New Mexico Information Packet
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! ! ! Table of Contents ! Contact Information……………………………………………………...2 ! Mission, Vision, Goals………………………………………………….…3 ! Mission Site Information…………………………………………….…4 ! Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………….5 ! Cost……………………………………………………………………………….7 ! Housing, Food, Transportation……………………………………...9 ! Dress Code…………………………………………………………………..10 ! Packing List………………………………………………………………….11 ! Schedule………………………………………………………………………12 ! Airlines………………………………………………………………………..13 ! Rental Cars…………………………………………………………………..15 !1 ! ! New Mexico ! Thank you for your interest in taking a trip with One Way Ministries! We are excited that God will use you in powerful ways as you minister in the name of Jesus Christ. ! Please read over this packet of information and contact us with any questions. We are here to help you in any way possible. Here’s how you can get in touch with us: ! Phone: Office: (205) 620-9190 Cell: (205) 706-7669 (JT) (205) 706-8173 (Sheryl) Fax: 1-800-861-3132 ! Email: Office: [email protected] JT: [email protected] Joseph: [email protected] Karen: [email protected] Meghan: [email protected] Sheryl: [email protected] Accounting: [email protected] ! (For all staff members, simply use the person’s first name followed by @1wayministries.org.) ! !2 Mission The mission of 1 Way Ministries is to boldly share the whole truth of God’s Word through evangelism and outreach to impoverished, forgotten and desperate people groups by motivating and mobilizing believers in Jesus Christ to take the first steps in reaching the world with the message of eternal hope. Vision • to share the message of the Gospel through effective evangelism training with believers and church leaders. • to encourage leaders in disciple-making and the kingdom work of evangelism. • to preach boldly, without compromise, the whole truth of God’s Word in every opportunity God provides. • to reach the fringe members of society with a radical message of salvation and lordship found in Jesus. ! !Goals • to reach impoverished, forgotten and desperate people groups with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through tangible, physical means (food distribution, home construction/repair, etc). • to reach impoverished, forgotten and desperate people groups with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through educational programs (tutoring, VBS, sports camps, etc). • to reach impoverished, forgotten and desperate people groups with the Gospel of Jesus Christ through personal evangelism (door to door, ! Crusades, etc). ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !3 Mission Site Information Weather The weather in New Mexico is different across the varied terrain of the state. The northwestern area of the state is somewhat arid with a uniquely snowy winter to its elevation. Temperatures in this area range from 90’s in the summer months to 20’s in the winter. The spring and fall months are very nice with cooler temperatures in the morning and at night, and warmer 70’s during the daytime. The northern and eastern regions of the state have more extreme conditions due to the mountains and valleys that make up some of the most beautiful parts of the state. The southern portions of the state are more desert with more consistent weather patterns of rainy season and dry hot months. Cultures and History New Mexico boasts twenty-two Native American tribes. As a result of this high number of Indians populating the state, New Mexico has a unique history and heritage of family and family groups. In addition to a large Indian population New Mexico is home to the largest number of historically significant Hispanic settlements in the US. The vibrant Latin influence mingled with the deep American Indian heritage establishes New Mexico as our most colorful state in the US in language, art, food, and history. Location Our work is beginning in small Indian churches located on or near the Navajo Nation and smaller Pueblo Indian pueblos/reservations. The Navajo Nation is the largest reservation in the US with acreage larger than 10 of the 50 US states and a growing population of more than 250,000. Our Partnership is through the Baptist Convention of New Mexico association and churches scattered across the state from Albuquerque to Gallup and from Farmington to Taos. Religion The most prominent religion on the reservations is traditional indigenous cultural foundations with ancestor worship as well as Catholicism. There are only a few Christian churches on the Navajo reservation. There are no churches on Pueblo or Zuni land. Due to the Spanish colonization of the region Catholicism is present in most every community throughout New Mexico. There is a growing awareness among the Christ-followers in New Mexico of the need for evangelism and outreach in a relational manner. ! !4 Frequently Asked Questions Gallup, New Mexico ! !Is there a grocery store