Youth Mission Trips

The Middle School youth have recently built houses for families in need in Mexico, served on farms and aided families in rural Yakima Washington, and traveled to Los Angeles to serve and interact with those experiencing urban poverty.

The High School youth travel to different locations with an international mission experience every four years. In the summer of 2008, they traveled to Miami to help with inner city mission work, in 2009 we traveled to Yakima, Washington, and in 2010 we went to Zimbabwe working with the Mother of Peace Orphanage to build a grain threshing facility and renovate preschool classrooms. Last year, we helped with the long term recovery that continues in New Orleans.

Middle School 2012 Youth Mission Trip
Albuquerque, New Mexico - June 24 to June 30, 2012

Middle School youth will have the opportunity to travel outside their comfort zone and serve the Navajo Nation of Crownpoint, New Mexico.  The nation continues to battle extreme poverty and a lack of modern amenities including running water. 

Participants will make a difference by working on homes in much need of repair.  Construction needs range from painting to installing flooring and roofing.   

We look forward to reaching out to the people of the Navajo Nation and learning more about their culture and the great need that exists in their community.  

Students who have completed sixth through eighth grade by June of 2012 and approximately 10 adult volunteers are eligible. Students who attend at least half of our Wednesday night YOW youth group meetings will receive priority. Adults who regularly serve as youth group advisors and pre-trip volunteers for 20 or more hours will receive priority.

Pre-Trip Meetings
Saturday, March 24 10am-2 pm in the Youth Room (CLC 201)
Sunday, May 6 12:30-1:30 pm in the Youth Room (CLC 201)
Sunday, June 17 11 am-2 pm Prayer Commissioning at 11am service followed by final pre-trip meeting in Fellowship Hall

High School 2012 Youth Mission Trip
Joplin, MO - July 29 to August 4

High School students will serve the community of Joplin, MO in partnership with Rebuild Joplin. The mission is to remove critcal barriers for families who want to return to their homes. Volunteers will work on mold remediation, door and window installation, insulation, drywall, flooring and yard clean-up.

Registration deadine: March 25.
Cost: $575

Contact Zach Walker or Brie Johnson to sign-up.