Youth Missions

The Youth Department coordinates three missions activities during the summers.

Applications will be posted online as needed.

ServeCola Mission

The ServeCola Mission (formerly know as In-City) is for students to help various charity organizations in the Columbia area. Non-profit groups that we have worked with include Hannah House, Harvest Hope Food Bank and Laurel Crest. While providing an introductory experience in mission work, we encourage the kids to help those in need in their own communities. The activities take place during the day, and students return home in the evenings. Beginning in 2008, we now have various ServeCola projects throughout the school year. These are on Saturdays, usually in the mornings. Then, in June, we organize a week-long ServeCola project for students to serve during the day, while staying in town.

US Missions

High school students are able to participate in a mission trip somewhere in the United States. Past trips have included New Orleans, Louisiana, the Appalachian Mountains and Tunica, Mississippi. These are a step up from the local missions and usually consist of a week of service. Usually we provide some manual labor for the community we are visiting as well as mission work such as Vacation Bible School.

Overseas Missions

Our Overseas Missions are geared towards 11th and 12th grade students and those who have just graduated from high school. For the past few years we have joined the ARP Missions groups to Wales. There we help with local Vacation Bible School programs as well as outreach to the community through "coffee houses" and sports. These trips normally last about 10 days.