Connecting Mission Teams to Mission Opportunities within Utah-Idaho.

• Hello, My name is Tom Haslam from Open Door Baptist Church in Walhalla, SC,
  
  (Beaverdam Baptist Association). I am interested in finding out mission work info for next year, the week of July 4th 2008. We would love to come next year and do some type on mission work such as home repair work for an Indian family or families in need. Could you please send me any info you may have or put me in touch with anyone who may be able to help us in this area? Thanks, Tom Haslam 135 White Oak Street, Walhalla, SC 29691 Phone 864-638-5290 tphaslam@bellsouth.net
• Rupert Baptist Church, Rupert Idaho, is looking for a constrution team to do minor repairs, paint, and replace a section of sidewalk Contact Pastor Russ Sharrock at 208-436-0545.
  
• Rupert Baptist Church, Rupert Idaho, is looking for a team to help with VBS on June 19-23, and a Backyard Bible Club on July 17-22, 2006. Contact Pastor Russ Sharrock at 208-436-0545
  
• "Here is the church
  Here is the........whoops!"
  1st Southern Baptist Church in Twin Falls is in need of a Steeple Repairman!
  Our steeple is leaning and the result is that we have a serious leakage problem in the church kitchen everytime it rains or snows. It also makes the exterior of the church look neglected.
  We have very limited funds to repair this and are hoping to find someone to donate their time and expertise.
  Hopefully it won't be long before we can finish our rhyme,
  " Open the doors..SEE ALL THE PEOPLE!"
  If you can help please call Pastor K at 208-404-2116!
  
• My name is Lafe Cruzan, and I am the studient minister at First Baptist Church in Idabel OK. Our church family and student ministry would like to come to Utah for a mission trip. We would like to know what opportunites might be available. Whether it is prayerwalking, door-to-door evangelism, or anything we are willing to serve. The dates we are looking to come would be the second or third week in March depending upon our schools spring break so are students will be able to come with us. If you have any questions you may contact me at (580) 286-3379 or my cell phone is (580) 212-6602. I will look foreward to hearing from you.
  
• We have a building team that would like to meet a building need in your area. The team is a general construction team. They can frame up and black in a building. Also do finish work.. Hang cabinets, doors, sheet rock, roofing, etc. If you are interested contact:
  John C Hilbun - Interim Pastor
  Sandhill Baptist Church
  Phone- 601-763-6584
  
• Dear Collegiate Ministry Leader, I am writing to ask that you consider bringing a group of students to New Orleans during the 2006-07 school year. Many of you brought groups to the Gulf Coast last year, and we are grateful for your concern. Through the efforts of hardworking college students, thousands of Gulf Coast residents received assistance gutting out their homes. Nearly 10,000 college students provided well over $10 million in volunteer labor.
  I hope that you might consider investing in the long-term recovery of New Orleans. Through the Baptist Crossroads Project, First Baptist New Orleans plans to coordinate the construction of up to 300 homes in the Upper 9th Ward of New Orleans. Last summer nearly 3,000 volunteers assisted in the construction of 30 homes. We hope to build as many as 20 homes during Spring Break 2007. We want to invite your group to come to New Orleans and participate in this exciting rebuilding effort.
  Here are some of the details for the project:
  Lodging/Meals
  The North American Mission Board is offering lodging and meals (3 meals per day) at their Volunteer Village for $20 per student/per day. The Village has space for only 500 volunteers, so do not delay in calling. Please call 504-362-4604 or toll free at 877-934-0808 to make reservations. When you call be sure to tell them that you will be working with the Baptist Crossroads project.
  If you are not able to secure lodging at the Volunteer Village, we will work with you to find suitable accommodations.
  Schedule
  We suggest that groups follow this schedule:
  Saturday – Travel to New Orleans
  Sunday – Worship and orientation (afternoon is free)
  Monday-Friday – Work days (workday concludes around 3:30 p.m.)
  Saturday – Return Home
  You are not required to work the entire week. If your team is only available for a portion of a week, that will be fine.
  Other Fees
  First Baptist New Orleans does not charge volunteers.
  Transportation
  Groups are asked to secure their own transportation. The work sites will be in one general area, so you should be able to transport your students easily. While 10-15 passenger vans are ideal, large buses will work fine. Tools/Attire
  Habitat for Humanity provides most of the tools at the worksite. Volunteers are encouraged to bring “small” tools (hammer, tape measure, nail apron, construction pencil). All volunteers should have shoes that are closed toe and closed heel (tennis shoes work great). Shorts are permitted on the job site. Ladies are asked to wear modest tops (tank tops are okay, but they should have wide straps) and men must keep their shirts on.
  Site Visits
  Many of you may wish to visit New Orleans prior to your mission trip to gain a greater understanding of the project. We welcome these visits. We will offer at least 4 opportunities for site visits through mid-February. The dates will be posted on our website (www.baptistcrossroads.com) when it has been updated.
  Project Promotion
  We are developing a promotional packet that should be completed soon. Members of our ministry team are also available to speak to your ministry group about the project. To request a packet or to request to have one of our team speak to your group, please email Diane Villemarette (diane@firstbaptistneworleans.com).
  We will provide you with more detailed information once your group registers. We are in the process of updating the project website. To register, please call (504.482.5775) or email our office (volunteer@firstbaptistneworleans.com). Please remember that you make your lodging arrangements directly with the North American Mission Board.
  If you have any additional questions, please contact our office.
  Blessings, Inman Houston
  Director, Baptist Crossroads Project
  Associate Pastor of Community Ministries and Singles
  504.482.5775
  inman@firstbaptistneworleans.com