THINKING ABOUT SERVING GOD IN GERMANY? Or just to be Camper to support communication in English with Germans at Camp. See paragraph below: Camper only

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1 THINKING ABOUT SERVING GOD IN GERMANY? Or just to be Camper to support communication in English with Germans at Camp. See paragraph below: Camper only Short Term Summer Mission Trip for 2014 Would you like to serve the Lord in an unforgettable and possibly life transforming way? Are you able to work in a team, and adapt to some big cultural differences? Perhaps God is calling you to join a team this summer. The Reformed Episcopal Church is sponsoring Short-Term Mission Trips Germany. Please read the following information and ask the Lord if you can help out. English Camp Camp of the Great Commission. Picture July 2013 at lake Silbersee Every summer, as a ministry, Bishop and Grace Meyer invites GERMAN young people years to what is called English Camp, because they want to be in an English speaking setting. This year the Camp is called: Camp of THE GREAT COMMISSION. It will be a great opportunity for you to attend and to use your God given gifts in sharing and serving. Singers and Musicians wanted! Bishop Meyer is looking for young people from years old as staff and helpers. (If you are younger and just willing to support this English speaking Camp by talking in English to German Campers, you are welcome to register as a CAMPER). As a summer team member (staff) you will have much contact with German youth, worshipping, working, sharing meals and leisure time, sports, swimming, canoeing, music and drama. There are many opportunities to use whatever gifts God has given you to encourage and disciple German young people. This year we will emphasize THE GREAT COMMISSION. Part of teaching staff are: Rev. Douglas Mills, Bp. Sam Seamans; Dcn. Rev. Mark Woolsey, (US); Rev. Petar Petrovic, Belgrade (Serbia) and other staff members. 1

2 1. General Information Come and serve as Short Term Summer Mission Member Summer Team Mission Germany 23th English Camp July 26. Aug. 3 rd 2014 Camp of the Great Commission July 21st (Monday) Team arrives at Frankfurt Airport, leaving the USA on Sunday (noon or evening) 21th to August 3 rd at Knuellcamp, Preparation and English Camp Aug 3 rd (Sunday) Travel to Eisenach, Buchenwald, Wittenberg: (Youth Hostel -1 overnight) 4 th (Monday noon) Travel to Capital City of Berlin: 2 overnights at Youth Hostel Wannsee 6th (Wednesday) Travel morning to Potsdam (old German Kings residence, later return to Knuellcamp 7th (Thursday) Evaluation, packing, final evening at a German Country Restaurant (famous Schnitzel place) 8 th DEPARTURE Friday morning early leaving for Frankfurt Airport (Alternative: Stay longer to work with us during the next event during Sommer Music Festival August 9th 17th. Return to the USA some days after August 20 without extra cost). Notify us if you are interested.) 2. Expected cost for Summer Team Members in Germany in Euro / : At Center: Days prior to camp: no cost for staff (Camp pays for you). Camper only! from US or UK (14 years and up (not part of staff) you pay $ 100,- extra During English Camp: Day trip during Camp (sight seeing in the city of Kassel, 15,- ; Additional canoe trip (15 Miles on Fulda River): 15,- Meals and overnight for staff per person 12,50.-/day) 100,- Extras to think about: 15,- to 30,- pocket money during English Camp, coke, snacks, ice cream etc. Germany Northern Tour: Eisenach, Buchenwald, (Weimar) Wittenberg, Berlin, * overnights & meals during a 5-day tour in a German Youth hostel in Wittenberg/ Berlin 150,- * Travel expenses in Germany, from and to Airport (2 x ) 40,- * Germany tour to Berlin, public transportation Berlin, (700 Miles, trips around camp); 130, - * Eisenach (Luther), Synagogue, Pergamon Museum, etc fees etc. 25, * Country Restaurant final evening 35,- Total for overnight / meals and travel expense for Summer Team (or US Camper) Members are $ 720,- 3. Cost of air fare: See or Expedia.com You arrange your own ticket. We will pick you up at the Frankfurt Airport or Train Station Treysa (Schwalmstadt) close to Camp. See separate information Arriving by AIR: 2