nearby? There are local grocery stores in Gallup and small stores in neighboring !communities. !Where’s the nearest Wal-mart? Wal-Marts are located in the larger communities (Gallup, Albuquerque, and !Grants) and typically will be within an hour’s drive. !Can I drink the water in New Mexico? !Yes, you can drink the water in New Mexico. !What’s the food like? In New Mexico, most cooking will be done as a team, usually on site in a local kitchen or church facility. The menu will be adjusted for project and time of year as needed. Based on the time of year, group size and location, some !meals will be at local restaurants or churches. Anyone with dietary concerns should email the 1 Way Staff at least 30 days prior to the trip. We will attempt to address your dietary needs in an effective !manner. !What if I have a specific medical condition? Please let us know of any specific medical condition on the medical form !provided. We will attempt to accommodate any special needs you may have. !Where is the nearest hospital? In most locations there is a hospital or clinic within the community we are working. We will rely on our partners on the ground to help us with any !medical situations that may arise. ! ! ! ! ! !5 !Will my cell phone work in New Mexico? Contact your service provider to make sure your phone will work in New Mexico. New Mexico is a mountainous state which can sometime interfere with !cell signal. !How do I prepare for the environment? The altitude at which you will be working in New Mexico will require the most adjustment. Use sunglasses, hats and chapstick daily. You will need to drink plenty of water each day and stay out of the sun when possible. Beginning 1-2 weeks out, increase water consumption to AT LEAST 64 ounces a day and !decrease caffeine consumption. !Is there a washer/dryer on the premises? No, you will not have access to a washer/dryer. You may bring sink detergent for washing clothes in the bathroom sink. In addition, local laundry service is !available on occasion. ! !6 !Cost A non-refundable $200 group deposit is required for all groups to secure dates !and number of participants. This deposit is separate from the cost per person. The cost for each week-long trip to New Mexico is $350 per person. This price !includes lodging, food (20 meals), and daily devotion materials. !The deadline for payments is as follows: $100 deposit is due 90 days prior to trip $125 payment is due 60 days prior to trip !$125 payment is due 30 days prior to trip All payments should be sent to One Way Ministries at 105 Silver Leaf Lane, !Alabaster, AL 35007. !Cost Considerations Participants engaging in more than one week of ministry on the field will pay !$350 per week. Deposits are non-refundable. In addition, no refunds are given for monies due !and/or paid due to changes less than 60 days prior to the trip. !Children One Way Ministries welcomes families to the mission field. Due to safety concerns, only children ages 8 and over are allowed on trips. Children ages 8-11 must have a parent and/or legal guardian in a supervisory position on the trip as well. Consideration will be made on a per trip/per family basis for younger children when a family is planning to join a ministry team together. Children must be able to obey their parents the first time in order to be !considered. !Custom Trip Cost A custom trip is defined as a trip outside of the established schedule. This type of trip can be tailored to your group’s needs and schedule. The minimum group size is 30 but smaller groups may combine to form a larger group or may pay on !a sliding scale (below) based on number of participants: 30+ participants: $350 per person 25-29 participants: $400 per person 20-25 participants: $500 per person 15-19 participants: $650 per person !7 ! !The payment schedule is the same as the one listed above under “Cost.” !Project Funding Various projects (including new home construction, block parties, recovery efforts, etc) require additional funding from outside sources. While One Way Ministries attempts to raise money from private sources including grants and individual donations, we encourage groups to sponsor projects as well. Any additional funds brought to the project by an organization will be designated for that particular project. We encourage each group to raise above and beyond their personal cost in order to make a more effective impact on the !people that they are ministering to during the trip. ! !8 Housing While in New Mexico, there is a variety of lodging used for groups. The housing ranges from primitive (sleeping on the floor in local churches or schools) to basic (sleeping bag on a bed in a retreat center) to hotel-type accommodations. Housing is dependent on the location. All participants will be informed of the housing/restroom accommodations prior to the trip. Food Breakfast will be served at the local lodging site. Generally, we will have a brown bag lunch with sandwich, chips, fruit and drink.