March 1st-March 7th
Grades: 9-12th grade students & parents
Who: We will be serving with Praying Pelicans Missions ( ppm.org )
Trip Details: Hurricane Recovery Construction Projects, Children’s Ministry, Community Outreach & Sightseeing
What about school work?
Students will miss school work on Monday & Tuesday. Weds & Friday are no home day classes. Thursday is a service day for High School students.
Accommodations: We will be bringing our own bedding (air mattress/sleeping bag) and sleeping at the church we will be serving. (Probably no AC)
Security: The PPM team has been in operation in Puerto Rico for many years and the team leads on the trip are from Puerto Rico. We stay and work in communities that are known to be safe
Why would I want to go?
– To make myself available to serve God for this week and open to future possibilities
– to show the love of Jesus by serving others
– to experience another culture and develop a heart of compassion for those who are less fortunate.
– To build relationships within our GCA community
Transportation: Flying with Southwest out of Love Field, PPM provides transport once in Puerto Rico
Do I need a passport? No (This is a domestic mission trip with an international feel)
How will I raise money? Send letters to people you know that explain the purpose of the trip and ask for them to support you (We can provide a template that you can edit)