Mars Hill Mission - Shadyside Presbyterian Church

Mars Hill Mission
July 13-19, 2014
faithbuilt
Hebrews 11:1-3
An Intergenerational Mission Opportunity
to the Foothills of Appalachian North Carolina
Dear Friend,
We are providing this booklet to give you an overview of our annual mission trip
to the Appalachian region of North Carolina. This intergenerational trip is family
friendly as participants of all ages engage in the ministry of service. We hope that
you consider joining us as we continue to witness God’s presence in Pittsburgh and
beyond.
Each year there is a chosen theme for the week. This year’s theme is “faithbuilt” based
on Hebrews 11:1-3. The evening devotions and daily experiences will encourage
participants to wrestle with the theme. I expect this trip to restore us and provide
opportunities for us to grow closer to our Lord Jesus Christ as we share His name in
word and deed.
The cost of the trip is $200 per person, with a maximum of $500 per family. The
cost covers housing (air-conditioned dormitory) and food. Transportation is not
provided, but we encourage participants to car-pool. Please refer to the Sunday
bulletins and our electronic Mini-Mouse for registration dates and important team
meetings.
In this booklet, you will find pertinent information for our North Carolina journey.
If you choose to join us, I encourage you to use this booklet as a packing check-off
sheet. In arriving to Mars Hill, you may check in as early as 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,
July 13, and we ask that you arrive no later than 7:00 p.m. for our opening worship
service.
I am looking forward to this time of work, fun, and fellowship. Many have been
blessed through this mission. Remain prayerful for what God has in store for our
lives and for the lives of our neighbors. Feel free to contact me with any questions
you may have.
In Christ,
Rev. Todd E. Leach
Associate Pastor for Missions
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
Mars Hill 2014 Mission Opportunity
Shadyside Presbyterian Church
joined by
Christ Memorial Presbyterian Church, Columbia, Maryland
PURPOSE
The goals for the week include:
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Serving those who are in need, in the name of Jesus Christ.
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Building Christian community through service.
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Deepening our faith in the context of service and teamwork.
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Enjoying the blessings of Christian friendship and fellowship.
WORK PROJECTS
There will be a variety of projects with crew chiefs assigned to each. The crew chiefs
will assign and distribute the work based on priorities and the interests and skills
of the workers. We will have intergenerational work sites with youth and adults
working alongside each other.
HOUSING
We will be staying in the Bailey Mountain Apartments at Mars Hill University.
(See map on back page.) Bailey is an air-conditioned dormitory which has double
rooms and one bath shared by two rooms (four people).
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICES
We will gather for worship each evening (except Thursday) in the Chapel. (See map
on back page.)
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ITEMS TO BRING FOR PERSONAL USE
Bible
Bed linens
Extension cord
Bathing suit
Work clothes
Toiletries
Hat
Water bottle/Jug
Snack food
Games
2 Towels
Drying rack
Quarters
Sports equipment
Camera
Work shoes
Umbrella
Baggies
Cooler
Sun & bug screen
Pillows
Shower mat
Throw rug
Flashlight
Alarm clock
Air freshener
Hand wipes
Radio
Cell-phone charger
A wonderfully-flexible attitude
WORK SITE NEEDS
Tool belt Hammer
Tape beasure
Safety glasses
Sunglasses
Knee pads
Work shoes
Work gloves
Windex
Paint brushes
Buckets
Cleaning solutions
Rubber gloves
Sponge
Brooms
Paper towels
Skill saw
Miter saw
Dry wall saw
Screw gun
Builders squares
Digging bar
Shovels
Pick axes
Post hole diggers
Weed whacker
Garden rakes
Pruners
This is a general list. Not all items will be needed at each location. Bring what you can
and label all items.
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ADULT SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, July 13:
4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Check-in/Registration
7:30
Worship Service
9:00
Team Leader Meeting
Monday, July 14:
7:00 – 8:00
8:30
12:00 4:30 – 5:00
5:00 – 6:00
7:00 – 8:00
8:00 – Breakfast in Dining Hall
Depart for work site (take bag lunches)
Drop off children at children’s ministry
Bag lunch at work site
Return to Dormitory
Supper in Dining Hall
Worship Service
Individual Fellowship
Tuesday, July 15:
Follow Monday’s schedule.
