Welcome, Thank you for considering serving with us here in downtown Sacramento, CA – a small city with a GREAT need both physically and spiritually. Every night, literally thousands of locals in Sacramento must decide between paying their electric or medical bills and putting food on the table for their families; those less fortunate resort to making their beds under the stars, in a city that would rather sweep such a problem under the rug than deal with it publically. But the Bible tells us that these are people, not problems – and although the homeless will always be with us, the story does not just end there. Through the power of the Holy Spirit we are called and enabled to do the work of Christ, acting as Jesus’ hands and feet to impact this community and demonstrate the Love of God to those who are hurting around us.

“Restoring Dreams. Renewing Hope. Rebuilding Lives.” Please join us for an opportunity to gain and explore God’s heart for the inner city and to be challenged in demonstrating that heart through learning how to be healers and peacemakers in a broken city, to love on broken people and to leave with a heart for ministry and a vision for the Kingdom. God Bless, Pastor Darryl Sandford Sacramento Dream Center

ABOUT US Look around the inner city of Sacramento, and what will you see? Some are lost (unsaved spiritually); many others are trapped in the bondage of drugs, alcohol, mental illness, or sinful lifestyles. When a person becomes homeless or trapped in the cycle of poverty, the first thing lost is their dignity. Hope becomes a word without real significance, and sin destroys relationships and families, leaving broken, hurting people in its trail of destruction. We have been called here to downtown Sacramento, CA, where God is in the business of restoring dreams, renewing hope, and rebuilding lives. Our ministry is a community of believers with Jesus Christ as its head. We seek to love, respect and care for one another as a demonstration of our love for God.

CORE VALUES:

MISSION STATEMENT:

“We are a Spirit Filled Ministry Center, relying on God to empower the body to do the work of Christ"

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Integrity Scriptural Foundation Unified Body Sincerity Service Discipleship

Table of Contents WELCOME PAGE .................................................................................................... i ABOUT US .............................................................................................................. ii VISITOR AND FACILITY INFORMATION ................................................................... 1 DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS ....................................................................................... 2 SUGGESTED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (7 Days) ................................................................. 3 MODIFIED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (3-4 Days) ..................................................... 4 THEMED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (1-2 Days) ....................................................... 5 MINISTRY MATERIALS ............................................................................................ 6 PACKING LIST ......................................................................................................... 7 PROGRAM INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 8 APPLICATION FORM ............................................................................................... 9 MAPS AND DIRECTIONS ........................................................................................ 10 THANK YOU PAGE / CONTACT US ......................................................................... 11

VISITOR AND FACILITY INFORMATION  Dream Center sanctuary seats up to ̀ people 120

 Full audio/visual setup for

conference style PowerPoint lectures or serious worship sessions

 Perfect for large group discussions or activities

 Dream Center commercial grade kitchen allows your group the freedom to cook your own foods for a hot and tasty community meal!

 Stove, oven, microwave, auto drip coffee maker, service counter, and dual stainless sinks for food prep

 Commercial grade refrigerators and

freezers are available for your group to use, space is limited

 Dream Center multi-purpose room seats up to 75 people with chairs and tables provided

 Audio and visual capabilities for

dynamic presentations or interactive lessons

 Perfect for small group Bible study or informal lecture

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DESCRIPTION OF EVENTS Program:

Inner City Missions

Theme:

“Gaining and Exploring God’s Heart for the Inner City.”

Purpose:

To grow and be challenged in understanding God’s heart for the inner city through restoring dreams, renewing hope, and rebuilding lives.

 DREAM CENTER ORIENTATION: about the Dream Center, how God has blessed this ministry, and what is the inner city?

 PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT: a team icebreaker to introduce the inner city through a creative and fun-filled photo scavenger hunt

 INNER CITY SURVEY TOUR: see what life in the inner city is like by completing a survey and talking with people around town

 CITY LIFE SIMULATION: a real life simulation to experience how inner city social services operate

 GOD OF THIS CITY: experience how God is working in this city, to restore dreams, renew hope, and rebuild lives!

 RE-LEARNING THE SABBATH: defining solitude with God  KINGDOM VISION BUILDING: without vision, people perish. What is your vision? How is God calling you to ministry?

 OUTSIDE THE FOUR WALLS OF THE CHURCH: dive into God’s adventure in the inner city community of Sacramento, outside the four walls of the church

 NIGHT STRIKE: join the Dream Center’s H.E.L.P. ministry to pass out food and minister to people along the river

 CULTIVATING THE LISTENING HEART: a time of reflection and meditation on God’s calling  4TH SATURDAY OUTREACH: experience different churches from around the Sacramento area uniting under the banner of Christ to feed and clothe our neighbors in downtown Sacramento

 INNER CITY SUNDAY: experience a typical Dream Center inner city church service 2

SUGGESTED FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Create your own week long inner city missions program! (RECOMMENDED) MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Theme: Setting the Tone for Inner City Missions

Theme: Presenting the Problems

Theme: Showing How Jesus is the Solution

Theme: Servant Leadership and Personal Vision

Arrive at Dream Center Activity: Dream Center Orientation Activity: Photo Scavenger Hunt

FRIDAY

Theme: Theme: How to Get Lordship and Involved Taking Risks for God

Morning devotions

Morning devotions

Morning devotions

Morning devotions

Bible Study: What Does the Bible Say About Homelessness?

