Mission Trips
Third Church has offered various mission trips for students, adults and families. Perhaps you are ready to step into a new experience that takes you a little further away from home. Mission trips provide opportunities to meet new people and build relationships outside our state, country or cultural borders. Below are trips we have done in the past.
Kansas City Mission Trip
6th grade students will have the opportunity serve at local community centers and visit with elderly residents of Kansas City. In addition, they will also partner with local social service programs that are making an impact in the community.LOCATION: Kansas City
FOR: 6th grade students
DATES: July 29-August 3, 2018
COST: $325 per student
INFORMATION MEETING: Sunday, July 8, for those registered
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brett Wiersma
Twin Cities Mission Trip
7th grade students will have the opportunity serve at local community centers and visit with elderly residents of the Twin Cities. In addition, they will also partner with local social service programs that are making an impact in the community.
LOCATION: Twin Cities
FOR: 7th grade students
DATES: July 15-20, 2018
COST: $325 per student
INFORMATION MEETING: Sunday, June 24, for those registered
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brett Wiersma
This trip is full. To add your name to the waiting list, please contact Myra Van Zee.
Chicago Mission Trip
In June, we will send a group of 8th grade students to do ministry in Chicago. This is a transitional trip for our 8th graders as they move from middle school into high school. Our team will help meet the needs of Chicago’s people by partnering with local ministries that are working with children, the elderly, and those who are homeless. Along with getting to know wonderful community friends, they may have the opportunity to serve at a food pantry, kids’ organization, or at an outdoor educational garden.LOCATION: Chicago, Illinois
FOR: 8th grade students
DATES: June 10-15, 2018
COST: $325 per student
INFORMATION MEETING: Sunday, May 20, for those registered
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brett Wiersma
This trip is full. To add your name to the waiting list, please contact Myra Van Zee.
Baja, Mexico Mission Trip
Third Church has a long-term relationship with families, an orphanage and a church in La Mision, Mexico on the Baja Peninsula. This year the trip will be made up of men and women who will love, serve and build homes for families in La Mision. It has been wonderful to watch as relationships are built with families, at the orphanage and within the teams. Please note: you do not have to be skilled in construction work to participate; only a servant heart and a willingness to get your hands dirty. We will be staying at the Door of Faith Orphanage during our time in Mexico. Visit www.dofo.org to learn more about the orphanage.LOCATION: Baja, Mexico
FOR: Adults & High School students
DATES: June 15-24, 2018
COST: $500 per person + airfare
CONTACT INFORMATION: Sam Van Maanen
Registration for Baja is now full! To be added to the waiting list, please email Myra Van Zee. Thanks!
INFORMATION & FORMS
BACKGROUND CHECK FORM—For all adult participants
RELEASE FORM—To be filled out by both youth and adults
PACKING LIST—Guideline for dress code and other items to pack
Compton Mission Trip
LOCATION: Paramount, CaliforniaFOR: High School students
DATES: July 18-24
COST: $525
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ali Cranmer
Desperation Conference
Another familiar opportunity for High School students is to attend the Desperation Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado in July. Desperation calls young people to live in desperate pursuit of God. Students can expect significant worship and prayer times, dynamic national speakers, and an overall intense encounter with God. It is an experience that words cannot describe. For some, it is a call to return home to the Father; but for most, it is a life altering experience that forever changes their perspective on life and God.LOCATION: Colorado Springs, CO
FOR: High School students
DATES: July 9-13
COST: $300
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ali Cranmer