Northern Ireland Trip Application
Thank you for your interest in the Grace Community Church Young Adults summer mission trip to Belfast, Northern Ireland. We will partner with the organization Friends International for this trip as they continue their long term work over there. This trip will be primarily working with international students on college campuses alongside members from local churches. We will have the opportunity to encourage the long term missionaries, experience cross cultural missions, grow in our relationship with God, and learn valuable missional skills. 
The trip will be approximately 16 days from June 21st until - July 7th.
The trip will cost approximately $1800 which we will do fundraising for.
The application deadline in February 4, 2023

Thank you for your interest and if you have any other questions please email Erik@gracecommunity.org
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What is your full name as it appears on your passport? *
What is your current mailing address? *
What is your best phone number? *
What is your preferred method of communication? *
What is your date of birth? *
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What is your gender? *
What is your passport number, country of origin, and expiration date? *
Are your parents/spouse in agreement with you going? If no, please explain: *
How long have you been attending Grace Community Church?  *
List your ministry involvement in the past 3 years: *
List cross-cultural, short term/long term missions experience: *
Why are you hoping to go on this trip? *
Please share with us your personal testimony (200 words): When and how did you make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life and how has it shaped your life up to this point?
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The gospel is good news. In a few sentences, how would you summarize the gospel message to someone from another culture in simple English?
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How would you respond if an international visitor said to you: ‘I have lived a good life. I think that will help God to accept me when I die.’
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How would you respond if an international visitor said to you: ‘How can you trust what the Bible says?’
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What gifts do you think you have that could contribute to the team’s outreach? (i.e. Music, nurse, cooking, financial, Bicycle repair, Leading sports activities, Teaching English, Computer/Tech help, Social Media (helping people engage with our events through facebook, Instagram etc) *
How would you respond if an international visitor said to you: ‘I believe all religions are equally valid. It doesn’t matter which religion you are, provided you are sincere.’
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Is there anything about your lifestyle that would bring reproach on yourself, your family, the Church, or Christ?
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Do you have a criminal record? If yes, explain *
Do you have any physical impairments that prevent you from physical work? If yes, explain.
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Please explain medical history that the team leader should be aware of: *
Please list any medication you are currently taking: (Be sure to bring these with you).
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Do you have any allergies? If yes, please list and explain your reactions
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Have you been under the care of a counselor or licensed mental health professional over the last 12 months?
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Please list 3 references you wish us to contact on your behalf: (Include name, phone, email, years known, and their relationship to you)
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Please provide an emergency contact. Include their name, phone number, email, and their relationship to you *
Since we are partnering with Friends International, please review the following:

  • I completely agree with the statement of faith and am committed to follow the team principles

  • I understand that Friends International (Registered Charity 1094095) will keep a digital record of my details for maximum 5 years and will share them with the leaders of the team I have applied to

  • I understand that if I don’t arrange my own travel insurance, Friends International will not be responsible for my care or costs in the case of any problems

In submitting this application, you are agreeing to the following:

  • I am in agreement with the church’s vision, mission, goal, values, strategy, and statement of belief.

  • I am willing to work under the direction of the team leadership and field partners/missionaries to accept and to perform any and all assignments with a God-honoring attitude

  • I am willing to conform to the standards of the national Christians, even If those standards are stricter than my own.

  • I agree to be subject to a background check

  • I am confirming that I have the time and energy to devote to the pre, mid, and post-trip responsibilities.

  • I agree to participate in the training and complete all requirements for the trip.

  • I agree to return home at my own expense if the field partner/missionaries, in conjunction with the team leadership, determines my behavior is/has been inappropriate and therefore jeopardizing the long-term ministry.

  • I acknowledge that the church will not be responsible for extra trip expenses should these occur.

  • I understand that my involvement on this trip can be denied prior to travel if I do not participate in the full preparation of the trip

  • I acknowledge that Grace Community Church may not be responsible for extra trip expenses (i.e. airline, hotel, etc.)  Should these occur, they may be passed along to the traveler.

  • I understand that my application may be denied for this trip due to various other reasons such as team dynamics, number of other applicants, preference for those who have never been before, etc.

Have you read and do you agree to the above statements from both Grace Community Church and Friends International? *
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