April 6–13, 2013
2012 Trip Blog
Put your faith into action — come and be part of the LAUMC 2013 San Carlos Trip, April 6–13, 2013. This trip is open to all ages — no prior experience is necessary. We have worked with AMOR Ministries on our Mexico trips for over 15 years. This year, we will work the AMOR Ministries on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, 90 miles northeast of Phoenix in Arizona.
The San Carlos Apache Reservation is one of the poorest Native American communities in the United States, with the median annual household income being approximately $14,000. About 77 percent of the people live under the poverty line. AMOR Ministries has formed strategic alliances with Tribal governments, participating churches, and the private sector to effectively meet the needs of the poorest families living on the San Carlos Apache Reservation.
Working with AMOR Ministries, we will help build a 2-bedroom, 1-bath house and seek to alleviate the tangible needs of the poor by sharing the love of Jesus with families through providing homes to families in need.
We will camp during the week and stay in a hotel in Indio on the way down and back. We will have our own gourmet camp chefs prepare food for us. Registration forms and deposits are due by November 15. Final payments and remaining forms are due by January 8.
| Handout | What's It About |
| Registration Form | The key to everything |
| Gear List | What to pack |
| Code of Ethics | How to travel in a Christian way |
(Stay tuned for updated info for 2013 soon.)
Important dates related to the trip:
- November 15, 2011
- Registration forms and deposits due
- Sunday, January 8, 2012
- Group Gathering #1, 1:00-2:30pm, Youth Room
- Forms and final payment due
- Sunday, February 12, 2012
- Group Gathering #2, 1:00-2:30pm, Youth Room
- Thursday, February 16, 2012
- Drop off gear at LAUMC in Youth Room
- Friday, February 17, 2012
- Pack vehicles
- Saturday, February 18, 2012
- Leave LAUMC for Indio. Overnight in a hotel in Indio.
- Sunday, February 19, 2012
- Worship in Indio. Drive to Globe, Arizona. Set up camp.
- Monday, February 20, 2012
- Meet our families. Build houses!
- Thursday, February 23, 2012
- Say good-bye to the families. Last night of camping.
- Friday, February 24, 2012
- Pack up camp. Drive to Indio. Overnight in hotel with hot showers and pool!
- Saturday, February 25, 2012
- Return to Los Altos
- Saturday, March 3, 2012
- Clean-up gear, 1:00-3:00pm
San Carlos Forms
Forms due November 15, 2011:
Forms due on January 8, 2012:
For Each Person:
• AMOR Individual Mission Trip Participation Form
• UMVIM Cal-Nev Registration Forms Packet
(note: Medical & Liability Release not required for minors, but Power of Attorney is required for minors only)
For Adults 18 & Over Who Haven't Done UMVIM Fingerprinting:
• Volunteer Background Screening Release
• Volunteer & Hired Staff Disclosure Form
• Safe Sanctuaries Certificate (from online training available here)
For Adults 18 & Over Who Have Done UMVIM Fingerprinting:
• Mission Trip Registration Affirmation
For Minors Traveling Without a Parent:
• Affidavit of Parental Consent
• Supplemental Medical Permission Form
For adults who haven't already submitted a Covenant for Working with Children and Youth:
• Covenant for Working with Children and Youth
Contact Leslie Carmichael at carm-lee@pacbell.net or 650-941-0260 for additional information.
