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NB UGANDA CANCELLED
Due to a change
of circumstances we have unfortunately had to cancel the Uganda trip
this summer. However, the India trip is definitely going ahead and
we hope to return to Uganda in the Summer 09
INTERNATIONAL
MISSION
new culture...new
people...new experiences
same god...same
sport...same mission
at a glance...
Where? India
When?
26th July - 16th August
Who?
You and other sporty Christian students
What?
3 weeks getting under the surface of another culture, building relationships &
sharing your passion for sports mission. The schedule will include
pioneering University mission work, sports camps, sports mission training,
coaching & supporting a 'Game of 2 Halves' project
How much?
£1350
What next? Download an application form
HERE or contact
Kate for
more information
Closing date for applications: Monday 17th March...but there are a
couple of places still left - 1st come 1st served
ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS
Vision
Aims of the trip
Why should I go?
Who can go?
Where will I go?
What are the dates?
What will I be doing on
this trip?
What is ‘Game of 2
Halves’?
What experience do I
need to go?
Who will I go with?
How much will I have to
raise? What’s included in that?
What training will be
provided?
How do I apply?
Other questions?
VISION
The vision of Christians
in Sport is to reach the world of sport for Christ. That is not
confined to the UK, and there are many faithful Christian in sport
across the world already making a difference for Christ in
their own countries. We are one of the
most resource rich countries in the world when it comes to sports
mission - it's time to share of what we have and to learn from other
partners in the work.
AIMS OF TRIP
Our aims for these
short-term mission trips is to serve and support our mission
partners in
their on-going sports ministry work in India, primarily through
providing training and doing sports mission.
Training
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Provide Sports
Ministry training for University students, church, youth and charity workers involved in sports ministry
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Provide Sports
Value coaching sessions
Mission
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Pioneer sports
ministry in Universities in Chennai, through speaking at
Christian Unions, providing an afternoon sports mission and
seminars
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Provide practical
support and coaching at kid’s summer camps
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Spend a week
supporting a 'Game of 2 Halves' project doing practical hands-on relief work with underprivileged children,
including an element of sport and mission
We also want to provide
an opportunity for you to develop on a personal level, to experience
a new culture and to grow as a disciple of Christ’s as you step out
of your comfort zone.
Why should I go?
Our vision in the
University Department at Christians in Sport is to reach the student
world of sport for Christ, and that extends beyond the UK. As
a student yourself you will have an opportunity to reach out to
those in a very similar position to you in India. You will be
challenged as you face new experiences, people and cultures. You
will learn new things about yourself, other people and God, as you
interact with local people and the team. Hopefully, you will make a
lasting impact on the lives of individuals in India as they make a
lasting impact on you.
Who can go?
You need to be a
Christian student involved in the world of sport. You also need to
be prepared to raise your own funds, be available for the whole
trip, plus the training and debrief weekends (see below). You
must also be willing to be challenged!
Where will I go?
The India trip will be
based in Chennai and may involve some travelling by road to
other local towns or villages.
What are the dates?
India July 26 -
August 16 2008 (confirmed)
You will also need to be available for
the training weekend: 20-22 June and
the debrief weekend: 7-9 November
What will I be doing on
this trip?
We have 2 main focuses
for the trip – mission and training. With these two elements we will
aim to provide a mix of activities including providing training for
local sports ministry leaders, helping to lead at a kid’s sports
camp, and pioneering sports mission work in the universities in
Chennai. We will also be doing some sort of practical hands-on work,
such as helping at an orphanage, with underprivileged youth which
will also have a sports and outreach component. This is linked
to our ‘Game of 2 Halves’ projects. There will be
opportunities for you to simply experience life in a different
culture and to gain many experiences along the way! Much of what the
team learnt last year resulted from simply being part of the team,
reading and praying together and sharing their lives with one
another.
What is ‘Game of 2
Halves’?
Game of 2 Halves is a
great way to change the lives of underprivileged young people’s -
and change your own by getting involved! It aims to help alleviate
poverty and to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
young people. This is done through financial, practical and physical
assistance, so throughout the year many people raise money by doing
something they enjoy - playing sport! On this trip you can have the
privilege of seeing how some of that money is spent and the
difference it makes to the lives of individuals in Uganda and India.
Game of 2 Halves
What experience do I
need to go?
You don’t need any
specific experience to go on this trip but if helps if you have had
experience working with young people, helping on sports camps,
coaching sport, or working/being in a culture outside of the Western
world.
Who will I go with?
The team will be made
up of Christian in Sport students from across the UK, such as
yourself. It will be led by Greg Morgan (University Team Leader) and
his wife Alice, and Nao Cutting (Uni Team Manager). All the staff have experience of working in a
mission context internationally.
How much will I have to
raise? What’s included in that?
India will cost £1350. This includes your flight, travel in
the host country, accommodation,
food, a team weekend away, the training and debrief weekends. It does not include medical/vaccination costs, spending
money, insurance, and travel costs in the UK (i.e. to/from the training and
debrief days and to/from Heathrow). We will provide lots of ideas
about fundraising and we could do a corporate fundraising event
as a University department, with some of the proceeds going
towards the cost of the International Mission.
What training will be
provided?
We will all have a
weekend of training and preparation before we leave, which will
provide specific training for the tasks we will be doing and the
cultures we will be entering. We will also provide medical advice and
kit lists.
How do I apply?
Please download an
application form
HERE, send it to Kate in the office with your
deposit. We will then contact your references and let you know asap
if you have a place on the team.
Other questions?
Email us
HERE
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