Mission Arlington has been serving the community of Arlington, Texas 364 days a year for the last 37 years! Mission Arlington partners with local churches to conduct backyard Bible studies which over time often grows into church plants. In addition to the backyard Bible clubs, Mission Arlington has a metroplex used to serve a variety of ministry needs through free benevolent programs such as medical clinics, food pantries, afterschool tutoring, and more.

WHAT WE WILL BE DOING

One Church will be partnering with Mission Arlington by leading evangelistic programs in the apartment communities and other neighborhoods where they have ministries. We will primarily be doing two things on this trip:

1. Rainbow Express. Rainbow Express is the name of the backyard Bible club we will be leading during the week. This may involve leading a Vacation Bible School program for kids in a neighborhood. Rainbow Express provides the curriculum, materials, and all necessary resources to run the program during our week of ministry.

2. Work Projects. We will be following Jesus' example of meeting both physical and spiritual needs to provide a tangible expression of the Father's love and people will be drawn to Him. This might include picking up donations, delivering furniture to families, working in the clothing room or the food warehouse, passing out flyers to invite people to an event, holding field days or other fun events in one of the apartment communities, or any number of other opportunities. Any special materials or training we may need will be provided while we are at Mission Arlington.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Mission Arlington will be providing lodging for our group during our stay. They partner with other organizations to provide space for our lodging. This could be a church, a gym, or unfinished apartment. There is no charge for us to stay during the week.

WHAT SHOULD I BRING?

Each individual attending this trip should be prepared by bringing the following: Bible, toiletries, towels, wash cloths, sleeping bags, air mattresses, sun screen, water bottle, etc.

DRESS CODE

Mission Arlington's dress code is very basic. Participants should dress modestly, comfortably, and in something where they are ready to work. Casual dress is fine all week long, Sunday included. Footwear is up to you but because the trip involves much work and outdoor play, tennis shoes are preferred over flip flops.

-NO SHORT SHORTS (otherwise, shorts are fine)

-NO TANK TOPS OR SLEEVELESS SHIRTS

-NO BACKWARDS BALL CAPS (please wear forward)

-NO BANDANAS or other headgear

-NO LEGGINGS/TIGHTS/YOGA PANTS/etc.

MEALS

Participants should be financially prepared for the majority of meals. There will be on occassion, group dinner meals provided by the church.

WHO MAY ATTEND THIS TRIP?

Adults 18+ (must complete background check as we will be around children)

Kids completed 6th grade and under (with accompanied parent/guardian on this trip)

Students (completed 7th through 12 grade)

TRIP DATES

Departure: Saturday, July 19th @ 1pm

Arrive back to Elk City: Friday, July 25th by 1pm

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

COST: $50 per person NO DISCOUNTS on this trip (includes travel expenses, group meals, and evening excursions)

Please click the link below to pay registration cost and reserve your spot on the trip before June 9th

(there will be a group meeting one week prior to departure for additional information)

DEADLINE to register: July 9th