Missions Teams

Upwords of 4,000 volunteers from around the world came to Vancouver to help with hospitality efforts. They served in a variety of ways, supporting the other Working Groups, such as Hospitality, Sports, Prayer and Arts Festivals. Some rode the bus and Skytrain and walk the city, striking up conversations, offering More Than Gold trading pins and literature, and sharing their faith, as opportunities arose.

IF YOU ARE LOCAL and want to volunteer for future events and opportunities, please go through our volunteer registration process by Clicking Here. Missions Teams are geared more toward people who do not live locally. Locals can be apart of Missions Teams, but they need at least two people to join and they must pay the $75 registration fee. Those who are local (only) can sign up by Clicking Here and do not have to pay the registration fee. 

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SNAPSHOT - Missions Teams at Broadway Station

More Than Gold has welcomed up to a thousand people in 'Missions Teams' from other parts of North American and beyond. They have raised their own support to come and serve visitors during the Games.

 

This teams were able to serve Translink riders with hot chocolate at Commercial/Broadway station. Sometimes, in serving people significant conversations occur. Josh shares one...

 

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SNAPSHOT - "Here I am Lord, send me"

John, from England is part of a Mission Team from the States. He was very encouraged by an experience he had of being led by the Spirit to visit the 'Tent City' in the Downtown Eastside.

 

This was filmed at Broadway/Commercial Skytrain station, just prior to his team serving the riders beverages.

 

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SNAPSHOT - a Missions Team from Finland offer some refections

For most it takes faith and courage to share with strangers. This outwardly shy team from Finland have the additional language and cross cultural challenge in connecting with people. 

 

This was filmed at Regent College. (Apologies for the audio quality)

 

Information on Mission Teams for the Games
Friday, October 16, 2009 - 1:04pm Brian Wahl

Are you from outside the Vancouver/Lower Mainland/Fraser Valley area and are interested in coming here to help during the Games, please download the "MTG Volunteer Application" form near the top right of this page. Teams or individuals may apply. You must be willing to commit to one day of training plus at least 5 days of service. You will be given assignments and a schedule shortly before you arrive, or it may need to be when you arrive. Please read the information on the form and let us know... Read more

Individuals, churches and groups involvement with Mission Teams Working Group.
Friday, October 16, 2009 - 12:57pm Brian Wahl

How Can Individuals, Churches and Groups in the Lower Mainland & Fraser Valley be involved with the Mission Teams Working Group? • Provide sleeping space and breakfasts for a mission team (host facility receives funds to offset costs) – please download the “Accommodation Agreement” for specific information • Invite a team to assist with your church’s own outreach events – if your church is planning a community festival, big-screen viewing party, children’s mini-Olympics weekend, or ANY... Read more

Missions Teams Article
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 3:33pm Peter

This overview of Missions Teams was published in the May issue of BC Christian News: Mission Teams Working Groups - By Peter Biggs EVERY FOUR YEARS, the world becomes a smaller place – as hundreds of thousands gather for the Olympic and Paralympic games. More Than Gold (MTG) is expecting as many as 3,000 volunteers from around the world to come and volunteer here in the Metro Vancouver in 2010. They will serve in a variety of ways:  Some will simply ride the bus and Skytrain, walk... Read more

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Brad Butcher wrote
at February 1, 2010 - 2:04pm

Can you post the team handbook online?

bwahl wrote
at November 21, 2009 - 10:57pm

Interested in coming to Vancouver for service during the Games? You may still apply. Confirmation of your request will be processed and responded to quickly. Download the volunteer application form and send it soon.

Peter Biggs wrote
at June 19, 2009 - 12:34pm

Thanks for your patience Janet - indeed the site is ALMOST there! - Peter

Anonymous wrote
at June 8, 2009 - 2:29pm

Hi! This site is still under construction, but we will soon have application forms available for downloading by mission teams willing to come and serve here in 2010. We are also looking for local churches and schools to provide housing for incoming mission teams. Please email the Mission Teams Working Group at morethangoldteams@gmail.com with your questions and comments.

Thanks!

Janet Campbell, Mission Teams Working Group

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