ssme - packet and application (philippines)

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! ! Family Missions Company

12624 Everglade Road, Abbeville LA, 70510 | 337-893-6111 | www.fmcmissions.com

June 2012

missions is to the churchas burning is tofire!immersion. one month. one mission.

learning. praying. serving. loving.

GENERAL INFORMATIONABOUT FMC AND SSME

WHAT IS FMC?

Family Missions Company is a Catholic

apostolate of lay singles and families engaged

in foreign missionary evangelism and service to

the poor. Our work has its roots in the

missionary lives of Jesus and His Apostles.

WHAT DOES FMC DO? Today FMC has trained and sent out laymissionaries who have served in Mexico,

Ecuador, the Caribbean, the Philippines,

Thailand, India, Spain, Ghana, China, Peru

and other countries around the world. We live

and preach the Gospel. We work to assist the

poor in any way we can. Pope John Paul II, in

his encyclical Mission of the Redeemer, says

that Missionary activity renews the Church,

revitalizes faith and Christian identity, and

offers fresh enthusiasm and new incentive.

Faith is strengthened when it is given to

others! We believe you can discover this fresh

enthusiasm for your faith through mission life.

Every Christian is a missionary by virtue of

baptism, and the call has never been more

urgent than it is today!

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The Philippines isan island nation

located inSoutheastern Asia.

Information Packet www.fmcmissions.com

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MISSIONARYEVANGELISM

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The harvest is plenty and thelaborers are few (Luke 10:2). We need

thousands of missionaries yesterday.

The need is urgent and the call is now!

Over the years, FMC has received

life-changing reports from those who

have experienced mission with us.. Ourmissionary organization draws upon

the more than 30 years of pioneering

mission life lived by the Summers

family and builds on the ongoing

relationships between our missionaries

and the local churches where they

serve. Our missionary charism centers

around evangelization and service to

the poor. We go out to share the Good

News with people through Christian

witness and personal testimonies.

WHAT IS SSME?

This summer 2012, Family Missions

Company will again be hosting its,

Summer School of Missionary

Evangelization (SSME). This program

will afford participants the opportunity

to join full-time missionaries for a

month-long mission immersion

program in the Philippines, learningabout the Churchs mission while living

it out!

Students will enjoy an intense life of

daily community and personal prayer,

fellowship, service in various

apostolates, and Christian formation

through study. The curriculum will

include an in-depth study of the Book

of Acts, excerpts from the Documents

of Vatican II related to evangelization,

Pope John Paul IIs encyclical Mission

of the Redeemer, and core teachings

from FMCs S Seorprogram designed

for forming FMCs own full-time

missionaries! The courses will be

presented by full-time missionaries and

will include a teaching workshop which

will equip the missionaries in methodsof evangelism.

Experience working with youth,

sharing at prayer groups, participating

in relational ministry, feeding the

hungry, service projects and other

ministries around the island. The

program will culminate in a more

intense schedule of evangelization and

service, allowing the missionaries a

chance to apply what theyve learned.

Participants will also enjoy the

occasional excursions and days of

recollection in some of the most

beautiful awe-inspiring locations on the

globe!... Continued on Page 3

Missionary activity renews the Church, revitalizes faith andChristian identity, and offers fresh enthusiasm and new incentive.

Faith is strengthened when it is given to others! - John Paul II

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If you feel you are looking for more thana one-week trip and want to journey deeper

into the Churchs mission, then our SSME

program is designed for you. Consider

spending a month with us this summer,

growing in servant leadership and the ability

to evangelize while learning how to apply

your missionary experience to everyday life.

THE PHILIPPINES

This years SSME will take place in the

Southern Philippines, where Family

Missions Company currently has full-time

missionary teams living and serving.

Filipinos are known for their generosity

and hospitality. Their warm culture

welcomes visitors to enjoy the manifold

beauty of this unique island nation. From

the delicious cuisine and the breathtaking

vistas, to the friendly smiles and vibrant

faith of the people, SSME missionaries have

a lot to gain from this incredible summer

experience.

The spiritual need is great and the people

are hungry for the truth! What is neededare young men and women to hear the call

of Jesus to serve as missionaries and to bring

the fullness of truth to this land!

Family Missions Company and our

missionaries enjoy a great relationship with

the Church of the Philippines, and work

alongside the local Church in various

ministries. In addition, our missionaries

have developed new ministries inspired by

the needs of the people they serve. Come

...the Church in Asiafinds herself among

peoples who display anintense yearning for God.The Church knows that

this yearning can only befully satisfied by Jesus

Christ, the Good NewsofGod for all the nations....

(we) should focus attentionon this yearning and

encourage the Church inAsia to proclaim with

vigor in word and deedthat Jesus Christ is the

Savior.

Ecclesia in AsiaJohn Paul II

Local children swimming in nearby streams Cultural dance and celebrations

All missionary activity is directed to one purpose, to serve man byrevealing to him the love of God made manifest in Jesus Christ.

Peoples everywhere, open the doors to Christ! - John Paul II


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DAY-TO-DAY BEFORE

THE PHILLIPPINES

Before arriving in the Philippines,

all SSME applicants who have been

accepted are expected to prayerfully

prepare for the summer. Pray daily forSSME and for those planning and

preparing it as well as those who will be

attending the program with you. Pray

for the time that you will spend in the

Philippines, for the overall mission of

the Catholic Church, and above all, for

the people the Lord will have us

serving.

