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go4itshort term mission with Operation Mobilisation – Issue 13

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“ The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the oppressed will be set free.”

LUKE 4:18 (NLT)

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UKPAGE 4

CATEGORIES: ALL

EUROPEPAGES 4, 5-6

CATEGORIES: TEENS, CHILDREN, SPORT, ARTS, COMMUNITY, PRAYER AND MUSLIM

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICAPAGE 8

CATEGORIES: COMMUNITY AND MUSLIMS

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CATEGORIES: COMMUNITY AND SPORT

Cherry joined OM for a short term mission trip to Malta for two weeks with a five-day Transform conference in Rome beforehand.

“On the Outreach Day in Rome, my teammate and I were drawn to an old beggar kneeling outside McDonalds praying in desperation. We bought her some food, and in broken French and Italian, found out her name was Maria, from Romania. The language barrier was frustrating. We emphasised ‘Jesu adore vous’ (our attempt to communicate ‘Jesus loves you’) and she understood. When I reached out and grabbed her hand Maria was shocked; looking at me with tear-brimmed eyes, she held on tightly to my hands. I learnt that a loving touch and a kind look in the eyes can communicate so much more than words.”

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Gather to worship, pray and train in Rome from 13-18 July 2015, joining with hundreds of Christians from around the world. Come and share your story with the Mediterranean people, letting them hear and understand the Gospel, often for the first time. Following the cnference, join one of the 30 ministry teams throughout the region focussed on sharing the Gospel through the arts, sport, trekking and more. Find out more at WWW.TRANSFORM.OM.ORG

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SOUTHERN AFRICAPAGE 8

CATEGORIES: COMMUNITY AND ARTS

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CATEGORIES: COMMUNITY AND MUSLIMS

There are OM teams based in over 110 countries around the world. Most of the outreaches featured in this go4it run every year

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PRAYER

SPORT

ARTS CHILDREN

MUSLIMS

TEENS

TEACH ENGLISH

COMMUNITY

Gather to worship, pray and train in Rome from 13-18 July 2015, joining with hundreds of Christians from around the world. Come and share your story with the Mediterranean people, letting them hear and understand the Gospel, often for the first time. Following the cnference, join one of the 30 ministry teams throughout the region focussed on sharing the Gospel through the arts, sport, trekking and more. Find out more at WWW.TRANSFORM.OM.ORG

PRACTICAL

visit www.uk.om.org/shorts for all the latest outreach information

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FRANCE Community Ministries

Reach towns across France with the Gospel and encourage the local church in their community ministry efforts.

10 days - between March and October

From £165

Retro Extreme

‘Back in the day’ Short Term OM workers had to sell books to eat and live. Sound extreme? It was. We will be embarking on a similar challenge that makes your faith real (but we won’t make you sell books). Our goal is to serve the Church in some of the most spiritually poor regions of France. Imagine over 300,000 inhabitants and only FOUR evangelical churches. Sound extreme? It is..

End of August Apply by: beginning of June £40

HUNGARY Easter OutreachUsing our bus or trailer, help attract a crowd and reach the local community.

10 days in April Apply by: first week of February £200

Children’s English Camps Each day children will come to learn about the Bible and about Jesus through English lessons. This will include a morning lesson from the Bible and basic English lessons. The afternoon will be open for games, songs and crafts.

2 weeks in June, July or August Apply by: 8 weeks before start £295

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6 month adventure across Europe in a Transit VanJoin a small team travelling in a Ford Transit van for the next five months! Visit several countries around Europe, joining with long term OM teams and helping them with their social action and community projects.Read the blogs from the previous Transit Challenge teams: www.transit-challenge.om.org

February - July Apply by: October £4570

TRANSIT CHALLENGE

OM Lifehope Community Encounter

Receive training, experience team life and see God using you to reach out to others. Encourage the local church and help develop new community projects.

January - May, May - August or September - December

Apply by: 6 weeks before start £1415 or £1875

Lifehope English Language & Community Outreach

Programmes run at similar times to the Community Encounter options but provide an opportunity for non-nationals to also improve their English. If you have qualifications or experience in teaching English as a foreign language but would also like to be involved in community outreach, this may be the option for you.

