Impact Ireland 2011 - Church Partnership Team: Ireland

Impact Ireland is all about sharing the Gospel with people who do not know Jesus, confident that the Gospel will make an impact in their lives.

We want to:

• introduce Irish people to Jesus by sharing the Gospel message widely and creatively, especially among children and young people.
• inspire Irish believers to live for Christ.
• encourage and support Irish churches in evangelism.
• help participants to grow in their love for God and their confidence in sharing the Gospel.

Impact Ireland is an exciting programme involving Christians from around the world working together with local churches sharing and demonstrating the love of Jesus. Experience thought-provoking, creative, interactive training, then join an international team to share the message of the Gospel in word and action, together with local Christians across Ireland.

Dates:	Tue 05 Jul 2011 – Tue 19 Jul 2011
Apply by:	Wed 06 Apr 2011
Cost:	558 USD (participants from United States)
Ages:	17-any

Ministry Details

The programme starts with three days of training and orientation at Lacken House, OM Ireland's headquarters. This will include: Bible teaching; worship; prayer; introduction to culture and the essentials in communicating Jesus; and workshops to give you practical skills for the week to follow. Participants will then head out in teams across Ireland working with local believers to share the Gospel and demonstrate God's love in action.

In previous years we have run the following and we expect to be doing similar ministries this year: children’s clubs, cleaning litter on estates, street theatre, leaflet distribution, musical opportunities, visiting the elderly, gardening, sporting activities with youth.

"I've learnt once again how amazing God is and how sovereign and powerful He is. I've learnt some great new ways to reach out to others that I can use when I get home." - Kendra, USA

Participant Profile

We are looking for people who are passionate about Jesus and want to share the Gospel. Team members will need to be flexible and willing to try new things.

A good level of English is required as all training and outreach activities will be in English.

We accept married couples and will do our best to accommodate them together but they may have separate sleeping accommodation.

Accommodation:

For the orientation conference you will be at Lacken House. We provide beds/mattresses for all during this time but all participants should bring a sleeping bag and pillow if desired. During the outreach local churches are arranging accommodation: some in homes and others in church halls so it advisable to bring an air mattress. If you have any particular need/requirement for alternative provision, contact gc@ie.om.org

Food:

OM and the local churches you work with will ensure that you are fed during the programme. During the orientation all will be fed at Lacken House. During the outreach week local churches will organise food. In some cases church will provide & prepare food, in other cases they provide food & you will prepare. If you are a vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, make sure you inform us before you come. This is possible by emailing gc@ie.om.org

Travel:

Please fly into Dublin airport in the morning of Tuesday 5 July (before 2pm - as close to 10am as possible) where we will meet you and take you to Lacken House. Please book your departure flight for the afternoon/evening of Tuesday 19 July - we will provide transport to Dublin Airport. How to find us: Meeting Instructions at Dublin Airport: Once you have collected your bags, leave through customs. Once through the double-doors, turn left, and look for the OM Ireland sign outside the Tourist Information Shop.

How to find us:

Please See “Travel”.

Health:

Please contact your local office if you have any health concerns.

Visa:

EEA and Swiss nationals do not need a visa to enter Ireland for any reason. If you are not an EEA/Swiss national, you can visit Ireland for a period of three months without having to register with the immigration authorities, however some nationalities will require a visa before they leave their country of residence. Please check if you require a visa to enter as a visitor and we will provide a letter of invitation. For more information visit www.inis.gov.ie