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Short-Term Mission Trips
UALC offers mission trip opportunities through its partnerships with mission organizations. Participants are responsible for their own expenses, but will be given fundraising ideas. Contact the trip organizer for details, or e-mail missions@ualc.org.
Trips coming up:
Each year UALC sponsors short-term mission trips to the following areas: Alaska, China, Honduras, Haiti and locally. Each trip has at least one specific focus, such as medical outreach, children's camp, or construction. Here is what's coming up:
Haiti, July 6-14, 2013
Summer Camp
Provide summer camp for children in grades 1-12 at Institution Univers in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Activities include creating service opportunities, games and Vacation Bible School classes. Approximate cost of trip is $1400. Application deadline is Mar. 29.
Team leaders: Aaron Benson, benson.aaron3@gmail.com; Adele Thomasson, adelethomasson@hotmail.com
China, July 10-25, 2013
Youth Connect Culture and Service Project
Build relationships with Chinese high school students as well as witness your faith through service. Experience the culture and history of China. Trip is for high school students and parents/guardians.
Team leaders: Steve Brubaker (with home support of Jennifer Cameron) and Steve Ray of china connect. For more information contact Jennifer Cameron, jcameron@intothefield.org
Alaska, July 13-20, 2013
Vacation Bible School, Basketball Camp and Outreach
Serve the Alaskan people through Vacation Bible School, basketball, and community outreach activities in a bush village. Approximate trip cost is $1800. Apply by Mar. 10.
Team leaders: Steve Bruning, sbruning@columbus.rr.com; Cathy Bruning, cathybruning@yahoo.com
Southeast Ohio, July 19-26, 2013
Construction
Serve families in southern Ohio through Lutheran Social Services Outreach Mission. Handyman skills desired but not essential. Trip is open to adults and youth. Serve either the full week or a long weekend.
Team Leader: Becky Armstrong, barmstrong3911@gmail.com
To see how to be part of the "home team," click here.
Where We've Been:
Haiti, February 23-March 2, 2013
Construction and Maintenance
Served at the Institution Univers School and Medical Center in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Set up new computer equipment and other projects.
Team leader: Tom Andres
Honduras, January 19-26, 2013
Village Care and Medical
Team leaders: Jennifer White, Bill Wulf
Hilliard, Ohio, June 11-August 10, 2012
Hilliard Free Summer Lunch Children's Ministry
Team Leader: Colleen Barta
Team Leader: Becky Armstrong
Alaska, July 16 - 25, 2012
Vacation Bible School and Basketball Camp
Served the people of Quinhagak, Alaska, through Vacation Bible School, basketball, and community outreach activities. Team leaders also served in Atmautlluak, Alaska, July 9-14. Read more about the mission trip here.Team Leaders: Steve and Cathy Bruning
Haiti, July 6 - 15, 2012
Summer Camp
Provided camp programs for children at Institution Univers in Ouanaminthe, Haiti, including a morning Vacation Bible School and afternoon activities for children in grades K-12. Read more about the mission trip here.Team Leader: Nancy Gillette
China, June 14 - 26, 2012
Children's Ministry
Team Leader: Jennifer Cameron
Haiti, April 22-28, 2012
Computer Technology
Served at the Univers Medical Center by installing an electronic medical records system.
Team Leader: Gary Bollinger
Honduras, January 14 - 21, 2012
Construction and Medical
Team Leader: Bill Wulf
Haiti, November 4-12, 2011
Surgical
Team Leader: Mary Lou Garves
Alaska, July 18 - 27, 2011
Vacation Bible School and Basketball Camp
Served the people of Quinhagak, Alaska, through Vacation Bible School, basketball, and community outreach activities.
Team Leaders: Steve and Cathy Bruning
Haiti, July 2 - 10, 2011
Summer Camp
Provided camp programs for children at Institution Univers in Ouanaminthe, Haiti. Including a morning Vacation Bible School and afternoon activities for children in grades K-12. Watch a video from this mission trip here.Team Leader: Nancy Gillette
China, June 9 - 21, 2011
Children's Ministry
Served at an orphanage for children with special needs. Including running Vacation Bible School activities and meeting various needs of the orphanage.
Team Leader: Jennifer Cameron
Haiti, May 16-22, 2011
Construction and Maintenance
Installed counter tops and cabinets at Institution Univers Medical Clinic, assembled playground equipment at Institution Univers School, and installed equipment in the new Vocational Auto Repair Facility, in Ouanaminthe, Haiti.
Team Leader: Tom Andres
Honduras, January 15 - 22, 2011
Surgical and Village Care
A surgical team served in the village of Canchias. The village care team, including medical and construction traveled to a small village for medical clinics and to build homes.
Team Leaders: Jennifer White and Diane Bremer
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Find out how you can participate nearby or across the globe.
Pray for safe travel, offer support and correspond with missionaries.
Sometimes the mission field is right in our backyard.
We all are bridge builders, called to cross boundaries for the sake of God's Kingdom.
College campuses are "fields ripe for harvest."
We offer service opportunities for small groups and individuals.
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for the Mission Trip Application (PDF)