At Friendship Church we believe God gave us the mission to be His witnesses, not only in our communities and region, but even to the ends of the earth.
Below is a snapshot of upcoming mission opportunities. As you look through these options to serve, please pray about how you might be used to advance the name of Jesus in the nations of the world. Whether it’s by going on one of these short-term mission trips yourself, financially supporting someone else so they can go or being a prayer partner, you can make a difference!
Each of these trips has a contact person listed who would be happy to answer your questions. Also, please note that many of these trips happen annually.
This is a working trip to Escuela El Sembrador, a farm school for underprivileged boys.
Approximate cost: $1800
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Columbia.
Approximate cost: $1500
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Aiding with operations and construction at Camp of the Woods.
Approximate cost: $275-350
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You’ll learn about Dakota history and culture from a community friend and by exploring a state park that is spiritually significant to the local tribe. You’ll complete minor work projects throughout town, serving individuals and organizations, like the tribal youth center and local churches. You’ll help plan and facilitate children’s programming, including Bible lessons, games, crafts and reading activities, providing a safe place for kids to hear the gospel taught and modeled. YouthWorks has partnered with this community since 2005.
Cost: $500 includes $50 deposit with application - trip will require raising support
The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 16.
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Mission Adventures is designed to help teens capture God's vision for their lives and to encourage the capability they have to do great things with God right now. It is a part of Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Madison, Wisconsin in their outreach program called “Mission Adventure.” This trip will have a unique blend of training and practical outreach so that our students can learn and grow, and then put into practice what they are learning. Our emphasis with this trip is for students to grow in prayer, service, and sharing the Gospel. Within these three categories, the Mission Adventures team will coordinate a host of activities throughout the week, from praying with people on the streets and working with the homeless, to doing service projects for people in need. This immersive Christian leadership training will help students understand God’s heart for the lost, while training them to be more influential with their peers.
Cost: $500 includes $50 deposit with application - trip will require raising support
The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 23.
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Friendship’s 5-Day Club is a summer ministry reaching boys and girls with the Good News that Jesus came to make a way that they can have a special relationship with God and live forever with Him someday. YOU can be involved this summer by spending 2 days training and one week investing in the lives of children during the summer, helping host, teach, and run several 5-Day Clubs in our local neighborhoods.
Students that serve should also plan to attend church on Sunday, July 17, as we are inviting the kids who attended the 5-Day Club to come worship and stay for a celebration lunch afterwards.
Cost: $100/family
The deadline to register is Thursday, April 28.
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This is a trip for adults 21 years or older to Letovice in Czech, working with missionary Kendra Havlicek. This will take place during Letfest and English Camp will be part of the trip, which is limited to 10-12 people. Note: The Czech government requires vaccination to enter the country.
Approximate cost: $2500
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