Spring Break Student Mission Trip

ShoesForOrphanSouls March 17-20, 2011 
Shoes for Orphan Souls Warehouse, Dallas 
Investment: $80 (scholarships are available)

Registration Form Word 2007 | pdf
2011 Release Form Word 2007 | pdf

Group Dynamix Consent Form – Under 18
Group Dynamix Consent Form - 18+

 

UPDATE

We will work 2 shifts at the warehouse on Friday. On Saturday, we will do some landscaping for Buckner Retirement Village (bring some gloves!).

We will have lots of bonding time at the warehouse and at SpeedZone, Whirlyball, & Group Dynamix!

FAQ

Q: Who can go?
A: Youth and college-age students. We need some adults as well.

Q: What are we going to do?
A: Work two shifts at the Shoes for Orphan Souls Warehouse and do landscaping at Buckner Retirement Village.

Q: Is that it?
A: No! We are also going to play Whirlyball, spend some time at Speed Zone, and bond as a group at Group Dynamix.

Q: What exactly will we be doing at the warehouse?
A: Whatever they need us to do. Possibilities include:

  • cutting off price tags
  • rubber banding shoes together
  • sorting by gender, size, and type
  • counting and packing shoes in shipping boxes

Q: What kind of landscaping will we be doing?
A: Whatever they need us to do. Possibilities include:

  • raking
  • preparing spring flower beds
  • yard work

Q: What is Whirlyball?
A: A competitive mix of bumper cars, basketball, and lacrosse. Check out www.whirlyballplano.com.

IMG_2601Q: What is Speedzone? 
A: Park with several different go cart tracks. Check out www.speedzone.com/site/Dallas. We will have 3 hours of unlimited racing and video/simulator games, 18 holes of miniature golf, all you can eat pizza buffet and soft drinks.

Q: What is Group Dymanix?
A: A place where will will engage in some extreme bonding time.

Q: Will meals be provided?
A: You will need to bring money for most meals.

Q: Can I invite friends?
A: Of course!

What to Bring

  • Bible
  • Pen/pencil
  • $ for meals, snacks, outings, etc.
  • Clothes
  • Close-toed shoes
  • Modest swim wear
  • Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)
  • Games
  • Notarized 2011 Medical Release Form (if you don’t already have one) - Notary Public available in the church office
  • Registration Form
    Word 2007 | pdf
 

What Not to Bring

  • Tobacco products
  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Weapons
  • Fireworks

Schedule

Thursday, March 17  
9:00 am Leave WBC
4:00 pm Check into hotel
6:00 pm Speedzone (dinner included)
9:00 pm Back to hotel
   
Friday, March 18  
9:15 am Arrive at Shoes for Orphan Souls Warehouse
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Work at warehouse
4:30 pm Dinner
6:00 pm Group Dynamix
   
Saturday, March 19  
9:15 am Arrive at Buckner Retirement Village
12:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Work at Buckner Retirement Village
4:30 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Whirlyball!
   
Sunday, March 20  
9:00 am Sunday School at hotel
10:30 am Worship at a local church
12:00 pm Lunch
8:00 pm Arrive at WBC