Dallas: Spring Break Mission Trip

We’re excited to announce that for our 2011 spring break mission trip (March 20-25) we’ll be heading to Dallas, TX. Dallas is a city that is often overlooked when it comes to missions opportunities. There will be great chances for us to serve the poor, homeless, and minority communities.

What are we going to do? - Some of the projects we may get to be a part of are:

• Construction projects - such as painting; sheetrock; concrete work; ramp, deck, or fence repair; yard clean-up, tree trimming, debris removal, etc.
• Food & clothing for the homeless
• Canvas neighborhoods & participate in prayer walks
• Partner with local churches in need of manpower & enthusiasm
• Random Acts of God’s Love (i.e., hot dog or bottled water giveaways)
• Music/Sports/Drama outreach
• Park ministry - play with kids and/or host events in local parks
• Visit disabled home
• Trash clean-up

We are working with the organization Global Outreach. Their goal is to come alongside us to create an urban mission trip that blesses the city of Dallas and leaves our team with an experience that we can bring back to our families and community. To find out more about Global Outreach, visit http://www.wegoglobal.com/.


Who can go? - This trip is designed for high school students. Please pray about the opportunity to go on this trip. Mission trips are different than other trips we take as a youth ministry. We consider it to be a commitment that you make. Yes, it’s fun, but the focus is 100% on serving others. We’re not there for us. We’re there for God and the people we are serving.


How do I sign up? - If you and your parents decide to pursue this opportunity, download the permission form here, fill it out, and turn it in along with a $25 deposit to Josh Nelson by February 6th. After February 6th, you will be assessed a $25 late fee. Your deposit is non-refundable and reserves your spot on the trip.


How much does it cost? - The total cost for the trip will be $100 (you’ll pay an additional $75 after the deposit: $25 + $75 = $100!). If writing a check, please make it out to UCC with “youth mission trip” in the memo line. In addition, you will also need to cover the cost of 4 fast food meals during travel. You’ll also be asked to make an investment of working during our annual Valentine Taste-Around dinner on the evening of February 13th. This fundraiser helps make your costs less!


As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Josh (josh@uccmanhattan.net, 785-776-5440 (office), or facebook).