APPENDIX

From John Rickenbacher; Local Network Coordinator in Port Angeles, Washington:

On Being Courteous in Host Homes

1. BE POLITE!!! Please and thank you all the way … your best behavior
2. Don't whisper or carry on inside jokes between you and other team members in front of hosts.
3. Limit bathroom time. Get in - Get out. Clean up after yourself.
4. Do not look through host's personal belongings, cupboards, medicine cabinets, etc. Ask where to find things.
5. Eat what is offered with a grateful attitude.
6. Be conscious of host's bed time. Be quiet and go to sleep. This is not a week long slumber party.
7. Respect their schedule in the AM. Find out what time they get up, when you can use the shower that won't interfere with their needs. Be flexible.
8. On calling home: if you need to use the phone, use a calling card or call collect and be sure your host knows that. If they insist that you call on their dime, keep it short. Even if you're paying for it, keep it short.
9. Keep your area and things tidy. Keep your things in your bag and bedding make or folded up. Clean up after yourself in the bathroom and in the kitchen.
10. Offer to help when it seems appropriate. Remember you are there to serve, not be served.

From Brian Aaby; Local Network Coordinator in South East King County, Washington:

It is a good idea to answer as many questions before you go on the "Ministry Camp" as possible. This simple "Mission Survey" will assist you in the preparation and planning part of using a ministry camp as a strategy to developing your student leaders.

Mission Survey

Church/Organization Name _____________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________

Pastor/ Primary Contact _______________________________________________________________

Office Phone __________________________ Home Phone ________________________________

Church/Contact e-mail ________________________________________________________________

What are the main areas (towns, etc.) your church/organization serves? __________________________

If a church, what is the average Sunday attendance? __________________________________________

Is there an active youth group? _____________ How many in average attendance? _______________

We will be prepared to function in many different ministry roles in your community, however, which of the following ministries would you expect us to be able to use?

VBS _______ Youth Outreach ________ Service Projects ________
Other (please explain) _______________________________________________________________

We will be self-sufficient in coming to your town, however, we do need to know what plans we should have. We have had experiences staying in churches, parsonages, community centers, houses and tents (camping). We have used camp stoves and BBQ's and have been blessed with commercial kitchens for our cooking needs. We have had showers in churches, homes and no shower at all. Please answer the following questions to help us get an idea of what we might have staying in your town.

Where would we most likely be staying the nights? _________________________________________

Will we have a kitchen facility? _________________________________________________________

Will there be showers available? ________________ Where? _______________________________

Any additional information that you could give us on the back would be helpful, however, we will be contacting you in the near future to get more details.