Mini Mission Trip 2019 

The COTS Youth are heading downtown to serve God by serving the people of Cleveland.  We are partnering with the Nehemiah Mission of Cleveland.  Our model is the summer youth mission trip - lots of the structure will be the same, some of it will not.  What we DO know is that this trip will be better with YOU!  God is amazing and will work in and through us on the Mini Mission Trip!

3 things must happen to sign up:

1.  COTS Medical Waiver & Permission Slip is required if you haven't already completed one this school year.

2.  Nehemiah Mission Registration form is required.

3.  Click the attractive "Register Now!" button below and complete the online form.

See further below for all the details - let Curt know if you have any questions.

Register Now! 

Some FAQs...

Does my son/daughter need to be there the entire time?
Yes - it's important for maintaining the continuity of the weekend.
Where do we sleep? 
On bunk beds at the Nehemiah Mission, which used to be a church.
What about food?
We prepare our own meals.

The Basics:   
Who:    Youth and friends in grades 6-12 and parents (optional).
What:    Mini Mission Trip at Nehemiah Mission – LOTS of info: www.nehemiahmission.org
When:    Friday, April 26, 6:00 pm – Sunday, April 28, 12:15 pm
Where:    Cleveland, Ohio – 6515 Bridge Ave.  Meet and pick up at the church.
Why:    3 Big Goals…   
                 1. Work through Nehemiah Mission and its partners to serve the people of Cleveland.
                 1.Show others Christ through word and example.
                 1.Help our youth grow spiritually.
Transportation:    Personal vehicles (minivans and cars) and church bus.
How do I sign up?      Register online here, download and submit the Nehemiah Mission form to Curt by Apr 24.
Cost?   (5) personal hygiene products to donate to the Emergency Assistance Pantry (bring on April 26) + $45 by Wednesday, April 24.  Assistance is available – contact Curt Campbell

Living Situation:

• Stay at the Nehemiah Mission. 
• Sleep on the bunk beds.
• Showers are located at the mission.
• We prepare our own meals.
• We may be sharing the mission with other work groups.

Working Situation:

• Above all, we want everyone to be safe – as needed: safety glasses, dust masks, ear plugs, gloves.
• Everyone must have an up-to-date tetanus booster.
• Split into work groups.  Youth do the work (youth-led & executed, adult-supervised).
• Work may include working at the mission, home repair/improvement type of work.  We won’t know exactly what the work is until we arrive with our willing spirits.
• Whenever possible, there is a lot of focus on building a relationship with the folks we meet and work for.

Spiritual Situation:

• Daily focus on our theme for the weekend – as set up and laid out by our devotions team.

Funding Situation:

• Approximately half the cost is being covered by the Youth Ministries retreat budget.
• We ask all participants to contribute $45 to cover food, lodging, and materials.
• Assistance is available for anyone that needs it – we don’t want it to hinder anyone.

Packing List:

• Bible
• (5) personal hygiene products to donate to the Emergency Assistance Pantry
• Sleeping bag or sheets/blankets
• Pillow
• Toiletries - toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, lotion, etc.
• Towel & washcloth
• Comfortable clothes for around the mission
• Work clothes for our workday on Saturday
• Rain gear for our Saturday work day - just in case!
• Closed-toed shoes for working
• Water bottle (with your name on it)
• Plastic, reusable drinking cup (with your name on it)
• Appropriate sleeping attire (PJ's)
• Snack to share

Questions?    Contact Curt at (216) 903-9610  or  ccampbell@cotsumc.org