Takin' it to the Streets with Urban Promise

2007 YOUTH MISSION TOUR

WHERE: Camden, New Jersey
WHEN: June 28-July 7
WHAT: Students will be working with children and youth through sharing God’s love at day
camps & assisting in hands-on work projects.
Cost: $350.00 ($100 deposit due April 8th) Please sign up through Jim Martin in the church office!


Facts about Urban Promise
• Offer five after school programs where more than 200 children attend daily
• Seven Summer Camps (St. Matthews Baptist’s Youth will be leading the first summer camp) (400 children attend daily)
• Served free meals to more than 24,000 children and youth

URBAN PROMISE is an organization in one of the poorest cities in America that equips children and youth with the skills necessary for academic achievement, spiritual growth and Christian leadership.
• “More happens in the lives of our students in one week with Urban Promise than in the
whole year. The transformation and growth is remarkable.” ~Vivien DePeralta, The College
of William and Mary
• Urban Promise is an inspiring example of how the love of Christ can hit the streets. ~Jim
Wallis, Author of “God’s Politics”
• Urban Promise is one of the best urban ministries in the United States. ~Tony Campolo,
Founder of The Evangelical Association
• Urban Promise is a bright light in the city of Camden. Jessica Gonzalous Joseph, Community
Relations, Campbell Soup

www.urbanpromiseusa.org