What does the typical person on the street think of Christians? Here is a sampling of comments recently taken from pedestrians in a major US city:
“It seems like they don’t care about me or my views. They’re all about what they want to pull me into . . . They try to open me up to their ‘new views,’ but it’s kind of like it doesn’t matter what I tell them.”
“It’s a turn off! It makes you not want to believe in what they believe in.”
“They’re too aggressive. They push their beliefs on you because they want you to believe what they believe.”
“I just want to get away from them.”
“I’d say 75 percent of these people don’t really care who I am. They just want to build up their church or something. They don’t even ask me what my name
is . . .”
We serve in order to communicate God’s love to people in genuinely caring and respectful ways.
We want to sacrifice for people, listen to them, enjoy them, learn from them, and open our hearts to them.
We want to demonstrate God’s love by offering to do humble acts of service, in Christ’s name, with no strings attached.
True evangelism is not merely proclaiming a message of good news; it is becoming a living representative of God’s heart toward people.
That’s why we serve!
CAN GOD REALLY USE ME?
Absolutely! God can use:
young people
old people
“people” persons
behind-the-scenes types
experienced missionaries
beginners with a heart to serve
There's something for everyone on this trip.
We will train you each step of the way!
WHAT WILL I BE DOING DURING MISSION TO BLOOMINGTON?
You’ll be doing a variety of things depending upon your interests and abilities. The possibilities include:
Kid’s Kamp planning and implementation
Oil change outreach
Community outreach activities such as “I Will Listen” and Crosswalking (training will be provided)
National Night Out planning and implementation
Carnival organization and operations
Kick ball planning
Community service projects
HOW WILL I BE PREPARED FOR MISSION TO BLOOMINGTON?
Members of the team will spend time together preparing for the tasks in which they have chosen to participate. For example, members involved in sharing their faith through “I will listen” or Crosswalking will receive an orientation on how to do this. And members involved in Kids Kamp will attend planning meetings regarding this activity.
WHAT WILL THIS COST?
We ask that participants make a contribution according to the following plan:
$200 first family member (or a single person)
$100 second family member (spouse or child)
$50 third family member
$350 maximum per family
Participants are eligible to raise tax-deductible funds to support their trip.
CAN I PARTICIPATE PART-TIME?
Participants may sign up for one of these options:
1) Mornings Monday thru Friday, 8am until 2:30pm (Kids Kamp, lunch and team meeting afterwards) & Saturdays
2) Afternoons & evenings Monday thru Friday, noon to 9pm (lunch, team meeting and outreach projects) & Saturdays
3) Both option one and two.
The cost is the same for all 3 options.
WHAT IF I JUST WANT TO HELP OUT WITH THE CARNIVAL ON SATURDAY?
That’s fine, you may volunteer to help with the carnival. There is no cost for this.
WHAT IS THE MONEY USED FOR?
Kid’s Kamp supplies
Oil change supplies
Carnival food, game rental, and materials
Advertising
Lunches for the team and guests (parents of the kids involved in Kids Kamp)
WHAT ABOUT FAMILY INVOLVEMENT?
Families are encouraged to participate in Mission to Bloomington. Children less than 13 years old can participate in some activities at the discretion of their parents and the leaders. There is NO CHARGE for children less than 13 years old.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Persons age 13 and over are welcome to participate in all aspects of the trip. Children less than 13 years old can participate in some activities at the discretion of their parents and the leaders. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or a sponsoring adult or be under the supervision of a ministry leader.
WILL CHILD CARE BE PROVIDED FOR MY YOUNG CHILDREN?
If you are participating in Mission to Bloomington, for several hours each day a group of volunteers will care for your young children in Evergreen’s building.
Download the application from this website (Individual Participant) or request an application to be sent to you in the mail by contacting the Evergreen Community Church office at 952-895-1773.