Atlanta (Students)
Covid-19
- Covid-19 Policy. Safety protocols will be developed based on the guidelines provided by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and posted in participants ServiceReef account for regular access. Each participant must agree to review and practice established trip protocols while on the trip.
- View Medici Project Covid-19 Guidelines
Vision of Medici Project
Join us as the Austin Stone partners with Medici Project as we partner in helping to change individuals, neighborhoods, communities, and cities!
"Our hope above all else is to help students gain clarity in how they can leverage their passions and skill sets to serve others, predominately through future vocations they are pursuing. Being exposed and understanding how they can make a strategic impact in their own communities is vital to influencing culture for the common good."
4 Dimensional Experience for Students:
- Gospel and Culture: Understanding the gospel is key to our mission and has major implications on how service is carried out to the least of these.
- Grace Driven: Extending grace that as believers we've experienced and in return giving that same grace to those in need.
- Framework of Urban Poverty: Learning about who and where we are serving to gain a solid understanding of those in need.
- Power of Collaboration: Serving together as the body of Christ as Paul claims in 1 Corinthians 12:12-27.
Application Information
- Please create an account for you (parent or guardian) and your student. Then apply for the trip under the student's name.
- There are questions the student will need to fill out in the application.
- The application will take between 15 and 20 minutes.
- If you are a family that has multiple people applying for trips, check out the ServiceReef How To Guide.
Financial Notes:
- Budget: The cost of the trip is based on traveling to and from Austin and includes all trip insurance, transportation, supplies, lodging and meals for the duration of the event. You can see the estimated breakdown of the budget here to learn more.
- IRS Guideline: Gifts to the For The Nations Fund are used to support the church's global mission initiatives. You may preference the use of your gift, and we will endeavor to use the funds as you desire, but in order for the contribution to be tax deductible, the church must have ultimate control/discretion as to how the money is spent.
- If a trip is canceled due to unforeseeable circumstances (including Covid-19), refunds will not be issued in compliance with the IRS guidelines. In some cases, it may be determined to allow raised funds to be applied to future trips.
- Student Drop Deadline: If a student has to drop out of the trip for any reason after May 10, the balance for each student is $900 unless otherwise stated by the Short-Term Trips Manager. This is to cover costs spent on behalf of your student.
Logistics
- Travel: The team will be flying to and from Atlanta and then driving in two 12 passenger vans driven by Austin Stone approved Trip Leaders.
- Lodging: The team will be lodging at a host church (partner of Medici Project) that has shared bunk rooms and bathrooms with showers. Students will be bringing their own air mattresses, linens, and towels. There are separate rooms and bathrooms for guys and girls.
12 going
Financial
$900.00
Due 7/16/2021
$225.00 | Goal 25% Due 6/6/2021 | |
$450.00 | Goal 50% Due 6/20/2021 | |
$675.00 | Goal 75% Due 7/11/2021 |
Meetings
Jun 8 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Support Raising Coaching Call #1
This will not be a training but an opportunity for those who have questions or are needing help in support raising to meet together with me.
Zoom Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87473785655?pwd%3DbFZoMkZyc3N0aGpPZ2VSd01LNWVXUT09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1623610346067000&usg=AOvVaw0TKKta3bZltJeScK6uC0P8
Jun 18 2021
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT
Team Building Training Required
Team relationships are important in any context, but they are especially important when going on a short-term trip. Spending every waking moment with the same people can easily lead to friction. In this training, students will get to know one another and set the foundation for what the trip will look like.
If a student is unable to make it, please just notify the trip leaders ahead of time.
Jun 22 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Support Raising Coaching Call #2
This will not be a training but an opportunity for those who have questions or are needing help in support raising to meet together with me.
Jul 7 2021
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Final Support Raising Coaching Call
This will not be a training but an opportunity for those who have questions or are needing help in support raising to meet together with me.
Jul 11 2021
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Ministry Preparation Meeting - Students Only Training Required
Because each trip and ministry students serve is unique, therefore the preparation for the trip will differ from trip to trip.
If a student is unable to make it, please just notify the trip leaders ahead of time.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Participants have a desire to grow in their relationship with God.
- Participants have a heart to serve with selflessness and joy.
- Participants agree to serve Medici Project and abide by their policies.
- Participants are willing to be out of their comfort zone.
Responsibilities
- Plan and prepare for the ministry program.
- Support raise for your trip.
- Complete all required forms.
- Work in your set team to plan and prepare for ministry.
- Participants must agree to review and practice established trip protocols while on the trip. These will be available in the trip participants account.
Restrictions
- In High School (9th through 12th grade) during the 2020-2021 school year
Preparation
- Complete application.
- Invite friends to join.