Q: Why are you doing Seesalt And Missions?
A: Seesalt AM combines two important loves. We (along with thousands of others) love the summer student conference ministry that we’ve been doing for over 20 years. We also have a long-time love for youth mission trips. For years, many churches have brought their group to Seesalt and also done a separate mission trip. We also know that there are quite a few churches which are not able to take two separate major trips during the summer. SAM is a response to many requests to provide a week that combines both of these exciting and fulfilling experiences.
Q: What will determine our mission project assignments?
A: After making reservations for Seesalt and Missions, each church will be given a list and explanation of possible mission projects. Each church will then select their desired area of work. The choice of projects will be confirmed in advance.
Q: Will our church group be working together?
A: In most cases, yes. You will provide your own transportation to and from the mission sites, and your church’s adult leaders will help supervise (and have the opportunity to work alongside) your own students. Depending on the size of your group, you may also be working with other church groups on the same project.
Q: Can our group participate in more than one mission project?
A: Possibly. It will primarily depend on your ability to provide transportation to more than one site at the same time. If you have more than one vehicle, you could (for example) take part of your group to a construction site and take those riding in a different vehicle to a backyard Bible club site.
Q: Who will be supervising the mission projects?
A: It depends on the specific project. Projects will be arranged by a variety of people and organizations in the Conway/Myrtle Beach area. In some situations, they will also be providing some direct leadership for those working. Seesalt AM staff will also help give direction. However, in all situations your students will remain under the supervision of adult leaders from your church.
Q: What will we need to bring?
A: Again, it will depend on the the project. In most cases, materials such as paint and construction materials will be provided for you, but you will probably need to bring such things as tools, paint brushes, and maybe ladders. For projects such as backyard Bible clubs, you will probably bring study materials, crafts, recreation equipment, etc.
Q: When will training occur?
A: Groups will have a brief orientation after arriving at Seesalt and Missions. However, each individual church will be responsible for conducting their own training for projects that require advanced preparation (such as backyard Bible clubs, sports camps, etc.).
Q: What about lunch on those days that we are doing mission projects?
A: Lunch will either be provided on the project site or will be bag lunches that you will take with you.
Q: Aside from the addition of mission projects, how will the S.A.M. program differ from regular weeks of Seesalt?
A: The mission work will take the place of personal interest conferences, some of the group recreation, and some free time. The rest of the program will be the same (including the program staff).
