Teens+in+Ministry+Information


 * Background:** //Teens In Ministry// is a program to 1) provide teens with an opportunity to participate in a ministry activity as they support a mission effort; 2) to provide manpower assistance to a mission effort in support of our brothers and sisters in faith; and 3) to provide an opportunity for teens to consider the full time ministry as their career.

One of our projects for the summer of 2010 is to serve Christ the King Lutheran Church in Palm Coast, Florida. We will be assisting with canvassing and some follow-up outreach. Applicants should be willing and able to carry on a brief conversation with people they do not know. They are also responsible for transportation to and from Great Plains at the beginning and end of the trip (unless other arrangements are made). The dates of the trip are June 26-July 7.
 * This Year's Trip:**

There is no cost to the student. They will be provided a round-trip ticket to Florida, admission tickets to all extra-curricular activities, transportation to the airport and back. The student is responsible for transportation to GPLHS before and after the trip, approximately 10 meals during the trip, and any additional spending money they wish to carry along. Past years have brought a total of $200-250 on the trip. This amount seems to be appropriate. **
 * Cost:

//The applying student...//
 * Application Requirements:**
 * Must have applied by **__Friday, February 5, 2010__**.


 * Must have written a 500-1000 word essay entailing why they want to go on the trip, what they expect to gain from the trip, why they are a good candidate, and how they will help the ministry in Florida.


 * Must provide a pastor/teacher recommendation from their home church stating they are a member in good standing and a good fit for a trip of this nature.


 * Must be a student attending Great Plains Lutheran High School for the full 2009-2010 school year (special arrangements can be accommodated).


 * Must be in good academic standing for the entire 2nd semester of the 2009-2010 school year.


 * Must have finished their sophomore, junior or senior year at GPL.


 * Must be willing to make a commitment 3 months prior to the actual trip.


 * Must be willing to follow all rules and guidelines set forth by Great Plains Lutheran High School.


 * Cannot have been a participant on a previous //Teens in Ministry - Florida// trip.