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1 3 5 ? 16 17 6 3 4 11 12 13 14 1 7 8 9 4 10 11 14 ? 12 5 6 2 2 7 8 10 9 ATLANTA • GA Home to CNN, Coca Cola and the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta is an information, economic and cultural hub of the South. With a large population of homeless and working poor, it's also a city with excep- tional need. Come to Atlanta with a heart open to love & serve. You will have the opportunity to work with children, serve low-income families and the homeless by distribut- ing food and spending time to getting to know them. You may also have the chance to get your hands dirty through minor construction projects like repairing and beautifying structures in low-income areas. TRIP LIMIT 14 • COST $450 BOSTON • MA Ever experience New England? You can begin an adventure to the historical city of Boston, Massachu- setts. Work alongside The Boston Project and invest in Boston’s overlooked, urban neighborhoods through service projects. Learn about the ways God is working in the city coming alongside local organizations and ministries to compassionately serve this great city. You'll also get to worship at neighborhood churches, learn about God's heart for service, spend time as a group bonding and studying Scripture. There will be plenty of time to explore downtown together! TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $450 BROOKLYN • NY Get ready to head to the east coast and work alongside Flatbush Reformed Church in the heart of Brooklyn! Your days will be spent diving head first into what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus working around the church, serving with local soup kitchens throughout the city, and connecting with the homeless population! The evenings will be spent growing together as a team and exploring New York City: Times Square, 9/11 Memorial, China Town and more! We will even spend one night in worship at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. Come see what God is doing and has been doing in this city! TRIP LIMIT 14 • COST $430 DALLAS • TX Don’t mind using your hands to serve communities? Do you also have a sweet spot for kids? Then this trip is for you! We will be volunteering at two non-profit organiza- tions that will get you doing repair and construction work on local houses and churches, as well as reading with children in low-income neighborhoods! Dallas offers tons of culture and chances to share God’s love truly connecting to people through ministry. TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $450 DENVER • CO Get excited to serve God in Colorado! This trip is split into two parts: the first half consists of serving in inner-city Denver with the Sun Valley Youth Center and the other half is skiing or snowboarding in Aspen! The team will put on an overnight retreat for underprivileged kids from inner-city Denver. Other service opportunities may include working with shelters in downtown Denver, as well as food and clothing distribution. All levels of skiers and snowboarders are welcome! The trip cost includes lodging, lift tickets, and most meals. TRIP LIMIT 20 • COST $655 DETROIT • MI Discover the surprising hope that lies in the D! Even though the city was left economically devastated by the fall of the auto industry, an exciting community is emerging to create a new vision for Detroit. If you like serving in a variety of ways, this trip is for you! Work alongside Central Detroit Christian to participate in construction projects and empower youth through their after-school programs. Join in the movement of renewal and restoration God has already started in Detroit. TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $200 EAST PALO ALTO • CA In this suburb of San Francisco, middle and high school youth struggle in the midst of poverty, broken homes and gang violence. Come alongside these youth for a week to provide friendship and guidance. Serve with Bayshore Christian Ministries to help kids grow spiritually, gain life skills and develop as leaders so that they may have hope for a future. Service projects include a weekend youth retreat and an after-school program. TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $695 HOLLYWOOD • CA We are ready to head to Hollywood, CA! Hollywood, amidst stardom and fame- is a poverty stricken district within Los Angeles. We will be partnering with Door Network for the week where during the day we will be helping with homelessness, poverty relief, and HIV/AIDS victims. We will be addressing the drastic culture differences in the area from extreme wealth to extreme poverty. We may even have time to adven- ture out and find our favorite stars on the star walk! TRIP LIMIT 10 • COST $695 KNOXVILLE • TN LADIES ONLY! This trip is an excellent opportunity to create strong and lasting female friendships. Learn and grow together as you reach out to young women in crisis living at the Florence Crittenton Agency. You will be able to serve as role models, listeners, and friends to girls who need a true image of love and friendship. You will be making an impact in the lives of those who are crying out for guidance, love and companionship. TRIP LIMIT 14 • COST $340 MESCALERO • NM Serve on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation in the beautiful mountains of Central New Mexico. Mescalero Reformed Church focuses on mentoring and caring for the youth on the reservation. Get ready to explore the educational, economic, social and political issues that affect the