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Mission Trips 2011!PCOTW has a long history of youth mission trips. We pick locations that offer new experiences, provide opportunities to build relationships and grow in faith. We are always excited about non-PCOTW members coming with us. Each year we have a number of friends who join us and return for the next year! In 2009 we began offering weekend middle school mission trips. These trips are wonderful first-time introductions to mission trips. We started with a weekend at Presbyterian Clearwater Forest helping them prepare for a summer of campers! In 2010 a group traveled to Carver County to help our neighbors - stayed at a Camp Tanadoona and helped His House with their thrift shop. In addition to the "work", we had great opportunities to play! Our high school mission trips last a week and are generally a bit farther out. In 2009 we helped New Orleans rebuild, repairing homes and exploring the amazing culture. In 2010 we traveled to Winnipeg to help with the Winnipeg Inner City Mission where we provided assistance to their children's programs and visited a Medicine Camp to help pick medicine and learn more about aboriginal culture. St. James Presbyterian was our home away from home. The trips are primarily supported by fundraisers (State Fair Park & Ride, PCOTW Annual Cook-off, Silent Auction) and donations from the congregation. This allows for all youth who want to participate to go without needing to worry about the cost of the trip. There is a small fee associated with each trip, however limited scholarships are available. Spending money is covered by the youth and/or their families. Middle School Mission Trip Our 2011 trip is yet to be determined. We are looking for ideas! Check back after December for final information. High School Mission Trip Where: Belize When: July 10-16, 2011 Registration/Fee Deadline: Dec. 1st & Jan 12th (registration packet to be posted in Sept.)
Please join us on Sept. 29th at 12:00pm in Ling Hall for a "short" information meeting.
We are going to Belize!!! The youth have chosen this destiation and we will be going with Praying Pelican Missions. As this trip is a bit "father out" and costing more than normal, we are having to up our fundraising and increase our fee (however it is still low compared to similar opportunities!)
We currently have few details available to share at this point as specific locations and activities are not yet available. We will be sleeping on the floor of a church/school/community center and bathrooms will be available. What will it look like? This all depends on what is available and where we will be working...which will not know until closer to the trip. Please return to this page in the next few weeks as the registration packet and other information will be posted soon.
Youth and leaders will need a passport! Belize Mission Trip Registration Packet Mission Trip Fundraisers!
In order to keep out-of-pocket fees low for our youth, we are increasing the number of fundraisers! In addition to those below, please watch for information in Connections and the Newsletter.
For our Mission Trip Participants & Leaders: PCOTW Mission Trip Fundraising Guidelines
Chocolate Sales Love chocolate? Know someone who does? Want to work off your registration fee or help add to the Mission Trip Fund with little effort? How able selling choclate bars! They see quickly! See Joanne to check-out a box of 50 and to return the cash/check! For every box sold at $1 each per bar, $20 goes to the Mission Trip Fund or is credited towards the registration fee.
Silent Auction! February 13, 2011 This annual fundraiser for the mission trip has been growing each year! Come and bid on some amazing items! Stock up on gifts, learn a new skill, or just pamper yourself! Results will be provided at 12:30pm, you do not need to be present to win.
Donate your items (new products, gift certificates, or services) by Sunday, Feb. 6th. To receive acknowledgement, a silent auction form must accompany the items. All services, unless otherwise noted, will have a 9 month expiration date. You can drop off your form and/or items to the church office.
Need ideas? Do you have a unique skill you could teach others? How about a 1-2 hour lesson. Do you have particular knowledge - computer tech, accounting, handyperson, babysitting? How about a few hours of assistance in your area of knowledge? Can you cook or bake? Provide a homecooked meal or fresh baked deserts. Do you have a boat or cabin? Give a ride or weekend rental. Are you crafty? Donate a quilt, scarf or purse. Have season tickets? Provide tickets for a game or two. Still thinking? How about putting together a theme basket? Kids...books...summer fun...crafts...spa day?
We are looking forward to another great event! |