Dream Center - Atlanta

ATLANTA DREAM CENTER

SHORT-TERM MISSIONS

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE ATL

ATLANTA IS KNOWN FOR BEING (no colon here because it’s after a verb)

THE CAPITOL OF GEORGIA A MAJOR EDUCATIONAL CENTER

THE COMMERCIAL AND TRANSPORTATION HUB OF THE SOUTHEAST U.S. THE SITE OF THE 1996 OLYMPICS

IN THE TOP 25 MOST DANGEROUS CITIES IN THE U.S. (CRIME IS WELL-ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE) THE MOST DANGEROUS CITY FOR PEDESTRIANS

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

MARTIN LUTHER KING MUSEUM CARTER PRESIDENTIAL CENTER WORLD’S LARGEST AQUARIUM

SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA HIP-HOP CAPITAL OF THE WORLD STONE MOUNTAIN THEME PARK

COCA-COLA FACTORY

POPULATION

RELIGIONS IN ATLANTA, PROTESTANT FAITHS ARE GREATLY REPRESENTED, AS ARE OTHER WORLD RELIGIONS INCLUDING

ISLAM, HINDUISM, AND JUDAISM

ECONOMY ATLANTA IS HOME TO SUCH MAJOR COMPANIES AS THE COCA-COLA COMPANY, CHICK-FIL-A, UPS, AND DELTA

CLIMATE ATLANTA HAS A HUMID SUBTROPICAL HUMID WITH HOT SUMMERS AND GENERALLY MILD WINTERS

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HISTORY OF THE ATLANTA DREAM CENTER The Dream Center is spreading the gospel to Atlanta, the United States, and beyond,

impacting the world for the kingdom of God.

The Dream Center began with a 15-

passenger van, a stage trailer, a lawn

mower and six people with a heart of

prayer and service and a desire to build

relationships with people in the

neighborhood.

2003 The Metro Kidz program and Adopt-A-

Block were the first two ministries birthed

out of the Dream Center.

The Dream Center was birthed out of a

vision to tangibly change lives in

Atlanta’s inner-city community with the

gospel of Christ.

2004 The M25 ministry began when we started

receiving food donations. Compassion Night,

our homeless outreach, was founded to meet

the physical needs of Atlanta’s homeless. 2005 Princess Night, our ministry that ministers to

women on the streets, was birthed.

2006

We began to meet for Sunday services

underneath a large tent. Later on, God

provided various buildings, a gym, and even a

theater for meeting space.

2007-2008 Over 24 ministries are running under the

Dream Center. These include: Safe Haven, a

children’s home, and Mind Your Own?

Business, in which people create their own

business with the Dream Center’s help.

2009-Present-Future… God is continuing to grow His ministry as we

are obedient. Present ministries are growing

at a rapid pace, and people are being molded

into the image of Christ. New ministries are

coming to the surface, such as Solomon

House, a women’s home.

ADOPT-A-KID

You have the

opportunity to love on

kids and become a big

brother or sister to

children who need a

role model and a friend

METRO KIDZ

You will help lead a sidewalk

children’s church lesson in

various apartment complexes in

Atlanta’s inner city.

CLEAN SWEEP

You will have a chance to clean up a

neighborhood and set an example to

those who live here.

PRINCESS NIGHT You will minister to

prostitutes, reaffirming

that they are

princesses and that

they are loved.

COMPASSION NIGHT

You will minister to

those who are

homeless and hurting

by not only giving them

physical food to eat

but spiritual food that

will last a lifetime.

ADOPT-A-BLOCK

You will be able to build

relationships with people

around the city by visiting

them and serving them. You

may bring them food, help

them clean, or just lend an

ear and a loving heart.

ATLANTA DREAM CENTER INNER-CITY MISSIONS

PERMISSION SLIP AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

DATE: ____________________

_____________________________________ has our permission to attend an inner-city mission trip hosted by Atlanta

International Church in Atlanta, Georgia. We also give permission for our child to travel to and from A.I.C. In case of

medical/surgical emergency and or emergency room treatment from doctors or nurses, I

_______________________________________ hereby release temporary guardianship of my son/daughter to

___________________________________ (leader) during the dates of the trip_______________________________.

In signing below, I release liability from the Atlanta Dream Center in case of injury.

