2.  Welkom, South Africa › The Pines Christian Care Center  10 days (12 including travel) within July-August, 2013

3.  Two flats (living quarters for the orphans) and an activity room still need to be built.  The local church and children are blessed when groups come.  There is opportunity to minister the gospel and love of Jesus Christ in public schools.

4.  Child Care  Bible clubs  Homework help  Teen Ministry  Sports outreaches  Ministry in local church  Ministry in local schools  Maintenance and construction work on the Pines facilities

5.  Flight $1,600-1800  Transportation (in Africa) $125  Food costs$15/day  Travelers insurance $40-50  Total (Approximate)$2,100  Other costs: › Passport$90-100 › ShotsDepends on your preference and insurance

6.  There is a maximum of 12 people per transport vehicle. (If we exceed 12 people that is OK, but transportation/ lodging costs will increase the price per person)  One person should be designated primarily as a cook (there will be other opportunities for the cook to minister and serve however)

7.  Make sure the following are up to date: › MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) › Tetanus › Hepatitis A (2 shots, 6 months apart)  No others are required by South Africa or AIMI. However, the following are strongly recommended by AIMI: › Malaria pills (Welkom is NOT a Malaria threat – this is recommended only if we travel outside Welkom) › Hepatitis B

8. 1. Prayer – Is this something God wants me/us to do? 2. Think and talk through the decision: a. Time commitment b. Financial and fundraising aspects c. The benefit of you staying vs. going d. Effects on family 3. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions you have. 4. Deadline for commitment: October 14