FV Missions Team Info 2026
FV HOME MISSIONS WEEK - MAY 20-23
- Fundraising Goal: $250
- Deposit: $50
- Evangelism & Service
- Sleep at home, dinner at home.
- Training at 9am, then a project. Back to church for lunch, then out for a project. Home by dinner! Wednesday - Saturday
- Projects to include:
- Feed The Hungry outreaches (door knocking and street ministry)
- Park clean up projects
- Serving local shelters
- Big Summer Kick Off(s) on Friday/Saturday
- Must register by April 17
- Childcare a possibility! Talk to Candace, if you'd need help with the kids
RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA - AUGUST 17-22
**MEET AT CHURCH AT 3AM MONDAY MORNING!**
FLIGHT TIMES:
Airline Confirmation #: PWTFWL
PACKING LIST:
- Fundraising Goal: $1500 (covers room & board, airfare, van rental)
- Primarily an evangelism trip, although there may be some service projects for the church as well
- Working with Journey Church in Rapid City, where we'll train them on sharing the Gospel and ministry in their own backyard. We'll be door knocking in low-income communities, handing out free food and meals. Street ministry to the homeless. Serving families on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
- Hotel-style housing, possibly AirBnB’s
- Anyone under the age of 15 not allowed unless with a parent.
- Must register by April 1, there will be an application form with a $100 deposit. You will not be considered GOING, until that is submitted.
- Payment schedule (all non-refundable):
- $400 due April 1st
- +$600 (additional) due June 1st
- +$500 (additional) due August 1st
FLIGHT TIMES:
Airline Confirmation #: PWTFWL
- Flight 0396, Monday, Aug 17, 6:05am - 7:26am
- BWI to Chicago O'Hare
- Duration: 2:21
- Flight 2438, Monday, Aug 17, 8:58am - 10:26am
- Chicago O'Hare to Rapid City, SD
- Duration: 2:28
- Flight 0795, Saturday, Aug 22, 1:31pm - 4:55pm
- Rapid City, SD to Chicago O'Hare
- Duration: 2:24
- Flight 1557, Saturday, Aug 22, 6:15pm-9:29pm
- Chicago O'Hare to BWI
- Duration: 2:14
PACKING LIST:
- Clothing for hot weather, 2 "Need Prayer?" Shirts
- Comfortable shoes for lots of walking
- Bathing suit (optional)
- Clothing for a couple church services (casual is fine)
- Toiletries
- Bug spray/sun screen (if you want it)
- Entertainment for the plane (download stuff ahead of time, or download the united app!)
- Laundry detergent pod (if you plan to do a load)
- Your best attitude!
DREAM CENTER - L.A. - SEPTEMBER 21-26
- Fundraising Goal: $1600 (covers room & board, airfare, van rental)
- You may want to bring some additional funds along for extra meals.
- Primarily a SERVICE trip, although there are some outreach and evangelism elements
- Dorm-style housing
- Anyone under the age of 15 not allowed unless with a parent
- Donations we can take: Shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, toilet paper, feminine products, male hygienics, diapers, baby wipes, baby products, socks, underwear, shoes, clothing, hair brushes, fans, blankets, sleeping bags.
- Must register by April 1st, there will be an application form with a $100 deposit. You will not be considered GOING, until that is submitted.
- Register individually here: dreamcenter.org/stm/individual, no payment at registration, all funds will be given through FV
- Payment schedule:
- $400 due May 1st
- +$600 due July 1st (all nonrefundable after this point)
- +$600 due Sept 1st
FLIGHT TIMES:
United Airlines Confirmation #: D7HNNF
- Flight 1876, Monday, Sept 21, 9:00am - 11:32am
- Dulles to LAX
- Duration: 5:32
- one checked bag, $50, included in trip price
- Flight 2268, Saturday, Sept 26, 8:15am - 4:21pm
- LAX to Dulles
- Duration: 5:06
- one checked bag, $50, included in trip price
South Dakota Lodging:
Room Assignments:
| Main Floor BR 1 | Main Floor BR 2 | Main Floor Office | 2nd Floor BR 1 | 2nd Floor BR 2 |
| 1 King, with bathroom | 1 Queen, 1 twin bunk bed, with bathroom | 1 pull out sofa sleeper | 2 Queens, with bathroom | 1 Queen, 1 twin bunk bed, with bathroom |
| Aaron & Candace | Cheryl | Tele/Crew? | Brittany | Crew? |
| Monica | Lindsay | Mah'Kael | ||
| Yatciri | Amy | Matthew | ||
| Rachel | Tammy | Finn |
If you're in a room with a queen bed, you'll most likely be sharing! If you're not comfortable with that, bring an air mattress along with you!
There IS a jacuzzi, if you want to get in, in the evenings, you could bring a suit!
There IS a jacuzzi, if you want to get in, in the evenings, you could bring a suit!
Team Rules
1. You will obey/respect your team leaders.
2. You will be on time.
3. You will attend everything.
4. You will go above and beyond, represent the host ministry WELL.
5. You will not complain. (This is not vacation)
Guiding Trip Principles:
1. Follow the leader. Stick together as a team. (No wandering off)
2. Put on joy. Maintain a good attitude. Work as unto the Lord.
3. Sleep is sacred on a mission trip. (Help protect others' sleep.)
4. Servant leadership. No place for bossiness, serve one another. Look out for one another.
Qualifications
1. Willing to learn and be stretched.
2. Willing to fast and pray.
3. Willing and ready to share the Gospel with strangers.
4. Willing to work hard and sleep little.
5. Willing to be drama-free and full of faith!
1. You will obey/respect your team leaders.
2. You will be on time.
3. You will attend everything.
4. You will go above and beyond, represent the host ministry WELL.
5. You will not complain. (This is not vacation)
Guiding Trip Principles:
1. Follow the leader. Stick together as a team. (No wandering off)
2. Put on joy. Maintain a good attitude. Work as unto the Lord.
3. Sleep is sacred on a mission trip. (Help protect others' sleep.)
4. Servant leadership. No place for bossiness, serve one another. Look out for one another.
Qualifications
1. Willing to learn and be stretched.
2. Willing to fast and pray.
3. Willing and ready to share the Gospel with strangers.
4. Willing to work hard and sleep little.
5. Willing to be drama-free and full of faith!