DAY-TO-DAY IN

THE PHILIPPINES

Arriving in the Philippines, the

missionaries will soon become

accustomed to their daily schedule,

duties, and way of life.

Each morning, the community will

come together and begin the day in

prayer. As full-time missionaries, we

strongly believe that to be successful in

serving our Lord, we must root every

day and all we do in prayer.The early morning will typically be

spent in missionary formation or in

ministry. The missionaries will be

formed by deepening their knowledge

of the Scriptures and of Church

teaching.

At midday, our mission family will

come together for lunch, followed by

time for study, prayer and fellowship.

Afternoons will be spent engaging in

our various directed ministries at the

base or in the community.

Come evening, all missionaries willagain come together for dinner as a

mission family. Evenings not spent in

Apostolic outreach will be dedicated to

community fellowship or free time. We

will wrap up our day as it began,

coming together once again for prayer.

One day each week the entire

community will have a Desert Day.

Desert Days, an FMC tradition, are

days of prayer and reflection in

imitation of Christ, who in His life ofministry, often went off to a quiet place

to seek the Father.

While this is a basic outline, as

missionaries, we are aware that things

may come up that cause changes to

occur in the schedule. This itinerancy

and readiness to move where the Spirit

blows is essential to our missionary life.

DAY-TO-DAY AFTER

THE PHILIPPINES

Upon returning home to the United

States, Family Missions Companys

hope is that each missionary will stay

connected and involved in the mission

of the Church. Our hope is that those

completing SSME will continue to be

an active part of the ministry and

mission of the Catholic Church.

Strengthened and inspired, SSME

missionaries will be sent out to their

home parishes, communities and

universities to spread their missionary

zeal. Returning home on fire for

missions, we pray that each participant

will allow that fire to burn bright and

illuminate Christ and His mission to all

those around them, and that all would

work to bring others into that same

mission.

Daily Life of an SSME MissionaryWHAT TO EXPECT?


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12624 Everglade Road, Abbeville LA, 70510 | 337-893-6111 | www.fmcmissons.com

NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________

CITY: _________________________________________________ STATE: ________ ZIP: ______________

E-MAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: ______________________________________ DOB: ______________________________________

MISSION TRIP FEES: (for details of costs see page 7)

Once accepted into SSME, you will receive a payment schedule of mission fees. There

will be an initial, non-refundable registration fee of $75, to reserve your space in the

program. Mission Trip fees will cover the costs of SSME tuition, housing, meals and

transportation while on the island.

Mission Trip fees will not cover personal spending money while on the island or money

spent while on excursions. Mission trip fees will also not cover airfare to and from the

Philippines; however, contact us to see if you can take advantage of our group rates!

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS AND ATTACH TO APPLICATION:

1. What is your relationship with the Catholic Church?

2. Why are you applying to Family Missions Companys SSME program?

3. What are you hoping to gain from your participation in this program?

Please fill out and mailcompleted Application

Form to :

Family MissionsCompany

12624 Everglade RdAbbeville LA, 70510

Applications will bereviewed on a first-

come, first-serve basis.

Please e-mail James Franke at

[email protected] with any questions aboutSSME or the application

process.

SSME 2011

ST. LUCIA


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COSTS:

The total cost of the four week SSME 2012 program is $1500, not including airfare. This

figure will include the cost of tuition, room, daily meals, transportation while on the island,

outings and excursions. This cost will not include your travel to and from the Philippines. It

will also not cover personal spending money you may want to bring along with you

for individual spending, gifts or souvenirs, and any alms money you may want

to carry. Any unforeseen medical costs will also be at the expense of the

participant, as we do not provide health insurance.

BREAKDOWN OF FEES:*

Tuition: $950**

Room and Board: $350

Transportation and Excursions: $200

**Tuition costs will include donations to the local Church as well as other misc. expenses.

*Accepted applicants are encouraged to fundraise towards their tuition and fees to defray theircosts. Donations made to FMC in applicants name will be tax-deductible. For tips, ideas or

advice contact James or Joseph at the e-mail below.

TRAVEL INFORMATION:

SSME 2012 begins June 6th. Missionaries should plan to arrive in the Philippines on the 6th.

Since SSME participants are from all different parts of the country, each accepted applicant is

required to secure their own flight plans to and from the Philippines. (For details in booking

flights and to see if you can benefit from FMCs group rates, contact James or Joseph.) Date of

departure back to the United States will be June 30th. Prior to booking your tickets, please

check your itinerary with James Franke or Joseph Summers at [email protected].

Go into all the worldand preach the gospel tothe whole of creation.

He who believes and isbaptized will be saved;

but he who does notbelieve will be

condemned... they wentforth and preached

everywhere, while theLord worked with themand confirmed the

message by the signsthat attended it. Amen.

Mark 16:15-16

SSME - Philippines Mission Trip and School:

BREAKDOWN OF FEES & TRAVEL INFORMATION

Outdoor Market in the Philippines


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Go therefore and make

disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the

name of the Father andof the Son and of theHoly Spirit, teachingthem to observe all that

I have commanded you;and lo, I am with youalways, to the close of

the age.

Matthew 28:18-20

FROM:FAMILYMISSIONS COMPANY

12624EvergladeRoadAbbevi l leLA, 70510

MAIL TO:

Family Missions CompanySummer School of Missionary Evangelism

But how are men to call upon him in whom they have not believed? And how are

they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear

without a preacher? And how can men preach unless they are sent?? As it is written,

How beautiful are the feet of those who preach good news.

Romans 10:14-15