Sick of the same old routine each summer? You know...hanging out at the lake, sleeping in, working at Timmy's or Micky D's, playing X-Box, _______________

(Fill in the blank)!

Maybe you want to do something different... something more meaningful. Maybe you'd like to make a difference in your world!

How would you like to:
Learn a new skill like mime or clowning?
Work with disadvantaged children or youth?
Work in a food bank or other relief or development type work?
See some amazing new sights?
Eat some amazing new foods?
Help the homeless?
Experience a new culture?

Sound good? Then keep reading!

Q. What is it?

Teen Impact Missions (T.I.M.) is a ministry of Living Faith Evangelistic Association, Caroline, AB, Canada.  It is designed for YOU, the teenager! The goal is deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ and learn to serve and love other people. You'll also get a glimpse of God 's heart for people around the world by going on an outreach somewhere in North America or a foreign country.

Q. Where is it and how does it work? 

T.I.M. starts with a summer training camp in July on the campus of Living Faith Bible College near Caroline, Alberta. You will experience things like praise and worship, Bible and life skills teaching, times of prayer, physical conditioning, team building, small groups, drama and arts training...AND TONS OF FUN!!

Q. How long is it?

The program runs for almost a month in July with one week of training and 2 1/2 on outreach and debrief. For 2009, the dates are July 5-28.

Q. Who can be part of it?

Any teen who is 13 years of age through high school, loves and knows Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, fills out an application with references and is accepted.

Q. Where will I be staying during the training?

In college dormitories at Living Faith Bible College.

Q. Who leads teams on outreach?

Leaders come from many walks of life. College students, youth leaders, youth pastors, etc. Each team also has an overall leader. Leaders are chosen based on character, leadership experience with youth in Christian ministry (and cross-cultural experience). Each team also has small group leaders who serve under the team leader.

Q. Where will I be going on outreach?

Jamaica

Ewarton, Saint Catherine, Jamaica

July 5-28, 2009

The island of Jamaica was discovered by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1494 and settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. The native Taino Indians, who had inhabited Jamaica for centuries, were gradually exterminated, replaced by African slaves. England siezed the island in 1655 and a plantation economy - based on sugar, cocoa, and coffee - was established. The abolition of slavery in 1834 freed a quarter million slaves, many of which became small farmers. Jamaica gradually obtained increasing independence from Britain, and in 1958 it joined other British Caribbean colonies in forming the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica gained full independence when it withdrew from the federation in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence as rival gangs created by the major political parties evolved into powerful organized crime networks involved in international drug smuggling and money laundering. The cycle of violence, drugs, and poverty has served to impoverish large sectors of the populace.

This will be our fourth team to Jamaica in four years. The 2009 TIM team will be ministering in the community of Ewarton which is a couple of hours northwest of Kingston. Ministry opportunities may include Daily Vacation Bible School, community outreach and some ministry in local churches. You will live at a mission house but will spend most of your time up close with the children and other people of the community of Ewarton . Play with children, do DVBS, impact the community!

Many parents in Jamaica work long hours just to make ends meet. This leaves children running free and left to their own devices... which often leads to trouble. Last year's team ministered to some 1100 children in 3 weeks. If you love kids, Jamaica, (and TIM in general) is for you!

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15/2009

COST: Approximately $1800 (to be finalized shortly) (includes training camp and debrief, airfare, outreach).

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Girlfriends!

Saskatchewan

July 5-28, 2009

Canada is a nation of diversity. Everywhere you turn there are people of different nations and people groups. What an opportunity to bring Jesus to the nation of Canada! Join a team as they travel to northern Saskatchewan, helping to minister among the First Nations Peoples of Canada. You don't even need to fly to another country to experience another culture!

Details about the outreach will be coming soon.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15/2009

COST: Approximately $800-$1000 (to be finalized shortly) (includes training camp and debrief, transportation, outreach).

Calgary

July 5-28, 2009

Right now there are thousands of homeless people in the city of Calgary, Alberta. Although some may have chosen this way of life, many did not. Jesus told his disciples in Matthew that when they fed the hungry, clothed the naked, visited the imprisoned, helped the poor, it was as though they were doing it to him. Come and minister to this important and too often forgotten segment of society. You will not be the same.

Outreach opportunities may include working at drop-in centres, soup kitchens, food banks, street outreach, building projects, or other inner-city related ministries. Final details will be established closer to the date.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15/2009

COST: Approximately $650-$750 (to be finalized shortly) (includes training camp and debrief, transportation, outreach).

The Vision of Teen Impact Missions...
... is to see teenagers embrace and grip Biblical Christianity for themselves and walk before God and man setting an example in faith, conduct and purity. (1 Timothy 4:12). We exist to complement and partner with local churches in equipping and preparing youth and young adults to be leaders and to be salt in their communities, province, Canada, and among the nations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

From The Director:

To experience the extraordinary, you need to start with the ordinary. To experience the supernatural, you need to start with the natural. Many heroes throughout history were simply that... ordinary, or natural. The difference was that they didn't stay there. They stepped out in faith, believing God's promises to be true! They took His commands seriously and desired to reach a lost and dying world. God isn't looking for someone who knows it all or has it all together. He's looking for people who have only two abilities - vulner-ability and avail-ability. Are you willing to be stretched? Are you willing to go beyond your comfort zone? Are you willing to let God take your natural and ordinary self and turn it into something supernatural and extraordinary? Take a step! Come join TIM! Come experience the IMPACT!

Gene Enns