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inspiration

What is termed matter manifests nothing but a material mentality. Neither the substance nor manifestation

of spirit is obtainable through matter. Spirit is positive mater is spirits contraire, the absence of spirit.

(Science and Health, pg.173)

Wilt though set thine eyes on that which is not? (Proverbs 23)

As God is substance and man is the divine image and likeness, man should wish for, and in reality

has, only the substance of good, the substance of spirit not matter.

(Science and health pg. 300)

Planning List for Iowa Service Trip

2011s,

Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church is looking forward to our arrival! The church stayed dry during the flood, but is a short distance from flood-ravaged areas. Together with the United Way they are grateful for our willingness to help the community recover. The congregation has been blessed to participate in 9 mission trips to the Gulf Coast to help with Hurricane Katrina clean-up. Because of these experiences they are able to effectively serve as a host site for us and for other volunteers.

Our time together on our Service Trip is almost here and it will require each one of us doing our part to make the Service Trip a meaningful and productive experience.

• Review this Planning Guide and bring everything that it tells you to bring!

• Participate in the metaphysical support work that our Prayer Committee sends us!

• Pay attention to the class assignments and to your individual committee work!

• S&H reading assignment (see above post for more information!)

This planning guide will tell you what you are REQUIRED to bring. It will also answer questions about transportation, as well as give your parents crucial numbers to reach us (should they need to do so). 

Beginning JULY 8TH reach Ed and Jeni on their cell phones at 503-939-3419 (Ed) or 503-939-3437 (Jeni). 

REQUIRED ITEMS TO BRING - MANDATORY!

Plan for warm to hot weather with humidity. Google weather for Iowa City, IA

All clothing should be lightweight for summer weather! Remember, no laundry service - hand was only!

• Spiritual preparedness/inspirational ideas to share

• 1 Bible and Science and Health - chalk, quarterly/full text/My Bible Lesson

• 1 Science and Health - one you can mark in!

• Highlighter pen

• 4 writing pens

• Log sheets and/or journal for recording hours of service work and spiritual goal

• 2 pair LONG legged work pants - lightweight! (Required for work days!)

• Minimum of 5 work shirts - (for 7 days of work!)

• 1 long sleeved lightweight work short for sun/bug protection

• 1 pair of work gloves

• 9 pairs of socks (7 for work days)

• 1 pair of athletic shoes for work and play

• 1 hat for sun - baseball style works well - for work and play

• 1 bandana - for sun

• 1 swimsuit - for girls: one piece or if a 2-piece: board/swim shorts and a jog bra/athletic-type or tankini top acceptable, no bikini bottoms/string bikini/bra-type tops.

• 10 underwear - fewer if you hand wash

• 1 pajamas - appropriate for mixed company

• 1 nice outfit (conservative) for Sunday service @ St. Andrews

• 1 sweatshirt

• 1 rain jacket - lightweight for work and play (remember the flood was summer 2008!)

• Sandals/flip flops - (shower trailer is outside of main building)

• Travel clothes - to and from Iowa

• DB appropriate style casual clothes for playing, touring, and hanging out for 9 days - including 1 pr. long pants for air-conditioned lodging/restaurants

• 1 laundry bag

• 1 day pack

• 1 water bottle - 32 oz.

• 1 flashlight and extra batteries

• toiletries

• 1 bag for carrying items to/from shower

• lip balm

• sunscreen

• INSECT REPELLENT!

• 1 bath towel and wash cloth

• 1 swim towel

• 1 lightweight sleeping bag or blanket

• 1 set of twin sheets

• 1 pillow and pillowcase

• Money for incidentals, travel days, touring & souvenirs - $50-$60 

• MONEY FOR CHECKED BAGGAGE!

• NLC journal

OPTIONAL items to bring!

• camera w/film, cards, batteries, chargers, USB cords for uploading photos

• umbrella

• extra athletic shoes for playing/light hiking/other than work shoes

• playing cards

Transportation Information:

Arriving by plane or car:

2-4:00 PM - meet in baggage at Cedar Rapids, IA airport

For those departing by car:

2-3:00 PM - pick up inside Cedar Rapids, IA airport

DB Headquarters Info:

5201 South Quebec Street

Greenwood Village, Co 80111

(888) 416-7348 phone • (303) 773-0291 fax

www.discoverybound.org • info@discoverybound.org

Service Trip Location:

St. Andrew Presbyterian Church

1200 Melrose Avenue

Iowa City, IA 55246

319-338-7523 (9-5 CDT, M-F)

www.saintandrew-ic.org