Every year, we sponsor a number of short-term missions in which many members of our congregation engage. In addition to GCC-sponsored trips, our members are involved in a variety of missions efforts, both near and far.
The Missions Committee offers a tiered system specifically for youth as they progress through missions opportunities at GCC:
Tier 1 - Local Church ministry with a training requirement.
Tier 2 - U.S.-based overnight trip, serving outside the St. Louis area but not outside the continental U.S.
Tier 3 - Foreign Missions - anything outside of the U.S.
The Missions Committee offers a tiered system specifically for youth as they progress through missions opportunities at GCC:
Tier 1 - Local Church ministry with a training requirement.
Tier 2 - U.S.-based overnight trip, serving outside the St. Louis area but not outside the continental U.S.
Tier 3 - Foreign Missions - anything outside of the U.S.
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2021 Short-Term Missions Trip (ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS)
CASAS POR CRISTO
Acuna, Mexico | Dustin Bailey, Coordinator
We are looking for a team of 20-25 people to demonstrate Christ's free gift of salvation to a Mexican family by providing them with a free house! Working with the local churches in Acuna, Mexico, Casas por Cristo identifies families and brings mission teams there to build a home. By doing this, we are able to share God's love and help a family get out of poverty and into a safe and comfortable home.
This trip qualifies as a Tier 3 mission trip for adult and teen workers. The age requirement for this trip is 16 and older, or 12 and older with a parent. We will be doing all aspects of construction, from pouring a concrete foundation, framing the walls, running electrical wiring, and even putting stucco on the outside. No specific construction experience is required, just a willingness to serve and the ability to handle a few long days of physical work. Approximate trip cost is $400.
The trip leaves early morning on December 26th, and returns late afternoon/early evening on December 31. There may be the option to fly or drive, depending on the makeup of the team and availability of van rentals for the trip. Some logistical details are still being worked out and will be communicated with those interested as soon as possible. For more information about Casas por Cristo, and the Acuna mission trip, CLICK HERE. To apply for this trip, CLICK HERE.
This trip qualifies as a Tier 3 mission trip for adult and teen workers. The age requirement for this trip is 16 and older, or 12 and older with a parent. We will be doing all aspects of construction, from pouring a concrete foundation, framing the walls, running electrical wiring, and even putting stucco on the outside. No specific construction experience is required, just a willingness to serve and the ability to handle a few long days of physical work. Approximate trip cost is $400.
The trip leaves early morning on December 26th, and returns late afternoon/early evening on December 31. There may be the option to fly or drive, depending on the makeup of the team and availability of van rentals for the trip. Some logistical details are still being worked out and will be communicated with those interested as soon as possible. For more information about Casas por Cristo, and the Acuna mission trip, CLICK HERE. To apply for this trip, CLICK HERE.
2021 Short-Term Missions Teams (FINAL)
CEF 5-DAY CLUBS
St. Louis Area | Angela Funke, Coordinator
5-Day Clubs are fun, interactive Bible clubs that meet once a day for about an hour and a half and include games and activities, songs, a Bible lesson, memory verse, and missions story. Approved team members receive training, materials, a placement, and all necessary preparation for leading a 5-Day Club together as a team. Please be praying for these teams and clubs.
June 28-July 2
First Step Back Home Mobile Home Community - Rolling Meadows
Debbie Burger, Dawn McKee, Mark Schoonover, and Greg Stark
Taking place in the mobile home community where GCC built the playground and FSBH has several units.
July 5-9
Harmony Baptist
Kathleen Baker, Cyndi Est, Ann Wagner
Supporting a church who has been wanting to provide a VBS as a community outreach but has been unable due to lack of resources.
July 5-9
Korean/American
Angela Funke, Josh Funke, Nankyung Ha
For Korean visiting scholars and their families hoping to introduce them to American friends, GCC, and the gospel.
July 5-9
Bristol Place Townhomes in North St. Louis
Marc Azurin, Savannah Azurin, Cindy Less, Chuck Less, and Alyssa Place
This is a club CEF has had in the past and is trying to reestablish a partnership with them.
July 19-23
Murphy Blair Apartment Complex
John and Karen Sechrist, Tyler Grimes, Justin Kidd, Ali Madrid, AJ Wilson
This is a long-standing partnership for CEF and they're very excited to have us back again this summer.
First Step Back Home Mobile Home Community - Rolling Meadows
Debbie Burger, Dawn McKee, Mark Schoonover, and Greg Stark
Taking place in the mobile home community where GCC built the playground and FSBH has several units.
July 5-9
Harmony Baptist
Kathleen Baker, Cyndi Est, Ann Wagner
Supporting a church who has been wanting to provide a VBS as a community outreach but has been unable due to lack of resources.
July 5-9
Korean/American
Angela Funke, Josh Funke, Nankyung Ha
For Korean visiting scholars and their families hoping to introduce them to American friends, GCC, and the gospel.
July 5-9
Bristol Place Townhomes in North St. Louis
Marc Azurin, Savannah Azurin, Cindy Less, Chuck Less, and Alyssa Place
This is a club CEF has had in the past and is trying to reestablish a partnership with them.
July 19-23
Murphy Blair Apartment Complex
John and Karen Sechrist, Tyler Grimes, Justin Kidd, Ali Madrid, AJ Wilson
This is a long-standing partnership for CEF and they're very excited to have us back again this summer.
KENTUCKY MOUNTAIN MISSION - SUNSHINE CAMP
Beattyville, Kentucky | Michael Petrossian, Coordinator
The purpose of this trip is to work with our GCC missionaries, Steve and Diana Smith, to help care for adults with mental and physical disabilities at a Sunshine Camp for five days. Please pray for these team members as they serve.
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July 18-23
Brady Bourgeois Donna Brown Benjamin Eschner Steven Eschner AJ Deevers Stacy Haskins Melanie Heflin Adelaide Johnson Caleb Johnson Ian Johnson Kaedyn Johnson Kaitlyn Johnson Kathie Johnson Keith Johnson Kevin Johnson Krista Johnson |
Kyle Johnson Sarah Johnson Kimberly Klein Stacie KeelingMoore Gracelyn Petrossian Joella Petrossian Michael Petrossian Don Smith Sue Smith Cathy Tash Gary Todd Marie Velius Bunnie Willson James Winfield Jeremy Winfield Patrick Wommack |