1. Get your passports! The processing will take 4-6 weeks! If you already have one, please check to make sure that it's up to date! Click here for information on passports
2. Send a copy of your passport picture page to:
Tom Carmody
710 Crescent Circle
Canton, GA 30115
4. Covenant Review for April 10
Please review and study the scripture and then be prepared to give a 1-2 minute review to the team of what that section of the Covenant means to you. I've pasted the Covenant below. Please look for your name, underlined and in italics, by a specific section of the covenant. That is the section for you to review.
Please review and study the scripture and then be prepared to give a 1-2 minute review to the team of what that section of the Covenant means to you. I've pasted the Covenant below. Please look for your name, underlined and in italics, by a specific section of the covenant. That is the section for you to review.
Short Term Missions Team Covenant
We, the members of FreeStyle Missions Short Term Mission Team, believing that
God has called us together to serve, agree together concerning the following:
I. Our Vision - TOM C.
We desire to be a team of people characterized by Christ like behavior exhibited
through unconditional love; unselfish, joyful service, and unified teamwork. Our
ultimate purpose as a team is to spread a passion for the Gospel of our Lord
Jesus Christ all those we encounter.
II. Our Team Objectives
We believe that we can fulfill this vision through the following commitments:
1. JOAN C.
Glorifying God: We are joined in the mission of bringing Glory to God
through our Lord Jesus Christ. We will seek to do so through the power of
the Holy Spirit, loving all whom He loves, praying for all His purposes,
meditating on His Word, sustained by His grace (Psalm 115:1-3; John
17:3, 17, 23).
2. SCOTT F.
Our Teamwork: We commit ourselves to being a group of individuals who
unite as one in purpose, striving to accomplish the same goal: to glorify
Jesus Christ and increase His Church through love and service to others
(1 Corinthians 12:12-31).
3. DIETZ FAMILY
Communication: We commit ourselves to resolve all team member
conflicts according to biblical principles. This involves prayer as the first
step, personal confrontation as the follow-up step, and the counsel of a
third party (namely, a leader) as a third and final resort (Matthew 18:15-20).
In all issues of conflict, we commit ourselves to maintain a humble spirit of
confidentiality, while seeking to affirm one another in love (Ephesians 4:29;
Colossians 4:6).
4. JAMIE C.
Forgiveness: We commit ourselves to the recognition of sin as our
common enemy so that we each may be sensitive to our human failings
and forgive each other (Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 3:12-13). We
recognize that forgiveness is manifested through an understanding,
forgetful attitude and the continuation of demonstrated love. In accordance
with Hebrews 12:15, we commit ourselves to resolving any bitterness,
because we realize that bitterness will drag the whole team down (Matthew
18:21-35).
5. COREY H.
Spiritual Growth: We commit ourselves to personal worship and
fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ and an openness to learn from Godʼs
Spirit in all situations. We agree to have the same attitude as the Apostle
Paul with respect to failure (Philippians 3:12-14), and with respect to
perseverance (1 Corinthians 9:24-27);we will strive to put off the old self
(Ephesians 4:17-22) and put on the new self (Ephesians 4:23-32).
III. Our Team Structure
We believe that the following structural elements will enable us to carry out our
team objectives:
1. JERM
Team Meetings: Before, during, and after the trip, our team meetings will
be crucial for fulfilling the commitments mentioned above. These team
meetings shall include team devotions, team prayer, time for
communication of details and plans, and time for developing relationships
(Hebrews 10:24; Ephesians 5:19-20).
2. KARA C.
Personal Quiet Times: We will attempt to be faithful in our daily times with
God because we believe that growing individually is essential to growing
as a team (Hebrew 10:22).
3. JUICE
Ministry Opportunities: We will seek to be a witness of the love of Jesus
to the people we encounter throughout our trip.
4. TRE`
Work: We recognize that, if our objectives are to be completed, we must
all commit ourselves to work to the best of his/her God-given ability every
day of the trip(1 Corinthians 10:31). We also commit to being on time and
to promptly adhere to the daily scheduled activities.
5. JB
Prayer: We commit ourselves to daily prayer, every day up to and
including our time on the field, for the individuals on our team, those we will
encounter and serve throughout the trip, and the local church
6. FERN
Leadership: In situations of team concerns, the team leader will be the
team guide. We will submit to the authority of the Leaders in all matters,
during team meetings, travel to and from the mission and while on the
field. We also recognize that working with the team is an opportunity for us
all to develop God-given leadership ability, and we commit ourselves to
that end through the pursuing of individual growth opportunities that may
arise (Ephesians 5:21; Hebrews 13:17).
7. BOBBY
Lifestyle: We will strive (God helping us) to be imitators of Christ (1
Corinthians 11:1), to walk as He would walk (1 Peter 2:21), not causing our
brother to stumble (1 Corinthians 8:9-13), acting in a manner appropriate
to the host culture, doing all for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10: 31).
8. JESSICA
Flexibility: We will serve with an open mind and soft heart recognizing that
plans may change in small ways or dramatically with little or no notice. We
will be open and will joyfully accept changes in schedules and activities as
Godʼs plans may differ from the planning and preparation of the team. We
will strive to be obedient to His directives and ultimate plans for the team.
9. TOM C.
Financial: We accept our individual responsibilities to meet all the financial
requirements in accord with the scheduled payments required. We will
strive to not only generate our funds, but to continue to work toward the
teams full financial goal. All funds raised will be dedicated to the team and
if for any reason a team member cannot attend, all funds raised will
continue to be utilized by the team and will not be returned or refunded.
IV. Evaluation/Accountability
We shall hold each other accountable to this Covenant, and we shall measure
our success in keeping this covenant by the following:
TOM C.
Correcting each other according to biblical and covenant principles
(Colossians 1:28; Matthew 18:15-18; Galatians 6:1; 1 Corinthians 5).
KARA C.
Responding without defensiveness when we are corrected, believing that
other team members have our best interests and of the team in mind
(Proverbs 27:5-6).
JOAN C.
Meeting as a team after our return home to “debrief” as a team.
5. Homework for April 17
(Please research and be prepared to give a 5 minute overview of your topic. You can google most of these topics. Don't over-prepare, a few insightful pieces of information would be helpful.)
Local Culture and Customs - Benjamin and Christian Dietz
(foods, traditions, family structure, holidays)
Government - Jamie
(form of government, police, military, etc)
Economy/Finance - Jerm
(imports, exports, currency unit, etc)
Religions of the Jamaica -
(various denominations, catholic, protestant, rasta, other)
6. Be praying about where you want to serve during our workshop day::
Sports Camp/Cross It Up - Jonathan Burton
Rap Session - Corey Hicks
Drama - Kara Carmody
Young Women -
Young Men -
Marriage Conference - Tom and Joan Carmody
Pastor Training - Scott Free
7. Fundraise!!! If you want a sample support letter email Kara @ kcarmody1013@gmail.com
7. Fundraise!!! If you want a sample support letter email Kara @ kcarmody1013@gmail.com
