“Poverty is death in another form” - Latin Proverb
Today over 1.4 Billion people live
in absolute poverty and many
have never heard the Good News
of Jesus.
Come understand the issues
of poverty as you get
a small glimpse of being
poor for a weekend.
National Child Poverty Over 13 million children in the United States—18% of all children—live in families with
incomes below the federal poverty level—$22,050 a year for a family of four. Research
shows that, on average, families need an income of about twice that level to cover basic
expenses. Using this standard, 39% of children live in low-income families.
About the Poverty Simulation
In 1986 Jimmy and Janet Dorrell did a
Poverty Simulation for a group from Oklahoma City
whose Youth Pastor was concerned that
his youth were not applying their knowledge of
scripture to their lives.
Thus, the experience was created which
challenged the students to see the world through
different eyes.
Scripture and doctrine have
become real and alive for both students and
leaders who have participated in the weekend.
“Do not waste your time on Social Questions.
What is the matter with the poor is Poverty;
what is the matter with the rich is Uselessness.” -George Bernard Shaw
What to Bring
Pack just like any other weekend trip, including sleeping bag/pillow/towel.
Students under 18 need a permission slip.
Most of all, bring a good, positive attitude.
For leaders:
Age requirements: Students need to have finished the 8th grade.
Bring sponsors that are passionate.
The youth only go as far as the adults go.
This is a safe weekend, and we are willing to
answer any questions that parents may
have;
however, we request you keep the
details of the weekend from the participants.
However, we also ask that you make sure participants know they are coming on a Poverty Simulation -- no "mystery trips"!
Cost:
2011 rates: $50/person.
2012 rates: $60/person (Groups can bring 1 free person for every 15 paying people.)
Time: Fri 8 p.m. through Sun 2:30 p.m.
Deposit:
2011 Deposit: $20/person with contract. (see contract for cancellation policies)
2012 Deposit: $20/person with contract. (see contract for cancellation policies)
Additional deposits for 2012 group reservations:
For groups of 7 or more, additional deposit of $250.
For groups of 21 or more, also additional non-refundable payment of $15/person due three months prior to arrival.
How to make Poverty Simulation Reservations: Contact us at the email address below with the following info:
date preferences and expected numbers for high school/college/adults, as well as any questions you have -- then we'll get back with you.
Sometimes we get last minute cancellations -- so feel free to check back with us about dates that may have previously been full.
Group leaders: We recommend that you use conservative numbers when making your reservations, then check back with us to see what is available if you need more spots.
We also suggest you create a waiting list to help you fill all of the spots you reserve.
We have a new MISSION WACO T-SHIRT available for purchase at Poverty Simualation -- $12 each.
See Mission Waco Tshirts to see design and colors/style.
(Note to Participants in groups who are also staying extra days with us for "Schedule B" -- a t-shirt is already included in your fee, though we'll have a different design for summer 2012 and beyond.)
We also have a new MISSION WACO WATER BOTTLE available for purchase at Poverty Simulation - $15 each.
All profits from sale of bottles goes to fund water well drilling in Haiti. We'll fund a new well for every 500 bottles we sell.
See Water Bottle Flyer for details.
SPECIAL DEAL for Poverty Simulation participants: If you buy both a t-shirt and water bottle, cost is only $25 -- Save $3!
“Women do two thirds of the world's work.
Yet they earn only one tenth of the world's income and own
less than one percent of the world's property. They are
among the poorest of the world's poor.” -Barber B. Conable, Jr.