Bible Study: The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 2

Bible Study: Servant Leadership

Bible Study: Pouring Your Life Into the Church

Activity: Inner City Survey Tour Debrief & Discussion Session: T1

Group Lesson: What is the Inner City? Activity: City Life Debrief & Simulation Discussion Session: Bible Study: M1 The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 1 Debrief & Discussion Session: T2

Bible Study: The Dream Center Vision Activity: God of this City Debrief & Discussion Session: W1

Activity: Re-learning the Sabbath Debrief & Discussion Session: TH1 Bible Study: Personal Vision Activity: Kingdom Vision Building

Activity: Dream Center Testimonies of Debrief & Deliverance Discussion Session: Debrief & TH2 Discussion Session: W2

SATURDAY

Activity: Outside the Four Walls of the Church Debrief & Discussion Session: F1 Bible Study: Missional Living

Activity: 4th Saturday Feeding Debrief & Discussion Session: S1

SUNDAY Theme: Closing and Debrief

Morning devotions Activity: Inner City Sunday

Debrief & Discussion Bible Study: Session: Lordship and SU1 Taking Risks for God Depart from Activity: Dream Cultivating Center the Listening Heart Debrief & Discussion Session: S2

Activity: Night Strike Debrief & Discussion Session: F2

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SUGGESTED MODIFIED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Create your own 3-4 day inner city missions program! Perfect for holiday weekends. FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

Theme: Setting the Tone for Inner City Missions & Presenting the Problems

Theme: Showing How Jesus is the Solution, Servant Leadership & Personal Vision

Theme: How to Get Involved, Lordship, & Taking Risks for God

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Arrive at Dream Center around 8 AM Activity: Dream Center Orientation Activity: Photo Scavenger Hunt Group Lesson: What is the Inner City? Debrief & Discussion Session: M1 Bible Study: What Does the Bible Say About Homelessness? Activity: Inner City Survey Tour Debrief & Discussion Session: T1 Activity: City Life Simulation Debrief & Discussion Session: T2 Activity: Night Strike w/ Group Debrief Bible Study: The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 1

Wednesday Morning’s devotional

Sunday Morning’s devotional

Activity: 4th Saturday Feeding w/ Group Debrief

Bible Study: Pouring Your Life Into the Church

Bible Study: The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 2

Activity: Outside the Four Walls of the Church

Bible Study: The Dream Center Vision

Debrief & Discussion Session: F1 + F2

Activity: God of this City

Bible Study: Missional Living

Debrief & Discussion Session: W1

Debrief & Discussion Session: S1

Activity: Dream Center Testimonies of Deliverance

Bible Study: Lordship and Taking Risks for God

Debrief & Discussion Session: W2

Activity: Cultivating the Listening Heart

Bible Study: Servant Leadership

Debrief & Discussion Session: S2

Bible Study: Personal Vision

Depart from Dream Center around 8 PM

Activity: Kingdom Vision Building Debrief & Discussion Session: TH2 4

THEMED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Create your own 1-2 day inner city missions program! Perfect for weekends or days off. Theme: Welcome to the Inner City Dream Center Orientation Activity:  Inner City Survey Tour  Debrief & Discussion Session Lunch Activity:  City Life Simulation  Debrief & Discussion Session Community Dinner Bible Study:  What Does the Bible Say About Homelessness?  Debrief & Discussion Session

Theme: God of this City Dream Center Orientation Bible Study:  The Dream Center Vision  Debrief & Discussion Session Activity (Lunch):  God of this City  Debrief & Discussion Session Community Dinner Activity:  Dream Center Testimonies of Deliverance  Debrief & Discussion Session

Theme: Stepping out of our Comfort Zone Community Breakfast Dream Center Orientation Activity:  4th Saturday Feeding  Debrief & Discussion Session Lunch Bible Study:  Lordship and Taking Risks for God  Debrief & Discussion Session Prayer Session

Theme: Balancing Faith & Works

Theme: Essential Tools for Christian Leaders

Dream Center Orientation

Dream Center Orientation

Bible Study:  The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 1  Debrief & Discussion Session

Bible Study w/ Activity:  Servant Leadership / Re-learning the Sabbath  Debrief & Discussion Session

Activity (Lunch):  Outside the Four Walls of the Church  Debrief & Discussion Session Bible Study:  The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 2  Debrief & Discussion Session

Lunch Bible Study w/ Activity:  Personal Vision / Kingdom Vision Building  Debrief & Discussion Session Bible Study:  Pouring Your Life Into the Church  Missional Living

