Germany Mission Trip

When is it?
- 2 Weeks in May 2011 (TBD later this fall)

How much does it cost?
- $400 + airfare

What is our goal?
- to introduce the people in Rostock, Germany to Jesus

What will we be doing?
- We'll be teaching English, Religion, and Philosophy classes for 6th-9th graders at a public School.
- We'll be hosting different events at a local church and inviting students to join us.
- We'll be playing soccer, basketball, football, etc. with the kids after school.
- We'll be doing anything else the Lord leads us to do

Why should I go?
- approximately 1% of the people in Rostock go to church - they need to hear the good news about Jesus, and the Christians who are there need encouragement
- hopelessness reigns in the lower income parts of Rostock, where we will be spending most of our time (specifically in Toitenwinkel) - there is little hope of a good job or a stable family for most of the people there.

Do I need to be able to speak German?
NO!  The most important language to be able to speak is English - this is what allows us to come into the school and talk with the students there.  It is remarkable how easy it is to communicate love and concern without language.  There will be people who can speak German and will be able to communicate the details about the gospel to people in Germany.

Deadlines:
March 1, 2011 - I need to have the full airfare amount by this date

Contact:
Scott Austin - 906-281-1086 - hishouse@mtu.edu

Updates:
10-19-09 - FAQ: Would it be possible for me to use Frequent flyer miles to buy the plane tickets? 
- Yes, i think it would be possible to use frequent flyer miles to buy your plane ticket.  the only potential problem with that is that you may end up traveling separate from the group, which might mean you're in Germany by yourself for a little while. (normally only a couple of hours, but if there are flight delays, it could result in a whole day... that happened the first year we went on this trip)

10-6-09 - We have secured free housing at the church in Toitenwinkel (a part of Rostock) - it's called the Fischkutter.