Encounter Application

Personal Information
Gender*

FemaleMale
Date of Birth*

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Date
If you are under the age of 18, please write the name of the guardian who will accompanying you on the trip. Please note they will also need to fill out an application*

First NameLast Name
Occupation*
State occupation before retirement*
Please tell us of any practical or technical skills and/or experience you might have (e.g., mechanical, carpentry, painting, construction, maintenance, cleaning, gardening etc.):*
Do you have a criminal record (other than traffic violations)?*

YesNo
Please explain what criminal record you have*

Spiritual Life
Please submit a brief testimony (60 words or more) of how you came to know the Lord. Your testimony should include a clear explanation of the gospel so that someone else, if reading your testimony, would know how they, too, could come to know the Lord:*

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Home Church Name:*
Denomination or Affiliation:*
Church Website Address: *
I am in complete agreement with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith.*

YesNo
Please explain why you are not in complete agreement:*
Disagreement with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith does not necessarily prevent you from being accepted into the Encounter program. However, if you disagree with The Friends of Israel's Statement of Faith and you are accepted into the program, we expect that you will not associate or link your doctrinal disagreements with The Friends of Israel, nor make your area of disagreement an issue of debate or contention while on the program for the sake of team unity. As the apostle Paul urged us, "With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, being diligent to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace" (Eph. 4:2-3).*

Although I disagree with The Friends of Israel Statement of Faith, I understand and agree to the above expectations.Other
Has your department head approved your participation in this program?*

YesNoOther

Clarification and Confirmation
Dismissal – I understand that participants may be immediately dismissed from an Encounter trip for not being completely honest with their answers on this application, behavior unbecoming a Christian, behavior deemed to be dangerous to persons, property, or security, or violating any part of this agreement. Dismissal from a trip will result in immediate removal from the group and the participant will become solely responsible for any and all expenses incurred thereafter, including, but not limited to lodging, transportation, and meals. All costs and fees paid to Encounter will be forfeited with no refund upon dismissal.*

I understand and agreeOther
If you would like to explain any of your answers above, please do so here.
Thank you for your assistance by filling out this application.

[Note: Encounter, a ministry of The Friends of Israel, reserves the right to accept or not accept any applicant as a member of the Encounter program. FOI may also cancel an applicant’s acceptance in the Encounter program for reasons it deems appropriate.]
By signing here, I hereby certify that the statements and answers I am providing in this application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I understand that statements or information furnished in this application are subject to verification.*

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