Youth depart for camping trip after returning from work sites.
Wednesday, July 16:
7:00 – 8:00 8:00 – 8:30 12:00
5:00 – 6:00 7:00 – 8:00 8:00 –
Breakfast
Depart for work site (take bag lunches)
Drop off children at children’s ministry
Lunch in Dining Hall
(Afternoon family time)
Supper in Dining Hall (youth return from camping)
Worship Service
Individual Fellowship
Thursday, July 17:
7:00 – 8:00 8:00 – 8:30 12:00
4:30 – 5:00
6:00
Breakfast in Dining Hall
Depart for work site (take bag lunches)
Drop off children at children’s ministry
Bag lunch at work site
Return to Dormitory
Adult night out! All adults are encouraged to attend.
No adults (outside children’s ministry team) may eat in
cafeteria. Each person is responsible for his/her tab.
Friday, July 18:
Follow Monday’s schedule.
Saturday, July 19:
Checkout no later than 8:30 a.m.
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YOUTH SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK (6th–12th Grade)
In addition to youth working alongside adults at project sites, throughout the week,
there will be specific programming and outings for youth (those entering sixth
grade through twelfth grade). This includes morning devotionals at breakfast,
evening recap and game time led by the senior high youth, and a hiking trip from
the evening of Tuesday, July 15, to Wednesday, July 16.
MARS HILL CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (Pre-School–5th Grade)
The children’s ministry team at Mars Hill is led by a group of Christian educators
representing each of the participating churches.
Each day starts with gathering time activities for all of the children (pre-schoolers
through those entering fifth grade). Our mornings are spent in a Vacation Bible
School (VBS) format, where we hear stories, enjoy a time of singing, participate in
a variety of game activities, and create artwork or a craft. Lunchtime is a group
activity, with the adult leaders taking all of the children to the campus cafeteria
at a scheduled time each day. We start our afternoon quietly with a movie, rest, or
reading time depending on the ages of the children. The remainder of the afternoon
is set aside for activities like visits to worksites, service projects on the campus, a
swim in the community pool, and other outdoor adventures.
Children’s ministry begins at 8:30 a.m. and concludes at 5:00 p.m. Because this is a
long day for leaders and children alike, we ask that you pick up your children no later
than 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of Bailey.
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Directions to Mars Hill from Pittsburgh
1. Merge onto I-376 W/US-22 W/US-30 W via the ramp to
Downtown/Fort Pitt Bridge
Continue to follow US-22 W/US-30 W
2. Take exit 64A to merge onto I-79 S toward Washington
3. Take the exit onto I-70 E/I-79 S toward
Morgantown/New Stanton
7.7 M
21.0 M
3.6 M
4. Take exit 21 to merge onto I-79 S toward Morgantown
Entering West Virginia
5. Take exit 57 for US-19 S toward Beckley
136.0 M
.4 M
6. Merge onto US-19
67.1 M
7. Continue on US-19-ALT S
Partial toll road
1.8 M
8. Take the exit onto I-64 E/I-77 S
Continue to follow I-77 S
Partial toll road
Entering Virginia
73.6 M
9. Take exit 40 to merge onto I-81 S/US-52 N toward Bristol
Continue to follow I-81 S
Entering Tennessee
91.7 M
10. Take exit 57A to merge onto I-26 E/US-23 S toward Johnson City
Continue to follow I-26 E( I-26 becomes US-19 S/US-23 S)
Entering North Carolina
55.6 M
11. Take Exit 11 for NC-213 W toward Marshall/Mars Hill
.2 M
12. Turn left at Carl Eller Rd/NC-213 W
Continue to follow NC-213 W
1.1 M
13. Turn left on Campus Road
<.5 M
14. Arrive at Bailey Mountain Apartments (Dormitory)
Total Estimated Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Estimated Distance: 465 miles
5121 Westminster Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
412-682-4300
www.shadysidepres.org
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Dormitory
(Bailey)
Dining
Hall
Chapel