Not quite a day of rest, most people work either in the morning and afternoon or from afternoon until nighttime. The Athletes in Training went to the gym at 8.30am and played a game of soccer followed by some lifting. There are still a number of people that have jobs but haven’t been able to start working yet and are waiting for when they can start up.
Five Seaworthy Boats
Today found most people working in the morning and afternoon, and at 2.30pm the Athletes in Training headed to Crab Tree Memorial Gym for the third time since they arrived and their focus was on their individual sports – more technical details and some lifting. At 6pm there was a project meal that came from Chick-Fil-A and the five teams ate together as they planned for the competition that night. The challenge of this weekly social? To build a boat that would be able to go back and forth across the pool bearing at least one person and in accordance with the given theme. The themes were: Navatica, The US Navy, Titanic, Peter Pan and the Lost Boys and A Romantic Night in Venice. Every boat was able to get to the other side (although there was some wet cardboard involved) and even the Titanic managed to sink and then transform into a lifeboat and reach the other side of the pool safely. All in all a fun social organized by staff!
A breath of mid-week rest (06/02)
The disciples had the morning off and got into the word, hit the pool and/ or the beach or just slept in! The room leaders and team leaders went off for their own discipleship groups (everyone is a disciple and accountable to someone else) and everyone gathered at Garden City Baptist at 1.30pm for Evangelism Training. The gospel is what is to motivate us to go and share the good news! After that the different teams hit either the beach across from our motel or Surfside Beach and spoke to people! There we rejections, but there we also many that listened and responded in different ways. As a storm rolled in everyone got back, had a team debrief about the experience and then had root beer floats in the rain. The evening was a time of rest where some people went on group dates, others headed to the pier to look for sharks and others spent time in the word. At 10.30pm everyone gathered for Campus Time to pray for their campuses back at home.
Not even here one week... (06/01)
But for most of the disciples it seems like they have been here much longer. As there was team time in the evening, the teams being New Kids on the Block, Identity Crisis, Forever Young and Sandlot, the students were able to have fun and games (some teams were on the beach for this time) as well as get to know each other more and share hopes and fears for the summer. At 8pm there was the first D-group (discipleship group, the 3 disciples in a room and their room leader) where testimonies were shared – it was a quiet night on Project that night as everyone was in their rooms sharing God’s grace in their lives. People have been settling down into their jobs, others start officially next Monday but everyone is starting to get the feel of how Project will be running.
Having a meal at Project and getting to know each other
Philippians Bible Study Plan
This summer we are studying the book of Philippians at our Summer Training Project. If you would like to follow along with us and study, then you can download the plan here.
First Week of Project- video
Campus Outreach Minneapolis Summer Training Project 2010 - Week 1 Highlights
Paul Poteat, Elliot Stokes, Ka...
Paul Poteat, Elliot Stokes, Katie Stromwall lead us in worship http://tweetphoto.com/24991567
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Matt reagan is speaking at theme training on : 'The God who pays costs' http://tweetphoto.com/24989326
First day of work for many of ...
First day of work for many of our students, project meal tonight and Matt Reagan will talk about our theme 'At all costs'
Leaders Arrived Safely
Our leaders arrived safely in Garden City yesterday. They are spending the next few days getting ready for the rest of the project to get there. They are setting up bunk beds, arranging rooms, making some Wal-mart runs, etc. Tomorrow they will head down to the beach to share their faith with people. The disciples' caravan heads out early Wednesday morning. Pray for safe travel for all of them as well.
Leaders Caravan
Stopped in Richmond, KY last night and headed out this morning for Garden City, SC. Should be arriving at project this afternoon! Disciples' caravan leaves Wednesday.
What to bring:
What Not to bring!
- Laptop computers – we strongly discourage students from bringing laptops
- Portable DVD Players / Portable TV’s – we don’t want you sitting around project watching movies all day long
- Game boys and game systems
- More than one suitcase
What to bring!
Financial:
- All your support checks, organized, and tracking sheet
- Social Security card, drivers’ license or passport
- Health insurance card
- If you don’t currently have health insurance, talk to Nick ASAP
- First two weeks’ rent (about $400)
- Transportation charge ($250)
- Check Book – if you are paying rent
Normal packing:
- Small bag for overnight on the way down
- Duffle bag suitcases – they really help in packing
- Storage cubes for storing your clothes at project
- Sun screen and beach gear
- 2 towels, one beach, one bath
- Bible/notebook/pen/few good books
- Footballs, Frisbees, soccer balls, games!
Girl Specifics:
- 2-3 “snappy casual outfits for “nicer” group dates and church (try to have at least 1-2 that is not denim
- ~ 10 - mix & match summer items (not too short shorts, tanks, skirts, capris, pants, other shirts, sun dresses)
- T-shirts
- Bathing suit(s) and bathing suit cover-up
- Flip flops
- Something light to sleep in
- Pillow
- Try to take no more than 3-4 pairs of shoes (sandals, flops, tennis, etc)
- Ask around if other girls are bringing hair dryers, straighteners, curling, etc – no need for everyone to bring one
- Shampoo – unless you need something particular, its nice to go in together with you room when you get to SC and purchase large bottles of Shampoo, conditioner, etc – no need to transport all that
- Pack in crates, that you can stack up for a book shelf – so your storage containers become storage while at project
Guy Specifics:
- Lots of T-shirts
- 2 jeans, khakis
- A few polo’s for snappy casual events like group dates
- A few nice button-downs
- Nice shorts / workout shorts
Buy toiletries in bulk
Turning in Support
Dear Students, Before you leave with your caravan we will be collecting support at Bethlehem. Please make sure your support is ready to go to ensure we get on the road in a timely manner!
