Get In The Car 19

March 24th through April 1st, 2012

Destination: "The Epworth Project"  Slidell, Louisiana

First of two Team and informational meetings Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ 3pm
Second of Two Team and Informational meetings Sunday, March 11, 2012 @ 3pm
New Hope UMC, 53245 Van Dyke, Shelby Township, MI 48316

If you are already registered to travel, please make plans to attend BOTH team meetings.
If you are not registered or are just looking for more information about Get In The Car you are still invited to attend.  Pizza, snacks, coffee and soft drinks will be provided.

Cost per person is $520.00 – PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES OR CONGREGATIONAL, FAMILY OR FRIENDS DONATIONS. 

If you would like to be part of the team but cannot travel with us we can use your help.  Please see the “We Need Your Help” posting on our News Page.

Price Includes GBGM Insurance, Lodging on travel days and while at the center along with meals while in Slidell.
Price also includes fuel to and from the Gulf Coast and while we are in Louisiana.
Price does not include travel day meals/team night out/any souvenirs you may purchase.

Get In The Car 19 Mission Team will be staying at Camp Loucon (http://www.loucon.org/) on travel days.

During the work week we will be at The Epworth Project (http://www.epworthproject.com/Home_Page.html)
 
Space for you is available.

Total Team Size – 12
Team Leaders – Eric Miller & Andi Sellars

FUEL THE RIDE!!!

Through the years, we have been blessed to have had a tremendous amount of support from you, God's faithful.  You have shown us, and confirmed what we believed, that when we organize and travel, the Team that Gets In The Car is only a small representation of all that are involved.

We thank you from the bottom of our heart's and also pray that we represent you all and God's work in your lives to the best we have to offer.

In 2011, we ran a trial "Fuel The Ride" program to test the waters, so-to-speak and the feedback from those involved was nothing but encouraging and supportive.

So here we go....."Fuel the Ride!" - a right-hand left-hand donation program, to assist not only the GITC teams that travel, but to reach out to others traveling in mission as well throughout the Detroit Conference.

By participating in the "Fuel the Ride" program, you will receive a brand new 2 gallon plastic fuel can to place in your church, your place of employment or wherever. So others can drop their "loose change" into the can. All proceeds (100%) will be used to offset fuel costs of those traveling in mission, both inside and outside the state.

Most folks who travel in Mission and on Mission Teams fully fund their own trips. They cover the cost of the trip, the time off work and sometimes even a week without pay, to step up and step out to help those in need.

Lately, though, GITC and other Mission programs have noticed that a majority of the volunteers that are showing up are either un-employed or under employed. This adds a new twist to the programs, one that didn’t seem to be an issue before this economic whatever-you-call-it showed up.

These volunteers are still finding the way to pay for the cost of their trips, but by "tightening the belts" to do so, there are fewer monies available for the projects they are working on.

Here’s where you come in.

By placing a fuel can in you narthex, your worship center, fellowship hall, lobby; giving one to your Youth or Men’s and Women’s group or wherever you place it. And asking people to deposit their "loose" change each week, you can begin to reduce the cost of the single most expensive portion of a Mission Trip, THE FUEL!

If you’ve ever wanted to be involved in Mission and weren’t sure where to begin, we believe this will be an incredible way for you.

We will supply the fuel can, the signage (unless you would like to do your own), the tracking of the amounts and the posting of those results on the web and throughout the Mission Communications Networks.

We will also let each team that receives a donation from the "Fuel The Ride" program know where that donation originated from and encourage them to stop by and say "hello" when they return. We will also be available to you and yours for a time of sharing and fellowship throughout your participation in the program. (And beyond)

What makes this program unique is this; you get to decide how it is orchestrated in your environment. When and where the fuel can is displayed and how often: Every week, bi-weekly, one day a month and If you would like the funds to be used inside or outside the state, or both. 100% of monies raised will be dispersed 100% .

"Fuel the Ride" is simple in its design, but we believe will have highly effective results.

We look forward to working with you and if you have any questions or would like us to deliver a fuel can, you can contact us at info@getinthecar.og or call Eric, Kristin, Andi or Tyler at 586-206-4527.

God Bless.

Below is a list of how you, your friends and family and/or your congregation can help.

Meal Sponsorships:

1. $10.00 feeds one volunteer for one day
2. $50.00 feeds 16 team members dinner one evening
3. $70.00 feeds one volunteer for one week
4. $160.00 feeds 16 team members three meals for one day
5. $800.00 feeds 16 team members for one full week

Water Shed:

The #1 injury among volunteer workers is dehydration due to heat and humidity. The NSDR recommends teams are equipped with at least 6 bottles of water per person per day. For a team of 16, that’s 96 bottles or 4 cases per day.

At about $3.75 per case, sponsorship would be $15.00 per day or $105.00 per week. It is our intent to buy the water there to help stimulate the local economy.

Gasoline:

We drive approximately 2,400 miles round-trip using two vehicles and one truck towing a fully stocked tool trailer. With an estimated use of 140 gallons x 3 vehicles @ 2.80 per gallon, fuel cost is about $1,200. It is a large number—until you break it down. You can donate $3.00 per gallon; ask family, friends, co-workers for $1.00 donations; collect change for a month; etc. We appreciate anything!

Tool Trailer Wish List:

Our trailers are pretty well stocked at the moment, however, our job assignments may require additional, specific tools. We accept used tools in good condition as well as new tools. Gift cards for Lowe’s or Home Depot are welcome too  Contact Eric for more a more detailed list of specific tools necessary.

Looking at this list, you can see, a little it goes a long way.

Please pray about how you can help and then get in touch.

Tax receipts are available for all donations-please provide your name or business and address plus zip code. For a donation by check, please make it payable to: New Hope UMC and indicate ‘GITC’ in the memo line.

Thank-you and GOD BLESS!