X_______________________________________ Father’s Signature

X_______________________________________ Mother’s Signature

HOME ADDRESS___________________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

STUDENT INFORMATION NAME________________________________

AGE_____________

DATE OF BIRTH_____________________________

INSURANCE INFORMATION

DO YOU HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE? YES OR NO (CIRCLE ONE)

COMPANY PROVIDER: ______________________________________________

POLICY NUMBER: ______________________________________

HAS CHILD BEEN SUBJECT TO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

(CIRCLE ALL THAT APPLY)

MEASLES MUMPS WHOOPING COUGH SCARLET FEVER UNDULANT FEVER TONSILLITIS RHEUMATIC FEVER, IMPETIGO, BRONCHITIS, INFANTILE PARALYSIS, TRENCH MOUTH, HEAD LICE, PNEUMONIA, MENINGITIS, CHICKEN POX LIST ANY OTHER HEALTH CONDITIONS OR INFORMATION WE SHOULD BE AWARE OF: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Trip Reservation Form

Group Name: _____________________________________________

Contact Person: ___________________________________________

Church Address: ___________________________________________

____________________________________________

____________________________________________

Phone: _________________ (day) ___________________ (evening)

Email:__________________________________

Group Type (check one):

Jr. High _____

Senior High ______

College/Adults ________

Men’s Group ________

Women’s Group ________

Other _________________________________

Number in Group

Male _______

Female ________

STUDENTS GIFTS:

____ Food distribution _____ Shelter ministry _____ Children’s Ministry

____ Elderly Ministry _____ Construction _____Bible Clubs/ VBS

_____ Evangelism _____Recreation ministry _____ Puppets

_____ Mime _____ Drama Other _________________

Date requests for week trips or weekend power trips. (A power trip is a Friday evening thru Sunday trip packed

full of ministry. Please call if you are interested in learning more.)

1. ______________________________

2:_______________________________

3._______________________________

CHECK ONE:

Flying _______ Time in ____________ Time out __________ Airline _______________________

Driving ______ # of vehicles: ______________ arriving time: _________

Is this your first time at the Atlanta Dream Center? Yes or No

Is this trip fulfilling a requirement of any kind (service project/ ect…)? Yes or no (If yes, list below.)

____________________________________________________________________________________________

ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL

CHURCH

OFFICE USE ONLY

DATE RECEIVED: _____________

DEPOSIT AMOUNT $: __________

RESERVE FORM: ______________

PAYMENT

CONTRACT___________________

Payment and Contract Information

Atlanta International Church Provides:

- Housing

- Meals

- City Host

Group responsibilities

- Ensure your paperwork and funds are in by the specified date

- Come ready to serve

Cost for Trip: - $50.00 per person per night - For every 15 people that come, one adult is FREE.

DEPOSIT (Application Fee) INFO:

Application fee is as follows: $20.00 X the number of people in group = application fee. If the dates that you

request are available, this deposit guarantees your group will be locked into the Atlanta Dream Center

Calendar. (THE SOONER WE RECEIVE YOUR DATE REQUESTS AND DEPOSIT, THE BETTER CHANCE YOU HAVE

OF RECEIVING YOUR REQUESTED DATES.)

Deposit must be mailed with the Trip Reservation Form.

This payment is NON-REFUNDABLE

PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR GROUP FEES:

50% of total amount is due in our office four (4) weeks prior to your groups arrival (non-refundable)

The final balance is due two (2) weeks prior to your groups arrival (non- refundable)

PLEASE NOTE: IF THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS TRAVELING ON THE TEAM CHANGES, YOU MUST

CONTACT US TWO WEEKS BEFORE ARRIVING. OTHERWISE, YOU ARE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL

FINANCES FOR THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS INITIALLLY GIVEN TO US.

SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR THIS FORM SHOULD BE PLACED BELOW. BY SIGNING, YOU AGREE WITH ALL TERMS AND

CONDITIONS MENTIONED ON THIS FORM.

Group Leader:

__________________________________ (sign) ______________________________ (print)

______________________ DATE

Senior Pastor or Business Administrator:

__________________________________ (sign) _______________________________ (print)

_______________________ DATE

WHAT TO BRING ON YOUR TRIP

SLEEPING BAG / PILLOW*

SHEETS, IF DESIRED, FOR AN AIR MATTRESS*

TOWEL

PERSONAL TOILETRIES (SHAMPOO, TOOTHBRUSH, SUNSCREEN, BANDAIDS, ETC.)

WORK CLOTHES: JEANS, T-SHIRTS, CLOSED-TOED SHOES

BATHING SUITS/FLIP FLOPS (MAY NOT BE WORN ON MOST SITES)

CHURCH CLOTHES

BIBLE, PEN, JOURNAL****

ALARM CLOCK (LEADERS)

OPTIONAL: (AIR MATTRESS, GUITAR, EAR PLUGS, FAN IN SUMMER)

A FLEXIBLE ATTITUDE AND HEART READY TO SERVE OTHERS JUST AS CHRIST DID

(MATTHEW 25:20)

*PLEASE NOTE WE DO PROVIDE AIR MATTRESSES, BUT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING BEDDING, SUCH

AS SHEETS OR SLEEPING BAG.

