The document provides information and instructions for leaders participating in a mission trip to Jamaica. It discusses the goals of building relationships, hope and infrastructure. It outlines the itinerary including travel details, work projects at various sites, and activities. Guidelines are presented around mentoring relationships, daily schedules, airline information, customs procedures, communications and packing additional supplies to donate.

1. Mission Jamaica 2012 Leaders Training October 2011

2. Opening Prayer

3. Getting to know each other Please Share: Name Church Where & When You Serve

8. Updates & Projects

9. Clifton Boys Home The Update The Projects

13. Kingston-Hope Valley Experimental School The Update The Projects

14. Medical & Dental The Update The Projects

15. What is Westhaven? The Update The Projects

16. Definition Time: Irie: (I-ree) adj., a: a Jamaican term meaning “everything is ok”, or “no problem.” b: Often used as a term of reassurance when things aren’t going like we thought.

17. The Three-Crisis Rule “ When traveling in a mission team internationally, the team should always keep the 3-crisis rule in mind. The rule is simply this: Assume that three things for each individual will go wrong no matter how well we plan. Adopt the attitude that contingencies will arise. Who knows what they will be? Someone may become ill. The bus may break down or the rooms at the hotel may have been given away. When you begin the trip with this attitude, you are preparing to be flexible as well as facing the fact that you cannot always be in control or trust your own strength. Encourage one another to practice the mental attitude of accepting both the minor and major changes in plans that inevitably occur with foreign travel. If nothing goes “wrong” with your team, fine. But you will have missed some rewarding opportunities to see the Lord work. Difficulties give you the opportunity to discover your inner resolve. And in the face of adversity, the hidden strengths and talents that emerge in some can surprise the team.”

20. Remember At the airport: Q: Have you had these bags in your possession the whole time? A: Yes. Q: Did anyone ask you to bring something with you? A: No. At Jamaican Customs: Q: What is the purpose of your visit? A: Vacation.

21. The Mentoring Relationships The benefits of linking a first time missionary with a repeater allows a first timer to benefit from your positive experience: Pre-trip Travel Hotel Site Post-Trip Make the most of a “Vacation with a Purpose” short term mission trip- Be available to answer questions.

22. The Mission Jamaica Week! "It's all Irie..." Travel Day Early afternoon flight home Rest and Reflect! Day to Explore Jamaica! Devotions Dinner Rest and Reflect! Day to Explore Jamaica! Devotions Dinner Work Day #3 Devotions Dinner Work Day #2 Devotions Dinner Work Day #1 Devotions Dinner Worship Orientation to sites Devotions Dinner Early morning departure Settle in at Hotel Hotel Orientation Devotions Dinner Saturday Friday Thursday Wednesday Tuesday Monday Sunday Saturday

24. All Inclusive means all inclusive Alcohol Policy Follow US laws & customs Drinking age: 21 We expect our young people to follow that standard We ask those of legal age to be sensitive to those who can’t drink. Those who do drink do so responsibly.

25. Sunsets Beach Hotel and Resort Toby's Resort Knutsford Court

26. Rest & Reflection Thursday & Friday Jeff and Pastor Douglas can help arrange side trips. (These are not included in the MJ trip cost) Some options are: Visit other Mission Jamaica Sites Bird Sanctuary Herbies Fish Pot/ Glistening Waters Black River Falls – Swimming/ Floating Dunns River Falls – Walk the falls/shopping Negril – Beach day

30. Gifts and the Hierarchy The best gift to the children is your time and attention. Except: You may develop a special relationship with some of the Jamaicans that you work with. It is appropriate on the last day at the work site to give things such as Bibles, shoes, t-shirts, small gifts All gifts for children and staff must be given through the administration at the various sites. Due to special diets/restrictions, do not give candy or sweets to the children

31. Group Announcements

32. Mission Jamaica Logo Wear MJ Caps or MJ T-Shirts What would your team like? MJ Polos will also be ordered for our Jamaican drivers Sizes and # due by Nov 1 st

35. Paperwork Things we need everyone to turn into the MJ office An email will be sent approx 2 weeks prior to due date Final payments per confirmation letter Due by Nov 15th Medical Forms With a copy of Passport & Insurance Card Registration Form (paper copy) Copy of Minor Authorization Form Sept 13 $150 Oct 13 $550 Deposits per confirmation letter With Roommates Assigned Electronic Spreadsheet due as soon as possible

37. 7. Refrain from complaining. I know that travel can present numerous unexpected and undesired circumstances, but the rewards of conquering such circumstances are innumerable. Instead of whining and complaining, I’ll be creative and supportive. 8. Respect the work that is going on in the country with the particular church, agency, or person(s) that we are working with. I realize that our team is here for just a short while, but that those with whom we work are here for the long term. I will respect their knowledge, insights and instructions. 9. Refrain from negative political comments or hostile discussions concerning out host country, their culture or their politics. 10. Remember not to be exclusive in my relationships. If my sweetheart or spouse is on the team, we will make every effort to interact with all members of the team, not just one another. If I am attracted to a teammate, I will not attempt to pursue an exclusive relationship until after we return home. 11. Refrain from any activity that could be construed as romantic interest toward a National. I realize certain activities that seem innocuous in my own culture may seem inappropriate in others.

39. Q&A

40. Closing Prayer