Giving Hope This Christmas
Mississippi Baptist Student Missions will send 80 students and leaders December 15, 2011—January 2, 2012.
We will be building relationships with university students. This will include hosting Christmas parties, teaching English classes, performing simple Christmas dramas and skits, and teaching and singing Christmas songs. The focus of this opportunity is for you to personally tell your story to many students as you build relationships and care for them.
The total cost of the trip is $2500 per student. The cost includes airfare, visa, and cost on location. Each student is responsible for the cost of his/her passport and passport pictures needed for the visa application and for transportation costs to and from the New Orleans airport. Also money for personal items and souvenirs are the responsibility of each student.
Christmas FAQ
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What are the dates for Christmas 2011?
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We will depart December 15, 2011 and return January 2, 2012.
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What is the cost?
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The total cost of the trip is $2500 per student. The cost includes airfare, visa, and cost on location. Each student is responsible for the cost of his/her passport and passport pictures needed for the visa application. Also money for personal items and souvenirs are the responsibility of each student.
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How do I apply?
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Complete a copy of the application and have your local BSU Director complete the recommendation section. Send the completed application along with a $100 non-refundable deposit to: Collegiate Ministry Department
See your BSU director for a CIC application.
Collegiate Ministry Department
Attn: Christmas Missions
P.O. Box 530
Jackson, MS 39205
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When is the application deadline?
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When is the team meeting?
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All CIC participants will be required to attend a meeting October 29, 2011 in Jackson from 10am-2pm. Location TBA.
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What is the payment schedule?
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Due with application, October 1, 2011 ……………………… $100.00 (non refundable after October 15)
| Due October 15, 2011 | …………………… | $600.00 |
| Due November 1, 2011 | …………………… | $600.00 |
| Due November 15, 2011 | …………………… | $600.00 |
| Due December 1, 2011 | …………………… | $600.00 |
All payments should be sent the same address as the initial deposit and should have the student’s name clearly indicated on the check.
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What is the basic itinerary?
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| December 15 | ………………………………… | Depart US |
| December 16 | ………………………………… | Arrive in host country |
| December 17 | ………………………………… | Travel to team sites |
| December 17-29 | ………………………………… | Experience the city |
| December 29 | ………………………………… | Travel |
| December 29 - January 2 | ………………………………… | Debriefing |
| January 2 | ………………………………… | Depart for US |
| January 2 | ………………………………… | Arrive US |
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Where will we be going?
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For security purposes, the cities will be made available after the teams are selected and planning begins for our adventure there.
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How many will be going?
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There are 80 total positions available for this project. These 80 students/leaders will be divided into teams and travel to different cities.
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What will we be doing?
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For the most part we will be building relationships with university students. This will include hosting Christmas parties, teaching English classes, performing simple Christmas dramas and skits, and teaching and singing Christmas songs. The focus of this opportunity is for you to personally tell your story to many local students as you build relationships and care for them.
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What kind of documents do I need to travel?
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Everyone must have a passport by October 15, 2011 that is valid until at least August, 2012. If you do not have a passport, apply immediately.
You will complete a visa application at the team meeting on October 29, 2011. Please bring your passport and one (1) passport photo to that meeting to be used for the visa application. It can not be a copy of the photo in your passport.
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What if I have more questions?
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Any questions can be directed to
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