Youth Mission Trips

In 2003, we went to Indianapolis.

We have gone to Kokomo four times since 2006.

Time for an international trip

Why an international mission trip?

• Stretch comfort zones• Experience new cultures• The Great Commission – all nations!•It is new and exciting

Why now, in these economic times?

•People still need the Gospel• The Great Commission• Spend money on God’s desires• Following God’s call

What are the needs in Hong Kong?

• Relationships• Jesus• Successful schools• Churches

What are the qualifications to serve?

• You must be a Christian• You must speak English

What are the benefits to the servants?

• Personal involvement in the GreatCommission.• Stretch comfort zones• New relationships

What will servants do?

• Build relationships• Lead Vacation Bible School(teach Bible lessons, lead crafts, music, games)

What is a typical trip like?

• Recover from jet lag• Lead upper elem VBS in AM• Lead lower elem VBS in PM• Dinner out on our own or w/ Hong Kong hosts• Sleep at the school• Visit a theme park• Return to Cincy

What help with there be for us?

• Beautiful Savior Lutheran Churchhas been there 2-3 times before.• BSLC will supply a guide• BSLC takes 20-25 teensplus adults • BSLC has a DCE w/a call to serve in Hong Kong. He’s willing to come to Cincy!

What is the cost?

• Airfare -- $1200-1500• In-country -- $300(incl all meals, housing, travelinsurance, transportation in HK)• Guide -- $200?• Travel meals, souvenirs, etc.)• Passport -- $100 (ifneeded)Est Total -- $2000

What is the financial plan? •Fundraisers• Sacrifice• Odd jobs• Write to friends & family• Zion support: matchingfunds• Thrivent (Thank you!)

Matching Fund •Assist counselors•Match youth up to 50%

Who wants to go:- Mikaela Fechner- Noah Hoffmann- Kylie Berning- Alex Rahe- Sarah Robison- Sarah Hatcher - Rachel Robison- Christian Ray- Chris Graves- Amanda Wiedeman

Impact to other activities?

• Does not replace anything• Some youth may have to choose• Special fund raising

How to help?

• Donate to matching fund• Give/Help with fund raisers• Prayer