Fall Mission to New Orleans
See Our Committment to New Orleans for dates of all future trips.

About this trip

In response to continued interest in assisting with recovery in the Gulf region, the Presbytery is sponsoring another mission trip to New Orleans for November 17–23.

The work of gutting houses is officially over. This trip will be about building and rebuilding.

Send the form and $75 as soon as possible as there is almost always a waiting list.

Please understand that a phone call or email that declares interest does not secure a spot.

Visit the photo gallery to see Presbytery teams at work.

Monday November 15 – Sunday November 23

Cost: $625 (includes airfare, ground transportation, housing, and group meals)
Space is limited
Registration Form (Deadline: Monday October 6)
- Adobe PDF Format

All skill levels are needed and appreciated

Background

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church (SCAPC) and partners united human and monetary gifts to alleviate suffering in the Greater New Orleans community. Through the RHINO (Rebuilding Hope In New Orleans) program, SCAPC has coordinated and hosted outside work groups to assist families in the city.

Since November 2005, RHINO has gutted over 200 homes, clearing a path for families to rebuild and return to their homes. The Presbytery of Genesee Valley has sponsored four teams since March 2006. Visit our Photo Gallery and Travel Blog to learn about our previous journeys.

This sixth team will work with RHINOto rebuild homes and hope in New Orleans.

Participation

As you prayerfully consider your participation in this adventure, bear in mind the following:

There are physical requirements such as carrying your own luggage, walking, and physical labor at work sites
You will be required to sign this Health and Liability Release Form. This work is not recommended for persons with asthma or severe allergies.
Group meals will be provided and you may not be able to control what you are served.
Flexibility is a must. One of the joys of mission work is the unexpected.
Participants are expected to be involved in all group gatherings and activities while we are guests at St. Charles
There will be free time on Friday and Saturday to explore on your own
Kindly read all of the detailed information about RHINO at http://www.scapc.org/Pages/rhinoinfo.html

Payment Schedule (make checks payable to Presbytery of Genesee Valley; please note “RHINO” in Memo section)

$75 Deposit: Must accompany Registration Form
(refundable only if there is not enough space)
NOTE: A phone call or email declaring your interest does not secure a spot.
Additional $370: due Monday October 6
Balance of $180: due Thursday November 6

Don’t be shy about asking your congregation for financial support to do this work!

Contributions

If you are not able to join us, but want to contribute to a donation from our Presbytery team, kindly send a check made payable to Presbytery of Genesee Valley marked “RHINO gift” in the memo section.

Proposed Itinerary

Monday 11/17: Leave Rochester via Airtran6:10 pm ET
Arrive New Orleans 1:01 pm CT
Tuesday – Saturday, 11/18–11/22: RHINO/NOAHH at Ferry Place work days
Sunday 11/23: Worship at St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
Leave New Orleans via Airtran 6:18 pm CT
Arrive Rochester 11:22 pm ET

More info?

If you have specific questions, kindly contact at 242-0080 rather than contacting St. Charles Church directly.

Fall Mission to New Orleans See Our Committment to New Orleans for dates of all future trips.