Community Dinner

Community Dinner

Activity:  Night Strike  Debrief & Discussion Session

Activity:  Cultivating the Listening Heart  Debrief & Discussion Session 5

MINISTRY MATERIALS A full week’s worth of ministry materials is provided with the Dream Center’s Inner City Missions program. Daily Themes give group leaders an idea of how we intend the day to go, and also allow complete flexibility if you decide to adjust your group’s schedule. Morning Devotionals have been prepared to start your group’s day off right by encouraging reflection and meditation on God’s Word and the current social and spiritual issues to be addressed that day. Bible Study guidelines are pre-written and scripturally rooted. For your convenience, this gives your group’s leaders a starting point from which to begin. We realize that each group is at a different place in their spiritual walks and may prefer different styles of immersing themselves into scripture. Leaders are highly encouraged to use the program’s Bible study guidelines as a basis from which you can tailor the Bible study to best fit your group’s learning style.         

What Does the Bible Say About Homelessness? The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 1 The Balance Between Justice and Evangelism, Part 2 The Dream Center Vision Servant Leadership Personal Vision Pouring Your Life Into the Church Missional Living Lordship and Taking Risks for God

Activities are pre-planned for your convenience, and Christ-centered. Leaders are highly encouraged to look over the proposed list of scheduled activities and make adjustments to their group schedules as necessary. The Dream Center staff will gladly provide event scheduling assistance and advising to accommodate your group the best we can.              

Dream Center Orientation Photo Scavenger Hunt What is the Inner City? Inner City Survey Tour City Life Simulation God of this City Dream Center Testimonies of Deliverance Re-learning the Sabbath Kingdom Vision Building Outside the Four Walls of the Church Night Strike 4th Saturday Feeding Cultivating the Listening Heart Inner City Sunday

Multiple Debrief & Discussion Sessions have been prepared to help your group process and reflect after every set of Bible Study and Activity events. 6

PACKING LIST DO BRING: Sleeping bag Sleeping mat (optional) Pillow Toiletries Hand sanitizer Study Bible Notebook Pens Flashlight Closed toe shoes Simple and conservative clothing (nothing fancy or dressy or body revealing)  Open minds and hearts           

DO NOT BRING:  MP3 players (IPods or other music players are a distraction during a week of missions)  Video game devices  Alcohol  Drugs  Tobacco  Low cut tops that expose cleavage or midriff  Short shorts exposing excess thigh  Expensive or flashy jewelry  Sandals or flip flops  Excess cash or money clips 7

PROGRAM INFORMATION *please note, all amounts are suggested donation rates

Off-Site Lodging: $15 donation per individual Food: $10 donation per individual Dream Center T-shirt for community outreaches: $15 donation We ask that each individual support our ministry by purchasing T-shirts to represent the Dream Center during community outreaches and events that we will be going on during the week. Gaining God’s heart for the inner city: PRICELESS Exploring God’s heart for the inner city cannot be bought. We must place ourselves in the path of Truth, step out of our comfort zones, and experience Jesus on the missions field. Your donations help offset some of the costs of ministry that the Dream Center does here in downtown Sacramento, including use of the facility, utilities, and outreach events. This program is an affordable way that you can bless your ministry group with an opportunity to focus on more than just themselves and promote spiritual revival through a change in attitude towards missional living and servant leadership. We will work with your group leaders to teach Christians young and old, how to find our place in the Adventure that God is doing in this city, in this nation, and in this world! If your group would like to participate in this program but money is an issue, PLEASE call the Dream Center at (916) 448-3733 and Pastor Darryl will accommodate you the best we can. Do not let money keep you from experiencing God’s heart for the inner city and learning about life changing topics such as “servant leadership” and “personal Kingdom vision” with us. We want to bless you, so come!

God Bless,

Pastor Darryl Sandford 8

APPLICATION FORM Who can apply?  Anybody who is a born-again Christian, who desires to be used by Jesus Christ, and who wants to explore and gain God’s heart for the inner city!  You do not have to be directly affiliated with a Church organization.  Individuals or groups of any age are welcome!

How to apply: Call or E-mail the Dream Center with the following information below.  Name, Phone Number, Email, Address  Which program(s) are you interested in participating in?  Estimated group size (or individual)  Do you have liability insurance?  How can we bless your ministry group? (What do you hope to learn during this missions experience)

Sacramento Dream Center 1516 C Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Our Website: www.SacramentoDreamCenter.org Phone: (916) 448-3733 Email: [email protected] 9

MAPS AND DIRECTIONS For detailed driving directions, please visit our Website at:

www.SacramentoDreamCenter.org/04mapndir

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Thank you for considering partnering with us to love, serve, and minister in this community. We sincerely hope to see you someday here on the missions field of America’s own backyard, and we look forward to blessing your ministry group with a servant’s heart and attitude by serving alongside you to seek God’s heart for the inner city. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Jesus in downtown Sacramento. Sacramento Dream Center 1516 C Street Sacramento, CA 95814 www.SacramentoDreamCenter.org

CONTACT INFORMATION Pastor Darryl Sandford (916) 448-3733 [email protected] God Bless,

Pastor Darryl Sandford