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November 20, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving fast approaches, we at Ministry Travel want to take this time to thank you for being a part of our success. We pray that you will have renewed joy this Thanksgiving, filled with valuable time with family and friends.
As a reminder, Ministry Travel will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th. Of course, our after hours emergency number will be available for any mishaps that
might arise.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and don't eat too much!
Recruiting Mission Teams - Strategy #2
If you are like many team leaders, mobilizing enough people for your trips is a struggle. It is tough getting people to volunteer half way around the world. You can overcome some of this hurdle if you utilize your current team as a recruiting force for future trips.
Engage Your Donors
Just like your prayer team, those who financially support your team members have a connection to your work. They demonstrated interest by parting with their cash. Encourage these folks to not only give, but actually go. For years, Robert supported his wife and children as they did missions work. He would say
"I pray and pay so they can go." Finally, he realized that as good as it was to help his family, he was robbing himself of a greater blessing by not going himself. He didn't think going was for him, but after one trip, that all changed!
This is the second of five
strategies for easier and more successful mission team
recruiting. Read Frank Banfill's
entire article.
Mission Travel Tips for the Holidays
Mission work during the holidays has a special appeal. Just keep in mind that
missionary travel during Thanksgiving and the Christmas season offers a few more unique challenges. During these peak travel periods, airports are crowded and airline personnel are busy helping families and other less experienced travelers. Here's a few tips to help ease upcoming travel.
Arrive for Travel Early
Plan for crowded parking lots and busy departure
drop-off areas. Check-in and security lines will be
longer and move slower than usual. Giving yourself
extra time will help you relax. In case your flight is
overbooked, early check-ins usually have a better chance
of not being bumped.
Organization 3-1-1
Organize your carry-on baggage for security inspection. Use the TSA's 3-1-1 guidelines:
-- All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in (3) three-ounce or smaller containers.
-- All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in (1) one quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.
-- Remove the (1) one plastic, zip-top bag from carry-on and place it in a bin for X-ray screening.
Pack Smart
Make sure you know the current baggage limits for your
air carrier and pack accordingly. Airlines are
constantly changing fees and adding rules governing
allowable checked and carry-on baggage. Keep in mind
that carriers often have different rules for domestic
and international baggage.
Know Your Airports
Visit the websites of airports you'll be using for your
travel. Review any maps and terminal diagrams to
familiarize yourself with each airport's layout. Print
the diagrams and carry them with your other travel
documents. A little preparation can make navigating
around a big airport easier - especially if you find yourself
in a hurry.
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