Lifehope Outreaches Easter, Summer, Christmas and New Year

From a week to 4 months £205-£1715

www.lifehope.om.orgOM Lifehope is training and placing international teams with churches around the UK, partnering with them to bring life and hope to their communities, reaching and discipling people from many nations.We want to equip, train and challenge you to reflect Jesus Christ and to use your God-given gifts to bring Hope, and as a result, see communities impacted. We hope you will go away strengthened in your faith and with a deeper desire to share your faith back at home. OM Lifehope run outreaches around the UK throughout the year.

OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE

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over 100 outreaches across Europe – contact us to find out more! 01691 773388 www.uk.om.org/shorts 9

In a world fascinated by entertainment, an effective way to connect with people is by engaging their imagination. OM Arts International provides a way for professional visual, performing, and technical artists to proclaim the Gospel to the nations using their gifts and talents in the arts.This pioneering, international initiative facilitates short term mission trips (1-3 weeks) and long term mission activities (2+ years) with the goal of establishing arts ministries in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America and Africa. Find out more at www.arts.om.org.

OM ARTS SCHOOL OF MISSION Incarnate 2016, Feb-May, Cost: From £3500A school of 12 to 24 artists – including dancers, musicians and visual artists – you will learn and practice an incarnational approach to ministering through the arts. www.arts.om.org/school

OM ARTSLINK has a passion to see Visual Artists get involved in the Great Commission by uniquely impacting communities around the globe. This desire has fuelled the development of radical overseas opportunities created for visual artists to serve the Church and engage the world. www.omartslink.org

OM DANCELINK Dance can communicate across boundaries of culture and language. The arts and creativity are not just for the secular world. God has used dance since the beginning of time. Miriam danced after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. David danced before the Ark of Covenant because he could feel the presence of God. God created dance, and Dancelink wants to use this wonderful gift to minister and touch the hearts of people all over the world.www.omdancelink.org

Over 100 outreaches across Europe – contact us to find out more! 01691 773388 www.uk.om.org/shorts 5

IRELAND St. Patrick’s Day OutreachPartner with local churches to share the Gospel with the people of Ireland, using St. Patrick’s Day as a reminder of the message that St. Patrick brought to the country long ago and how it is still relevant for us today. There will be an emphasis on one-to-one evangelism during this outreach.

11 - 19 March Apply by: beginning of February £305

Impact Ireland Service and prayer, church partnership, cross walk (walk through Irish towns carrying a 12’ wooden cross).

2 weeks in July Apply by: beginning of May £330

Ireland - Creative Arts

mid Nov - 22nd Dec Apply by: mid September £565

REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Love MoldovaMoldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe. There are various ways you can get involved there:Village outreach: day camps for kids, visiting the elderly, helping practically. Construction teams: Practical work can involve cleaning and painting houses, building a playground, digging a toilet, cutting weeds etc.

Adventure by cycling, trekking or raft!: Use the different forms of transport to get from village to village. The ministry will consist of encouraging believers in churches, youth programmes, and evangelistic Gospel meetings.Soccer camps and Extreme Games: Help to lead day camps, organise sports, games, and Bible lessons etc.

Option A: 2 weeks in June Option B: 2 weeks beginning of July Option C: 2 weeks mid July Option D: 2 weeks early August

Apply by: 6 weeks before £285 (£300 for River Adventure)

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6 For more information on these outreaches contact the Short Term Missions team on 01691 773388

SPAIN Viva BarcelonaLearning and doing evangelism in a cosmopolitan city.

beginning of March - beginning of June

Apply by: mid January

£1865

Village Outreach

Distribute free literature and put on kids clubs in villages in north west Spain.

2 weeks early July Apply by: third week in May £255

SWEDEN Love StockholmReach children through kids clubs & face painting and adults through book tables, music, drama & other ministries.

Maiomi festivalStreet ministry during a local city (Malmö) festival.

2 weeks late August Apply by: mid June £390

UNIFIED: Easter Outreach

1 week around Easter Weekend Apply by: beginning of February £390

SWITZERLAND Summer ChallengeMinistry amongst people from the Middle East visiting for holidays.

end of June - mid July Apply by: first week in May £680

MONTENEGRO Mercy MinistryHelping people in need through different social activities.

10 days in June Apply by: end of April £260

Beach MinistryReach out to children in the morning and help with youth activities in the afternoon and evening.

