1. MISSION Actioning God’s Word Matt 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I am commanded you.

2. MISSION PROVIDES STUDENTS TO:
Look beyond themselves and their needs
See the world through God’s eyes
Be part of a Christian ministry team
Show support and initiative in fundraising
Show care and concern for those they meet
Change their perspective on life
Be ready to stand firm in their faith
Encourage others to be part of the mission experience

3. IS THERE A PROCESS?
There is no one process to organise Mission in schools
Every school is different in its organisation, gifting of staff & students
Some schools have a formal structure, some are flexible and some are more responsive to immediate invitations

4. Pacific Hills approach
Flexible & responsive delivery
All members of community can participate e.g. Admin staff, Maintenance staff, grandparents, past students and local community members can attend, if Christian
All of the School Community have some level of involvement

5. A culture of Serving
Service is embedded in the education of the students from 3 year olds to 18 year olds
3-6yr olds pray daily for needs of school & all mission trips
Mission students take devotions & speak at assemblies
Fundraising is an important part of Mission & service
Compassion Club visits the elderly & Sydney Children’s Hospital

6. Preparation
Invitations go out to school community (3 schools) one year in advance
These missions are based on availability of leaders
Principal interviews possible leaders to ascertain suitability for the Mission Leadership
Mission Leader confirms Mission Contacts etc
Mission Coordinator meets with Mission Leader for Mission Awareness & reviews the Mission Booklet together

9. Student Application Form
Students complete application form and submit it to the Mission Leader
Application Form includes references from 2 teachers as to students suitability for mission
Students give reasons for wanting to go on the mission form, a short essay
Parents must sign agreement to allow students to take part in the activity

10. Mission Information Night for Parents & Students
Parents & student attend an information evening and Team Leader outlines mission objectives and Team involvement
Parents and students invited to ask questions
Past students who have attended mission in previous years give their account of how the mission trip impacted their lives

11. Weekly Team Meetings
Team members meet weekly to get to know each other, understand the purpose of the trip, organise fundraising and have activities to be culturally sensitive to the country of service
All students are required to give their testimony and prepare for activities
Parents are welcome to these meetings- usually held after school

12. Staff Support for Mission
All staff members receive Mission Cards with team photo, verse they have chosen to encourage them
Staff members pray both corporately at devotions and individually
School community encouraged to pray via the Parents Page information, the school blogs, and twitter

13. School Blogs
Prior to departing the Mission Leader updates Mission Blog, re prepartion
During Mission trip, Mission Leader regularly blogs for parents to be updated
Upon return, the Mission Leader blogs regarding followup team meetings

14. Examples of Blogs

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17. Debrief Before they leave the Mission Country
Team completes End of Mission Feedback Form sharing the impact of the trip
Celebration Meals occur usually within 10 days of arrival home and can continue till end of year
Team share their experiences at Staff Devotions & Year Meetings throughout the school

18. Sharing the vision of mission
Quarterly School Magazine- Pacific Streams
Yearly Magazine- Banner
Local Press
Parents Page- Parent Newsletter