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2009 Work Trip                                      
Oak Hill, WV - June 28 - July 4, 2008, through Group WorkCamps Foundation

Where is Oak Hill?  Click here for a map

Registration and $50 Deposit due by September 25, 2008
 

Information About the Trip (from the September 2008 Youth Newsletter)
Have you ever been to a coal mining town? Do you know where Hank Williams died?  I am excited about next year’s youth work trip to Oak Hill, West Virginia on June 28-July 4 through Group WorkCamps. To qualify for the work trip, our youth must meet four requirements. They must:

1. be 14 years old by the time of the trip (or going into 9th grade in the fall of 2009)
2. pay the $50 deposit by September 25
3. participate in the fundraising efforts, and
4. complete the pre-project study.
 

Fundraising
It would be convenient if Faith United Methodist Church budgeted money for the youth work trip so our kids wouldn’t have to raise extra money. After all, budgets do express what the church believes, so they should include enough money for a time when youth potentially will make important decisions about their faith and life, right? Fundraising for mission trips is especially important. It is powerful when, during their week of camp, they are sweating in the hot sun doing their service, and a local person inevitably asks how much the students are being paid for this. The kids respond by saying: “We paid to come here and work.” It predictably amazes people that teenagers would pay for work. However, it is also a great teachable moment for the students who realize it really is better to give than receive. They learn that following Jesus is all about giving of ones self and expecting nothing in return... and it is amazing to watch. Thus, fundraising will be a requirement for the trip. The cost per person is $442. Each youth will be required to raise half of that amount on their own ($221). They must also participate in our group fundraising activities. These will help offset the total costs, including transportation, the half-day fun activity, and supplies for the trip.

Pre-Project Study
While the details for the preproject study have not yet been finalized, it will likely be in a retreat format, rather than a series of meetings. Please do not underestimate this vital part of the work trip experience of teambuilding and missions education. We need to be prepared...not just to be on mission for one week, but also to make missions a lifestyle.
 

     

 

MORE INFO

City-Data on Oak Hill, WV
American Towns - Oak Hill, WV

WVePostcards - Pictures of WV
WVexp.com

Youth Contact  Corey at 301-881-1881, x2201