2 weeks in August Apply by: mid June £360

ROMANIA

Dental ClinicThis option is for dental students, doctors and nurses.

1 week end of July Apply by: early May £265

Kids GamesHelp run a mini-Olympics and share God’s word with children.

1 week to 1 month in July or August Apply by: mid June from £265

Cycling Outreach

Go biking with local church members to share the Gospel creatively in towns and villages.

11 days in August Apply by: mid June £280

Reaching Gypsies

Camp in villages, teach English and befriend the Roma people.

10 - 16 days in July Apply by: end of May £220-£280

Kids week in ZurichJoin the Hope for Zurich team supporting a local church during Kids Week.

1 week in August Apply by: mid June £170

UKRAINEThere are a number of outreaches to choose from including:

Christmas outreaches*Christmas is celebrated in January

2 weeks at beginning of January Apply by: beginning of November from £420

Easter outreaches

2 weeks around the Orthodox Easter (end March - beginning of April)

Apply by: beginning of February from £420

Summer Kids Camps

2 - 5 weeks mid June - end of July

Apply by: 6 weeks before start £435 - £790

Odessa Building ProjectPartner with the OM team to build a summer campsite for orphans

2 weeks end of May - beginning of June

Apply by: end of March £420

Vinnitsa Building ProjectHelp upgrade and repair the Mission House. Includes one day of ministry with the OM team.

1 week in May, Sept, Oct or Nov Apply by: 2 months before £395

OPPORTUNITIES IN EUROPE

TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES....

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF OUR EXCITING GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2015

A Gap Year with OM means just one thing – bringing Good News. From engaging European communities on the Transit Challenge, to sharing God’s Word whilst absorbing Middle Eastern cultures,

each tailor-made Gap Year opportunity will enable you to see and serve throughout God’s perfect creation. From 2-12 months, this

experience has the potential of transforming the lives of those you meet, and then maybe even yours along with it.

...AND SEE THE WORLD

MOLDOVA Work alongside local Churches and Christians in evangelistic ministry, youth and children’s work.

NEAR EAST Gain experience of Middle Eastern life & culture. If you are considering working or living anywhere in the Arab world in the future, this is an ideal starting place.

NEPAL Trek to mountain villages with Christian literature, or provide friendship evangelism along the Kathmandu Valley.

SOUTH AFRICA A five-month training programme offers a mix of classroom teaching and evangelism experience in both rural and urban areas of the country.

CHILE This 5-12 month programme combines classroom training with experience in a variety of outreach activities, ministry in local churches and ‘adventure’ activities.

TRANSIT CHALLENGE Travel Europe for five months in a Ford Transit Van, experiencing diverse cultures whilst bringing Good News.

SOUTHERN AFRICA This three-month trek combines a Discipleship journey and Missions outreaches in at least four African countries.

APPLY BY MAY JOIN IN AUGUST APPLY BY OCTOBER JOIN IN JANUARY

“ BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS.” ROMANS 10:15 (NIV)

WWW.UK.OM.ORG/GAP pray give go

UK With OM Lifehope across the UK. www.lifehope.om.org

FRANCE Be part of a church-planting team in the Loire Valley or reaching out to North African Muslims in Paris.

SWITZERLAND Work amongst some of the deprived communities in inner-city Zurich.

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Spend your year on a travelling team in North Africa making friends with locals and sharing your faith in Christ.

IRELAND Our team is active in church-planting, short term missions and outreach to children and teens with the ‘Big Red Bus’.

ASIA Challenge Team After a three week training programme, join an evangelistic team in Thailand, Myanmar or Laos.

HOPE 2 EUROPE Take part in five months’ training before joining a three or six month outreach in Belgium, Finland, Italy, Sweden or Switzerland.

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TRANSFORM LIVES AND COMMUNITIES....

HERE ARE JUST SOME OF OUR EXCITING GAP YEAR OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2015

A Gap Year with OM means just one thing – bringing Good News. From engaging European communities on the Transit Challenge, to sharing God’s Word whilst absorbing Middle Eastern cultures,

each tailor-made Gap Year opportunity will enable you to see and serve throughout God’s perfect creation. From 2-12 months, this

experience has the potential of transforming the lives of those you meet, and then maybe even yours along with it.

...AND SEE THE WORLD

MOLDOVA Work alongside local Churches and Christians in evangelistic ministry, youth and children’s work.

