May 2026 Newsletter

Because of the nature of our many of our summer events with the LUMC Youth, we need people to sign up and RSVP so that we can have an accurate count for food / to make arrangements for transportation.

Summer Sign-Ups

2026 Mission Trip Registration

Its time for our 2025 Mission Trip sign-ups and a lot of important information is below! We are headed to Atlanta, GA to learn about various cultures and religions and also put on a "VBS Style" camp at an apartment complex.

*Please note, because of the nature of this trip and us needing to do some planning for our VBS style camp, there will be some mandatory meetings/trainings/planning sessions that your student needs to attend before the trip. Dates for these will be determined once registration is complete.

TRIP DATES: June 21 - June 26
*We will depart on Sunday, June 21, after worship together at church.

WHO: Completed 6th grade - Completed 12th grade

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: Monday, May 4

TOTAL COST: $375.00/pp.
Deposit Due by May 4: $200.00. Next payment due by: June 30: $175.00

COST OF TRIP INCLUDES:

• Most meals covered on the trip (students may be responsible for 2 to 3 meals for travel / during Free time. To be determined closer to the trip. 

• Our lodging will take place at a local AirBnB.  Exact location to be determined closer to the trip. 

   

• Participant T-Shirt

If you are an adult volunteer, you will go for free.... just the cost of your additional meals! Contact TODD if you want to go as an adult.

Additional Expenses: Meals and snacks on the road x2-3 depending (specifics closer to trip), souvenirs, etc. 

*Parents/Guardians may be asked to fill out an updated medical release form for LUMC prior to the trip!

I understand that my deposit will save a spot for my student on the mission trip. My deposit is non-refundable after May 5.

I look forward to our time together in Atlanta, GA. 
To learn more about Experience Mission, and to see some FAQs, click the link below. 
https://www.servantlife.com/atlanta 

Reduce the Cost of your Mission Trip 

I understand that spending $375 on a week is a LOT of money, especially for those of you who have multiple students. But I need you to understand a few things. First and foremost, the actual cost of the trip is over $500/person. The organization we are working through charges $395 but we are also responsible for providing some meals on our own plus supplies to run a vacation bible school So we are already discounting the trip significantly from the actual cost.

But, if you can help me out and put some skin in the game, then I'll help you out.

All students who assist with one of our fundraisers (Pancake Supper or Dinner and Dessert Auction) have the ability to earn discounts on the cost of their registration. If your student (or parent) worked a shift at the pancake supper, then you will receive a discount code to remove $20 from the first payment.

Your student can earn an additional discount code for up to $30 off the 2nd payment by helping with our Dinner and Dessert Auction on Sunday, April 26th from 5-6:30pm. They can help by selling tickets on Sunday mornings ($10 off, limited spots available), decorating on Sunday after church the day of the event ($10 off), and/or helping during the event ($20 off).” But only an additional $30 off may be earned, so a total of $50 off between the two fundraisers. Sign up at the link below to volunteer for this fundraiser.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AE29A4FBC43-dinner#/

*The discount codes will be emailed to you in a separate email. If you do not receive the discount code, then please contact Todd individually.

Limited Scholarships

As always, we never want money to be the reason your student doesn't attend a trip. We do have a limited number of partial scholarships available to students who are in need. If your student is in need of financial assistance for this trip, please do not hesitate to reach out to Todd. We will work with you to find a payment plan that works for you, or provide assistance as needed! We don't want financial reasons to prevent anyone from experiencing this incredible trip.

IN THE WORD WEDNESDAYS

Every single Wednesday moving forward, we will be posting an "In the Word Wednesday" video on our youtube and Instagram page. This is a way to just help people study the word more and be in scripture more in our daily lives. So click the link below to head to the playlist to watch them! And while you are at it, subscribe to our youtube channel!

In the Word Wednesdays