2008 Canada Trip Information

Schedule

Wednesday, July 23 –

5:00 am - Meet at Nashville Airport
---Nashville to Newark, Continental 2745 - Depart 7:25 am, Arrive 10:47 am
---Newark to Bangor, Continental 2238 - Depart 11:30 am, Arrive 1:17 pm (EST)
2:00 pm - Pickup 2 Avis Rental Vans/Travel to Betts Kelly Lodge
8:30 pm - Arrive at Lodging (AST)

Thursday, July 24 -

Door-to-Door VBS Recruiting
VBS Preparation

Friday, July 25 –

Morning: Door-to-Door VBS Recruiting/VBS Preparation
2:00 pm – Sailing on Miramichi River with Miramichi Valley Church youth group
Evening: Campfire devotionals

Saturday, July 26 –

VBS Kickoff Event

Sunday, July 27 –

Worship at Miramichi Valley Church
Final VBS Preparations

Monday-Thursday, July 28-31

9:00 am-Noon – VBS (K-6 grade)
Afternoons: Lunch and Preparation for Youth VBS
6:00-8:30 pm – Youth VBS (7-12 grade)
*Wednesday afternoon – Sing at assisted living facility

Thursday Evening, July 31

9:00 pm – Depart for Fredericton, NB
10:30 pm – Arrive at Ramada Inn, Fredericton, NB

Friday, August 1 –

8:45 am (AST) – Depart Fredericton, NB
11:45 am (EST) – Arrive at Bangor, ME Airport (BGR)
---Bangor to Newark, Continental 2763 - Depart 1:45 pm Arrive 3:23 pm
---Newark to Nashville, Continental 2825 - Depart 4:10 pm, Arrive 5:57 pm
Pickup from Airport – 6:00 pm (CST)

Lodging:

Betts Kelly Lodge
500 Storeytown Road
Doaktown, N.B., Canada
E9C 1T8
506-365-8008/1-877-598-2388

Ramada (Thursday Night)
480 Riverside Drive
Fredericton, NB E3A 8C2, Canada
(506) 460-5500

Church Information

Miramichi Valley Church
Pastor Dave Storey
7769 Route 8
New Bandon, NB
506-365-4427/506-365-8801 

Missionaries:

Josh Crosby
Frank Lewis\
Jason Rogers
Patsy Buckner
Abby Bronaugh
Lauren Lewis
Susan McNamara
Danika Schlosser
Hannah Rogers
Caroline Sloan
Garrett Schlosser
Megan Wilson
Emily Simpson

The Canada Celebration is Sunday, August 3, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm in Room 150, just before the mission trip report at 6 pm. Please make plans to join other parents, students, and sponsors for this reception and mission report.

PACKING LIST

You can check one bag, not to exceed 50 pounds and an additional carry-on bag. (Remember: You will be carrying your own luggage from place to place.) CARRY ON--In your carry-on, pack what you will need for one night, including at least one change of clothes and any medications or items that you need to survive if your luggage does not arrive with you.

CLOTHES

• 10 - 11 changes of modest clothes appropriate for 50-75 degree weather
• 1 nice dress outfit for Sunday (dress/skirt for girls, collared shirt for guys)
• 2 Pairs of walking shoes (break in new shoes before you leave)
• Light jacket/sweater
• Sleepwear (suggestion: bring ear plugs also)
• Baseball cap (for sun or bad hair days)
• Rain poncho or small umbrella

TOILETRIES

• Shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, hair brush
• Hair dryer
• Shaving cream/razor
• Light make-up (be sensitive to cultural settings)
• Contact lenses/solution & extra case and/or glasses
• Sunscreen & insect repellent
• Kleenex
• Hand sanitizer
• Women - feminine hygiene products (just in case)

PERSONAL MINISTRY TOOLS

• Bible, journal, and pen
• Tote bag or backpack for day trips
• Alarm clock
• Camera/film (and extra camera battery)

PERSONAL FIRST-AID KIT (Put travel-size amounts into Ziploc bag)

• Personal medications in prescription bottle (let Jason Rogers know of any medical issues) and vitamins
• Anti-bacterial hand wash
• Bandages and Neosporin ointment
• Aspirin or ibuprofen
• Anti-histamine
• Pepto-Bismol
• Cough drops
• Imodium tablets

SNACKS

• Beef jerky, peanut butter, nuts, granola bars
• Gum/candy
• Pumpkin seeds/gum for Josh
• Folgers Coffee Singles (if you like coffee)
• Bring various size Ziploc bags

THINGS TO DO

• Cash (have $40 worth of $1 and $5 bills) No more than $100
• Credit Card (just in case)
• Give passport to Jason Rogers
• Place travel money in money belt or neck pouch
• Get all medical release/insurance information to Jason
• Pack a copy of passport and visa page in each piece of luggage
• Give itinerary and emergency plan to family members
• Give out prayer guide to your supporters