BOSNIA

PROPOSED DESTINATION:  

Bihac, Bosnia

PROPOSED DATES: 

June 15-30, 2008

PARTICIPANTS: 6-8         

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

March 15, 2008    

PURPOSE:   

To reach out uniquely in the community, supporting the efforts of local workers, and building up the reputation of the fellowships in the area while also allowing the participant a new platform of experience for using the arts in ministry. The vision is to use the arts in order to build relationships with people and pass on these contacts to long-term workers.

MINISTRY DESCRIPTION:   

Participation in a community arts festival

SPECIFIC PROJECTS:

- Participation in an arts festival. The team will look for ways to be involved in this event through such ways as creating public art as a platform for sharing their faith, designing creative presentations, etc.

- Hosting an instructive art workshop of some sort

- Meeting with local Art students and working together on art related projects that benefit the community.
- Opportunities to integrate art into church services

APPROX. OUTREACH COSTS:  660 USD / 452 EURO

a. Accommodation, Food, & Water = 315 USD/ 210 € (approx. 22.50 USD/ 15€ day)

b. Transport = 60 USD/ 40 €

c. Ministry Expense = 60 USD/ 40 €

d. Art Supply Fee = 75 USD/ 52 € (art supply fee)

e. OM ArtsLink Facilitator Fee = 150 USD/ 105 €

**NOTE: All costs subject to change with exchange rates and trip detail adjustments.

Figure DOES NOT INCLUDE: air flight, personal pocket money, visa cost or OM Home country fees to cover application, insurance and administration costs.

BREAKDOWN OF POTENTIAL PERSONAL COSTS:

(These costs have not been added into the overall outreach cost but are suggested amounts for pocket money)

a. Entry to Festival = 15 USD/ 10 €

b. Souvenirs = 75 USD/ 50 €

c. Sightseeing = 75 USD/ 50 €

d. Snacks = 30 USD/ 20 €

e. Internet = 15 USD/ 10 €

Total: 210 USD/ 140 €

TRIP PREPARATION:

Participants should come prepared to pioneer and bring whatever art supplies for personal and team use.  The art team is responsible for the purchase and supply of the materials needed to complete the art projects planned. Included in the outreach costs is an art supply fee that will help towards the purchase of some of these items, yet we ask that the artist still consider planning and packing additional supplies that may be needed and hard to come by in other countries. The team can raise awareness of the outreach and its needs among local churches and inner circles.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT:
Each participant is expected to make his/her own flight arrangements, complying with the dates and information given by outreach planners. OM workers in-country will arrange pick-up from the airport.

VISA INFORMATION:

Passport required. For visa information contact an embassy or inquire from your OM home country office.

ACCOMMODATION:

Accommodation will either be in a dormatory or a rented flat that will house the whole team.

COMMUNICATION:

Internet access is limited and will be done by internet cafes.

HEALTH:

The team leader should be aware of any physical concerns or limitations upon each participant’s application and arrival.  People need to be physically healthy & able to walk where they need to go.

THE TEAM EXPERIENCE:

The team will be expected to work closely together in keeping each other accountable as well as to design together creative ways of engaging the community through their artistic efforts. This will take initiative, a pioneering spirit and team work on behalf of the participants.

The team will also be expected to work under the leadership of the OM ArtsLink team leader, the on-site OM contact as well as local fellowship leaders. There will be daily devotions to maintain team unity and spiritual focus, as well as opportunity to join in some meetings of local fellowships to build ties and get a better understanding of long-term work in the area.