people here daily. Your team will assist in the year-round youth ministry to elementary, middle, and high school kids. Their stories of brokenness and hope will change your life! TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $450 MIAMI • FL Need a break from the cold?! Do you want to make a difference? Do you have a passion to be the hands and feet of Jesus? If so, come join forces with the Miami Dream Center and help us work to restore dreams, renew lives, and help rebuild hope across the city. Opportunities include ministering to people in Liberty City, Little Haiti, South Beach, and other areas in and around the city of Miami. A typical week will include opportunities for various community service projects, sunrise and sunset prayers at the beach, and the ability to make everlasting impacts! TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $470 PHILADELPHIA • PN Looking for a trip to step out of your comfort zone and learn to be “on mission” in your everyday lives? Come serve in inner city Philadelphia at Urban Hope Training Center and Community Church. This trip will provide the perfect mixture of homeless ministry, work projects, kid’s ministry with multiple ages and organizations. We will be learning about cross-cultural ministry. We will have a chance to explore an Italian Market, China- town and tourist attractions including the Rocky Balboa statue and Liberty Bell. Come spread Christ’s love in the “city of brotherly love” in inner city Philly. TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $430 PORT GIBSON • MS Do you have a passion for building and a desire to help both youth and older adults in poverty? Come serve the people of Port Gibson, Mississippi as you partner with local churches to be the hands and feet of Christ. Expect to get your hands dirty on this trip, as you will be doing light construction work for families and their homes. This trip will be an immersion into the Southern culture and how God is working in those communities. TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $420 TALLAHASSEE • FL Be part of bringing a family who desperately needs shelter one step closer to their dream. Habitat for Humanity in Tallahassee, Florida is committed to providing shelter to those who need it most. On this trip you will work hard to be a miracle for a family in need of a home. In many cases, the team will work right alongside the family that will be enjoying the home upon its completion. No construction experience necessary! TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $450 MYSTERY • USA Can’t decide where to go? Let us decide for you! This year’s mystery trip will keep you guessing at where we are going and what to pack. We are partnering with a ministry that will take us on a journey of service and opportunity that you will never forget! This is a totally new site for Campus Ministry this year. Come with an open mind and heart for service and surprises! TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $450 COSTA RICA The destination for your mission trip will be Coroma, a remote village, off of Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast. The journey to get to your destination will take you by bus, boat & hiking. It is not for the weary! You will be rewarded by experiencing the beauty and simplicity of life in the jungle. You will serve and partner with the indigenous people in meaningful ways, and you will have the chance to build relationships of mutual trust and respect. This is an opportunity to develop an understanding of a culture most Ameri- cans have never witnessed firsthand. The trip will involve hard work, patience, and perseverance without standard American amenities. TRIP LIMIT 15 • COST $1480 PUERTO RICO Work with your team to prepare Camp Caribe for their exciting summer activities! Your days will be spent doing maintenance work around the facility so this ministry can better provide summer camp opportunities for the community. In the evenings, your team will hang out with the local youth group getting to know students and building friendships in a new culture. And, great news – you don’t need a passport for this trip! TRIP LIMIT 15 • COST $995 INTERNATIONAL C M Y CM MY CY CMY K SB14_Brochure.pdf 1 10/25/13 2:09 PM
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ATLANTA • GAHome to CNN, Coca Cola and the site of the 1996 Summer Olympics, Atlanta is an information, economic and cultural hub of the South. With a large population of homeless and working poor, it's also a city with excep-tional need. Come to Atlanta with a heart open to love & serve. You will have the opportunity to work with children, serve low-income families and the homeless by distribut-ing food and spending time to getting to know them. You may also have the chance to get your hands dirty through minor construction projects like repairing and beautifying structures in low-income areas.
TRIP LIMIT 14 • COST $450
BOSTON • MAEver experience New England? You can begin an adventure to the historical city of Boston, Massachu-setts. Work alongside The Boston Project and invest in Boston’s overlooked, urban neighborhoods through service projects. Learn about the ways God is working in the city coming alongside local organizations and ministries to compassionately serve this great city. You'll also get to worship at neighborhood churches, learn about God's heart for service, spend time as a group bonding and studying Scripture. There will be plenty of time to explore downtown together!
TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $450
BROOKLYN • NYGet ready to head to the east coast and work alongside Flatbush Reformed Church in the heart of Brooklyn! Your days will be spent diving head �rst into what it looks like to be the hands and feet of Jesus working around the church, serving with local soup kitchens throughout the city, and connecting with the homeless population! The evenings will be spent growing together as a team and exploring New York City: Times Square, 9/11 Memorial, China Town and more! We will even spend one night in worship at the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. Come see what God is doing and has been doing in this city!
TRIP LIMIT 14 • COST $430
DALLAS • TXDon’t mind using your hands to serve communities? Do you also have a sweet spot for kids? Then this trip is for you! We will be volunteering at two non-pro�t organiza-tions that will get you doing repair and construction work on local houses and churches, as well as reading with children in low-income neighborhoods! Dallas offers tons of culture and chances to share God’s love truly connecting to people through ministry.
TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $450
DENVER • COGet excited to serve God in Colorado! This trip is split into two parts: the �rst half consists of serving in inner-city Denver with the Sun Valley Youth Center and the other half is skiing or snowboarding in Aspen! The team will put on an overnight retreat for underprivileged kids from inner-city Denver. Other service opportunities may include working with shelters in downtown Denver, as well as food and clothing distribution. All levels of skiers and snowboarders are welcome! The trip cost includes lodging, lift tickets, and most meals.
TRIP LIMIT 20 • COST $655
DETROIT • MIDiscover the surprising hope that lies in the D! Even though the city was left economically devastated by the fall of the auto industry, an exciting community is emerging to create a new vision for Detroit. If you like serving in a variety of ways, this trip is for you! Work alongside Central Detroit Christian to participate in construction projects and empower youth through their after-school programs. Join in the movement of renewal and restoration God has already started in Detroit.
TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $200
EAST PALO ALTO • CA
In this suburb of San Francisco, middle and high school youth struggle in the midst of poverty, broken homes and gang violence. Come alongside these youth for a week to provide friendship and guidance. Serve with Bayshore Christian Ministries to help kids grow spiritually, gain life skills and develop as leaders so that they may have hope for a future. Service projects include a weekend youth retreat and an after-school program.
TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $695
HOLLYWOOD • CAWe are ready to head to Hollywood, CA! Hollywood, amidst stardom and fame- is a poverty stricken district within Los Angeles. We will be partnering with Door Network for the week where during the day we will be helping with homelessness, poverty relief, and HIV/AIDS victims. We will be addressing the drastic culture differences in the area from extreme wealth to extreme poverty. We may even have time to adven-ture out and �nd our favorite stars on the star walk!
TRIP LIMIT 10 • COST $695
KNOXVILLE • TNLADIES ONLY! This trip is an excellent opportunity to create strong and lasting female friendships. Learn and grow together as you reach out to young women in crisis living at the Florence Crittenton Agency. You will be able to serve as role models, listeners, and friends to girls who need a true image of love and friendship. You will be making an impact in the lives of those who are crying out for guidance, love and companionship.
TRIP LIMIT 14 • COST $340
MESCALERO • NMServe on the Mescalero Apache Indian Reservation in the beautiful mountains of Central New Mexico. Mescalero Reformed Church focuses on mentoring and caring for the youth on the reservation. Get ready to explore the educational, economic, social and political issues that affect the people here daily. Your team will assist in the year-round youth ministry to elementary, middle, and high school kids. Their stories of brokenness and hope will change your life!
TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $450
MIAMI • FLNeed a break from the cold?! Do you want to make a difference? Do you have a passion to be the hands and feet of Jesus? If so, come join forces with the Miami Dream Center and help us work to restore dreams, renew lives, and help rebuild hope across the city. Opportunities include ministering to people in Liberty City, Little Haiti, South Beach, and other areas in and around the city of Miami. A typical week will include opportunities for various community service projects, sunrise and sunset prayers at the beach, and the ability to make everlasting impacts!
TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $470
PHILADELPHIA • PNLooking for a trip to step out of your comfort zone and learn to be “on mission” in your everyday lives? Come serve in inner city Philadelphia at Urban Hope Training Center and Community Church. This trip will provide the perfect mixture of homeless ministry, work projects, kid’s ministry with multiple ages and organizations. We will be learning about cross-cultural ministry. We will have a chance to explore an Italian Market, China-town and tourist attractions including the Rocky Balboa statue and Liberty Bell. Come spread Christ’s love in the “city of brotherly love” in inner city Philly.
TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $430
PORT GIBSON • MSDo you have a passion for building and a desire to help both youth and older adults in poverty? Come serve the people of Port Gibson, Mississippi as you partner with local churches to be the hands and feet of Christ. Expect to get your hands dirty on this trip, as you will be doing light construction work for families and their homes. This trip will be an immersion into the Southern culture and how God is working in those communities.
TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $420
TALLAHASSEE • FLBe part of bringing a family who desperately needs shelter one step closer to their dream. Habitat for Humanity in Tallahassee, Florida is committed to providing shelter to those who need it most. On this trip you will work hard to be a miracle for a family in
need of a home. In many cases, the team will work right alongside the family that will be enjoying the home upon its completion. No construction experience necessary!
TRIP LIMIT 16 • COST $450
MYSTERY • USACan’t decide where to go? Let us decide for you! This year’s mystery trip will keep you guessing at where we are going and what to pack. We are partnering with a ministry that will take us on a journey of service and opportunity that you will never forget! This is a totally new site for Campus Ministry this year. Come with an open mind and heart for service and surprises!
TRIP LIMIT 12 • COST $450
COSTA RICA The destination for your mission trip will be Coroma, a remote village, off of Costa Rica's southern Caribbean coast. The journey to get to your destination will take you by bus, boat & hiking. It is not for the weary! You will be rewarded by experiencing the beauty and simplicity of life in the jungle. You will serve and partner with the indigenous people in meaningful ways, and you will have the chance to build relationships of mutual trust and respect. This is an opportunity to develop an understanding of a culture most Ameri-cans have never witnessed �rsthand. The trip will involve hard work, patience, and perseverance without standard American amenities.
TRIP LIMIT 15 • COST $1480
PUERTO RICOWork with your team to prepare Camp Caribe for their exciting summer activities! Your days will be spent doing maintenance work around the facility so this ministry can better provide summer camp opportunities for the community. In the evenings, your team will hang out with the local youth group getting to know students and building friendships in a new culture. And, great news – you don’t need a passport for this trip!
TRIP LIMIT 15 • COST $995
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[email protected] • 616-331-3261The Of�ce is located in the Cook-DeWitt CenterGrand Valley State University • Allendale, MI
Trips are �lled on a �rst-come, �rst-serve basis and are determined by your place in line at the door at 7am. If you have a commitment that will not allow you to be there, kindly ask someone to sign you up. Everyone is allowed to sign themselves up and ONE other person as long as they have a registration form and a deposit for each person.
10/27 SB14 TRIP RELEASE
10/31 SB14 SIGN-UP BEGINS ($75 DEPOSIT DUE)
12/6 $75 - SECOND PAYMENT DUE
2/3 SB14 LARGE GROUP MEETING REMAINING MONEY DUE INSURANCE/LIABILITY FORMS DUE
2/28 - SPRING BREAK 2014 WEEK 3/9 3/24 SPRING BREAK REUNION
TO SERVE TO LEARN TO LOVE
SPRING BREAK 2014
JOHN 20:21
“As the Father has sent me, I AM SENDING YOU.”
SIGN-UP BEGINS OCTOBER 31 7AM
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WHAT’SSPRING BREAK ALLABOUT?
238 GVSU STUDENTS
Whether this is your �rst year or last year, one week on spring break can create numerous friendships and
connections among you and your peers!
24 VANS • AND A FEW PLANES & BUSES
Not only 24 vans, but we’re traveling in a variety of ways around the country and internationally to use our gifts,
talents, and resources to bless others.
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Whether you want to build a house, serve soup to the homeless, or spend time with unwed mothers or father-
less children... Serve where you feel he is sending you!
1 WEEK • FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 9
You have a week without school - why not travel to a new city or a new part of the country to �nd out more about
yourself, your peers and thie mighty God we serve?
SENT TO SERVE, LEARN, & LOVE
This isn’t your normal college spring break trip.
Take a risk and spend a week learning what God is doing in a new place, serving with your peers, and
demonstrating God’s love in real ways!CampusMinistry
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