NEAR EAST Gain experience of Middle Eastern life & culture. If you are considering working or living anywhere in the Arab world in the future, this is an ideal starting place.

NEPAL Trek to mountain villages with Christian literature, or provide friendship evangelism along the Kathmandu Valley.

SOUTH AFRICA A five-month training programme offers a mix of classroom teaching and evangelism experience in both rural and urban areas of the country.

CHILE This 5-12 month programme combines classroom training with experience in a variety of outreach activities, ministry in local churches and ‘adventure’ activities.

TRANSIT CHALLENGE Travel Europe for five months in a Ford Transit Van, experiencing diverse cultures whilst bringing Good News.

SOUTHERN AFRICA This three-month trek combines a Discipleship journey and Missions outreaches in at least four African countries.

APPLY BY MAY JOIN IN AUGUST APPLY BY OCTOBER JOIN IN JANUARY

“ BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET OF THOSE WHO BRING GOOD NEWS.” ROMANS 10:15 (NIV)

WWW.UK.OM.ORG/GAP pray give go

UK With OM Lifehope across the UK. www.lifehope.om.org

FRANCE Be part of a church-planting team in the Loire Valley or reaching out to North African Muslims in Paris.

SWITZERLAND Work amongst some of the deprived communities in inner-city Zurich.

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA Spend your year on a travelling team in North Africa making friends with locals and sharing your faith in Christ.

IRELAND Our team is active in church-planting, short term missions and outreach to children and teens with the ‘Big Red Bus’.

ASIA Challenge Team After a three week training programme, join an evangelistic team in Thailand, Myanmar or Laos.

HOPE 2 EUROPE Take part in five months’ training before joining a three or six month outreach in Belgium, Finland, Italy, Sweden or Switzerland.

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8 Over 30 outreaches outside Europe – contact us to find out more! 01691 773388 www.uk.om.org/shorts

OPPORTUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD

SOUTHERN AFRICA

Africa Trek – An adventure in Discipleship

Trek through a minimum of four countries in Africa.

Be involved in practical work such as building projects and skills training, sports, arts, preaching and door-to- door ministry.

end of January - end of April Apply by: mid October £1855 mid May - mid August

or beginning Sept - beginning Decor end of August - end of November

Apply by: 3 months before £1750

South Africa ChallengeJoin an inspiring African-style conference then reach out to communities in and around Cape Town.

2 weeks end of June - July Apply by: end of April £315

MADAGASCAR

Listen to me IslandsCome for a couple of days orientation before reaching people on the remote islands.

2 weeks in July Apply by: mid May £265

JAPAN Christmas OutreachCome to the town of Karuizawa and share the real story of Christmas.

10 days mid December Apply by: end of October £568

PHILIPPINES Go the Extra Mile (G.E.M.)Outreaches follow a five day training conference. Most outreach locations can only be reached by hiking.

2 weeks in April - May Apply by: mid February £345

TAIWAN STEP OUT Following a four day conference, take part in outreaches in either Taiwan, Hong Kong or the Philippines.

10 days in August Apply by: first week in June From £320

Christmas OutreachLiterature distribution, street evangelism, friendship evangelism and creative outreach through Christmas carolling, Christmas celebration with drama, etc.

10 days over Christmas & New Year Apply by: mid November £305

MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA U-Turn Arabia

An orientation conference will be held equipping and training people for ministry in the Arabian Peninsula, followed by a two week outreach in one of the arabian countries. There will be a two day debrief at the end of the outreach.

3 weeks in January Apply by: third week in November £760

ASIA

Out-of-the-Comfort ZoneOut-of-the-Comfort Zone Asia, is a short term mission exposure programme that gives you the opportunity to share the Good News in East Asia. Attend a five day conference in Malaysia, which will help prepare you practically and spiritually to step out on a 10-17 day road trip, to the country of your choice, sharing the Gospel in towns and vllages.

2 - 3 weeks in July Apply by: beginning of May £375 - £645

INDIA India PlacementsWe are looking for experienced teachers and medical professionals to train national workers.

6 weeks to 5 months £333 per month

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LOGOS HOPE PROJECT WORKERS NEEDEDWe continue to need skilled technical people (welders, pipe fitters, mechanics, plumbers, carpenters and electricians) to assist with the regular maintenance and upkeep that is required to keep the ship sailing.

