The First Pres Short Term Missions Ministry exists to mobilize people and resources through short-term mission experiences for the purposes of communicating the love of God in Jesus Christ, strengthening the commitment of God's people to Christ's mission in the world, and advancing the completion of world evangelization and meeting the needs of suffering people in the name of Christ.

We see God continuing to send people out for short term mission trips (six months or less) as we develop new partnerships, continue providing work groups to some of the already established areas such as India and Mexico and provide group trips to support our long-term missionaries as needed. We will stay open to God's leadership in what He would have us do and where He would have us serve.

The First Pres congregation is encouraged to participate on short term mission trips as part of a team or individually. Additionally, the congregation is given the opportunity to provide monetary and prayer support through their regular giving as well as specific giving for trip participants. We will continue to encourage every member of the church to prayerfully consider being involved in some part of the missions ministry of our Church.

Short Term Mission Trip Testimonies:

• Guatemala

Forms:

• Short Term Trip Application
• Short Term Scholarship Request Form

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Upcoming Trips:

New Orleans Mission Teams Forming
Ready to go to New Orleans? New Orleans is ready for you! The “gutting” phase of Hurricane Katrina recovery is over and the re-building has begun. Canal Street Pres, our sister church in New Orleans, has retained the services of Jerry Dixson as their Work Site Coordinator. Jerry is an experienced craftsman with a passion for church outreach and a personality people relate to easily.

Here is where you fit in. People are needed to serve on one week mission teams. No skills needed, but people with construction skills will be a valuable asset. Jerry will provide instruction, direction and support as the homes get put back together. You work as hard as you are able and come away with skills you never had. Even more, you leave with the satisfaction of having helped a family return to their home. Interactions with the owners, fellow team members, and people from Canal Street Pres provide immeasurable joy and lasting memories.

Teams will be staying at Canal Street Pres and preparing their own meals. We anticipate two people from each team of twelve will round up groceries, cook meals, and still have the opportunity to visit the worksites.

Cost? Airfare to New Orleans and a few incidentals.

Dates for 2007- 2008:October 13-20, January 5-12, Novemver 3–10, March 1-8, December 1-8, March 22-29, and April 5-12

Want to know more? Contact Bill or Marilyn Van Howe or stop at the Katrina table in the Atrium between services later this month. Katrina Relief vets will be there to answer your questions.

Contact Information:
For more information about short term missions contact the Missions Department at 303.402.6427 / shortterm@mail.fpcboulder.org