Overview
This summer, our Sojourn team will be heading to Alaska to serve, experience God's creation, and grow in their connection with Christ.
This is a great opportunity for our youth to experience God through nature and service.
Dates June 6th-12th (+ or - a day or so)
Cost $799+Travel
Why Alaska?
Every summer, Alaska needs volunteers. Many local volunteers are unable to help because of the short berry and fish season. They are dependent on subsistent living for the long winter.
Those who aren't dependent on berries and fish try to make the most of the short summer season. They chose to vacation and travel and are not available to help at local camps and church ministries.
Groups from the 'lower 48' who come and serve are said to breathe life into camp and other parachurch organizations.
The hope and goal is to go, breathe life, serve, experience God in nature, and be filled ourselves.
Signing Up
Deadline: Please sign up by November 30th. We have already begun fundraising. The sooner students commit, the sooner they can start raising funds.
Sign Up Process
- Sign up here with FCC: CLICK HERE
- Mission Trip Agreement: CLICK HERE (sign and bring to Kenny)
- $50 Deposit: CLICK HERE
Fund Raising
We'll be fundraising throughout the year. We will do a mix of traditional fundraising, letter writing, and individual opportunities.
Letters: All participants will write at least 20 support letters. Students have already received a how-to packet with sample letters.
Yard Work: I'll be getting opportunities lined up for students to rake, pull weeds, etc. I've already started texting students with opportunities.
55+ Auction: The 55+ group is going to put on an auction/meal next semester. Alaska participants will help serve at the meal.
Yard Sale: In March, we will have a huge church yard sale. We'll sell donations and also rent out spaces for people to set out their own items.
KARM: In the new year we'll partner again with Karm. Students in the past have been able to volunteer their and earn $10 an hour towards their trip.
More: We'll have other opportunities TBD
Here is a link for the mission organization we are partnering with: https://www.prayingpelicanmissions.org/
Contact Kenny with any specific questions you may have