STEP PROGRAMMEIf you are interested in short term work with OM Ships International, then take the next STEP! Usually around two to four months, this programme gives participants a taste of world-wide service in a multicultural environment.www.omships.org

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PANAMÁ Mission ExtremeVisit and witness among indigenous people groups and local Panamanians in three different regions and be involved in practical outreach.

mid January - mid March or mid July - mid September

Apply by: mid November or mid May

£960

International Intensive School of Mission end of Jan - end of April 2015 Apply by: mid December £1170

Search the latest outreach options online at www.uk.om.org/

shorts

LATIN AMERICA

CHILE Adventure in ChileThis is an adventurous discipleship programme for 18-30’s. Visit different locations around Chile and be involved in mission. There will also be opportunities for excursions and activities such as rafting and trekking.

Next AdventureAn option for those aged over 50 who want a little more comfort in accomodation but still want to see first hand what God is doing in Chile

3 weeks end of October - mid November Apply by: 6 weeks before start £665 - £1930 (difference due

to cost of travel whilst in Chile and accomodation depending on outreaches and activities undertaken)

EL SALVADOR Samaritan Adventure –

Medical OutreachJust like the ‘good Samaritan’, this outreach follows the principle of finding those in need of medical care and showing them God’s love. Perfect for qualified nurses, specialists and even medical students.

8 days in June Apply by: mid April £360

We have just finished the ‘Go Challenge’ conference which really opened my eyes to how mission is God’s heartbeat. I believe churches need to rethink their attitudes to mission and get involved. Often the first stage in getting someone involved in mission is prayer, as you take an interest and make an effort to pray, you will be more likely to give, and then as you give and invest you will be more likely to go. Hence another worker is sent out to harvest the ripe fields. (That is my theory anyway!) Everyone in church should be somehow involved with missions through prayer at least. I will need to continue this when I get home, it really challenged me...

Peter Africa Trek

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WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT OM OUTREACHES?You’ll be part of an international team led by our long term workers in each country. It is a unique opportunity to enjoy fellowship with Christians from around the world, allowing the idea of the global dimension of the Church to burst into your experience.

WANT TO GO AS A GROUP? That’s not a problem! Most of our outreaches cater for groups or we can tailor make opportunities too.Contact us to find out more or take a look at our website www.uk.om.org/shorts.(Please note that organising group visits requires plenty of advance planning).Under 18’s: Go on your own or with a youth group on a Teens in Mission (TiM) outreach either in the UK or abroad. Find out more at www.teensinmission.co.uk. Under 18’s can attend many other outreaches if accompanied by a responsible adult.

ON YOUR OWN? Don’t worry! We will take care of you. You will be placed with a local OM team for the duration of your outreach. Most orientation takes place when you arrive and you’ll be part of a multinational team. Get to know the local culture, language and people whilst safe in the knowledge that you are part of a team of fellow Christians seeking to share the love of Christ with others.

WHAT ABOUT FAMILIES?Check out the website or brochure. Look for the symbol that indicates an outreach can cater for families. Let us know the age of your children and we will recommend what is best for you.

ARE YOU OVER 50?Great! We need you! A number of our outreaches are suitable for 50+ healthy people who may also have professional skills to offer. Contact us today on 01691 773388 or take a look at our website www.uk.om.org/shorts to find out more.

TAKING A GAP YEAR OR CAREER BREAK?Taking a year out before or after university? Is it time for the career break you have longed for? We are confident we have an enriching mission opportunity for you, either in the UK or abroad for a year or less.For more on Gap Year opportunities take a look at www.uk.om.org/gap.For more on career break options and how you can use your professional skills and qualifications to serve God take a look at www.uk.om.org/service.

go share the Gospel

Whether you have one week, one month or longer, OM’s short term outreaches make it possible for you to use that time to tell people about the love of Jesus. From Albania to Australia, or Zambia to Zimbabwe – OM has teams in over 110 countries around the world waiting for you, or your group to join them in sharing the love of Christ with others.

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A free magazine featuring stories of OM’s global ministry and insights into international mission. Subscribe at www.uk.om.org or by emailing [email protected].

GLOBAL

The OM UK website offers up-to-date news stories, information about all the latest short and long term mission opportunities. Connect with Facebook and Vimeo from the website.

