DURING TRIP
SCHOOL MINISTRY
School ministry can be a lot of fun, and
you will have the opportunity to build
some great relationships with the
students. If you’re in the classroom,
work to incorporate an educational
element into your experience (e.g.
teaching some world geography while
communicating how big our God
is). Taking the time to invest in the
students’ educational development
while communicating the love of
Christ can be incredibly impactful.
If you’re leading an assembly, you
may have the opportunity to perform
Bible skits, give testimonies, and sing
songs. Be yourself, and have fun with
it. The most important part of school
ministry is the connection you build
with the students.
THINGS TO BRING
USEFUL TIPS
Prepare fun songs with actions
that engage the kids.
Practice a few skits to draw
attention to the Bible passage you
are sharing.
Organize games that can be
played sitting down so it doesn’t
get too chaotic.
Be relaxed, and make it fun!
MERCY MINISTRY
Mercy Ministry is broad and covers
homeless shelters, nursing homes,
children’s programs, hospital visits,
and orphanages. Your PPM leader will
prepare you for the ministry you will
be serving in, and help you engage
with the local people in the best way
possible. In general, it’s a good idea
to come prepared with a few songs
that your group can sing. If applicable,
bring age and skill-appropriate crafts
with you to help break the ice and
create a focus for the group. Then,
be ready to simply sit down and have
a conversation with the people you
meet!
THINGS TO BRING
USEFUL TIPS
Spend time in prayer before you
go to serve.
Practice sitting with someone you
don’t know well and getting to
know them.
Pay close attention to the needs of
those you are serving. While you
are meeting physical needs, you
may nd that there are spiritual
needs as well.
SERVICE PROJECTS
Service projects are a great
opportunity to work alongside
members of the community, building
relationships and “building up” the
church. This ministry isn’t as straight
forward as grabbing a hammer and
getting to work. Its purpose is to
show that you care in a tangible way,
while utilizing the idea that “many
hands make light work.” Don’t focus
completely on getting the task done;
look for ways to work alongside
church or community members. Get
to know the people you are working
alongside. Use break times as an
opportunity to generate conversation.
THINGS TO BRING
USEFUL TIPS
Pack a pair of work gloves and a
good pair of work shoes (avoid
sandals).
Coordinate with your PPM leader
to nd out what tools to bring.
Assess the skill sets of your group
and communicate them to your
PPM leader.
Read up on techniques for specic
projects that you know your team
will be working on.
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