July 26, 8 p.m. at BurlPres Mexico Worship Sunday, July 27 – 10 a.m. Sanctuary. Be there by 8:15 to rehearse!

SERVICE HOURS

40 hours of community service can potentially be offered to students who attend the trip. These hours can be acquired through helping at the camp site and through participation on the work site. Students who desire to earn service hours should complete a Service Hour Application Form prior to the trip.

Please keep this sheet for your records

MEXICO MISSION TRIP APPLICATION July 19-July 26, 2014

Please turn in completed applications to Katy Hosterman in the church office. Incomplete applications without a deposit will not be accepted.

Personal Information

Name: ________________________ Sex: Male / Female Age: ____ Birthday:___/____/____ (Mo./Day/Year) Address (Street, City, Zip): ________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: ________________ Cell: _________________ E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________ Occupation or School: __________________________________________________________ Parent’s Name (if under 18): _______________________________________________ Parent’s Email address: ___________________________________________________ Parent Contact Info (If not attending):

Home Phone: ________________ Work Phone: ________________ Cell: __________

Do you have family member going on trip? _________ If yes, Who?: ____________________ Is this your first Amor Summer work Project? _______________________________________ If no, previous years attended: ____________________________________________________

FPCB Involvement: Do you attend FPCB Worship Services Yes No How long? _____________ Are you currently attending another church? Yes No If yes, what church? ____________________________________________________________ Do you attend JAM or ROCK Yes No If yes, how long? _____________________

Special Needs and Gifts Do you have any special dietary needs? If so, what? __________________________________ Do you need service hours?? Yes No T-SHIRT size: Small Medium Large X-Large XXX-Large 1. Please tell us briefly why you would like to attend the Mexico Mission Trip? Be specific. 2. One of the goals of this trip is for everyone attending to be part of a community, living and

working together. Describe for us how you will contribute as part of this community:

Please see other side

Skills and Talents Please write the appropriate code next to the skills/talents you possess. Codes: 1-Average 2-Better than average 3-Professional Please note that all of these areas may not be offered on all trips. Medical Construction Ministry Experience ____ Nursing ____ Carpentry ____ Small Group Leader ____ Physician ____ Roofing ____ Children’s Ministries ____ Dental ____ Masonry/Carpentry ____ Other (Specify) ____ EMT ____ Other ( Specify)

____ CPR

____ Therapy (PT: OT; Other) Other ____ Other (Specify) Music ____ Photography ____ Instruments (List)

Mechanical ____ Singing ____ Auto Repair ____ Other (Specify)

All participants will be asked to help before, during and after the trip. If you have a preference, please mark where you would like to help by placing a check mark. Before Trip

Devotional Book Preparation Help in planning and implementing gearing up gathering Secret Pals

During Trip

Van Driver (Adults Only) Photography Small Group Leader First Aid/Medical Music

Mexico Mission 2014 Adult Medical Information and Liability Release Form

Name: ______________________________________________ Street address: ______________________________________

City, State and Zip: ___________________________________

In the event of illness, injury or emergency, I give my permission for the staff of First Presbyterian Church/AMOR Ministries (paid or volunteer) to seek whatever care necessary to insure my well being. I also authorize the physician selected by the staff to secure proper treatment, to hospitalize, and/or to order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for myself if needed.

Medical Insurance Company: ___________________________ Policy #: _____________________

Family Physician: _____________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Emergency Contact: __________________________________ Phone: ________________________

Please answer the following questions by circling Yes or No, if yes please explain:

Special medication, medical disorders: Yes / No

If yes, please explain include dosages/instructions: _____________________________

Allergies: Yes / No

If yes, please list Allergies: __________________________________________________ Other Restrictions: Yes / No If yes, please list Restrictions: _______________________________________________ Please list the Date of your last Tetanus Shot: ___/____/____ (Mo./Day/Year)

(It is recommended that you have a tetanus shot every ten years.)

I, ________________________________, recognize that my participation on a trip of (participant’s name) this nature may be hazardous or dangerous. Therefore, I am, for myself, my heirs, executor and/or administrator, remise and releasing and forever discharging First Presbyterian Church of Burlingame and all its officers, agents, servants and employees, acting officially or otherwise, from any and all reason of injury, damage (including property damage to any of my belongings), loss or death which may occur from any cause including, but not limited to any accident and/or occurrence while participating individually or with others while on this Mission Trip.

Your Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _____________________

Fill out if

you are

18 & over

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under 18

Secret Pals

The purpose of secret pals is to provide behind the scenes support and encouragement for another person on the Amor work trip. Who you have as your pal is secret, so don’t tell your secret pal that you have them! We ask that you be praying for your secret pal before, during, and even after the work trip.

Please complete the attached and return it with your application to the church office. You will find out who your secret pal is on the last Gearing Up Gathering. You will then prepare a goodie bag for your secret pal that you will bring with you packaged on the day we load gear, July 19. The amount you spend on the goodie bag should be no more than $15. Also, include in the buddy bag a note of encouragement and your name. If you have a favorite bible verse, consider putting it in the buddy bag to share with your secret pal. The buddy bag needs to be clearly labeled on the outside with your secret pal’s name.

The buddy bags will be handed out in Mexico sometime mid-week during our trip.

The buddy bags need to be brought with your gear to be loaded on the trucks no later than Saturday, July 19 at 10 a,m.

Secret Pal Form Please fill out and return to with your

application to the church office.

Name: _____________________________________ Adult: _______ College: _______ HS: _______ Favorite candy: _______________________________ (Remember chocolate melts in the hot Mexico sun!) Favorite salty snack: ___________________________ Favorite color: ________________________________ Favorite TV show or movie: _______________________ Favorite cartoon character: _______________________ Favorite Places or Activities:_______________________ Favorite band or artist: _________________________ Favorite sports team: ___________________________ Favorite book: ________________________________ Interests or hobbies: ____________________________ What do you like to collect: ________________________