
Philadelphia High School Youth and Young Adults Missions Trip 2022
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth!”
Acts 1:8
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING? This summer we have a great opportunity to go to Philadelphia and partner with the Rock Ministries of Calvary Chapel Kensington (https://www.therockphilly.org). We will do street outreaches to the community of Kensington, children’s activities in the neighborhood and with Rock youth ministry, Evangelism, Facility renovation and maintenance, VBS, and participation in other Rock events.
WHO CAN ATTEND? Active 9th-12th graders (from the 2021-2022 school year) and Young Adults who love Jesus and want to share His love with others. You will be challenged in your faith, called upon to share the gospel and to humble yourself and serve others.
REQUIREMENTS: Love Jesus and have the heart to serve others.
WHEN IS THE MISSIONS TRIP? August 2-7, 2022 (leaving the morning of August 2 and arriving late evening of August 7).
WHEN DO SIGN-UPS CLOSE? The last day to sign-up to go is June 19, 2022.
COST: $250 per person. This covers transportation, food, lodging, baseball game, and ministry. $100 will need to be paid by July 1, 2022. The rest will need to be paid by July 24, 2022. A link to the payment will be sent via email.
Cost covers transportation, food, lodging, a Phillies baseball game, ministry with the Rock, gas/tolls, and a shirt.
PREPARATION FOR THE TRIP:
Individually- Be in prayer and read the Word. Continue to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Attend Church services, and be involved. Start working and earning the money to cover the cost of the trip.
As a Team- We will have a few designated days where we will spend time in prayer, study, evangelism, and community work. We want to unify and strengthen our team members, and to prepare our hearts to serve and be a light to people in Kensington.
WHAT TO BRING:
We all need to dress in modest attire. No yoga pants, short shorts, or spaghetti straps.
➔ Bible/Journal/Pen
➔ Sneakers and Socks. Flip flops (for the shower – not to be worn during ministry).
➔ Work shoes and clothes that can get dirty
➔ Towel/Wash Cloth
➔ Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste etc…
➔ Sunscreen
➔ Pillow and sleeping bag/blanket (cots will be provided; the Rock can supply sleeping bags if needed)
➔ Water bottle
➔ Extra cash for any possible excursions; and for meals on the way there and back.
ACCOMMODATIONS: We will staying overnight at the Rock Ministries. Cots are provided. Guys will be in one room and ladies will be in a different room.
WHO IS THE ROCK MINISTRY?
The mission of Rock Ministries (https://www.therockphilly.org) is to provide youth at risk in the inner city of Philadelphia with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, through mentoring, Bible study, activities and an organized sports program.
The Rock’s neighborhood is among the poorest in America, with high rates of homelessness, fatherless homes, drug addiction and hopelessness. Their adjacent blocks comprise one of the most active drug areas in the country. All this means that they are surrounded with nearly endless ministry opportunities!
We will stay with them in their facility and serve alongside their inner city missionaries. Our service opportunities may include:
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Street outreaches to the community, Children’s activities in the neighborhood and with Rock youth ministry, Evangelism, Facility renovation and maintenance, VBS, and participation in other Rock events.
WATCH THE VIDEO TO SEE 2019'S MISSIONS TRIP TO THE ROCK-