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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ETHNICITIES
BLACK
WHITE
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NATIVE AMERICAN
HISPANIC
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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