Mission Team Prepares For Trip To Senegal

The 12 people selected for the Spring 2012 Senegal team are excitedly preparing for their trip. This team is made up of both a medical and construction component and will be leaving on March 24 for 10 days. We expect to be treating over 200 patients in the clinic and putting the second floor on the boys vocational school. In addition we will be continuing to build relationships with the church families at Yoonu Njup. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we prepare.  If you are able to help support the team financially, you can now do this online.  

Team application closes tomorrow

There is still room on the team for people interested in helping with construction and medical care in Senegal March 24 – Apr 2.  Application deadline is TOMORROW.  Don’t miss out!  

We have applications from the following people.  If you attempted to send and you’re not on this list contact me here.     Ken R., Bob C., Diane R., Bruce B., Catherine J., Marcy S., Mike B., John L.

March 2012 Senegal Mission Team Update

  Applications are being accepted until Dec 14 for the 3/24- 4/2/2012 mission team to Senegal, Africa.  This team will have 2 components:  a medical side lead by John Littlefield, MD and a construction side lead by Ken Roderick.  We will be running a medical clinic with the local clinic staff at the Yoonu Njup community center in addition to assisting in the construction of the boys’ vocational school.  There will also be time spent visiting the homes of the church families involved in the center. 

An informational meeting for those who want to hear more will be held this Saturday 12/10 from 7p-8p at the Brockton campus of South Shore Community Church. Contact John@shoretoshore.org if you have questions and are unable to attend the informational meeting.

The Next Senegal Mission Team Is Forming Now

CLICK to View 2011 MISSION TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

SSMN is planning another mission trip for March 24-April 2, 2012.  The team is forming now. If you’re interested, submit your application soon.   The deadline is December 14. 

The specifics of the trip are still in the planning phases.  We expect to have a medical component as well as teaching and possibly construction.  If you have a heart for missions, fill out an application and see where it takes you. We will again be working with the Yoonu Njup Community Center in St. Louis, Senegal.

There will be an informational meeting on Saturday 12/10, 7-8p at  SSCC 191 Torrey St, Brockton, MA

2nd Annual SSMN Golf Outing and Fundraiser

 

We have had a successful season of serving in Senegal and in raising
funds for the new vocational school that is being constructed.  It’s time again to
get together on the golf course for fun and to continue to support this
good cause.    I’m excited to let you know that we are holding the 2nd
Annual SSMN Golf Outing and Fundraiser on Monday, September 19, 2011 at Noon at the Halifax Country Club.  I hope you and your friends can attend.  There will be better weather and better prizes this year and as always, a great dinner following our day on the coarse!  Please see the BROCHURE for details.  You can sign up at one of the SSCC church services or register by email through the following link: REGISTRATION.  I hope to see you there!

Senegal Team Returns

The Senegal team returned home on Tuesday after a very successful and rewarding mission.  This trip was as much about encouraging and building relationships with the people who are doing the daily work in the Pikine neighborhood as it was about accomplishing projects.   Some of the team taught English to the teens of the community while another contingent worked hard building the vocational school despite physically demanding conditions.  In fact, on the last work day the thermometer topped out at 130 degrees!  -but it was a dry heat, Ha!   The medical team evaluated and treated nearly 200 patients and had the opportunity to teach in the local hospital.  The women in our group led a powerful woman’s retreat for Senegalese Christians in the region. There were many stories of personal breakthroughs and spiritual growth that came out of this event.  One of the highlights of the trip for the team was separating into small groups and spending time in the homes of families in the Yoonu Njup church.  It was a special opportunity for us to hear stories of their own faith journeys and to share a little of our lives with them.

Check out the pictures on the “Photo” tab

Off to Senegal Again!

The team is leaving today for Senegal.  This is an 11 person team with a 3 fold purpose:  1) We will be meeting and getting to know the church families affiliated with the Yoonu Njup Community Center with the goal of encouraging them and establishing connections to small groups in our partner church (South Shore Community Church in Bridgewater and Brockton, MA). The women will also be speaking at a woman’s retreat.   2) We will also engage in community outreach by staffing a small medical clinic and treating people in the community.  We will also be connecting with the community through an English class that we will run.  3) Finally, part of the team will be building the Vocational school that will train poor, marginalized boys who would not have access to this kind of education otherwise.

Follow our trip on facebook at:  http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002215305674&v=info

Click on the photo section.    –John

Metal to Metal Fundraiser and Trip Informational Meeting

OK, I have 2 points of interest for those of you interested in going on the April mission trip and for those who just want to help here at home.

For those interested in going on the trip there will be an informational meeting on Sat 1/29, 8a at the Brockton campus of South Shore Community Church.  Please try to fill out an application and send it to me before the meeting at: Volunteer.  If you’re not sure that you can come to Senegal, just show up and get your questions answered.

ALSO:  We are putting on a fundraising scrap metal drive and need your help.  Check out the SSMN website events tab for details.  If you’re able to help haul the scrap or just lend us a hand, please contact Ken Roderick; especially for collection days 2/13, 2/19, 3/13, and 3/19.

Mission Trip coming up in April

We’re currently putting together a mission team to travel to Senegal April 2-10, 2011.  If you’re interested in going please fill out the application and send to our volunteer coordinator at:  Volunteer.   This team will be largely construction oriented with a small medical and teaching component.

We will be involved in building a vocational school that will be geared toward housing and training the poor and marginalized boys in the poorest section of St. Louis, Senegal.  A compassionate heart and willingness to serve are the only prerequisites.

We will also assist and come alongside the medical personal in the medical clinic at the Yoonu Njup Community Center.  They have very little opportunity for training; we hope to evaluate and treat patients side by side and learn from each other.  We are looking for nurses, doctors and others with medical training that are willing to serve.

In addition there is opportunity for interaction and teaching in the girls’ school.  We need someone who is willing to just “hang out” and perhaps teach on life skills, nutrition, or whatever you would like.  Just our presence and love is an encouragement to these girls.

If your interested in just exploring the idea of being part of this team, but not ready to apply  -stay tuned-  we will have an organizational meeting soon, date to be announced.

Check out our new web site:  www.shoretoshore.org  for additional ways you can get involved here at home.

Ken Returns!

Listen to what the Davis’ (our missionary partners in Senegal) had to say about Ken’s recent visit:

“Just wanted to let you know that Ken was a great blessing to us. We had a great week. He was able to see lots of different construction sites at different stages and asked lots of questions. It was great to have him crunch numbers with Brian over the architect plans. He has a great program that graphically presented the building project.  He also did some very important relationship things with the Senegalese by spending the afternoon at our church yendoo (picnic like hang out) … and visiting a church family with us …”   -Michelle

Ken’s visit has expanded SSMN’s involvement and insight into the proposed vocational training center in St. Louis, Senegal.  This project will be divided into several phases:  the initial phase is groundbreaking (perimeter wall, septic system, foundations, and such), next is housing (director’s residence and housing for Talibé or street boys), next for shops and storefronts (2 workshops, 1 store to sell products made in the shops, 1 hair salon, 1 medical consultation room) and finally,  classrooms (4 classrooms, 1 conference room, 1 library, 1 office).

Stay tuned for more info as it develops.    –John