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NTM MK Retreat 2014

8.11.14 NTM MK Retreat

This August, our New Tribes Mission MK Care Team hosted an college-age MK Retreat in Michigan.  What a blessing it was to fellowship together with so many of our NTM MKs all at once!   30 students from around the midwest and east coast made their way to the retreat and had a blast.

Our goals for the retreat were to:
-Have a relaxing few days before school/work starts back up for the students.
-Meet other MKs that have similar experiences and challenges.
-Get to know our MK Care team.
-Eat well and have fun.

…I think our goals were met!

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Plenty more pictures can be found at http://on.fb.me/1pMlxZr

 

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MK ReEntry Seminar 2014

8.11.14 Biola MK ReEntry

This July, Bree and I were able to partner with the Narramore Christian Foundations’ MK ReEntry Seminar at Biola University.  It was an incredible 2-week program that gave MKs a unique chance to process their cross-cultural transition to the USA as well as into college.

This FUN-FILLED seminar had some very practical objectives:

Orientation: We talked about American culture—the good and the bad, college life, friendships and dating, and finances. There was several off-campus social and recreational outings, including the beach, and an amusement park.

Assessment: Personality tests that assess personal adjustment and identify growing edges.

Adjustment: Christian educators and counselors, with a heart for missions and a love for teens, encouraged and guided students in addressing areas for personal, social, and spiritual growth.

Challenge: Daily meetings, nightly dorm devotions, and informal conversations with staff and fellow MKs challenged students to trust God more fully and give new understanding to the Christian life.

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One of the students said:

“As my family and I left South America earlier this year I didn’t shed a tear. All I felt was an empty numb feeling. All my lifelong friends where at the airport to see us off but I still couldn’t feel it.
I wondered what I was missing; why couldn’t I feel it?
This morning I felt it, all of it, as I said goodbye to all of you I felt that I was also saying goodbye to South America.
Thank you all so much for, well everything, I have felt a new kind of friendship with all of you that I have never felt before.
It all seems like a dream now that I’m back in the USA, but I will never forget the Reentry seminar.”

What a joy it was to be a part of this amazing program. We can’t wait for next year!

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2014 NTM MK Retreat!

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Announcing the 2014 retreat for Post-High School NTM MKs! – Aug. 6th-10th

The purpose of the Retreat? Simply to relax, eat, fun activities, share fun stories, and hang out with new and old friends! 
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Retreat Registration Here      —       Facebook Event Page

—————– RETREAT DETAILS ——————-

>Who? 
Any post-high school New Tribes Mission MK ages 17-23(ish).

>Where?

    Bair Lake Bible Camp – Jones, MI

>What?
    Simply to relax, eat, fun activities, share fun stories, and hang out with new and old friends!

>Cost?
    It’s FREE!! 

You will only be responsible for your travel costs. There is extra cost (if you choose) for zip line, wrist-rocket paintball, climbing tower, etc.

>How?
    Space is limited! We can accommodate 50 MKs! 
Register Here:
http://form.jotform.us/form/40596624812155

*The registration will be on a first come first served basis. However, we ask that you consider that if you sign up please be committed to attending. If register and then have to back out please let us know as soon as possible in case we have a waiting list.

>Travel:
    Plan to arrive between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 6. If you plan to fly, we will be able to pick you up at either the South Bend, Indiana regional airport (SBN) or at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek, Michigan international airport (AZO). If you plan to arrive via train or bus, we can pick you up in Elkhart, Indiana.

>More info?
    Contact NTMMKCare@gmail.com for more details
*Please do not call Bair Lake Bible Camp.

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MK Caregivers Conference ’14

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Last month, we had an awesome opportunity to attend the Missionary Kid Caregivers Conference in Kansas City, MO.  More than 50 professionals from seventeen mission agencies profited from formal presentations and informal discussions on the subject of discipleship of missionary kids and families, among other things.

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We were so blessed as our ministry network exploded with new contacts.  It was one solid week of incredible conversations and brainstorming.  Can’t wait to see what God has in store for all that we learned.

IMG_6287Our New Tribes MK Care team also took advantage of the gathering and held some team meetings of our own which was wonderful considering most of our meetings are held over conference calls.

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MK Scholarship at Liberty U

2.2.14 MK Scholorship

Attention College-Aged New Tribes Mission MKs!

Liberty University is announcing the establishment of the “Missionary Scholarship” beginning in spring 2014.  This is a new full-tuition scholarship for children of missionaries. College-age children who attend Liberty University will benefit from this new program if their parents are serving on a foreign mission field outside of the United States.

Under the Missionary Scholarship, the University will provide a full-tuition scholarship of up to $80,000, disbursed over the four consecutive years of a bachelor’s degree (approximately $20,000 per year less other federal, state, and Liberty institutional gift assistance).  Essentially, Liberty will take care of the cost of tuition for missionary kids (MKs), leaving parents to cover only the cost of room, board, and fees.

To be eligible, students must be U.S. Citizens and children of missionaries serving on a foreign mission field outside of the United States through one of Liberty’s listed strategic missions partners; apply for standard aid through the FAFSA and VTAG application as applicable; new undergraduate resident students; beginning first-time enrollment on or after the Spring 2014 semester; maintaining full-time consecutive enrollment; and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.

Please know that our commitment to missionary kids is stronger than ever.  Liberty’s commitment to missions support and real options for our students is unwavering.  Between Liberty’s loan forgiveness program for missionary graduates and this new program for MKs, it’s possible that no other university in Christian history has provided such generous support to missionary families.  This makes us very proud and should make you feel like Liberty is committed to helping you reach the world.

To apply for this scholarship, students may obtain an application online from in the Forms Library at this link.

More on the Liberty University website