January 18, 2023
Souper Bowl Sunday Blood Drive: February 12
Consider donating to our next Blood Drive on February 12! At our Downtown Campus, the Blood Connection will be in…
View All NewsMission trips at Buncombe Street UMC are designed for all ages and especially for families to travel together. The recommended minimum age for travelers is usually 12 with a parent, but often younger children are welcome. For all of our trips, we go as a learner, to build a deeper relationship with our mission partner, and to bring the love and encouragement of Jesus Christ.
June 9-16, 2023
Travel to Puerto Misahualli Ecuador, a small town on the edge of the Amazon jungle to work with our mission partner Jungle Kids for Christ. The focus of this trip is working at a local Christian school with the students in the classroom, running an afternoon basketball clinic, and helping with campus construction. You will also get a chance to do a VBS program for a community deeper in the jungle! Learn more about Jungle Kids for Christ.
Monthly trip planning and educational meetings will begin in January 2023. Attendance is important for team bonding and preparation for the trip. Day and time of meetings will be determined by group.
Detailed information will be covered at the first trip meeting but please contact Elizabeth Edge or Mignon Fowler with questions or concerns.
July 15-22, 2023
A trip to Faithful Servant Missions centers on work with the families and children of Nicaraguan refugees and immigrants. Your time will focus on building relationships through VBS, sports clinics, and youth programs. Home visits are a special treat as they allow participants to get to know a community member well. This is great trip for first time mission travelers! Learn more about Faithful Servant Missions.
Monthly trip planning and educational meetings will begin in January 2023. Attendance is important for team bonding and preparation for the trip. Day and time of meetings will be determined by group.
Detailed information will be covered at the first trip meeting but please contact Betsy McCart or Mignon Fowler with questions or concerns.
July 17-28, 2023 (Tentative)
A Zoe trip is not about going and doing something. It’s about learning and building relationship. You will visit with and learn from young people who are engaged in each stage of the Zoe Empowers program. You will see and experience how the Zoe Empowers model is changing lives socially, economically, and spiritually. This trip includes a 2 day safari experience. Costs are estimated and may go down based on in country travel. Learn more about Zoe Empowers.
Monthly trip planning and educational meetings will begin in Spring of 2023. Attendance is important for team bonding and preparation for the trip. Day and time of meetings will be determined by group.
Detailed information will be covered at the first trip meeting but please contact Jessie Ninestein or Mignon Fowler with questions or concerns.
January 18, 2023
Consider donating to our next Blood Drive on February 12! At our Downtown Campus, the Blood Connection will be in…
View All NewsMembers of BSUMC have the chance to visit the empowering ministry of ZOE in Rwanda. Visiting with first, second, and third year orphans at their businesses was an eye-opening experience.
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