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This weekly email update provides highlights of God at work from the hundred plus countries where OM teams are living out their faith every day. Sign-up at www.uk.om.org or email [email protected].

Strategic partnerships often begin with a small group of key leaders visiting one of our fields. To explore the possibilities for partnership and the prospect of arranging a vision trip: Call 0141 552 7716 or email [email protected]

Vision Trips OM Speakers

Request a visit from an OM speaker to your church, youth group or other Christian meeting. They will share insights and stories of what God is doing through teams in over 110 contries.Email [email protected]

OM’s App for smartphones and tablets places the world of mission at your fingertips, with daily prayer points, breaking news from ministry teams across the globe and details of the very latest outreach opportunities.

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You have decided to join us on one of OM’s many short term mission trips but the cost of some outreaches can be a little daunting. Here are some ideas on how to raise the money you need:

• Let your church and others know your plans in plenty of time• Find out as much as you can about the country of your

outreach – check out their local OM website, and look it up on Google

• Start fundraising early – do car boot sales, car washes, sponsored events – and ask others to also get involved!

What does the cost cover?• £35 is required when you send in your completed

application form• The rest of your outreach fees cover:

• Food • Basic accommodation • Travel during outreach • Training during outreach

What is NOT included in the cost?• Travel to and from the outreach• Passports and visas• Travel insurance (including medical and cancellation)

Travel insurance is important and a requirement for acceptance for all outreaches outside the UK.

• Unless you’ve recently been with us you will also need to complete a DBS (CRB) as part of our safeguarding policy which costs an additional £15.

How can I pay?You can pay in full or in instalments by cash, cheque, debit or credit cards. Full costs need to be paid prior to travelling.

Conditions of being accepted onto a short term team(most teams have 18 as a minimum age – upper age limit depends on the type of ministry and general good health of the applicant)• Knowing the Lord Jesus as your personal Saviour• Having a desire to serve Him and reach people with the Gospel• Having the support of your home church• Raising the necessary finance• Having suitable references and a DBS (was CRB) check

All dates, costs and logistics are approximate at time of print and may vary slightly. OM reserves the right to cancel or amend any project. Acceptance for all programmes is subject to medical approvals.

CONTACT USShort Term Missions department:Operation Mobilisation The Quinta, Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, SY10 7LT

T: 01691 773388E: [email protected]/shorts

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What training will I get?• Whether you are joining us for 2 months or 12, we

would encourage you to attend our Mission Orientation Cofnerence called Getting into Gear (GiG). This is held at our UK National Office, and occurs 3 times a year: April, June and October. Cost: £95, which includes food and accommodation.

• For those joining for six months or more, we also recommend attending our OM international orientation conference called GO. It is an opportunity to prepare spiritually, whilst adjusting your expectations for global mission.

Further TrainingYou will receive between 1 – 5 days of training at the start of every outreach. This includes:• Inspiring Biblical teaching on key issues• Practical and creative ways to reach people• Getting to know the chosen country & culture and other

members of your team

ExpectationsGoing on an outreach and leaving your comfort zone is a great way to find out more about yourself as well as learning about different cultures. Trying to compare your expectations with what the experience will really be like is important. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to answer all your questions in advance but you will work with our long term staff who will understand the needs of visitors as well as the locality. Ask God how He wants to change you through this experience, not just the people you are coming into contact with where you’re going. It’s quite likely that plans will change so do come prepared for the unexpected.

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Teens in Mission (TiM)

Teens in Mission outreaches are specifically designed to teach, enable and encourage teens to share their faith with their peers and others. Come just to TiM or combine it with TeenStreet.

UNITED KINGDOMSouthampton or Birmingham area

9 days mid August Apply by: mid June £235

NETHERLANDSChristmas outreach

4 days end of December Apply by: mid November £100

REST OF EUROPE Keep checking www.uk.om.org/tim for more outreaches available throughout the year

TeenStreet

TeenStreet is an international Christian conference for teens. Our purpose is to work together with the church to inspire and equip young Christians to have a real relationship with Jesus and to reflect Him daily in their world. Featuring numerous activities including worship, Bible studies, sports and more.

GERMANY 1 - 8 August 2015 Apply by: 1 April for early bird discount. (Late registration available until mid June)

£179 - £209 (teens)