New Zealand Mission Trip
WHAT: We are planning a mission trip to Auckland, New Zealand July 6th-19th, 2020 with Acts Church and The Tabernacle. We’ll be working with an organization called InZone (inzoneproject.org). We will be assisting with building renovations, ministering to the students who are a part of the InZone program, and sharing our faith with adults and students in the community.
WHO: This mission trip will be a combined Acts & Tabernacle mission trip. Anyone 16 years old and up is welcome to apply. We are looking for students and adults with a passion to serve and share their faith. The Pastors of Acts Church and The Tabernacle reserve the right to deny participation to anyone who they deem not ready for an oversees mission trip.
WHEN: Monday, July 6th - Sunday, July 19th, 2020.
COST: The estimated cost is $2,700/person (including a $300 deposit due by February 16th). This includes airfare, all the food, housing and transportation while in New Zealand. The only extra money you might need would be for a passport if you don’t already have one and souvenirs while in New Zealand. The final cost will be determined as we get closer to the trip. The above estimated cost is exactly that - an estimation. The cost could go up or down based on how many participants we have and how soon we can book the airfare.
RAISING FUNDS: There are several ways to raise money for a mission trip.
The best way is to pick up extra hours at work (or get a job if you don't have one) and start saving that extra money for the trip.
The second best way to raise funds is to send out support letters to friends and family asking for support both financially and prayerfully. We would encourage you to send a letter to all family and friends. You might be surprised to see who would support you. Please do NOT send a letter to everyone in your church. People in the church can very easily be swarmed with multiple individuals asking for money for this trip. It is okay to ask family members and close friends who are also members of your church, but do not send a letter to church members you are not close friends with.
The third best way to raise support is through group fundraisers at church. Talk to your pastor to see what your church is planning for fundraisers.
Last but not least, get creative! Brainstorm ways you (and even a few others) can raise more support — shovel some driveways, sell candy bars, ask your place of employment for a donation, get a few others together to do a car wash, ask local businesses if they offer fundraising opportunities. You don’t need to wait on your pastor to plan a fundraiser for you.
