2023 MISSION TRIP

June 12-16, 2023
Nashville, TN
Be The Neighbor

Be The Neighbor is a justice-based service-learning trip ministry empowering youth and adults to put faith into action through service and justice in ways that are relational, sustainable and dignity-affirming, and equips groups with biblical, theological, and social tools to make service and justice a way of life. Be the Neighbor trips include direct service, relational ministry, immersion experiences, and education. Participants learn from community leaders, organizers, public policy makers, advocates, and neighbors affected by the injustices they are seeking to address. Participants learn how to be the neighbor, not only through service, but also by learning about root causes and systemic issues, so that they can return to their own communities to serve and work for justice.

Then Jesus asked,

“Which one of these three people was a real neighbor
to the man who was beaten up by robbers?”
The expert in the Law of Moses answered,
“The one who showed compassion.”
Jesus said, “Go and do likewise!”

Mission Trip Registrations have already been submitted for 2023

DOWNLOAD FORMS

Mission Trip Information Sheet – Updated March 2023

Youth Participant Form

Adult Participant Form

Adult Volunteer Background Check Form

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the focus of the mission trip?

Housing & Homelessness

Nashville, like many cities across the country, is facing an affordable housing crisis; homelessness is at an all-time high. Groups spend the week in Nashville exploring homelessness and the critical need for housing justice. Hands-on opportunities include serving with several area nonprofits working to shelter, permanently house, and establish new foundations with those who are unhoused. Your week also includes a primer on legislation and housing movements that have marginalized communities throughout the city.

What is the cost?

$150 for each participant, youth or adult

This amount is not the actual cost of the trip. South Elkhorn’s Discipleship Ministry area subsidizes the total mission trip cost to make it more affordable for people to attend.

Additionally, each participant will need to bring money for one dinner out and any souvenirs, snacks or personal items.

If the trip cost above is not affordable, especially if more than one person is attending in your family, please reach out to Pastor Holly Fuqua. South Elkhorn does not want affordability to stand in the way of anyone participating in a mission trip.

What are the deadlines to attend the trip?

A non-refundable deposit of $50 is required by March 12 to save your spot on the trip.

This allows for the time needed to secure transportation and make a non-refundable church payment to Be The Neighbor for partner ministry arrangements.

A final non-refundable payment of $100 is required by April 23.

How do I pay?

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Please alert the church office to your payment to ensure it is properly processed and recorded. Email admin@southelkhorncc.org indicating how/when you paid, or call the church office at 859-223-1433.

Check:

Pay by check and place in offering or deliver to church office:

Pay to “South Elkhorn Christian Church”

Use the memo line to indicate the person(s) the payment is for and the nature of the payment. Example: “Jane Smith, Mission Trip 2023”

Online:

Pay with debit or credit card using the online giving portal here.

Use the “mission trip” designated fund and indicate the name of the person(s) attending the trip. Example: “Jane Smith, Mission Trip 2023”

Mobile:

Pay by Venmo using this link or search on App for @southelkhorncc

Include description reading “Mission Trip 2023”

What do I bring?

WHAT TO BRING:

- - Copy of Covid-19 Vaccination Record (if vaccinated)\
  - Twin Sheets and Blanket or Sleeping Bag
  - Pillow
  - Towels and washcloths
  - Shower shoes
  - Toothpaste and tooth brush
  - Soap and shampoo
  - Deodorant and other personal items
  - Dirty clothes bag
  - Sleeping clothes (that can be seen by all genders)
  - Undergarments
  - Cropped pants/pants/light-weight jeans (at least 1 pair)
  - Shorts for working (4-5)
  - T-shirts for service sites (Thoughtfully consider the messages on your t-shirts.
  - Do the messages include or exclude? Can the messages potentially draw an
    overly strong response?)
  - Shorts and t-shirts for evenings (3-4 of each)
  - Sweatshirt or hoodie if it is cool indoors
  - Closed toe athletic/sneaker-type shoes that can get dirty and wet
  - Athletic shoes/sneakers for walking/hiking
  - Light rain jacket/hat
  - Socks
  - Hat or cap
  - Small waist pack to wear to service sites if needed for personal items
  - Sunscreen
  - Sunglasses
  - Insect Repellent
  - Refillable Water Bottle
  - Copy of insurance card

YOU MAY BRING:

- - Cell phone and charger
  - Snacks and/or games to share
  - Bible
  - Journal

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

- - Jewelry of monetary or sentimental value
  - Laptops, I-pads
  - Alcohol, tobacco and/or nicotine products, illegal drugs
  - Fireworks, weapons, or toy guns, knives, etc.