The Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland
Monday, September 06, 2010
a mission of The North Coast District of The United Methodist Church

Plan Your Visit

 
 
 
 
PLANNING YOUR TRIP...
 
1)     Check our calendar to find possible dates.
          Contact us if you have questions about availability...director@nehemiahmission.org or 216-961-6968x10
         Download a 2011 group information packet and send it along with your deposit, by US mail to: 6515 Bridge Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102. Please read the packet carefully and fill it out completely.  
3)     ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING A SIGNED MEDICAL INFORMATION  RELEASE FORM. These forms are contained in the information packet. All participants must bring these completed and signed forms with you on your trip.
 
See below for some specifics about your visit to The Nehemiah Mission and planning a successful mission trip...   
THE MINIMUM AGE FOR MISSION TEAM MEMBERS IS 12. THERE MUST BE 1 ADULT COUNSELOR FOR EVERY 5 YOUTH AND THERE MUST BE COUNSELORS OF EACH GENDER FOR MIXED GENDER GROUPS. NO EXCEPTIONS!   We highly recommend that all adult leadership be cleared with a nationwide background check. Verification information should be included with appropriate medical releases.    
 
1)                 Bring your own bedding. We have comfortable bunk beds. You may bring regular bedding or sleeping bags. You will want to bring your own pillow.
2)                 Bring towels and toiletries.
3)                 Bring work clothes. Even in the summer we recommend that you bring long pants. You should bring clothes that you won’t mind damaging. Work boots and gloves are also recommended.
4)                 We have a substantial tool inventory, however you are welcome to bring your own tools.
5)                 We recommend bringing eye and ear protection.
6)                 We recommend bringing refillable water bottles.
7)                 There are fans available in our dorms. ( All dorms will be air conditioned by summer of 2011!)
8)                 There is a wi-fi connection throughout our facility.
 
 
 
Some tips to make your trip more enjoyable... 
 
1)                 Be flexible. Understand that job priorities change based on the needs of those you are there to help. Remember that you are not at home.
                         Some of your normal conveniences might not be present. You are there to do something different, so expect to.
 
2)                 Be willing. Every job is important. Loading/unloading trucks, serving food, painting, cleaning, building, repairing are all important.
 
3)                 Take breaks. Don’t try to break completion records. Take time for food, beverages, and devotions.
 
4)                 Make friends. Learn more about the people you are traveling with. Get to know the people on other work teams. Get to know the people you are there to help.
 
5)                 Be understanding. Assume that everyone is doing their best. The people you are helping, your co-missionaries, the mission staff.
 
6)                 Get dirty. “This ain’t no disco.” You came to work. This means getting dirty, breaking nails, sweating, ruining clothes, and sometimes getting a scrape or two.
 
7)                 Share your experience. When you get home, you will be changed. Don’t expect everyone to understand. But share your experience.
                         Part of your mission is to encourage and invite others to join in mission in the future.