ELCA Minimester

WORLD IMPACT DAY was Nov. 9th! This was a special day for our whole school to come together to celebrate MISSIONS and all the opportunities that God has given us through our Minimester program. We enjoyed our annual Parade of Nations, skits, videos, great music, and a special message of hope. The H.S. students went out into the community to serve on that day as well. World Impact Day will be on Oct 31st, 2012 for next school year.

Minimester extends curriculum beyond the classroom to provide our ELCA families with a cultural, educational and ministerial experience both locally and around the world.

Local Minimester Form

H.S. Minimester Registration packet

M. S. Missions Trip

Minimester 2012 - March 26-30, 2012

M. S. Minimester Registration Packet

See bottom of page for student testimonials and picture gallaries from 2011 Minimester.

High School International Opportunities

**For all trips leaving the United States, in addition to the fee listed, each student will be responsible for passport and inoculation expenses (if inoculations are needed). Additional spending money for some meals and souvenirs may be required.

Paris Cultural Tour -- $2,500 approximate price / Deposit - $250 / Available slots 30 This is an amazing opportunity for our students this year. This is a cultural and educational experience of a lifetime. The students will see many sites like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dome, the Louvre, Ark de Triomphe and the Pantheon just to name a few. The spiritual emphasis of this trip will center around personal witnessing, passing out tracks and Christianity as it relates to Paris culture. The trip coordinator is don.mosley@eagleslanding.org. Confirmed Trip Dates Mar. 22-29

Jamaica Mission Trip -- $1250 approximate price / Deposit - $250 / Winter break / Available slots 26

The Jamaica mission trip takes students to Martha Brae, Jamaica to work along side missionaries, Mack and Marilyn Locklear at the Riverside Baptist Church and the Noah’s Ark Children’s Home. Students will do construction projects, street witnessing, and participate in Riverside Baptist Church services. The trip coordinator is Kevin Hornsby. Contact kevin.hornsby@eagleslanding.org. View 2011 Video Confirmed Trip Dates Mar. 22-29

Nicaragua Mission Trip -- $1650 approximate price / Deposit - $250 / Available slots 20 The Nicaragua mission trip is designed for those students wishing an exotic mission opportunity. Students will travel to Jiquilillo, Nicaragua to minister to the children and youth in this small beach town with Bible studies, English classes, and building projects. They will witness firsthand poverty of hundreds of Nicaraguans living near the local dump. The trip coordinator is Rhonda and Paul Jagus. Contact rhonda.jagus@eagleslanding.org. paul.jagus@eagleslanding.org. Confirmed Trip Dates Mar. 22 - 29

FCA Wrestling Mission to Ukraine

FCA Wrestling Mission to Ukraine - $3500 approximate price / Deposit $350 / See qualifications below:

-ELCA Wrestlers must wrestle in the regular season and in the in ELCA Freestyle season 01 May – June 15 to go on this trip.

-FCA Wrestling Camp – Session Two (required for all going on the FCA Wrestling mission to Ukraine): June 13 – 16, 2012

-FCA Wrestling Mission to Ukraine: Depart the USA (Atlanta) on Sunday, June 17^th / Return to the USA on Sunday, July 1^st.

-Approximate cost of the Mission Trip: $3,500/ participant (wrestler or coach). This cost could vary a bit, depending on the

cost of airfare. Contact geoff.whitaker@eagleslanding.org.

Stateside Opportunities

Boston, MA – Historic Church & College Tour -- $799 approximate price / Deposit - $100 / Available slots 50 The Boston trip will include a guided tour on the Freedom Trail with emphasis on church history and early church leaders. College visits to Harvard, MIT, Boston College, and Northwestern University will give students a glimpse into the Ivy League. Trip coordinators are Scott King and Keith Harris. Contact scott.king@eagleslanding.org. Confirmed Trip Dates Mar. 27-31

Camp Horse-Shoe Beach - $299 approximate price / Deposit - $100 / Available slots 100 Camp Horse-Shoe Beach is right on the water in Horse-Shoe Beach Florida. This camp has it all...from 4 wheelers to paintball, rifle range and boat rides including shrimping and scallop harvest trips. This will be a teambuilding / service oriented trip. The students will have the opportunity to have all of the traditional camp fun and serve in the community as well. Contact leader for this trip is jonathan.gess@eagleslanding.org. View 2011 Video Confirmed Trip Dates Mar. 26 - 30

Music in the Mountains - Approximate price $485.00 / Deposit - $100 / Available slots 55 This trip is for Band students (grade 7-12). Travel to the Smoky Mountains of Gatlinburg, Tenn. for a cultual and Arts experience like no other. Students will enjoy dinner shows, a trip to Nascar Go-cart track, and several other attractions. The main focus of our trip will be a concert performance outside of Ripley's Aquarium. Daily Bible study and opportunities to share Christ in a personal way will be a priority. Jay Davis is the leader of this trip and you can contact him at jay.davis@eagleslanding.org.

STUDENT TESTIMONIES:

"Well, it was my first time out of the country so I learned a lot...I leaned that alot of the teenagers do not make it to school everyday because they have to work or care for younger siblings. One of the hardest challenges was seeing all of the underprivileged children at the dump. I could not help but think, this dump is their life and they may never have anymore than what they do right now. I've been attending ELCA since k-4, but I was not able to fully grasp what it meant to spread God's Word and His love until my minimester trip to Nicaragua. Now I realize that as a Christian I'm called to do this and I will." Ellis Fields

"We went to minister to the Jamaicans but they ministered to us and taught us lessons...the biggest challenge I faced was to accept what God was doing in my life. Without ELCA we would not be able to do any of these things. I saw God move in a church service where we danced and sang to God for 2 hours." Sarah Stone

"One thing that surprised me while in Nicaragua was how happy the people are. They have absolutely nothing and they are so happy and they trust in God that everything is going to be okay. One thing I struggled with was myself...Who am I to ever complain about anything when I have so much and they have nothing. I'm so blessed to be a part of ELCA. This school helped to prepare me for this adventure in a middle school missions class taught by Mrs. Hornsby and Mrs. Covone, "Students on a Mission". God revealed himself to me while at the dump, observing people who lived in the trash...it really got me to thinking of God's purpose in my life. Who am I not to take every opportunity given to me to be used for God's kingdom." Natalie Brown