Chicago Spring Break 2010 Week 1

Director:
Sandra Van Opstal

Contact Information:
3639 W Cortland Chicago, IL 60647-4750

Project Description:
Spring break program is a mix of training and experiences serving in the community. Components are I. Training - Learning together about the Gospel’s redemptive message about ethnic identity, poverty, and injustice through discussions, devotionals, testimonies, teaching, and experience in the community. II. Service - Partnering with and learning from ministries in the community. III. Community - Students and staff growing together through communal spiritual disciplines, working in community, and learning to understand differences. IV. Spiritual disciplines – Relating with God and God’s people through worship, prayer, reflection, and group process.

Activities:
work with children work with vulnerable adults (former addicts, homeless, elderly) light rehab work

Ministry Site:
http://cupivcf.org/

Numbers Involved:
45

Raising of Support:
no, see your local staff worker

Living Situation:
Students will be housed in apartments across the street from the church where the teaching will occur in the Austin Neighborhood on Chicago\'s Westside

How to Register:
register at http://cupivcf.org/

Special Information:
Registrar Beth Hedges izbe@aol.com

Project Cost:
$235