NEW YORK CITY
MISSION 2009
DATE: July 12th – 18th
COST: $330/person
DEPOSIT DUE: $150
DATE DUE: April 1st, 2009
BALANCE: The balance of $180 represents the meals that the youth will eat during the week. Since we will be working in different parts of the city, they will need to pay cash for lunch & dinner and will be responsible for this sum. If you need my help with the management and/or safe keeping of this money, I will be happy to help.
ACCOMODATIONS:
Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew
263 West 86th Street NY, NY 10024
Phone: 212-362-3179
- There are showers in the church. There is one shower stall in the men’s bathroom & one in the women’s bathroom, so there will be a schedule.
- There are no laundry facilities in the church. There is a Laundromat one block away. I will provide change for laundry if needed.
ITINERARY
Amtrak limits the number and size of carry on baggage. (Salisbury does not allow checked baggage.) The size of each bag CANNOT exceed 28”L X 22”W X 14”H and cannot be over 50 lbs. Items can be FedEx’d in advance to avoid problems on the train. Plan to ship items such as boots, air mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows, etc.
· Tuesday July 7th: All items to be shipped must be delivered to FBC by 3:00pm.
· Saturday July 11th: All missionaries will attend the 5:30pm worship service at FBC and we will be commissioned. All families of the missionaries are invited to stay after the service for dinner. All missionaries must stay at FBC so that we can depart for the train.
· Midnight, July 12: Depart for Amtrak in Salisbury.
· Sunday, July 12th, 2:49am: Train departure.
· Sunday, July 12th, 2:32pm: Train arrives in Penn Station, NYC.
· Monday, July 13th- Friday, July17th: See attached Mission Schedule.
· Saturday, July 18th, 7:05am: Depart Penn Station, NYC.
· Saturday, July 18th, 7:25pm: Arrive in Salisbury.
· Saturday, July 18th: ETA to FBC will be 9:00pm.
CHAPERONES: CONTACT #’S TO BE PROVIDED!
Steve Cotton Mary Cotton (maybe)
Robin Cline Leigh Brown
Elizabeth Barnard
LUGGAGE:
· 2 Carry on bags ONLY!
· 28”L X 22”W X 14”H
· 50 lbs max per carry on.
WHAT TO BRING:
See Attached
FORMS:
A FBC medical release form MUST be completed and returned by June 1st, 2009.
See Attached
FAQ’S
- Has the money from our fundraisers been applied against the cost of the trip? ANSWER: Over 70% of our budget & fundraisers have been applied against the cost of the trip. I want to hold the balance to pay the cost of FedEx, group dinners, laundry, and emergency funds should we run into something unexpected during the week.
- Will there be other expenses to consider? ANSWER: Yes. The youth will need money for souvenirs. You can decide the budget for that. I will take them sightseeing, but we will utilize the subway & our feet for most of the time. (The subway passes are already included in the cost)
- Will you take them to events in the city? ANSWER: I hope so. The Yankees are scheduled to play Detroit on Friday, July 17th. The cost of a ticket will be around $30. I would also like to try and take them to a Broadway show during the evening. The cost of a ticket ranges between $65 and $95. I will be able to pay for some of these costs, but may need your help!
- Has the youth group planned more fundraisers? ANSWER: Yes. We are participating in the “30 Hour Famine” in February, and we will have are youth yard sale on May 2nd. I am open to all ideas!
- Is NYC a safe place to take our youth? ANSWER: Yes. I like to joke about the time I spent in NYC, but the reality is that I never once felt threatened. We will be divided into smaller, manageable groups which will be led by a chaperone, and we will be working for Christian organizations & helped by Christian volunteers each day. We will be in GOD’s hands!
- Did I miss a question? Please feel free to call me at 704-756-2912 to discuss.
