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SUMMARY:HCW Mission Trip
DESCRIPTION:October Mission Trip: A Journey of Service\, Growth\, and Transformation\nTravel Dates: July 19 – August 1\nThe October Mission Trip is more than a travel experience—it is an invitation to step into a season of meaningful service\, deep connection\, and personal transformation. From July 19 through August 1\, participants will join together in a shared mission to serve communities\, build relationships\, and actively live out their faith in tangible ways. \nThis journey is designed for individuals who feel called to step outside of their everyday routines and into an experience that challenges\, stretches\, and renews them. Whether you are a seasoned mission participant or considering your very first trip\, this opportunity offers a powerful space to grow spiritually while making a real impact in the lives of others. \nThroughout the trip\, participants will engage in hands-on service projects that respond to the real needs of the community. These may include supporting local ministries\, assisting with outreach programs\, engaging in community development efforts\, and partnering with local leaders to strengthen ongoing initiatives. Each day will offer opportunities not only to serve\, but also to listen\, learn\, and build authentic relationships with the people and communities being served. \nIn addition to the service work\, this trip is also a deeply formative spiritual experience. Time will be set aside for reflection\, group connection\, prayer\, and debriefing\, allowing participants to process what they are seeing and experiencing together. Many who have participated in past mission trips describe the experience as life-shaping—marked by a renewed sense of purpose\, deeper faith\, and a clearer understanding of how they are called to serve in their everyday lives. \nThe October Mission Trip is also an opportunity to journey in community. You will not be going alone. You will be surrounded by a team of individuals who are also seeking growth\, connection\, and a deeper expression of faith through service. The relationships formed during this time often extend far beyond the trip itself. \nIf you are looking for an experience that will challenge your perspective\, deepen your faith\, and allow you to make a meaningful difference\, this mission trip may be the next step for you. \nTo learn more about past mission experiences and stories\, visit our Sierra Leone mission blog:https://www.florisumc.org/sierra-leone-mission-trip/#section-sierra-leone-blog \nFor broader information about our mission partnerships and trip overview\, visit:https://www.florisumc.org/sierra-leone-mission-trip/ \nJoin us July 19–August 1 as we step into a shared journey of service\, learning\, and transformation.
URL:https://www.florisumc.org/event/hcw-mission-trip/
LOCATION:Floris UMC\, 13600 Frying Pan Road\, Herndon\, VA\, 20171
CATEGORIES:Adult Mission Trip
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