CHRIST CHURCH MISSION 2016 June 25 th –July 2 nd.
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CHRIST CHURCH MISSION 2016June 25th –July 2nd
Our location is…..
We’ve kept it a secret for so long!
But now we can finally reveal…
Pine Ridge, South Dakota!
• Wanblee, SD on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation• Open to both middle school and high school students (rising 8th
graders through rising college students)• Run by YouthWorks, a national mission organization (they ran
our site in Hamlin this past summer)• YouthWorks has been running trips in Pine Ridge for a decade
plus (since 1999)• Continues Christ Church’s tradition of American Indian
missions Serve through painting, cleaning, yard work or other simple
work projects Plan and lead kids programming for children in the community,
including Bible lessons, games, crafts and reading Students will have the opportunity to participate with each of
the above service sites during the week There may also be opportunities to volunteer with ministries
that address persistent needs in the community, like hunger and homelessness
Location Information
Some Facts About Pine Ridge
• Pine Ridge is a place of heartbreaking need
• Around 97% of the population lives below the federal poverty line, and most homes are badly over-crowded
• Life expectancy is shorter than in any other community in the Western Hemisphere aside from Haiti
• Despite these huge challenges, YouthWorks is committed to Pine Ridge because the people there are committed to bettering their lives
January 10th, 2016: All trip applications due. First Trip Meeting.
January 27th, 2016: Youth Fundraising Dinner. April 17th, 2016: Second Trip Meeting. June 19th, 2016: Final Trip Meeting. June 25th, 2016: Trip begins. July 2nd, 2016: Trip concludes.
Important Dates
Any questions?
There’s more information in your packets!
See you this summer!