Our 2010 Summer trip will be July 25-29. We’ll be heading to Ohio to have fun serving others.  We will spend two days serving at Portage Holiness Camp in Portage, OH, helping prepare the campgrounds for campmeeting in August.  On Wednesday we will travel into Toledo, OH to be introduced to the ministry of the Cherry Street Mission and to help serve lunch in two of their women’s shelters.  And because all work and no play makes for a dull trip, we will spend some time swimming as well as spending Thursday at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky.

As always, space on this trip is limited.  We’ll take students on a first come, first served basis. Registrations and a $50 transferable, non-refundable deposit by Sunday, July 11th.  But turn in your form and fee early to reserve your spot before the trip fills up.

Now, here are the details.  (All this information is also included in the Parents’ Information Letter that you can download here. And while you’re at it, download your registration form as well.)

What is it?

MISSION: TOLEDO is part of the Water’s Edge 2010 Summer schedule. The goal is to raise mission awareness among our students. All summer long we’ll be talking about our calling to be human ambassadors of the Love of Jesus Christ to the needy world around us. MISSION: TOLEDO is an opportunity to put that knowledge to work by serving others. MISSION: TOLEDO is a mission trip to Northwestern Ohio, during which our students will not only worship, learn and play together, but perform works of service for others.

When is it?

MISSION: TOLEDO will take place from Sunday, July 25 through Thursday, July 29, 2010. We will leave from the church at 2:00 pm on Sunday and return to the church sometime very late Thursday night (or possibly very early Friday morning).

Where is it?

MISSION: TOLEDO participants will stay at the Portage Holiness Camp in Portage, Ohio (just outside Bowling Green) and will make a day trip into Toledo, OH on Wednesday as well as visit Cedar Point Amusement park in Sandusky, OH on Thursday.

What will participants be doing?

We will arrive at the campground early Sunday evening. Monday and Tuesday will be spent doing service projects for the campground. Wednesday we will travel into Toledo, Ohio and spend time working at two women’s shelters operated by Toledo’s Cherry Street Mission, learning about the mission’s ministries and helping serve lunch to the shelters’ clients. Thursday we will pack up, spend the day at Cedar Point and then return home. Each day of the trip there will also be time for worship, personal devotions, as well as fun activities, including large group games and a trip to a local swimming beach.

How much does it cost?

The cost for MISSION: TOLEDO is $95. That will cover lodging, nine meals, transportation and activities. Four meals will not be covered- two fast food meals (Sunday supper on the way to Portage and Wednesday lunch after serving in Toledo) and two meals Thursday at Cedar Point.

How can my child register?

Participants need a registration/permission form which can be obtained either on table outside the Small Sanctuary or from the Information Center in the foyer. Forms and a $50 transferrable, non-refundable deposit are due by Sunday, July 11. The balance will be due on departure. Space is limited and students will be selected to attend on a first-come, first-served basis so get your registration in early.

What do I need to bring?

Clothes (including work clothes that can get dirty), bedding (beds a the campground have twin mattresses), bathroom paraphernalia (Including towel, soap and shampoo), swimsuit, bug spray, sunscreen, Bible, money for the four meals not included and any spending money they might want to get drinks/snacks while traveling.