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April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In Press Release, SERVE

ThereforeGo Announces SERVE@Home For 2021

ThereforeGo will now offer churches and youth ministry teams the opportunity to do missions at home with the SERVE@Home program. The ministry created the program due to travel restrictions and considerations, limiting youth mission trips, due to the pandemic. The Serve@Home kit includes guides to help Christian...
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February 11, 2021February 15, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE

Better Mission Trip Podcast

“Who knew when we were doing short-term mission trips, we were training to serve at home?” -Tory Ruark, Standards of Excellence Amanda Roozeboom, SERVE Director, sat down with the Tory at Standards of Excellence (SOE) to talk about how we rethought missions, during the COVID-19 pandemic, through...
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November 24, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

SERVE 2021 Theme: The Unshakable Kingdom

THEME: The Unshakable Kingdom: For the King and the Kingdom THEME PASSAGE: Hebrews 12:25-29 “25 See to it that you do not refuse him who speaks. If they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, how much less will we, if we...
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August 15, 2020August 24, 2020 | by Ron deVries In SERVE Testimonies

A Reflection on SERVE@Home

SERVE@home was an answer to prayer for our church.
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May 1, 2020January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In Press Release, SERVE

COVID-19 Creates Opportunity For New SERVE@Home Outreach Program

Every spring season, Youth Unlimited is preparing to mobilize thousands of teens and volunteers to participate in SERVE – weeklong mission trips across the United States and Canada. SERVE is a unique approach to mission experiences because it allows students to partner with churches in communities and...
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January 20, 2020January 27, 2021 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, SERVE Testimonies

Go Do Good – Do It

SERVE 2019 was one of the most influential weeks of my life. Seeing the broken state some people live in is one thing but having the opportunity to help them and change their way of life is entirely different. We made a difference, even if all we...
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October 15, 2019November 8, 2019 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE

Forever One; SERVE 2020 Theme

For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. Psalm 100:5 (NIV) The Bible is full of stories. These stories, or narratives, give us a glimpse into the nature and character of God, as well as God’s relationship to...
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September 30, 2019January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, Youth Ministry

5 Reflection Questions to Ask After Your Mission Trip

Coming home from a youth mission trip can be much like falling off a mountaintop and walking away very disoriented. You have experienced so much in such a short time that coming back to real-life can be a letdown. One way to prevent disorientation is to spend...
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September 20, 2019August 24, 2020 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, Youth Ministry

7 Ways to Empower and Encourage Youth Before a Youth Mission Trip

Beyond the details of planning for a youth service trip is one of its most essential elements: building enthusiasm. A youth mission trip may be one of the most positive and memorable experiences a young adult encounters. We need the youthful gifts of passion and creativity to...
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August 1, 2019January 27, 2021 | by Elizabeth Bosscher In SERVE, Youth Ministry

9 Benefits of Youth Mission Trips

Through our 100 years of ministry, we have learned a lot including the fact that our youth mission trips are a powerful way to remain active in church and grow in your faith. Through a faith-forming, short-term mission trip experience, you will serve God and learn about...
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February 8, 2019December 4, 2019 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE, Youth Ministry

How to Plan a Mission Trip

7 Things to Do When Planning a Mission Trip for Teens If you’re planning a mission trip for a youth group, it can seem overwhelming. Based on our experience, here are things to consider when planning a mission trip for youth: Check dates with parents early in...
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November 20, 2018August 24, 2020 | by ThereforeGo Ministries In SERVE Testimonies

The Sacrifice of Service

My second year on the Host Team of Lynden SERVE felt different from the first. The first year left me wishing I could have done more or been more involved. I was inspired by the work of the students, by witnessing their comradery and unity, and by...
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