Here's some info on the first-ever college ministry summer missions trip!
Camp Monty in Montenegro
Where?· Montenegro lies across the Adriatic Sea east of Italy
· Part of the former Yugoslavia Republic
· Croatia and Bosnia are the closest neighbors
· Niksic is the city that Camp Monty is held in, located in a mountainous region of the country
When?
· Camp Monty runs July 27-31
· Depart Birmingham July 23, return August 3
· The weekend before camp starts will be spent recruiting kids for camp and making contact with the local church
· The weekend after camp will be spent sightseeing around the region and/or in Dubrovnik, Croatia, a popular resort town on the Adriatic Sea
How?
· We are asking everyone to raise $2,000 for airfare, lodging, meals and ground transportation
· This also includes money for supplies we will need to take with us
· Bring extra money for shopping, extra snacks/meals, etc. Bring this in US Dollars or a Visa card. We can exchange for Euros when we arrive in Montenegro.
· We will fly into Dublin, Ireland, and then fly Air Lingus to Dubrovnik, Croatia. We will then rent buses/vans to drive into Niksic, Montenegro.
· We will be planning fundraisers this spring to help get you started, but get working on your support letters as soon as possible. We can help you put together a packet too.
· We will stay in a hotel in Niksic called Hotel Onogost for the duration of the trip, except for time in Dubrovnik. Accommodations in Dubrovnik are TBD.
Why?· To reach the children and teens of Montenegro for Christ
· Day Camp using basketball and soccer, English classes, art classes and evening rallies
· There are only 3 evangelical churches in the entire country, with approximately 125 believers
· This small country is the newest country in the world, having gained independence in 2006, but it is one of the most un-reached in Eastern Europe
· Eric and Lynn Murphy are the local missionaries that we will be assisting. Eric has done camp in Montenegro for the last 2 years and greatly needs the assistance of short-term teams. Eric was just at SMIC in February for our Missions Conference and that is how we learned of this need. The Murphy's have been long-time friends of Scott and his family! Eric and Lynn live in Hungary, but minister all over Eastern Europe. Check out his website at http://www.lifeimpactforeternity.org/
What?
· Basketball and soccer clinics in the mornings of each day of camp
· English "classes"/conversational instruction after lunch 2-4 PM
· Art/craft classes are around 4:15 PM
· Dinner at 6 PM with optional evening rally following
· All meals will be at the hotel, prices included in your trip fee
· We possibly will be participating in the evening rallies with music, but that also is TBD
NOW What?
· Pray about going and talk it over with parents/mentors
· Fill out Missions Application. You can pick that up from Rachel in Scott's office or have her email it to you
· Talk to Scott and/or Ann Marie if you want more details on the trip. We are so excited for this opportunity and to lead our first college ministry missions trip. We want everyone to consider coming!
