Fall 2014
Mission-Service-Project
Sept. 20 - Oct. 4
with
To France!
Blue Ridge Bible Church
Advancing the Gospel in France . . .
. . . through Greenhouse Normandy Ministry Center.
Each year, the Center endures several months of heavy use with spring and summer
programs. Our Fall Service-Team will help repair, restore, and improve the facilities,
making the Center as functional and appealing as possible for the next season of ministry
activities.
Nearly all types of skills are needed on a team, with opportunities for . . .
* cheerful workers who can paint, deep-clean, do yardwork, etc.
* specific tradecraft skills (construction, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, etc.)
* other professional skills (office, IT, media, software expertise, etc.)
* you!
But there’s more! Through “Culture Moments,” excursions, and dessert
conversations, Greenhouse staff will increase our understanding of the history and
culture of France — and of the great spiritual opportunities that exist there today.
The Daily Schedule . . .
Saturday — Depart USA
Sunday
Van pickup in Paris
Depending on the flight arrival time we will enjoy a unique cultural or historical
experience on our way to Normandy and the Center
Beach walk and early to bed
Monday (jetlag recovery!)
Partial service day: - Orientation to work plan and materials
- Initial work and assessments
Shopping trip
Tuesday
Service projects
Wednesday
Morning: Cabourg: This morning will find us
browsing through a typical French market.
Afternoon: Service projects
Thursday
Morning: Service projects
Afternoon: Mont-Saint-Michel: Commemorating
Michael the Archangel’s victory over Satan, you will climb
to the clouds to experience this architectural wonder from
the Middle Ages.
Friday and Saturday
Service projects
Sunday
Morning: Worship time
Afternoon: Caen: the capital of Lower Normandy.
Here we jump back into the Middle Ages to visit the castle
of William the Conqueror – who was truly one of
history’s “mighty men” (Rev. 6:15).
Monday
Service projects
Tuesday
Morning: Service projects
Afternoon: This afternoon we relive the day that
changed the world, at key D-Day landing beaches and
sites.
Wednesday
Service projects
Thursday and Friday — Paris!
Greenhouse staff will help us maximize our time
in the beautiful City of Lights. Along with the
fascinating sites, a Spiritual Heritage Tour will also
highlight the rich history of our French forefathers
in the faith.
Saturday
Depart Paris for US
Program and Support Details
Daily Life
The Service-Team lives and works at the Center, located 2½ hours
from Paris on the Normandy coast. Accommodations are fairly basic, with
4 bedrooms on each of 2 floors and two bathrooms on each floor.
Greenhouse Normandy’s Director Stephen Darling and the staff provide
for meals and the daily needs of the Service-Team.
Education
During several dessert and coffee times, team members have a chance to gain indepth background information on France and the spiritual needs and opportunities
that exist in this beautiful country.
Service Projects - 3 broad areas of possibility
Refurbishing: Nearly all Service-Teams help restore and
improve spaces in the Center through deep cleaning, painting
prep, landscaping, etc. Heavy use degrades the facilities
significantly, so these refurbishing projects strengthen the
impact and effectiveness of the Center’s programs in people’s
lives.
Tradecraft: Significant repairs and improvements become
possible any time specific trade experience is available on a team,
including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and more.
Other Skills: Beyond facility projects, many other professional skills can often be
of immense value in strengthening Greenhouse’s mission – let’s talk and explore the
possibilities!
SPECIAL PRIORITY 2014 - 2016: God has recently provided a small office
suite next to the Center. Over time we are converting this office into badly needed
staff housing. Depending on progress of contracted work, Service-Team skills will be
needed for many aspects of this project.
Contribution Information
Service-Teams can include from 5-8 people. Greenhouse Normandy respectfully
requests a tax-deductible contribution of $2175 per Service-Team member. A taxdeductible receipt will be issued for gifts received and designated for the ServiceTeam project. Receipted gifts are non-refundable, but will be reserved for Service-Team
projects in the case of cancellation.
To Join! To reserve your place on the team, please compile the following items:
Passport photocopy, $1000 Initial Contribution, name of beneficiary for your
Service-Team insurance; and mail them to the address below, or give them personally
to the Service-Team Coordinator:
Francesca Edling
Email: [email protected]
Phone/text: 703-431-8627
* Sign-up Deadline July 25. Final Contributions by August 22.
* Reservations accepted at any time through Sign-up deadline (July 25).
* Initial Contributions are transferable to a replacement member but only through August 1.
Service-Team support
GREENHOUSE NORMANDY Provides the following services for each team:
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Round-trip airline ticket from Dulles or BWI to Paris,
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Paris,
Round-trip transportation to Normandy,
All lodging and meals (except 1 dinner in Paris),
All basic Service-Team supplies, equipment, and tools,
All excursion transportation and entry fees in Normandy,
Full transportation pass during Paris stay,
2-day Museum Pass in Paris,
Basic travel and disability insurance for entire program,
An orientation to the work of the Gospel and Greenhouse Normandy,
Internet access during limited hours.
Each SERVICE-team member provides the following individually:
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Work clothes and laundry (subsidized laundry facilities on-site),
1 dinner in Paris.
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Greenhouse Normandy PO Box 448 - Wheaton, IL 60187
Ph/Fax: 630-682-0308 - Email: [email protected]