3 Procedure of Acceptance Application: Send in the registration form not later than March 20 th If earlier and you are accepted, you might be able buy a cheaper air ticket References: If this is your first visit at Knuellcamp we need to hear from two persons outside of your family who would support your serving on the Summer team in Germany. Ask the two people you named on the form for references to send us separately an or fax, etc. - not more than one page - stating some reasons to support your going on the mission trip, and in what way it would profit you as well as the ministry in Germany. (should arrive till March 15th at Knuellcamp). Evaluation: Evaluation and decision about number of people being accepted will be finalized March 25 th. If you are serious about going, it is imperative that you act now. 1. Camp UK TEAM (without Extra Germany Tour) pay 120,- at Camp. 2. Germany Tour with extra Application fee If you are also part of the Extra Germany Tour after English Camp: we ask you to confirm the Tour by sending in a check of Euro 200,- (payable to Euro Ruf Mission) and send it to: Knüllcamp, Richbergstr , D Schwarzenborn, Germany OR transfer the money to Euro Ruf Mission, IBAN: DE , BIC: GENODE51ALS. This payment will cover the down payment for the advanced booking of the youth hostels, car rentals, entrance fees, etc. After you paid the fee look for best prices for air tickets on the internet. Purchase your flight ticket as early as possible to save money. The second payment is due June 30th in the same procedure with the remaining cost. Estimated cost for Camp and Tour is about $ 720,00 (Note: If you return earlier due to college / high school beginnings the cost will be reduced by the cost of the Tour, plus extra transportation to airport by car or buy ticket from nearby train station with speed train to the airport about 30,-). If you arrive later than the regular team arrival, you can take the train at Frankfurt airport terminal, change train only once at Frankfurt main train station into the train going to Schwalmstadt (Treysa). There we will pick you up an take you to the Camp. (We will tell you details what to look for via .) Passport / Money Make sure you possess a valid ID Card or Passport for Germany. Money: you can use your Credit or Debit card at every German Bank or Money machine to get Euros. 3

4 Application Form for SUMMER TEAM Germany English Camp & Tour 2014 Must be sent in by: March 20 th 2014 to: or Fax Name: Birth date: Age: Address: Phone: Are you a Christian: Are you a member of a Church? Details: List talents & skills (Ex: play piano/sing/use Microsoft word, etc.): List previous experiences with volunteering/service/ church / community work: (if you need more space use extra page and return with ) References: (One must be your Pastor & one must be a non-family member) Name: Relationship: Address: Phone: ( ) Years Known: Name: Relationship: Address: Phone: ( ) Years Known: 4

5 What to bring and to consider when you come to KnuellCamp: & click English Camp Schwarzenborn (a little village) is located 30 miles south of the city of Kassel and is about 80 miles north of Frankfurt. The camp itself is located on top of the Knuell mountain 2000 feet high. 1. Type of clothing and bathroom accessories. Because of different weather over the years, bring clothing for both cold and warm weather, dry and wet. Several years ago, morning temperatures were as low as 5 degrees Celsius / 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Other years, it was so warm that campers could sleep in sleeping bags in tents, or just on the grass. So we have to expect both kinds of weather. (In the Knuell mountains (2000 feet) it is usually 5 degrees colder than in the valley (650 feet). * bring: a) pants and jackets (or long jogging outfit in case it is colder at night) b) if it is warm enough: shorts and t-shirts etc. c) bring one outfit for Sunday, no suit but something better than jeans, no tie necessary d) bring towels and soap and shampoo. e) bring enough clothing for at least one week. (During the 9-day camp we might not have time to wash) * way to wash: We have one washing machine for the staff. * clothes will be dried outside on a clothes line or inside in the heating room. 2. Money issues. Click: / dollar Exchange rates may continue to vary through July-August The value of 1,- (one Euro) as of Jan is 0,88 Pound - or for 100 Pounds you receive 113,69 Euro). Travellers checks might be accepted, but they are almost out in Germany and other European countries because you now can travel through most European countries with one currency: Euro. Credit / Debit cards. If you bring a) a credit card: You can pay with it at the better restaurants, also Gas stations mini market, bigger stores etc. b) a debit card: This applies also to this card. You also can get cash money through our German bank machines (Mac): But you need to know your password / PIN. c) Before camp starts we can take you to a local bank where you can get the amount you need or exchange money. Souvenirs: You will have the chance during the day trip at camp or during the 4 day tour to buy some souvenirs before returning to the UK/US. Cost of Extra Germany Tour: / or other items see special information this file The cost of the Tour and Trips include: Picking you up from the airport 2x (500 kilometers); the day trip during camp to the city of Kassel; it also covers the travel of the Northern Tour: Wittenberg, Berlin including bus transportation (1100 km), and 3 overnights in youth hostels as well as warm meals during the tour. (It does not cover lunch during that time. Some might want to grab a German hot dog from a hot dog stand etc. In the evening we will choose a cultural setting inner-city restaurant where everyone decides and orders whatever European food they like. Most entrance fees for Museums, Castles, bus tour inner city etc., will be covered. 3. Other items to bring along: Bring your Bible, something to write on and at least one pen. In case you are a musician, bring your instrument along if possible. Bring some of your addresses, you may want to send greetings or a report to someone, while you are here (friends, church, supporters), we have a wireless connection at the Knuell Camp. If you play softball and have your own glove, bring it along. In case we will go into a swimming pool or nearby lake bring your bathing clothing. 4. Extras to bring: - Only from US 5. Final information before arrival. Please send your flight information (departure time from which town, airline, flight number and arrival time in Frankfurt) at least 2 weeks before arrival, so we can plan ahead to pick you up. If some do not arrive at the same time at Frankfurt airport, we will get in contact with you. For any emergencies use this cell phone No. at Frankfurt airport in case we miss each other: Bp. Gerhard s Mobil: We will ask you to wait for us so we find everybody before we leave together as a group. 5