Alaska
December 10, 2009
New 2012 Summer Mission
Alaska changed my life. It gave me the opportunity to spread the word of God in a way I never had and in a place I never could have imagined. The people of Alaska are in dire need of Hope. Although we may never see the fruits of our labors, I pray that the people of St. Mary’s and all of Alaska will come to know the person of Jesus Christ and believe in their hearts that he died for each one of them, personally and individually. Not a single day goes by that I don’t think about my experiences in Alaska. The people I met there are always in my heart and on my mind. I wouldn’t give those 12 day up for anything.
-Kathryn Houle, North Dakota State University
Dates: May 15th-June 2nd*
Mission Director: Jacob MachTBD
Mission Co-Leaders: Mark Loidolt, Sheena Byrne
Amount to Fundraise: $1500* + Airfare to Anchorage
*Dates and Price subject to change
Come, be a witness to the ends of the earth and join us as we evangelize “the last frontier.” This exciting mission trip will focus upon sharing the love of Christ with native Alaskans who have little access to the outside world. After a short time in Anchorage, you’ll board a small airplane and venture to a bush village where you’ll spend the week doing catechesis, service projects and sharing the hope of Christ to a people suffering from many serious struggles. Through these experiences you’ll learn about the culture and traditions of these native Alaskans while being immersed in some of the most beautiful scenery on the planet. If you are willing to heroically give of yourself to be Christ to others, then this mission trip is for you!
Price includes: Roundtrip airfare to/from native village out of Anchorage (does not include airfare to Anchorage), travel insurance, pre-trip orientation retreat, post-trip debriefing retreat, all food, lodging, and local transportation.