ITEMS NOT TO BRING

LARGE AMOUNTS OF CASH

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, KNIVES, GUNS, WEAPONS OF ANY KIND

CLOTHING THAT IS NOT APPROPRIATE

IF YOU DECIDE TO BRING ITEMS SUCH AS LAPTOPS, CAMERAS AND OTHER VALUABLES, WE

ADVISE YOU TO KEEP THEM IN YOUR POSSESSION AT ALL TIMES.

Atlanta Dream Center

Sample Summer Mission Team Schedule

This is the schedule that we will attempt to follow for your team. If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know.

This schedule is subject to change and will be adjusted according to the amount of time your team is with us. Thank you and

God bless! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

Monday-

Evening: Team arrives and settles into their rooms

Tuesday- 9:00am – Worship 9:30pm – DC Project 12:00pm – Lunch 12:30-4:00 Adopt-A-Kid 4:30 – 5:30 – Gift bags 6:00pm – Dinner 7:00pm - Words of Life Wednesday 9:00am – Worship 10:00am – Graffiti Paint 11:30am – Class 12:00pm – Lunch 12:30pm – Metro Kidz 5:00pm – Dinner 7:00pm – Don’t Be a Punk 9:00pm – Words of Life Trader Joes

Thursday- 9:00am – Worship 10:00am – Feed-A-Cop 11:00am – Clean Sweep 12:00pm – Lunch 12:30pm – Metro Kidz 6:00pm – Dinner 7:00pm – Compassion Night 9:00pm – Words of Life Trader Joes

Friday 9:00am – Worship 10:00am – Under Ground 12:00pm – Lunch 1:00pm – Prayer Walk 2:00pm – Block Party 5:30pm – Words of Life 6:00pm – Dinner 7:30pm – Princess Night Saturday 10:00 am – Adopt-A-Block Lunch 1:00 – Free Time Dinner Words of Life Sunday- 9:00- 12:30 – Church Service Lunch Words of Life to Guest Debrief 6:00pm – Dinner Pack/ Clean rooms

Monday

Team returns home

TESTIMONIES

“HI, MY NAME IS RUSSELL. I WAS A CONVICTED FELON, AND

NOW I OWN MY OWN SECURITY COMPANY THROUGH THE

ATLANTA DREAM CENTER’S MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS

MINISTRY. DREAMS DO COME TRUE! WHEN I STARTED THIS

COMPANY, I STARTED OFF WALKING. THE NEXT DAY, I WAS

BLESSED WITH A BIKE. I RODE THE BIKE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS,

AND NOW I’M DRIVING A VAN. GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO

ME.”

So far in 2010, God has used Princess Night to rescue six girls

from the streets, four of whom are active in the Solomon House

women’s program. God is so good! Continue to pray, as there

are still countless more women waiting for the opportunity to

escape.

“I WAS SO MOVED BY YOUR VARIOUS

OUTREACHES AND FELT THAT WE COULD DO

OUTREACH IN OUR COMMUNITY, TOO. THE

LORD PUT IT ON MY HEART TO GIVE ROSES

OUT TO WOMEN ON THE STREETS, TELLING

THEM THEY ARE SPECIAL AND LOVED.

THANKS FOR PROVIDING VISION TO ME TO

REACH OUT AND TOUCH OTHER PEOPLES

LIVES WITH THE LORDS LOVE.”

- YOUTH TEAM PASTOR

“SINCE OUR FIRST VISIT TO THE

ATLANTA DREAM CENTER, WE HAVE

ADDED MULTIPLE COMMUNITY

RESTORATION PROGRAMS TO OUR CITY.

WE BRING A TEAM TO ATLANTA EVERY

YEAR TO TRAIN NEW MEMBERS OF OUR

TEAM.” - PASTOR RICH GIBBS

CUTTING

Thank you for providing

vision to me to reach

out and touch other

people’s lives with the

Lord’s love.

- Anonymous

Team Member

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU RETURN ALL COMPLETED FORMS:

1. PAYMENT AND CONTRACT INFO

2. RESERVE YOUR TRIP

3. PERMISSION SLIP/ INSURANCE FORM (ONE FOR EACH STUDENT)

4. DEPOSITS/PAYMENTS (CHECKS CAN BE MADE PAYABLE TO ATLANTA DREAM CENTER.

PLEASE PUT THE NAME OF YOUR TEAM IN

THE MEMO SECTION.)

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP A COPY OF EACH FORM

FOR YOUR OWN RECORDS!

SEND ALL FORMS TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

ATLANTA DREAM CENTER

ATTN: MISSION DEPT.

P.O BOX 54537

ATLANTA GA, 30308

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: 404-817-3502 ext. 22

Visit us on our website at:

www.atldreamcenter.com