First Presbyterian Church
To know Christ, to make Him known and to exhibit His love through worship, education and service.
I will be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit as I practice flexibility when even the best laid plans go awry. For the days of this trip I will seek to follow the example of Jesus who did not come to be served, but to serve.
I will honor the foreign cultural context in which we will be serving by practicing gratitude for the food we are served, welcoming different expressions of Christian worship joyfully, dressing with extreme sensitivity to the standards of dress of those we are serving, and showing compassion for the economic situation of the people we are serving by only spending money that is consistent with the overall behavior of the group.
I will be a team player and respect the trip leadership recognizing that team morale is more important than any one individual’s personal preference or pleasure. In the interest of safety and the furtherance of team building, I will be present at all scheduled group activities. Furthermore, during both work and leisure times, I will remain in the area of other group members unless prior permission is granted from the trip leader.
As a member of a Christian community, I recognize that I represent FPC-Nashville at all times and will be especially attentive to the impression my actions and words have on those around me. I will respectfully limit political discussions that reflect negatively on any country.
I will refrain from language and conduct that may be offensive to the community I am visiting. I will refrain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages whenever there are minor children present, while on the job site, any time while riding in a vehicle, and anytime I am a driver of any vehicle rented and/or driven on behalf of the church.
By signing below, I agree to the above terms and understand that completing this form does not guarantee my participation as a member of the mission team for which I am registering.: