July 8 – 14, 2023

Praying Pelican Missions

Tulsa, OK

Registration has closed for this event.

Who:

6th-12th grade students and adult chaperones.
Middle School students will need a parent to go on the trip with them

When:

July 8-14, 2023

Where:

Tulsa, OK with Praying Pelican Missions

Cost:

$300 per student (after St John covers $250 for each student from the Outreach fund)
The cost will be further reduced after our Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on February 5th during the Sunday breakfast hour. All proceeds will be split amongst the students that help with the event.
Fundraising can also be done individually and contributions can be made by check to the church or directly through a fundraising link that you can set up on your Praying Pelican Missions portal.
$100 deposit will be due March 5 to secure your spot
Remaining balance after fundraising will be due June 1.

Praying Pelican Missions:

Provides lodging, food, and leadership
In tune with the needs in the community and will direct our mission work each day
Lead students in evening worship services

Possible work:

(will be finalized about 1 month before the mission trip)

Debris Cleanup
Yard work
Food distribution
Assisting non-profits
Community outreach
Construction

Sample Schedule:

Saturday: Depart, arrive at Tulsa in the evening
Sunday: Prepare for the week
Monday-Wednesday: Mission work during the day and fellowship, devotionals, and services during the evenings
Thursday: Fun day (TBD)
Friday: Depart from Tulsa, arrive back at St John in evening

How to sign up:

Let Mark Lynn, Youth Director, know of your interest: mark.lynn@stjohnlutheran.com. You will then be added to the Praying Pelican Missions portal.

You will then receive an email with instructions for signing up, payment, and fundraising