Ambassador Matamoros - Making Disciples; Reaching Our World

Training Camp Information

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ANNOUNCING TRAINING CAMP
DATES AND TIMES!!!!

Your Training Camp is in:

Matamoros, Mexico from June 10-13

You will fly or drive into Harlingen, TX on:

June 10, 2009

You are to arrive in the airport BEFORE 3PM and someone will meet you there.

You will fly out of Harligen, TX to go home on:

June 19, 2009

You are to fly out of the Harligen airport between 8AM to 12noon.

I Can't Find the Sample Support Letter?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is located in in the Support Raising Handbook that you can find from your Account Page under Required Reading Section.

A Sample Missions Support Letter

Dear Friends and Family,

Hello! I hope this letter finds you well. I am thankful for this opportunity to share what's been going on in my life lately. God has been using me and teaching me in many ways not the least of which has been a call toward missions. I was excited when I found out about an opportunity to join Adventures In Missions to (place). I applied and have now been accepted! I plan to leave (when you are leaving).

My greatest desire is to learn to share the gospel with people my own age. I've discovered that I have a real heart for youth and a love for those desiring to grow in Christ. I have longed to minister in a place where people are aching with hunger for the gospel. During this trip, I will be discipled and trained in various areas of ministry and missions. I will also have the opportunity to minister to people who need to hear of salvation through Jesus.

I thank God for this opportunity that is before me and trust He will meet my needs. Ultimately, my prayer is that He will do that through you. I would be honored if you could partner financially and prayerfully with me in this ministry. I am specifically asking for five people who will commit to pray for me each day until I return. Also, I must raise $4,500.00 for the year that goes directly to AIM. This will cover all my expenses while on the field.

REQUIRED PARAGRAPH:
I have enclosed a response card and pre-addressed envelope, which invites you to share in this ministry. Please make checks payable to Adventures In Missions. Including the enclosed card will provide AIM with all necessary information. In turn, they will send you a receipt. They request that you send all donations at least two weeks before the trip. Adventures In Missions is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Donors will receive receipts for their gifts with the understanding that the disbursement of those gifts lies completely at the discretion of Adventures In Missions and that the gifts are non-refundable and non-transferable, per IRS regulations. Gifts may be tax deductible; please consult a tax advisor

I am very excited about how God will use me and what He will teach me through this experience. I hope not only to be a blessing to those I serve, but also to you. My desire is to go as your representative of Jesus Christ. I hope you will prayerfully consider being part of my ministry. Thank you so much!

In Him,

Important Note: Personalize this Support Letter, do not just copy and paste it. Include some facts about the location you are going to. Make it fit YOU!

What Topic Do I Use to Post My Article?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You will notice that there are many topics to choose from. We ask that you do not made a new topic and use the ones that are available.

Topic Descriptions:
Trip Updates:
   A Trip Update - For AMB and RL to use as they are on the field

Blogging Assignments:

   Blogging: Missions Trip - Second Blogging Assignment

   Blogging: Expectations - Third Blogging Assignment

Topics for the Contributors to Use:
When you post an article you have a few choices to post your article under.

   Everyone: Fun Stuff - Feel free to use this for Fun Things that you post

   Everyone: General Posts - Use for all your other articles that don't fit under anything else

   Everyone: Prayer Requests - All Prayer Items

Office Only Topics:

These topics are only for those who work in the office to post. When you go to those topics, you will know that the information came from the office.

   Office Only: Admin - Office Details

   Office Only: Blogging - Blogging

   Office Only: Deadlines - Paperwork Deadlines

   Office Only: FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

   Office Only: Flights - Flights

   Office Only: Funds - Support Targets

   Office Only: Listening Prayer - Bible Study

   Office Only: Route Info - Articles for World Race only, that deal with their route info

   Office Only: Staff Communications - Articles from staff members

   Office Only: Support Raising - Support Raising

   Office Only: Training Camp - Infomation about Training Camp

   Office Only: Trip Preparation- Help in preparing you for your trip

Team Member Bios and Pics:

   AMB and RL. All your team members will be posted here.

   FYM, CL and WR - You have personal blogs and this is not used for your teams.

Can I email or fax paperwork in?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, you can but sometimes we do not recommend it. If you have all your paperwork to send in please mail it all in, in one envelope. If you only have one piece of paperwork you can email or fax it in.

Email address: admissions@adventures.org

Fax number: 770-983-1061

I Mailed in my Deposit but it Does Not Show up in my Support Account?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

There are many reasons why this might be happening.

ONE: We have not received it in the mail yet. (For some unknown reason it takes mail a little longer to get here than other places. Sometimes things can take a couple weeks to get in.)

TWO: We have received it but after we receive it we send it to a lockbox which then processes it and then sends us a record of it and then it goes on our database. So, it could be on it's way to the lockbox, it could be being processed by the bank, or it could be waiting to get put in our system.

THREE: You filled out the check to something other then, "Adventures in Missions." If so your check is being sent back to you and you will have to rewrite it.

FOUR: Your check bounced. Every once in a while we get a check that bounces so make sure when you send in your check that you have the sufficient funds.

So, if you sent it in with your paperwork, made the check out to "Adventures in Missions" and there were sufficient funds in your account, give it 3 weeks to show up in your account. Please remember that we mark your paperwork when it comes in and then mark your deposit when it shows up in your account.

Where do I Mail in my Paperwork?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You will mail your paperwork to:

Adventures In Missions

Admissions Department

6000 Wellspring Trail

Gainesville, GA 30501

How do I become a Contributor?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

You become a contributor by getting in all your initial paperwork. Once you get that all in it should only take a couple of business days to get that done. But remember we have to receive it in the mail and sometimes the mail takes a LONG time to get here.

How do I Access my Account Page?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

To view your account Page:

Go to: http://www.adventures.org

On the top of the page you will see in MY ACCOUNT in red. Click on that.

Chose your program either Next Step or World Race.

You should go right to your account page.

If you have forgot your password you can click on "Lost Password."

If that does not work :
Email us at: admissions@adventures.org

Call the office Monday through Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST
1-800-881-2461 ext 241 or ask for the Admissions Department.

How Do I View My Support Account?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Go to your account page. If you do not know how to do that follow the instructions in the FAQ's, "How Do I Get to my Account Page"

Then, once you get into your account page go to:
Click here to view your support status

You will see how much money you have in your account. Remember that checks take a long time to go through our system so give it like 3 weeks.

Where Do I Find My Paperwork?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Go to your account page, if you do not know how to do that go to the FAQ's, "How Do I Get to My Account Page?"

Then go down to the link that says: "You've been accepted! Please download the appropriate documents on this page."

Click on page and it will send you to the page where you can download your paperwork.

If you want to see what we have recieved from you go to the bottom of your account page and it will tell you.

If you feel there is an error on your page, email us at admissions@adventures.org

I Sent Out My Support Letters What Do I Do Now?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Congratulations! You sent out your support letter! Now you need to comment on this blog on the article "Have you sent out your support letter?" it is in the topic of Support Raising.

A week after you sent those out you need to call all the people you sent your support letter to and tell them what you are doing and answer any questions they might have. We have found that the follow-up phone call really helps the funds to come in.

SL245: Have You Sent Out Your Support Letter?

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Please leave a comment to let us know when you have sent out your Support Letter!