Could 2008 be the year that you give part of your summer to making a difference overseas? I hope so because 2008, like so many years before, promises to be an amazing one. We're going to Santiago, Chile!

It's been said that an opportunity of a lifetime must be taken within the lifetime of the opportunity. I believe that next summer's missions trip will be a life-changing one for students all across Nebraska.

WILL YOU SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO . . .

• Let God use you in ways you never thought possible?
• Let your faith be stretched, challenged, and strengthened?
• Meet, grow to love, laugh and cry with a team of students froma cross the state?
• Encounter and impact another culture for the sake of God's kingdom?
• Allow God to speak to you in profound ways?
• Partner with God to care about what he cares about?

It's an opportunity. For many of you, an opportunity of a lifetime. Don't waste it! AIM 2008 . . . see ya in Santiago!

ON A MISSION,
BRUCE RIDDLE

ABOUT SANTIAGO

Resting on an inland plan, with the Andean Mountain Range glimering in the distance, Santiago, the captial of Chile, is the fifth largest city in South America. Due to its geographical location, Santiago is one of the few capital cities in the world which has easy access both to ski slopes and beaches

Santiago is a city that seems destine for growth. It is one of the most modern cities on the continent, home to nearly 6 million inhabitants - over a third of all Chileans. The city is Chile's center of commerce.

The total trip cost for Santiago, Chile is $2095 (does not include a $50 non-refundable application fee.) Please keep the following dates in mind:

• February 1, 2008: Early application deadline. Completed application and $50 non-refundable fee are due. Fee covers application process, training materials and t-shirt.
• February 15, 2008: $250 due
• March 15, 2008: $250 due
• April 1, 2008: Final application deadlne*
• April 15, 2008: $500 due
• May 15, 2008: $500 due
• June 1, 2008: $595 due

AIM TRAINING DATES

• June 9-13, 2008: Senior High Camp (AIMers will receive a reduced rate.)
• June 20-23: Training at Christ's Place Church, Lincoln
• June 23-July 4: Team to Chile

Extra costs: passport fees, meals on travel/free days, souvenirs. Dates and prices may change due to unforeseen circumstances.

* If you apply on April 1st, all trip payments will need to be caught up by April 15th.

FACTS ABOUT CHILE

• Official Name: Rebuplic of Chile
• Type of Government: Republic
• Captial City: Santiago
• Official Language: Spanish
• Population: 15 million
• Religion: Roman Catholic (80%)
• Currency: Peso
• Time Difference: 2 Hours Ahead
• Weights and Measures: Metric System