Student Ministry & Go Missions

Medical Mission to Alpine/Presidio/Candelaria

March 20-23, 2025

We drive to Alpine on Thursday, stay overnight at the church, then do medical clinics with Dr. Luecke (who has been working in these communities for many years) on Friday and Saturday in Presidio and Candelaria, and drive home on Sunday. This trip will be sponsored by GO MISSIONS donors who gave in honor of Mark Boerger (the former Alpine Mission Trip Leader who recently passed away). All we are asking of participants is a $25 registration fee. We can take a total of 4 people on this trip!

Rio Grande Valley Spring Break Trip

March 15-22, 2025

We will work on various work projects as well as interact with the churches in the Rio Grande Valley during our spring break March 15-22. Housing will be at the newly remodeled Servant Center at Immanuel, Mercedes. (They have bunk beds and showers!)

This trip is open to High School Students who want to serve and Concordia University students who want to serve as counselors for the High School students! This trip will be sponsored by GO MISSIONS Donors, so all we are asking is for a $25 registration fee, so we can have an accurate count of participants.

Hong Kong

April 30 – May 10, 2025

Participants work with the Hong Kong Lutheran Synod to help put on a Gospel Camp for kids, teach English, and assist in outreach activities. The Hong Kong Lutheran Synod will provide food, lodging, and in country transportation, and each participant will be responsible for the cost of their airfare.

Led by Jacob Youmans and Grant Carey.

Estimated Cost: airfare to Hong Kong ($1200 - $2000 We recommend purchasing it early!) Need: Passport Max Number of Participants: 15

El Salvador

April 27 – May 3, 2025

Work with “Harvesting in Spanish - Evangelism with a Heart” as they minister in the following ways:

• Housing orphaned and abandoned children: Shalom Children's Home in Santiago Texacuangos
• Educating: Amilat Christian School
• Doctoring: Shalom Family Medical Center
• Feeding neighbors: Oasis Feeding Program
• Distributing Gospel Literature: Amilat Christian School, Association Friends of Latin America
• Projects will be chosen based on the needs of the organization and the skills of the volunteers, and will include work with the children and medical center.
• Led by: Pat Fick
• Estimated cost: $800 - $1000
• Need: Passport, Visa Card which is $12 and done in the airport
• Maximum Number of participants: 24

Kenya

May 27 – June 6, 2025

VBS presentations in two rural communities (Osilige Rescue Center and Kongasis Elementary School). Evangelcube presentations in people's homes with reading glass distribution.

Led by Pat Fick

Estimated cost: $2200

Need: Passport, Shots, Visa, Malaria meds

Queens, New York

August 9-16, 2025

Redeemer Lutheran Church of Glendale, Queens, is seeking a mission group to plan, promote, and host a Vacation Bible School in our community. It has been five years since our congregation last conducted an effective VBS, yet the need for children and families to encounter the Gospel has never been greater.

Glendale is a small enclave in central Queens, part of the vibrant and diverse melting pot that is Queens County—often celebrated as the most diverse county in the world. Participants in this mission can expect a meaningful ministry experience in an urban and cross-cultural context. Beyond VBS, this mission provides the opportunity to explore other unique ministries across the boroughs and enjoy the cultural and tourist destinations of New York City.

Led by: Pat Fick