Trip Details
Spots assigned so far: 50/60! don't forget to get you applications and payment in ASAP! That means there are only 10 spots left!
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Passport Information
Passport or Passport Card - What do I need?
The main difference between the passport and the passport card is how you can use the two official documents. The passport is good for any kind of international travel. A passport card is only good for travel within the continent of the North and South America; therefore it is good for crossing into Canada or into Mexico, anyplace that you can drive to from the United States. But you cannot use a passport card if you are flying to a destination. It will not be accepted. For me I chose to get a passport just in case but for you you may want to choose to save the money.
If you are 17 and Older and need a passport do the following:
Go to this web address, it tells you what all to do:
Go to Walgreens and get your photo taken
Take it and go to Modesto Public Library, on I street. They are super nice, there is never a line and they are helpful.
It is better to do this sooner than later, so do it now. However do not panic, they always will give you the worst case scenario in terms of how much time it will take. I have always found it to be faster.
If you are 16 or younger follow these instructions:
1st you do not need a passport... here is alink to the United States Department of state that issues passports... scroll to the bottom and look at the info under the section entitled: Traveling by Land? I have copied the link and that section below...
Traveling by Land?
All adults arriving by land from Canada or Mexico must have a passport and either a passport book or passport card may be used.
U.S. citizen children under age 16 arriving by land from Canada or Mexico may present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, or a Naturalization Certificate.
Again if you want to get a passport or a passport card, It is better to do this sooner than later, so do it now. However do not panic, they always will give you the worst case scenario in terms of how much time it will take. I have always found it to be faster.
Dates: July 12-19, 2014
Cost: $75 + you must help with fund raisers
Or $400/person
Itinerary:
Packing Vans & Cargo Trailers: Friday July 11 @ 6 PM
Saturday July 12 Leave Calvary @ 7 AM, spend night in Chula Vista, CA
Sunday July 13 Morning Worship and cross the boarder
Sunday July 13 @ 3 PM check in at YUGO Ministries
Monday July 14 Begin children's ministry and construction on houses
Tuesday July 15 more of the same
Wednesday July 16 more of the same
Thursday July 17 more of the same with House Dedication and children's ministry round up by 3 PM
Friday July 18 various activities and closing worship
Saturday July 19 @ 3 AM Leave for home and drive straight home
Deadlines:
1. Registration/Applications close May1
2. June 1 Passports needed in hand
3. If driving own vehicle must have VIN, proof of insurance, make, model, approx value turned in by June 1
4. If you are willing to drive a Calvary owned vehicle, must turn in drivers license copy by June 1
5. All YUGO Forms turned into Don or Nick by June 1
You may highlight the info below and print it out and then fill it out to turn in to Pastor Don or Nick!
Mexico Mission Trip Application Form
The Mexico Mission Trip from Calvary is about the following...
- Practicing servanthood, by serving others.
- Practicing discipleship, by following Jesus
- Practicing loving, by living in a community of love while showing love to each other.
- Practicing the acronym: FATW [Explained below]
To accomplish this, we use the Yugo team in Ensenada, Mexico to build homes for people and for building relationships with kids. It is an intergenerational team made up of adults, families, and youth.
Requirements:
- You must be physically able to go. [This means that you can handle a 14 hour drive in a car, work in the heat and sun, deal with diminished sleeping hours, and have a flexible diet.]
- You must be 13 years old to attend the trip without a parent. 12 and younger must have a parent on the trip.
- You must fill out the application and have it approved.
- You need to participate in the fund raisers or pay the full amount of the trip.
Application:
Name
Address
Email ____________________________________________
Phone [Home] ______________________________________
Cell _______________________________________________
What is the best method of communication: [that you will see and read and respond to] Check One:
Cell ☐ Email ☐ Home Phone ☐ Mail ☐
Medical Insurance Provider Name: ________________________
Medical Insurance member number:_______________________
Please List Any Past Mission Trip Experiences you have had: _______________________________
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Please list your Reason for Attending This Mission Trip:____________________________________
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One of our three stated purposes for this trip is about practicing servanthood. What is your understanding of what it means to be a servant?
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Our second stated purpose for this trip is to practice following Jesus. What is your understanding of what it means to follow Jesus? [please note: we do not expect that you are already a follower of Jesus, we simple what you to know what we are about.]
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Our third stated purpose for this trip is to practice loving. John 13:34 - Jesus said, “this is my command to you that you love one another, by this everyone will know that you are my disciple.” What does it mean to you to practice loving those that you go with on this trip?