- All checks are made payable to: Campus Outreach Minneapolis ... (If your supporter accidentally made the check payable to you, please sign the back over to: Campus Outreach Minneapolis, and sign your name)
- Memo Line: STP - [Last Name, First Name]
- Properly filled out Supporter Tracking List - (you keep this)
- Properly filled out Supporter Contact List - (you turn this in)
- Check the Support Raising Training Page for more info
- Have everything organized in an envelope with your name on it please!
Online Support for Project
Dear Students, If you are expecting online donations for project (give.cominneapolis.org) The STP finance team will provide you reports when you arrive to project. Thanks!
If you have supporters who want to donate online, send them this link or have them see the attached .pdf
Sign up for a Checking Account - Get $25 free!
Dear STP Participants, Most students generally sign up for a checking account while at project. You need to be able to deposit pay checks, setup direct-deposit, write checks for STP costs (Rent, etc ...) While it is not required to have one, it is strongly suggested. Because no Minneapolis based bank is in SC, we have partnered with First Federal Bank (the bank that is inside of Wal-Mart)
They will give you $25 after having the account open for 90 days (If you setup direct deposit, or make 30 Debit Card Purchases)!!
In order to be ready for filling out paperwork on Friday, May 28th's job hunt day we have the ability to pre-setup your account by filling out the form below. Please take 5 minutes and fill out the attached form. This form is completely secure.
Please fill out the attached form and bring $50 cash to project to start the account. Don't worry about a photocopy of your Drivers License or Social Security Card, the bank will collect these at project!
F.A.Q.
- Do I have to open a checking account? No, It is strongly encouraged though! No Minneapolis based banks exist in S.C. Many of you will be writing checks throughout the summer.
- Do I really get $25 for free for opening the account? Yes - just keep the account open 90 days, and utilize either direct deposit or make 30 transactions on your check card.
- Do I have to use First Federal? No, but most students will either work or shop at Wal-Mart so it makes it very convenient!
- What about my Wachovia account from last summer? Feel free to use again, or cancel and open a First Federal Account.
- Does my home Wells Fargo account work with Wachovia in South Carolina? You are able to use Wachovia ATM's but are limited to selective services.
- Will there be First Federal Representatives available for questions at project? Yes, when you arrive to project on Thursday May, 27th First Federal staff will assist you, collect paperwork and signatures.
Transportation: to project
Drivers: Please make sure to take your car in before departing. I would recommend checking:
- Get your Oil Changes
- Inflate your Tires properly
- Check your wipers and replace if needed
- Be sure to have your proper car insurance card and information with you
- Have one credit card ready to purchase gas on the way down. Be sure to keep your receipts together. We will give you an envelop to store your receipts. You will also need to fill out a reimbursement form.
Directions to Project:
- We will be stopping at the Madison East Town Mall (near their food court)
- We will sleeping at the LaQuinta Inn in Richmond, Ky
Directions will be provided when your caravan leaves, or feel free to download a copy below:
Participants_Caravan_Directions
Reminder:
Arrive to Bethlehem Baptist Downtown - (720 13th Ave South, Minneapolis MN 55415) at 550am. We will depart at 6 a.m. Please be on time! View Larger Map
Prep Party Documents
In case you misplaced the documents from the prep party last Friday, you can find all of the documents here.
Health Insurance for the Summer
Dear Students, In order to attend the Summer Project, you must have health insurance. You might be able to get insurance from your school, or you can sign up for temporary insurance.
Blue Cross Blue Shield offers "instacare" tempory insurance for 30,60 or 90 days
Sign up online below: www.unoquotes.com/johntyler/home
click on the above link, than on the short-term tab
Question?
Contact Nick Stromwall (nick@cominneapolis.org) or 612.424.8149
Thanks!
STP Info/Prep Party Friday Night
This is just a reminder that we are having a mandatory informational meeting for Summer Training Project this Friday, May 7 @ 6pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church (North Campus) 5151 Program Ave Mounds View, MN 55112. Dinner is included. You will need to bring:
- Your laptop (if you have one). this will be used to apply for some jobs online
- Any support money that you have received already (must be accompanied by all of the proper documentation). If you need any of the forms, visit http://stp.cominneapolis.org/blog/support-raising/
- Parental consent form. If your parents did not mail it in or turn it in online, then you should bring a signed copy to the meeting.
If you are unable to attend for some reason, you must email Matt Reagan mreagan@cominneapolis.org
See you Friday night!
Campus Outreach Staff
Leaders Retreat: Bridge Diagram Workshop
Larry Martini talked about some things to keep in mind when sharing the bridge diagram with people on the beach. He also did a role play with Kelsey Simmons to give us an example of what sharing the bridge diagram could look like. [display_podcast]