{"id":12171,"date":"2025-02-06T21:38:54","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T21:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/?page_id=12171"},"modified":"2026-02-04T19:17:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T19:17:22","slug":"youth-mission-trip-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/youth-mission-trip-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth Mission Trip 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10764 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/youth-logo-color.png\" alt=\"Hamline Church Youth\" width=\"203\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/youth-logo-color.png 1325w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/youth-logo-color-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/youth-logo-color-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/youth-logo-color-1024x657.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h1>Hamline Church Youth are going to the Cheyenne River Reservation in July 2026<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 26 \u2013 August 1st<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-14611 alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nextstep.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nextstep.jpg 509w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nextstep-298x300.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/nextstep-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year\u2019s youth mission trip will be led by Next Step Ministries. Next Step Ministries is a Christ-centered, 501c3 nonprofit with a heart to do youth missions differently. We are passionate about the experience students can have on a mission trip- serving others while encountering a living God who offers freedom and grace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through years of intentional listening and learning we have been inspired to create a space where the beauty and power of short-term trips can connect to real sustainable community development. It\u2019s a tall task, and one we are continually learning and growing in, but it&#8217;s also one that when done right, can provide an incredible God-sized experience for both students and communities alike. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nextstepministries.com\/about-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about them here.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Trip Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who: Youth grades 6 \u2013 12<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When: July 26th-August 1st<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where: Cheyenne River Reservation, South Dakota<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost: $600<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/11jObGU7cLiC2H8GzNt4Kx0TpklZmTph7xm2CJKJdVYQ\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trip overview from informational meeting <\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Registering for the Trip<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please complete a Trip Commitment Form for your youth, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe2b9F26QxPwKn-c-MHVR65Ma60y0jfRXrsKIxaWRLrn1x9jg\/viewform?usp=dialog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow this link to complete<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by February 15.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Paying for the Trip<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Contribution $600 (may be lower depending on fundraising). This covers the program cost of Next Step Ministries, and travel expenses.<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$200 deposit due by February 15th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$400 Balance due May 1<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paying Options:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onrealm.org\/HamlineChurch\/-\/form\/give\/now\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay online via Realm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (drop down to Youth Mission Trip)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By check to the church<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Mariah with questions or for scholarship.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To secure your spot on the trip (or a spot on the waiting list if the trip is full), please submit a $200 deposit on your trip fees by February 16, 2025<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>We have never had someone not be able to join because of the price! We can work with you to make this trip happen!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Medical Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us know about medical concerns with your youth and we will ensure that this is a safe trip for them<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If requested, adult ASP leaders will assist with ensuring that your youth takes medications on schedule while on the ASP trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Important Dates<\/h2>\n<p><em>Your participation in all applicable events is crucial to the success of the trip.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 1, 2026: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/presentation\/d\/11jObGU7cLiC2H8GzNt4Kx0TpklZmTph7xm2CJKJdVYQ\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Informational Meeting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">February 15, 2026: Registration Closed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSe2b9F26QxPwKn-c-MHVR65Ma60y0jfRXrsKIxaWRLrn1x9jg\/viewform?usp=dialog\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow this link to complete<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, $200 deposit due, Pancake breakfast fundraiser!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March TBD, 2026: Next Step participant planning meeting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April TBD, 2026: Culture and Sensitivity training at church at 6:30pm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 3, 2026: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onrealm.org\/HamlineChurch\/-\/form\/give\/now\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance of Next Step Ministries trip fees due<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For all participants. Medical and Liability Release for Hamline Church Due.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 1st <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dashboard.nextstepministries.com\/trip-participant-form?trip-id=20684&amp;utid=20684-50b51ea3bc06a0aaf668bea0da6ea902\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Step Ministries Participant Forms Due<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July TBD, 2026: Adult leader meeting. For all adult leaders going to ASP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 25,2026: Departure meeting, 5:30pm. Drop off your gear for the trip at the church. For all participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 26, 2026: Depart for Cheyenne River Reservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 1, 2026: Return from Trip.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August TBD: Cheyenne River Reservation Sunday. Highlights of the trip during the church worship service. For all participants.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Departure preparation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1uF07pXylHi3uLN3Znrv19HBE_p1YX4APleLvDZadAq0\/edit?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next Step Packing List<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 What you should take to Cheyenne River Reservation and what you should leave at home.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Other informative reading and viewing<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, from their website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cheyenneriversioux.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.cheyenneriversioux.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Questions?<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have any questions email Director of Student Ministries, Tove Trelstad-Larsen at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"mailto:ttrelstad-larsen@hamlinechurch.org\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ttrelstad-larsen@hamlinechurch.org<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hamline Church Youth are going to the Cheyenne River Reservation in July 2026 July 26 \u2013 August 1st This year\u2019s youth mission trip will be led by Next Step Ministries. Next Step Ministries is a Christ-centered, 501c3 nonprofit with a heart to do youth missions differently. We are passionate about the experience students can have on a mission trip- serving others while encountering a living God who offers freedom and grace. Through years of intentional listening and learning we have been inspired to create a space where the beauty and power of short-term trips can connect to real sustainable community&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12943,"parent":0,"menu_order":2,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/template-full-width.php","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12171","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12171","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12171"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12171\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14614,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/12171\/revisions\/14614"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12943"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hamlinechurch.org\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12171"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}