New City
AC
Hope for Atlantic City
Atlantic City, NJ
NEW CITY FELLOWSHIP
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ
Urban Ministry Teams
Serving on an urban ministry team is an exercise in leadership development with an emphasis on mercy ministry. It will equip your youth group, deacons, or church leadership with a vision for racial reconciliation, ministry among the poor and joy in worship in the heart of Atlantic City's inner city.
The goal of Urban Ministry Teams is to assist in the evangelism and development of selected Atlantic City neighborhoods and to give your team a vision for racial reconciliation, ministry to the poor, joy in worship and urban mercy ministry that your team can replicate once they return home.
There are also opportunities to serve with New City's Summer Internship Program. Click HERE for more information.
URBAN MINISTRY TEAMS
The goal of Urban Ministry Teams is to assist in the evangelism and development of selected AC neighborhoods and to give your team a vision for racial reconciliation, ministry to the poor, joy in worship and urban mercy ministry that your team can replicate once they return home.
LEADERSHIP
Group leaders must be present with the group at all times. If young men and women are along, at least one male and one female leader must also accompany the group.
TEAM SIZE
Group size varies depending on the week of service. Ideal team sizes range from 8-30 members. Teams of less than pair up with another small team to fill out a week.
AGE
Sr. High age and above. One adult to every five teenagers is required. Adults of all ages are welcome.
TRANSPORTATION
You need to have adequate transportation while in the city. Vans are recommended.
LODGING
Team will stay in housing provided by the church. Pillows and blankets-sleeping bags are required (air mattresses are strongly suggested).
MEALS
All meals are provided. Delicious food is prepared and served for dinner. Breakfast meals are self-serve. Mid-day meals are prepared in advance and taken to the work sites.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE
Arrive Saturday evening and leave the following Saturday morning – 7 days (this may be adjusted depending on specific group needs). Check-in and logistics orientation conducted Saturday evening. No meal provided on Saturday.
Sunday:
Worship at New City Fellowship, meals, and ministry orientation.
Monday-Friday:
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Morning Devotionals
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Work Projects
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Lunch on site
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Clean-up time
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Supper together
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Children’s Bible Club
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Evening wrap up time
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Daily debriefing. Typically, Wednesday day is available to enjoy the beach and go clamming with Bible clubs after dinner.
COST
The cost is $400 per participant. This includes resource materials, meals, and lodging. Everything you will need while participating. Fees are paid directly to Hope of AC. The fees you pay are for the sole purpose of covering costs for the ministry or church with whom you are serving; MNA receives no income or financial benefit from the fees you pay. $325 non-refundable deposit. This is required to reserve a date for your team. Deposits are recommended as early as possible in the year to reserve dates. Spending money is appropriate but not necessary.