Lifehope Olympics - 1 week More than Gold: United Kingdom

Our purpose is to share the good news about Jesus with people in Kingswinford. Using the Olympics as a springboard to connect with the local people we want them to understand that life with Jesus is a life worth living. We also want to equip you to reach out to others.

You will be working with an international team alongside Kingswinford Christian Fellowship reaching out with the love of God and the message of the Gospel in the local area in different ways.

Kingswinford Christian Fellowship has a history starting in 1974. After several moves to new buildings and therefore change of name, the fellowship is now located at the heart of Kingswinford town. There are different types of areas surrounding the church some more wealthy and others more needy, but all in need of a saviour.

Dates:	Fri 20 Jul 2012 – Sun 29 Jul 2012
Apply by:	Sun 22 Apr 2012
Cost:	380 USD (participants from United States)
Ages:	18-any

Ministry Details

Activities could include:

• Kids Holiday club around the Olympic theme
• Door to door ministry
• Sports in local park
• Prayer walking
• Community fun day

Comments from some of our participants from last year working with this church:

“I was not sure at first about sharing my faith on the streets, going door to door and simply praying. Now, I know I really love to do this. I can't wait to do it again!!!” –Lisanne from Netherlands

“During the International night I performed a solo mime for the first time. I was both nervous and excited. I knew God was with me and it was a wonderful moment!” – Jedidja from Belgium

“This week was so wonderful, and it changed me. God showed us how great He is, through the things we achieved this week.” Mirthe from Netherlands

Participant Profile

You must be able to speak conversational English. Previous experience is not required as orientation and training will be given.

Accommodation:

You will stay at the church and need to come prepared to sleep on the floor. Bring your own sleeping bag and mat.

Food:

Food will be provided at the church. We need to know in advance of any special dietary needs (vegetarian, food allergies, and so on)

Travel:

You need to get to either the bus station in Dudley or the Stourbridge Junction Rail station. These stations are easy to reach from Birmingham Airport (BHX). They are a bit further to reach from other airports but also possible (Manchester, Liverpool, East Midlands or any of the London airports)

How to find us:

Please See “Travel”.

Health:

You should be in average good health and able to walk a reasonable distance without difficulty. You are responsible to obtain appropriate emergency health and medical insurance.

Visa:

Nationals from the EU and EEA do not require a visa for the UK. For all other nationalities you will either require an invitation letter in order to apply for a visa before leaving your country or just an invitation letter to present at the airport on arrival in the UK. In both cases you will enter the UK as a Visitor.