5th Grade Mission Journey

Children who have completed 5th Grade by summer 2024 are invited to participate in this mission experience! 

The 5^th Grade Missions Team will partner with another church in Tennessee to host a Backyard Kids Club (BKC).  Backyard Kids Clubs are similar to Vacation Bible Schools that are hosted at a partner church, community park, or neighborhood.

• Each 5^th grader will be assigned to a team that will teach during the BKC and lead a rotation. Adult participants will serve on the same team as their 5^th grader.
• The team will be responsible for leading Bible Study, Music, Crafts, and Recreation.
• During the day training and preparation for each night’s activities will happen with the team, along with a few opportunities for community mission projects.

Cost: Cost of the trip will cover meals from Monday lunch through Thursday lunch, lodging, transportation, VBS supplies, and any extra activities.

• $225 5th Grade Participant
• $125 Adult Participant

Parents do not have to attend in order for the student to participate, but are ENCOURAGED and welcome to be a part of the team!

WHAT:

The 5^th Grade Missions Team will partner with a church in the Jackson, TN community to host a Backyard Kids Club (BKC).  Backyard Kids Clubs are simply Vacation Bible School conducted at a partner church, community park or someone’s backyard.

• Each 5^th grader will be assigned to a team that will teach during the BKC and lead a rotation (i.e. music, recreation, crafts, etc.).  Adult participants will serve on the same team as their 5^th grader.
• The team will be responsible for leading Bible Study, Music, Crafts and Recreation.
• During the day training and preparation for each night’s activities will happen with the team along with a few opportunities for community mission projects.

LODGING:

The team will still be staying overnight Monday-Wednesday nights (returning on Thursday) at a local church or lodging facility in Jackson, TN.  Team members will be responsible for providing air mattresses and sleeping necessities if needed.

 TRANSPORTATION:

We will rent vans for transportation that will be driven by Children’s Ministry staff or parents that are a part of the mission’s team.

 COMMITMENT:

Time Commitment:  EACH child and adult who commits to be a part of the mission team is EXPECTED to participate in the full week.

Registration coming soon!
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