1. BUILDING TRIP 2015
24 – 27 APRIL 2015
COST: R450

2. Shongwe is the affectionate name that we have given to the ministry we
do in partnership with Sally Mckibbin.
Sally is the founder of the Thembalethu NGO as well as “mother” to 19
children/teenagers who have found love and refuge on her plot in a rural
village in South Africa.
BBC makes its way to her home multiple times a year to help out in many
different ways.
What is Shongwe?

3. What does BBC do in
Shongwe?
KIDS
CLUB
HOUSE BUILDINGFAMILY MINISTRY

4. Where is Shongwe?
Checkout the map in the attachments
section of this email!!!
Mpumalanga

5. Travel
• Travelling in convoy from BBC.
• Projected time of departure: 8:30 AM
• Approx. 4 people per car. You may be asked to be a driver by the
trip organisers.
• Estimated time of return on Monday the 27th 3:30PM
Can’t complain about the route right???

6. Where are we staying?
Indoors and Hot showers 

7. Costs $$$
R450 including meals and petrol for the weekend.
(Accommodation is free)
• The fee excluding lunch on the Thursday on the road.
Banking Details:
Bank: Standard Bank
Branch Code: (00-42-05)
Account Number: 001942131
Reference: Shongwe Trip
Please send Proof of payment to jonathan@bbc.org.za

8. RSVP
Spots are limited, so first come first served.
• Indemnity forms to be filled in and returned including
signature and payments to reserve a space.

9. When is your deadline?
You need to return payment as well as an indemnity form before
23rd April 2015.
You need to confirm via email that you are definitely coming by
Saturday the 18th of April.

10. What to Bring?
Bible
Note book and a pen
Building clothes
Building gloves
Gum boots
Camping chair
Cutlery (incld. plate, bowl, mug)
Water bottle
Hand sanitizer
Sleeping bag
Pillow
Sun block
Hat
Blow up mattress
Hiking shoes
Towel
Toiletries
Swimming costume
Torch
Insect repellent

11. What can I expect
from a trip?
Shongwe trips are a real blessing. We like to think of them as a weekend away for
the good.
You can expect to grow in your personal relationship in faith with Christ as you
love people in the most practical way, forge lasting friendships with fellow
attendees and enjoy great food.
On top of this you can expect to go to bed tired every night after a hard but
rewarding day of work on behalf of someone else.
Connect with Christ in a
new way
Make new friends and
memories

12. FAQ’s
• Q. Is Shongwe a Malaria area?
• A. Yes, but there have been few to no reported cases.
• Q. Do I need to be a trained in building to be useful on the
building site?
• A. No. It is very easy to learn and there are supervisors who will
help you?
• Q. What are the roads like in Shongwe?
• A. Terrible. We will use bakkies for the day to day travel in
Shongwe. If you have been called upon as a driver your car will
remain at the compound during the day.
• Q. Can I bring my kids?
• A. Yes, they will be your responsibility throughout. Staying together
as a family may require you to camp.