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NORTH AFRICA
PROPOSED DESTINATION: Not publicly displayed
PROPOSED DATES: May 8th-June 3rd, '08 (these are approximate)
PARTICIPANTS: 6-10
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2008
PURPOSE:
To reach out uniquely in the community, 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:
The first days will be spent in orientation in Spain. This time of about 4 days will include:
- teaching on integrating art and faith;
- practical exposure to language, culture and Islam;
- development and preparation of ministry ideas;
- visits to art galleries and art workshops;
- time for solitude.
After the conference, the team will travel together to country of service and a particular village (location not to be widely disclosed), which will serve as an outpost for the rest of the trip. While there, the team will seek to develop relationships in the village and the surrounding area. The team will work towards preparing an art exposition that will celebrate the village, people and its surrounding areas. To accomplish this, the team must research and learn about the important people and stories of the area.
Through this project there is the hope to shine some Truth into the lives of people encountered, to give them joy and pride in their community and to start many quality relationships that can be continued once the team has departed. Hopefully through these projects, the needs of individuals and the community will be made known, leading our team to concern, prayer and action.
APPROX. CONFERENCE AND OUTREACH COSTS: 1,007 USD / 692 EURO
• Orientation in Spain:
a. Accom. & Meals (30 USD/day, 20 Euros) = 120 USD/ 80 €
b. Conference transportation = 15 USD/ 11 €
c. Materials = 10 USD/ 7 €
d. Transportation to Country of service:
Ferry = 52 USD/ 35 €
Train = 22 USD/ 15 €
Bus Rides = 18 USD/ 12 €
e. Hotel before airport departure = 10 USD/ 7 €
• 3 wk Outreach
Accomm, food, water, transportation = 535 USD/ 368 € (25 USD/day approx)
• Other activity and ministry expenses = 75 USD/ 52 € (art supply fee)
• OM ArtsLink Facilitator Fee = 150 USD/ 105 €
**NOTE: All costs subject to change with exchange rates and trip detail adjustments.
Figure also DOES NOT INCLUDE air flight, personal pocket money, visa cost or OM Home country fees to cover application, insurance and administration costs. A detailed financial breakdown of costs will be given to applicants.
BREAKDOWN OF POTENTIAL PERSONAL COSTS:
(These costs have not been added into the overall outreach cost but are suggested amounts for pocket money)
a. Internet 20 USD/ 15 €
b. Souvenirs 100 USD/ 70 €
c. Sightseeing 100 USD/ 70 €
d. Snacks 20 USD/ 15 €
Total = 240 USD/ 170 €
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:
Participants should check with the embassy or inquire from their OM home country office.
ACCOMMODATION:
Pending location of activities, either hostel/hotel accommodation, or in homes of local families.
COMMUNICATION:
On-site phone/email will either be done from a hotel or an internet cafe.
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.
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