Trip Information

Servant Life partners with an organization that strives to manifest the glory of Christ by meeting physical needs and building relational bridges. They seek to manifest the love of Christ in places labeled “blighted” and to people deemed “undesirable” in St. Louis. Whether it’s a skilled plumbing job to install a walk-in shower or a simple job of pulling weeds, they strive to provide servant hands and personal connections for “the least of these” in their neighborhood.​ volunteers from all over the U.S. to join us in work projects, tutoring, Bible clubs, and much more.

 

You will attend morning devotions with our missionary partners during your week in St. Louis. The topics of these teachings will include an in-depth look at the hard racial history in St. Louis and how the Gospel applies to it, racial reconciliation through Christ, Sonship, and much more. We strongly believe these conversations and topics will help teams and students process their week here in St. Louis and learn how to further apply it in their own hometown.

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What will my team be doing? 

Short-term teams are a huge part of local church outreach, as there are many communities in St. Louis that need to see the light of the gospel. During spring break and summer, there may be multiple teams serving each week in order to impact multiple communities with the good news of Christ.

Firm Foundation
The name “Firm Foundation” emphasizes the good academic foundation that children in our society need to be able to function well in our culture. Many of the children we help are not able to receive that foundation at school or home. The name also emphasizes the more important foundation we have in Jesus Christ who alone is the only sure foundation on which to build a life that is truly pleasing to God. During your week students on your team may be assigned to a classroom with a teacher. Their primary goal will be to build relationships with the students, work with them in various classes and activities throughout the day, and be of assistance to the teachers who will be leading the classes.

 

​Work Projects

Your team will get to engage in work projects throughout the day. We work primarily with widows and seniors in the St. Louis area who may not have access to minor home repairs. Your students will be helping assist in these work projects which may include painting, mowing, assisting in building a wheelchair ramp, or anything in between. However, our primary goal is for your students to build relationships with these homeowners. We pray they are encouraged in their faith as they get to know these people and hear how the Lord has worked in their life.

 

Bible Clubs

Bible clubs will be held in the evenings in various backyards and parks throughout the city. The primary goal, again, is to build relationships! These parks and backyards bring a diverse group of children, often refugees and immigrants from all over the world, as well as local St. Louis children. This will be the most planning your team will have to do for this trip as you will be in charge of preparing for these clubs. Be sure to bring any supplies needed for these clubs. Remember, these are just guidelines and any plans you make may or may not work perfectly- that’s the fun part! Our partners will assign you a scripture focus for the week you serve.

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What does a general weekly schedule look like?

• Saturday. Travel day. Arrive and get settled in. Meet at the Church/Lodging Facility for Orientation by 7:30 PM

• Sunday. Orientation, Worship Service, Lunch, Bible Clubs

• Monday - Thursday. Teaching time with missionary partners, Work projects, Bible clubs

• Friday. Free Day for Your Team to Go Sightseeing!

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What does my cost include?​

• Housing. Lodging is provided from Saturday evening through the next Saturday morning. Your team will sleep on bunk beds (6 people per room) with access to showers and bathrooms.

• Meals. Food provided Sunday morning through Friday morning (please note: Friday is a free day for your team and therefore meals will not be provided for lunch and dinner)

• T-Shirt. Every participant gets an awesome mission trip t-shirt.

• Pre-Trip Training Material. We provide training sessions, trip overview documents, assistance from our team of mission trip experts, and communication with in-country missionaries to make sure your group is fully prepared for your trip.

• Pre, During, and Post-trip Devotionals. This 4-week printed missions journal will help every team member grow and encounter Christ.

• Transportation is NOT included in the trip cost. You will be responsible for traveling to St. Louis as well as having vehicles to get around during the week.