One of the greatest opportunities that comes with taking part in a mission trip is the process of trusting God to provide the necessary money for all of the needs. The primary means of raising funds will be through support letters. We will send out a sample letter to help you through the writing process or you can find it online where you go to apply. These letters ask for and encourage the giving of both prayer and financial support and can be sent to anyone you know who might want to support you as you step out of your comfort zone! A good place to start are CCC attenders, family members, friends, etc. For a trip with this amount of financial need, each participant must send out 40 or more letters. Parents...there is also a chance to build some ownership of the trip in your student by encouraging them to work and pay for their own trip deposit. Students may be able to get a job or save money through babysitting, yard work around the neighborhood, etc. Students can also be encouraged to use birthday money for the trip. As humans, the more we pay for something, the more we value it, and it is no different when it comes to a mission trip. The work your student is going to do to raise their own money for the trip should be included in the support letter. This helps show those who are considering supporting them that your student is also committed financially to make this trip happen. Please don’t let money be a reason why you don’t go on this trip! The amount may seem impossible, but the process of trusting God to provide can be an awesome faith builder for both of you and your whole family.
High School Ministry Summer Mission Trip Miami, FL / June 12 - 19, 2021 This summer, the High School Ministry will be traveling to Miami, to serve with the Perrotto family and Envision, where there will be opportunities to build relationships with those in the community and share the Gospel with them. Our team will come alongside the Envision team to reach out to the area through: Prayer Drive-Thru Food Drive Working with Youth Church Partnership Sports Camp
We have been watching things closely, have had many discussions with parents and church leadership, and through prayer, sense God opening doors to serve in Miami this summer. We will be taking the necessary precautions during all our trainings and while on the trip, and Envision Miami has cleaning protocols in place.
If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone and follow the Spirit’s leading, you will have the chance to build meaningful relationships with many different types of people and take part in something big, God’s mission to reach the world!
If you would like to see more information, check out the FAQ document at https://tinyurl.com/HSMmiami. For those who would prefer a closer trip, we are offering an Omaha experience this summer as well.
Check out the following pages for all the details, some things to think about, how to apply, important dates, and more.
404 S 108th Ave // Omaha, NE 68154 ph 402.938.1530 // web cccomaha.org/hsm
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20
Date // June 12 - 19, 2021 Location // Envision Miami 777 NW 106th St / Miami, FL / 33150 Travel // We will fly from Omaha to Miami and back. (Exact times TBA) Who can go // Any student currently in 9 - 12th grade Base cost // $810 (flight costs are additional) Students are responsible for their $150 deposit and any balance remaining on the day of departure. They will have the opportunity to raise funds through prayer and financial support letters. Flight cost // $475 - $600 Flight cost will vary based on time of purchase. We will keep you updated as we move forward with finalizing flights and purchasing tickets.
Those who have a willingness to come alongside the Envision team to serve others. Those who are willing to follow leadership. Those who are willing to step out of their comfort zone. Those who are willing to engage with who Jesus loves.
Envision Miami // The site exists to transform lives through the power of the Gospel in Miami and beyond! The Perrottos // Site coordinators Matt and Teri Perrotto were born and raised here in Omaha, NE. The neighborhood // The area around Envision Miami is home to the second highest number of people in the nation living at or below the poverty line.
April 1, 2021 // Applications and a $150 non-refundable deposit are due, along with a rough draft of a support letter emailed to elizabethb@cccomaha.org. To apply for this trip, go to https://tinyurl.com/HSMmiami. There’s limited space on this trip and we can’t guarantee that everyone who applies will be able to go. If we receive more applications than space available, we’ll prioritize grade level and several other factors in determining the final team. If you apply for the trip but are not a part of the final team, your deposit will be refunded. What if the trip is full? There is another awesome opportunity coming up right in our city, July 14 - 18, 2021! You are invited to join us as we partner with Abide to impact Omaha and change our community by bringing the Good News of Jesus and being His hands and feet. Check out the details at https://tinyurl.com/HSMomaha.
A key part of preparation for this trip will be the trainings. These sessions will help the cohesiveness of our team and ready us for the ministry opportunities we’ll have in Miami. Attendance at these training meetings is mandatory for anyone desiring to go. It’s understandable to miss a meeting for family vacation or an emergency, but this should be the exception, not the norm. If you have a conflict, please talk to HSM staff member before signing up. The trainings will be held from 12:15 - 2 PM in the Student Center. April 18 April 25 May 2 May 8 // 2nd Saturday Serve at Abide 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM / Meet at the Student Center May 16 June 6 // Parents invited for final details and to ask questions 1 - 2 meals will be provided. Students will be asked to bring their own meal for the remainder of the meetings.
Faith // Out of the 3 million people in the Miami area, only 5-10% associate with Christianity. Diversity // There are over 128 different languages spoken in the area and Envision Miami ministers to many 1st or 2nd generation immigrant families.
Brad Mock high school director bradm@cccomaha.org // 402.995.9241
Allison Dykhouse high school assistant director allisond@cccomaha.org // 402.306.6832