First Christian Church – Jacksonville

November 13-16, 2022

WELCOME
Thank you for choosing to join our ministry as a part of a Short-Term Mission Trip. We are excited that your team will be on campus and grateful for your assistance. Our short-term volunteers make a huge difference in what we can accomplish during the year and assist us in providing quality facilities for the students and families we serve.

ON-CAMPUS VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
All volunteers desiring to be on campus must complete the online On-campus Volunteer Application. CLICK HERE

HEALTH SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
When you arrive on-campus, all volunteers must be able to pass our Health Screening Questionnaire and temperature check. Please know that you will be asked three health questions when you arrive on campus. If you answer “yes” to any of the questions, or if you have a temperature of 100.4 or greater, you will be asked to leave campus immediately. The questions are as follows:

  • Have you traveled out of the country within the last 14 days?
  • Have you had close contact with or cared for someone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 14 days?
  • Have you experienced any cold or flu-like symptoms in the last 14 days (to include fever, cough, sore throat, respiratory illness, difficulty breathing)?

HOUSING
Your team will be housed in our Bunk House which sleeps 16 on one side and 12 on the other. The 920 Kitchen has been reserved for you as a place to fix meals and hang out.
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DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT/S
The following project/s assigned to your group:
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TBD

 

ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT/S
If your group would like to fund the financial aspect of the project/s, an estimated cost is shown – if known.
TBD

TOOLS
We will provide the following tools needed for this project: 
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TBD

ITEMS TO BRING
• Reusable/Disposable Facemask (to wear when around our students and staff)
• Sleeping Bag/Bedding & Pillow (please put into a trash bag to keep clean)
• Soap
• Towel
• Washrag
• Toiletries
• Water bottle
• DO NOT BRING TOBACCO (Cookson Hills is a tobacco-free campus)

CAMPUS NEEDS
Many workgroups ask if there are needed items they can bring on their visit. The answer is ‘yes’ and you can find a current list  HERE

NOTE: Projects are subject to change per the greatest need of the ministry.

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Schedule

November 13

SUNDAY
Arrival & Orientation and tour

November 14

MONDAY
7:00 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast @ 920 Kitchen
8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Work project
11:45 pm | Lunch @ 920 Kitchen
1:15 pm – 5:00 pm | Work project
5:00 pm | Dinner @ 920 Kitchen
After Dinner | Free time

November 15

TUESDAY
7:00 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast @ 920 Kitchen
8:30 am – 12:00 pm | Work project
11:45 pm | Lunch @ 920 Kitchen
1:15 pm – 5:00 pm | Work project
5:00 pm | Dinner @ 920 Kitchen
After Dinner | Free time

November 16

WEDNESDAY
7:00 – 8:30am | Breakfast @ 920 Kitchen
Departure

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Trip Updates

  • PHOTO & SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
    Due to security and privacy policies, mission team members are not allowed to post or take photos of placed students.

  • CELL COVERAGE
    Please be aware that coverage in our rural area is spotty. Those connecting via Verizon are more apt to have coverage than those using AT&T.

  • WIFI ACCESS
    WiFi is available to our guests in the Dining Hall and Gym.

  • DRESS CODE
    Please adhere to our Cookson Hills dress code for both men and women while on campus. Always be sure to dress safely for the project you are working on!

    • Clothing shall reveal no belly, no back, no cleavage, no crack.
    • Undergarments are required but they may not be seen.
    • Shorts should be at least fingertip length when standing.
    • Modest tank tops are just fine! No spaghetti straps though, please.