Youth Mission 2027 is headed to Mexico, Missouri July 9-17, 2027!
We will set aside the pressures of our lives for a week and focus on Jesus and serving our neighbor. We will rehab homes with paint, build porches and ramps, fix roofs, and show the face of Jesus, who loves unconditionally, to the elderly, disabled, and low-income residents of Mexico.
2027 Workcamp Theme:
In a world shaped by filters and filled with AI, it can be difficult for teens to know what's real. Social feeds are curated, photos are edited, and life is often presented at its very best, not always as it truly is. The year's theme, Unfiltered, invites students to step away from the pressure to present a perfect version of themselves and discover the freedom of living honestly before God.
Rooted in Psalm 139:23-24, "Search me O God and know my heart...", this theme encourages students to be fully known by God, not just the version they show to others. Through scripture, service, and meaningful relationships, they'll see that following Jesus is not about appearances; it's about truth. Join us next summer to grow closer to Jesus, serve with purpose, and experience the joy of living a life that's real, rooted, and unfiltered.
About Youth Mission 2027:
Youth Mission 2027 is open to students going into their 9th grade year in the fall of 2026 to infinity- which means you can come as a student or an adult! Mission is for everyone!
Fees and responsibilities for students 14 years to 24 years:
- $300 initial registration deposit before October 26, 2026. (This serves as your registration for Youth Mission 2027.)
- Participation in fundraisers, including but not limited to:
- A Letter Campaign of 30 letters mailed to family and friends asking for monetary support via donations to your trip OR a $600 deposit to cover the needed funds in lieu of the Letter Campaign.
- Letter-Writing Day for the Letter Campaign - Sunday, January 10, 2027 at 11:15 am. All who are participating in the Letter Campaign MUST attend!
- Thanksgiving Eve Tailgate & Pie Fellowship - November 25, 2026
- Treatie for Your Sweetie Bake Sale & Lock-in - February 13-14, 2027
- Chili Cook-Off - Sunday, March 7, 2027
- Participation in Youth Group activities, worship, etc. consistently throughout the year.
Fees and responsibilities for adult volunteers 25 years and older:
- $100 initial registration deposit before October 26, 2026. (This serves as your registration for Youth Mission 2027.)
- Participation, as much as possible, in the fundraising.
- Participation as a worshiper to set a good example for students.
- Be willing to drive a passenger van, work as hard as the students, and give up some of life’s conveniences.
Finances should never be reason for missing out on mission. If you are unable to make the full $300 deposit, simply let Kelley know and a scholarship will be provided. Participation in all other fundraising is required.
We pay Group Mission Trips $584 per person for room and board, and materials used in the projects. The fees are up $50 each due to rising costs for Group Mission Trips. All other funds provide for transportation, lodging as we travel, meals for travel, and some recreation.
From Group Mission Trips:
“When you volunteer with Group Mission Trips, you have the opportunity to engage in meaningful service projects that have a lasting impact on residents and communities around the world. From organized service projects to a Jesus-centered program that sparks deep conversations and daily devotions, our mission trips are designed to help youth and adults grow in their relationship with Jesus.”
Questions? Contact Kelley Miller, Youth & Family Director, at KMiller@stlc.org.