Important Dates.

The following are just a few dates and deadlines that are important for this years Carpenters for Christ trip. As a planner myself, I like to know what is up ahead and prefer as little unknowns as possible, I hope that this helps diminish any of those unknowns that you may have. Please feel free to comment.

• May 10th: This is the date for the conformation of all those attending the CFC mission trip this summer.

• May 18th: This is the deadline for payment of the trip. The cost is $150.00. This payment can be in cash or a check. If you pay with a check please make it out to Carpenters for Christ. Your payment will help with the cost of rental vans, gas, and needed groceries during our stay in Denham Springs.

• June 6th: This is the day that we all look forward to! Friday June 6th is the day that we pull out of Riverside Baptist Church and head to our destination-Denham Springs Louisiana. We will all meet at Riverside Baptist Church at 7am. We will travel in fifteen passenger vans, and the luggage is stored in the backs of the vans or in the tool vans that follow behind the rental vans.

• June 13th: Last but not least, this is the date that we will return to Rome, GA. We will return to the Riverside parking lot. You can leave your car there or you can have someone meet you there, whatever is best for you. This day is sad, but as "they" say, all good things must come to an end. ;)
  

We hope to see you all this summer.
Thank you for your time and interest in serving our LORD.

Where we are going; What we are doing.

Where:
Carpenters for Christ will be going to Live Oak Baptist Church in Denham Springs, Louisiana;
June 6-13, 2008.
We have been blessed to work with LOBC in the past and we are very excited to be able to work with them once again. We have found that this Church is very kind, loving, caring, and very hospitable! They have proved each year to be top notch Cajun Cooks!!
CFC is very excited about our journey to Denham Springs this summer.

What:
CFC will be helping with the expansion of their existing building. LOBC is growing in leaps and bounds from the growth of their community due to Hurricane Katrina. They are in great need of added Sunday School space and the expansion of their existing building will be for this purpose.

We hope that you can join us this summer!
Thank you for your time and interest in serving our LORD.
Again if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment and we will answer ASAP. :)

What to pack.

I remember my first trip with CFC. My bag would not have made it through the baggage claim ;)
I am sure that it weighed well over 75 pounds, well not really, but I just knew that I was going to forget something.
So this post is for all those like me, who have never been or have been and would like some tips on those things that you may need.
Again, if you still have any questions after you read this post leave a comment with you question(s)
and or concerns and we will be happy to answer them! We are here for YOU!

• Tee Shirts-preferably ones that you would not mind getting really dirty, at least 6.

• Shorts-again those that you would not mind getting really dirty. For the girls please remember that we are representing the Church, so make sure they are not too short, and guys please make sure they stay above the waist. :)

• Hat- The kind is totally up to you! But we would strongly suggest that you bring one along to help you fight of the UV rays of the hot June weather.

• Socks-at least 7 pair.

• Work Shoes-Again, those that you would not mind getting really dirty. :) We suggest that if you have problems with your ankles that you wear shoes that would be supportive of your ankles to prevent further damage, such as a boot.

• Pajamas

• Tooth Brush

• Tooth Paste

• Brush

• Toiletries

• Towels

• Wash cloths or a lufa sponge.

• Camera - This is totally up to you, I really enjoy taking pictures and looking at them when I return home, but this is not an essential for the trip.
  

• Flip flops for the shower- Due to the fact that we stay at the church that we are helping to build we often use showers that have been constructed at or before our arrival to the site. So you may want a little padding and protection under you little toes. :) Don't worry though, they are really not that bad. :)

• Air mattress and or Sleeping Bag-To promote fellowship and decrease our cost we board at the church that we are working at. Most of the time these Churches have existing buildings so we all bunk in the Sunday School rooms according to our gender. This is always done in a very honorable and respectful manner.

• Pillow

• Bible

• One Sunday outfit- We always attend the service of the Church that we are helping. Your outfit is completely up to you and your convictions of Sunday Attire, just keep it wholesome.

• Sweatshirt and warm pants-one of each. We have found that all of the Churches that we have helped love to keep their Churches COLD!! So, beings how we STAY in the Churches, we suggest that you be prepared for this cold climate at the end of the work day. No need for a parka, just you favorite sweats. :)

• Casual Clothes- We usually go out to eat as a group for dinner one time while we are all together, so according to your taste pack up an outfit for a great Cajun meal! If you desire you can also bring casual clothes to wear after you shower in the evenings after work, some just wear a clean pair of work clothes, the choice is up to you. :)

• Your favorite snacks- for the ride and for the evenings after work.

• A little extra cash-We usually eat on the way for breakfast and on the way home at breakfast and lunch, these are not 5 star restaurants , so the cost is about $5-$7 a meal, depending on your taste. Last year we went to Bass Pro but I believe this year or site seeing will be limited to the ice cream pallor. :) But hey, everyone loves ice cream. :)

• If by chance I have missed something, or you forget your tooth brush the morning we leave, have no fear for Wal-Mart is always near!

Hope this has been helpful, please feel free to comment with your questions and or concerns!
We are here for YOU!!!

Thank you for your time and willingness to serve our LORD.

Welcome!

This is a blog created with you in mind. I hope that this will supply you with needed information about Carpenters for Christ trips; Such as

• Where we are going
  
• What to bring
  
• How long we will be staying,
  
• How long it takes to get from Rome to our destination and so on.

If there are any questions that are not answered from these posts please feel free to leave a comment with your questions and or concerns. We are here to help you and to inform you about the opportunity that you have to join the LORD in missions this summer.

Thank you for your interest and time!!