Individual Missions Timeline

October/November:

• Look for an agency or team that interests you.
• Talk with representatives and leaders.
• Find out their philosophy of short-term service and mission, expectations, application process, details, costs, etc.
• Attend Messiah Team Information Night during Mission Awareness Week with agency representatives on campus. This is a great opportunity to focus your interests!
• Register for the Service-Learning course (if this fits your interests).

December:

• Complete the application form and interview process with the agency.
• Christmas break: Talk about your plans at home with your family or home church.
• Have a Merry Christmas!

January:

• Continue working with the agency (where are you going, dates, logistics, etc.)
• Begin financial support planning.
• Fill out application forms for aid, compile a preliminary list of people to send support to, etc.

February:

• Finalize plans with agency.
• Submit scholarship/grant applications by February 15th!
• Need help with support letters? Drop them off at the Agape Center and someone will be glad to read them and provide feedback.

March:

• Send out your support letters.
• Summer Mission Grant Recipients notified Spring Break!
• Meet and talk with your home church and potential supporters.
  

April:

• Write thank you notes, conduct follow-up phoning, and acquire travel documents.
• Attend Summer Service and Mission Weekend Retreat for Messiah teams, grant recipients, service-learning class, and individuals.
• Scholarship checks mailed to sending agency.

May:

• Final Exams and Goodbyes!

June - August

HAVE A GROWING SUMMER SERVICE & MISSION!!!!!

September:

• Debrief/Re-entry Retreat for Messiah teams, grant/scholarship recipients, service-learning class and individuals Faith in Action chapel.