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Members of First Presbyterian Church live their faith by reaching out to serve others, sharing God's love and blessings in a variety of ways. Through the Outreach Committee we respond to needs in our community and throughout the world.
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Adult Mission Trip
It's Not About Raising Walls,
it's about Raising Hope
New Orleans Mission Trip 3
No construction experience necessary, just a willingness to learn. There is an onsite construction coordinator to help.
Housing is in an air conditioned church that has been converted to host work groups.
The itinerary:
- Leave Bismarck Saturday, October 18
- Worship with a Presbyterian congregation, Sunday, October 19, then spend the afternoon touring New Orleans
- Work Monday through Friday with plenty of time for breaks and lunch (We will receive more information concerning the work two weeks before the trip
- Leave New Orleans for Bismarck, Saturday, October 25
The cost:
$700 per person which includes: transportation to Minneapolis airport, plane ticket, transportation while in New Orleans, housing and most meals. (Each person is responsible for meals while traveling and sightseeing in New Orleans.)
It's hard to believe that it's been almost 3 years since Hurricane Katina slammed into the Gulf Coast. Thousands of people were left homeless.
Since fall 2005, hundreds of families have been able to move back into their newly built homes. But there are several thousand who still lack a place to live. We have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of someone without a home. Join us a we go back to New Orleans to help rebuild homes.
If you would like to participate in New Orleans Mission Trip 3, fill out the registration form and return it to the church office with a $100 deposit by June 18. You will find the registration form at the bottom of this page called Mission Trip Brochure.
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Documents
2008 Mission Trip to New Orleans
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2008 Mission Trip Brochure and Registration Form.
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