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.
Milwaukee Mission Trip
6th grade students will have the opportunity to serve at local community centers and visit with elderly residents of Milwaukee. In addition, they will also partner with local social service programs that are making an impact in the community. LOCATION: Milwaukee
FOR: 6th grade students
DATES: July 14-19, 2019
COST: $150 per student
INFORMATION MEETING: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brett Wiersma
Minnesota Mission Trip
7th grade students will have the opportunity to 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, Minnesota
FOR: 7th grade students
DATES: July 28-August 2, 2019
COST: $150 per student
INFORMATION MEETING: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brett Wiersma
*This trip is currently full. Please email Myra Van Zee to get your name added to the waiting list.
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 16-21, 2019
COST: $150 per student
INFORMATION MEETING: Wednesday, October 17, 2018
CONTACT INFORMATION: Brett Wiersma
*This trip is currently full. Please email Myra Van Zee to get your name added to the waiting list.
Birmingham Mission Trip
We will serve the community of Birmingham through children’s programs, housing programs, and outreach to the elderly and homeless. In the evenings there will be opportunities to tour historic civil rights sites and spend time with new friends at a community cookout. Birmingham is a great place for teenagers to interact with, learn about, and serve a unique group of people directly affected by a history that has influenced the whole country.
LOCATION: Birmingham, AlabamaFOR: High School students
DATES: June 15-22
COST: $175
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ali Cranmer
Puerto Rico Mission Trip
We will help to address poverty and homelessness by partnering with local organizations. We work in continued disaster relief efforts in the mission of rebuilding Puerto Rico, since the hurricane in the Fall of 2017. Service in Puerto Rico is highly relational, whether you’re working with children, youth or people in rehab programs. Hear from local residents of Arecibo about the unique aspects of life on the island, visit the beach, attend a church service and share a community meal.LOCATION: Puerto Rico
FOR: High School students
DATES: June 29-July 5, 2019
COST: $700
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ali Cranmer
*This trip is currently full. Please email Myra Van Zee to get your name added to the waiting list.
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 14-23, 2019
COST: $500 per person + airfare
CONTACT INFORMATION: Sam Van Maanen
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