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Our fourth purpose for this trip is to practice FATW. This acronym stands for four words that absolutely must be practiced on any mission trip or you will not enjoy the trip and neither will anyone around you... [Hint, Hint]
F- stands for Flexible. We must let go of our ideas of what should or should not happen, let go of what we want to do/want and go with the flow of the moment. Not always asking what is next, but be...
A- stands for Available. We must be available, this happens when we set aside our own agenda for what is going on around us. We five in the moment, rather that living for the next moment. We are fully present in the hear and now. We notice what is going on around us. We are not so self absorbed that we do not notice the needs of others.
T-stands for Teachable. None of us are the experts. We strive to be life long learners. We may know more that someone else, but that does not mean that they have nothing to teach us.
W - stands for Willing. We must be willing to do the work that is asked of us. Many times it may not make sense, it may not be to our liking, it may not be fun, but that is not the point. The point is that we came on this trip to Serve, Disciple and Love. No one made us come on this trip, so have a willing attitude will make all the difference.
While this is not absolutely binding for the trip, at this point in time which side of service would you prefer to serve on
[circle one] Construction or Children’s Ministry
Application Signatures:
- I have read and filled out the above application and agree to to conduct myself in the expected way.
Signature ________________________________
- I understand that if I am between the ages of 13-18 yrs and I do not have a parent on the trip that I am responsible to the adult leaders on the trip.
Signature ________________________________
- [If you are a parent of someone attending between the ages of 13-18 please read and sign] I understand that my 13-18 year old, if they refuse to conduct themselves according to this application I will be notified and I will drive down to Mexico to pick up my 13-18 year old to take them home at my own expense.
Signature_______________________________ Date ____________________________________
- I will participate in the fund raisers for this trip or I will pay the full amount for my costs prior to attending the trip at a date to be determined by the group leaders. This amount is $400/person.
Signature_______________________________ Date ____________________________________
- I will include my trip deposit [$75/person] with this application. [Unless there are other arrangements made with Pastor Don] I also understand that this deposit is non-refundable as Calvary has already paid to reserve your spot.
Signature_______________________________ Date ____________________________________
- I understand that this is an application. I understand that it will be reviewed and either approved or denied. If this application is denied, my deposit will be refunded.
Signature_______________________________ Date ____________________________________
- I understand that there is a limited number of spots on this trip. My application and approval may result in me being put on a waiting list for an available spot. In the event that a spot does not open for me, my deposit will be refunded.
Signature_______________________________ Date ____________________________________
Parental Consent Form & Release
A Ministry of Calvary Reformed Church
741 Second St.
Ripon, Ca. 95366
In consideration for the below named being accepted by Calvary Reformed Church for participation in
the _______________________________________ Event, ________________________, I (we) being 21 years of age or older, do myself (ourselves) and for and on behalf of my child-participant (if said child is not 21 years of age or older) do hereby release, forever discharge, and agree to forever hold harmless Calvary Reformed Church, its pastors, officers, youth leaders and agents thereof, from any and all liability, claims, demands for personal injury, sickness, death, as well as property damage and expenses of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned or the child participant resulting from said child's participation in the above described trip (including travel while participating in the mission trip.)
Furthermore, I (we)(and on behalf of our child-participant if under the age of 21 years) hereby assume all risk of said personal injury, sickness, death, damage, expense as a result of participation as set forth above. Further, authorization and permission are hereby given to said organization to furnish any necessary transportation, food, and lodging for and to assign work projects to this participant. The undersigned further agree to hold harmless and indemnify pastors, officers, youth leaders, and agents for any loss claim, liability, damage, including property damage, or injury whatsoever incurred by the child-participant as a result of the negligent, willful, or intentional acts of said participant, including reasonable attorney's fees and other expenses incurred attendant thereto.
I (we) am (are) the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of this participant, and hereby grant my (our) permission to take said participant to a doctor or hospital and hereby authorize medical treatment, and assume the responsibility of all medical bills, if any, in excess of any applicable medical insurance coverage provided through this treatment.
Further, should it be necessary for the participant to return home due to disciplinary action, for medical reasons, or otherwise, I (we) hereby assume all transportation costs. This authorization is given pursuant to the provisions of section 25.8 of the Civil Code of California.
Both parents must sign unless parents are separated or divorced, in which case the custodial parent must sign.
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Type or print participant's (name)
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(Father's signature) (Date)
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(Home phone) (Cell Phone) (Work phone)
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(Mother’s signature) (Date)
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(Home phone) (Cell Phone) (Work phone)
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(Or Custodial Parent's signature) (Date)
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(Insurance Company) (Policy #)
