St. Luke’s High SchoolMission Trip 2012

July 8-14Hindman, Kentucky

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.

Where Are We Going?

Where Are We Staying?

• Hindman United Methodist Church

Himdan United Methodist Church

What Are We Doing?

Home Repair!

What do you meanby Home Repair?

Fixing Ceilings!Laying Linoleum

What Do You Mean by Home Repair? (cont.)

Roofing!

What Do You Mean by Home Repair? (cont.)

Replacing Windows &Other Work as Assigned

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

Any Time for Fun?

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

To Recap…• July 8-14, 2012– Fundraising

• Total Cost is $550• $200 deposit and St. Luke’s form due

January 15, 2012