“Our prayer is that God’s love and the good news of Jesus Christ will be shared through each opportunity. We also acknowledge that it is we, ourselves, who receive the greater blessing. Seeing the hand of God at work around the world
and meeting people who have sacrificed everything for the cause of Christ gives us great hope and joy!”
-Melaney Cost, Director of Student Missions-

With spring break approaching quickly, mission trips are on the minds and in the plans of many GACS high school students, faculty, and parents. From Haiti to Mexico to Kenya, GACS students will be traveling and serving all over the globe. Please add this list of destinations and groups to your prayers as mission teams head out to serve others over spring break.

2010 Spring Break Mission Trips:

Atlanta, GA – “7 Bridges to Recovery“
Ensenada, Mexico – City of Children
Flagstaff, Arizona – The Hopi Indian Reservation
Haiti – “Eternal Hope” organization
Nairobi, Kenya – with Atlanta’s “410 Bridge” organization
Shiloh New York City
Vienna, Austria

“I hope you’ll join me in a commitment to pray for our students, teachers, and parents involved in Mission Trips during  Spring Break.  This is an important and potentially life-changing opportunity for our students. They will literally be traveling all over the globe to teach and serve.” -High School Principal Scott Harsh-

“…the light of each student will shine and others will see their good works and praise
our Father in heaven.”
(Matthew 5:16)

The GACS Study Abroad program will tour London, Paris, Germany, and Switzerland during Spring Break 2011.  Study Abroad provides high school students a unique opportunity to earn academic credit while traveling in foreign countries. Not only does the trip afford students rich cultural experiences, but the trip also makes an impressive addition to a student’s college resume.

For many students, their study abroad experience is the highlight of their high school years.  In fact, when the 2008 Student Body Co-President Alan Blinder was asked at Homecoming what was the highlight of his high school experience, he immediately replied, “My trip to China.”  Alan traveled to both China and Thailand with the GACS Study Abroad program.

FAQ about Spring Break 2011:

Why enroll so early for the 2011 Spring Break travel opportunity?

• GACS will be touring London, Paris, Germany, and Switzerland. A deposit of $125 will reserve your place on the trip and save you $200, if you respond before April 1, 2010.  The final payment is not due until December 1, 2010.  For more details about the trip, click:
• http://www.acis.com/trips/details.cfm?program=FOR&year=2011

Who can participate?

• All GACS students*, families, and friends.  *Students in the Village, Elementary, and Junior High need to be accompanied by a parent or an adult chaperone.

Can students earn academic credit for this trip?

• Yes.  High school students can earn one semester of social studies credit. Why not enhance your college application resume with Study Abroad credit!

Can I register online?

• To register online: http://www.acis.com/tripsite/?key=RFJjUDQ2SFUwc1BVQkpPUGVvND0%3D

Who has information about the trip?

• See Mrs. Elaine Adams, Mrs. Gail Ehrhart, or Dr. Sandy Spiceland (770-243-2257).