RHINO 2008

"And what does the Lord require of you,

but to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God."

(2007 Mission Trip Theme – Micah 6:8)

Hello PCCT Member/Friend:

We are excited to announce that we are returning to New Orleans, LA, June 22 – 28, for PCCT’s 2008 Youth Mission Trip. 

As you may have heard or seen, those of us who went last year returned deeply touched and transformed by our experience.  (Photos can be found at www.pcct-nj.org.)  We invite and encourage you to join us as we return to serve the wonderful people of the Greater New Orleans Area and have a fun and meaningful experience together.

The trip, which has a limited capacity, is open to adults and youth 16 years and up.  The deadline for guaranteed admission on the trip is January 15.  After that, all applicants will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis.  The final deadline for the trip is February 15. 

The trip will include working together with Habitat for Humanity and Project Homecoming on a variety of work projects (construction and reconstruction), participating in evening programs led by PCCT staff, sleeping at one of two sites in the Greater New Orleans Area – Faith Presbyterian Church in Harvey, LA, and St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in New Orleans, LA (where we stayed last year), as well as free time for education, recreation, and fellowship. 

The full cost of the trip is projected to be about $700 per person, including transportation to/from the airport, air fare ($415 per ticket), rental vans, housing, and meals.  The trip will be partially subsidized by PCCT with nearly half of expenses being met through fundraising efforts and personal donations.  The cost for each participant is $400, and participants are expected to take part in our fundraising efforts to help cover the remaining trip expenses.  The final payment will be due on March 15.  Please speak with Rev. Oehler if you are interested in one of our scholarships. 

If you would like to join us, please fill out the enclosed application form and write a non-refundable check for $150 made out to PCCT (with 2008 Youth Mission Trip on the memo line) by January 15 for a guaranteed spot.  

It is anticipated that both adults and youth will work together at construction sites, as well as during our evening programs.  Please see the rough itinerary and additional trip details below for more information on the trip.  And if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of us.

Serving Christ with you,

Rev. Marc Oehler                                                Deb Belusa

Associate Pastor                                                Director of Youth Ministries

Members of the 2008 Youth Mission Committee  Rev. Marc Oehler, Chairperson; Deb Belusa, Director of Youth Ministries; Ricky D’Costa, Katie Marxhausen, Meredith Gehrke, Jamie Wilson, Pamela Fairley, Jeff Benton, Megan Wilkens, Matt Belusa, Alissa Heimrich, Caroline Smart, Tory Skinner, Brittany Ford, and Will Evans; and Elders Don McCord (Chair, Witness and Outreach) and Katie Nolle (Chair, Christian Education)

Please click here for the Rough Itinerary

Please Click here for the registration form