Here is some helpful information about the mission trips we have been taking the past few years. This is really helpful especially if your youth is new to mission trips. Feel free to give me some feedback or questions you still might have out about our Summer Mission Trip experiences. As always friends are also invited on these trips! Blessings!
Why a Mission trip?
Mission trip are super fun mixed in with some hard work. They are much more rewarding than the plain fun trips because serving others and meeting new folks is such a cool experience. But it also builds character in the youth. My first experience with church was through a mission trip. And it was life changing. And I am sure that it will be the same for your youth.
And if that isn’t enough. You can earn some service hours!! And lots of them.
What is Youth Works?
Youth works is an on the ground organization that organizes\ mission trips for middle school and high school students nationally and globally. You can check them out at www.youthworks.com
Have we worked with them before?
Yes! We took four youth last summer to try them out in Nashville, TN and Savannah, GA. And it turned out to be a super great week of serving Jesus in both cities.
What would my youth be doing during the mission trip?
We typically are housed in a church for a week. Each day we go out to different sites to serve the community. In the past we participated in helping out with nursing home activities, calling bingo, painting houses, gardening, reading programs, nonprofits, cleaning used mattresses, sorting through food at a food pantry, basically wherever there is a need we try to help out as best we can.
Who can go?
This mission trip is for current 6-12 grades.
Where will the mission trip be?
We asked the youth where they would want to go. They have chosen Charleston, WV. And our back up site is Birmingham, AL in case this site fills up to quickly. These trips especially in July fill up very fast this is why our deadlines are so early.
When?
July 20-25 (trying to avoid conflicts with sports practices that start in August)
What is the cost of the mission trip and what all does it include?
The cost of the mission trip is $330. This includes transportation, lodging, and meals during the week. We will do some fundraisers to help offset the cost and we will also ask the congregation to help support us and sponsor youth in this mission trip. (last year each person only had to pay $70 each)
Please don't hesitate to ask any questions. It is truly a life changing experience and we would love for your youth to be apart of this experience!
A $50 deposit is required to sign up by January 15.
You can sign up your youth as always via THIS LINK
You can sign up your youth as always via THIS LINK
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