Summer 2015 Mission Trips

Summer 2015 Mission Trips For Youth (current 5th-12th graders) St. James’s Episcopal Church Mission is at the very heart of who we are as Christians. It is through mission that we understand the way in which God calls each one of us individually and communally to live and act in this world. We invite youth to prayerfully consider participating in the mission trip opportunities listed below for Summer 2015.

Youth Mission Trip For 8th-12th graders When: July 11–18, 2015 Where: Heart Butte, Montana (Blackfeet Indian Reservation) What: Youth Works Mission Trip (www.youthworks.com) Who: Up to 12 youth (current 8th-12th graders) & adult leaders Cost: Approximately $1,200-$1,400 (exact amount depends on airfare) Trip Description: “Your group will bring encouragement to the community by serving through various work projects and by helping facilitate a Kids Club program for children in the area. Throughout the week you will get to know and build relationships with community members. One of our community partners, the Vance family, will share about the Blackfeet Nation, its culture, heritage and story. Other evening activities include a visit to Glacier National Park and a community cookout. Youth Works has been serving at Blackfeet Nation Reservation since 1998.”

Youth Mini-Mission Trip for 5th-7th graders When: July 10–12, 2015 Where: Exmore, VA (Eastern Shore of Virginia) What: Harvest of Hope (http://www.endhunger.org/Harvest/index.htm) Who: Up to 16 youth (current 5th-7th graders) & adult leaders Cost: $175 Trip Description: Harvest of Hope is the ecumenical study, worship, and action mission trip program. HoH educates students about hunger and together, we will glean fresh fruits and vegetables which will immediately, through local agencies, find their way to those in need. We will worship together, exploring what God wants us to do concerning our neighbors who are in need. Before we head home we’ll enjoy some recreation time along the Eastern Shore!

INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING? Youth interested in participating must complete the Summer 2015 Youth Mission Trip Application form, available for download at http://www.doers.org/faith-formation/youth/. Then submit the application and a $50 deposit to Mary Beth Abplanalp by the deadlines below (make checks payable to St. James’s Episcopal Church with the memo “Youth Mission”). Space is limited and will be granted in the order applications are received. Scholarships are available.

Early Bird Deadline ($75 discount) - January 25 Final Deadline - March 1 (or sooner if spaces are filled) Hand-deliver or mail registration material to Mary Beth Abplanalp at St. James’s Episcopal Church, 1205 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23220. Questions? Contact Mary Beth Abplanalp, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, at [email protected] or 804-355-1779 ext. 334.

Youth Mission Trip Application St. James’s Youth Ministry  Any youth interested in participating in a mission trip needs to complete this application. A $50 deposit payable to St. James’s Episcopal Church is required with the application. SELECT ONE: Junior High Mini-Mission Youth Mission Trip Exmore, Virginia Montana Current 5th-7th graders Current 8th-12th graders July 10-12, 2015 July 11-18, 2015 YOUTH INFORMATION (please print clearly): Full Name: Circle Grade (during 2014-2015 school year) : 5 6 Date of Birth:

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Have you been confirmed in the Episcopal church? No/Yes Have you been on a Mission Trip? No/Yes - Which one and when? Short Answer to be completed by youth: Explain why you want to go on this Mission Trip and what you hope to learn from the experience. (3-8 sentences. Handwrite answer on back of this page or type and attach.) PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION (please print clearly): Name(s): Email #1:

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Once your form is received, Mary Beth will contact you to confirm you’ve been accepted to participate in the trip. Space is limited on both trips, so your participation is not guaranteed until you are contacted by Mary Beth. Youth who participate must be available for the entire duration of each trip. Prior to the trip, youth (and sometimes parents) will be expected to attend mission team meetings and the mission team commissioning during worship the Sunday prior to departure. Additional paperwork and permission forms will also be required and forthcoming. Early Bird Deadline ($75 discount) - January 25; Final Deadline - March 1 (or sooner if spaces are filled.) Please return completed application and deposit check to Mary Beth Abplanalp by mail (1205 W. Franklin St., Richmond, VA 23220), email ([email protected]), or by hand to the church office.