First Dallas On Mission
Clarion Choir Tour Preview: June 19-25, our junior high students will be involved in a variety of service projects and concerts throughout New Orleans. In the mornings they will partner with The Journey, 9th Ward, to do neighborhood cleanup projects, ending the week with a neighborhood block party. Our students plan to spend their afternoons and evenings giving concerts and puppet shows at various locations, including the New Orleans Mission, Rivarde Juvenile Detention Center, New Orleans Zoo, Jackson Square, and local nursing homes. Wednesday evening, the Clarions will lead the service of Metairie Baptist Church, and Friday night they will stop in Longview to give a concert at Woodland Hills Baptist Church. Don’t miss their home concert Sunday, June 26 at 6pm!
Preview of Young Marrieds VBS Outreach with The Crossroad Church: Last year, our Young Marrieds Ministry had the opportunity to assist with The Crossroad’s Vacation Bible School. The Crossroad, a church plant predominantly comprised of Christians of Indian descent, experienced a tremendous response from the community during VBS, and asked our Young Marrieds if they could help out again this year! On the evenings of Tuesday, June 21 through Friday, June 24, approximately 400 children will fill Jefferson Park in Irving for The Crossroad’s VBS. During VBS, the children will have the opportunity to hear about the love of Jesus, some for the first time. There will also be face painting, bounce houses and many other fun activities! Pray for our young married volunteers as they minister to this community and share the love of Jesus with those they meet!
Chapel Choir Tour Preview: June 28-July 5, our high school students will be involved in sharing the Gospel through music and ministry in Baltimore. They will partner with Northeast Baptist Church and The Church on Warren Ave. at Federal Hill to provide block parties over the 4th of July weekend. Our students will also minister to the families at the Ronald McDonald House of Baltimore by providing dinner and a concert. On Sunday, July 3, we will lead worship at Northeast Baptist Church. Our students will also visit some of our nation's most historic sites. Don't miss their home concert Sunday, July 10 at 6pm!
Singles Mission Trip to Alaska Preview: July 3-10 a single adult mission team will depart for Anchorage, Alaska to work with GraceWorks, a mission organization that targets neglected neighborhoods throughout Anchorage. The “fields are white with harvest,” as Pew Research Center ranks Alaska the least religious state in the United States. Due to Alaska’s harsh climate, the state also has one of the highest rates of alcoholism and substance abuse. Team members will have their hands full as they work to bless a multi-ethnic community by serving at the local food bank and senior centers, and painting and repairing homes and local churches. Additionally, the team will conduct a backyard Bible school each afternoon with games and activities for local children.