The deadline to apply is January 9, 2024.

Once you apply, you will soon receive a link from the SendNetwork to complete an official registration on their website.

In the weeks leading up to the trip, there will be a few mandatory meetings in preparation for the trip. These will be announced closer to the application deadline.

Scroll down to view trip information and the COST section to review and submit payment

Schedule and Packing List are also listed towards the bottom of the page.

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Trip Information

March 9-15, 2024. This trip is in partnership with the North American Mission Board’s (NAMB) SendNetwork. We will be serving in St. Louis through outreach projects such as: construction work with local partner organizations and furniture delivery to newly arrived refugees. Through these projects, we will have ample opportunity to share the gospel.

We will be lodging in a newly renovated facility owned by the SendNetwork.

COST

Cost is $160.

The cost covers transportation (we will be traveling in shuttle buses), lodging, and food during the serve week. Students are responsible for purchasing their food traveling to St. Louis and returning to Knoxville.

The Schedule

SATURDAY

9:00 AM Leave from Student Center Parking Lot

4:00 PM Check-in at Ministry Center

6:00 PM Welcome Dinner at Partner Church

SUNDAY

7:30 AM Breakfast
8:00 AM Pack lunch
Go to Church
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Free afternoon
Dinner on your own*
9:00 PM Return to Ministry Center

MONDAY

7:30 AM Breakfast
Pack Lunch
8:30 AM Devotional (Led by Group Leader)
9:00 AM Orientation & Training
11:30 AM Lunch at Ministry Center
1:00 PM Ministry Project
6:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Return to Ministry Center

TUESDAY

7:30 AM Breakfast
Pack Lunch
8:30 AM Devotional (Led by Group Leader)
9:00 AM Ministry Project
12:00 PM Lunch (packed lunch)
1:00 PM Ministry Project
6:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Return to Ministry Center

WEDNESDAY

7:30 AM Breakfast
Pack Lunch
8:30 AM Devotional (Led by Group Leader)
9:00 AM Ministry Project
12:00 PM Lunch (packed lunch)
1:00 PM Ministry Project
5:00 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Mid-week Bible study & worship night
9:00 PM Return to Ministry Center

THURSDAY

7:30 AM Breakfast
Pack Lunch

8:30 AM Devotional (Led by Group Leader)
9:00 AM Ministry Project
12:00 PM Lunch (packed lunch)
1:00 PM Ministry Project
6:00 PM Dinner on your own*
9:00 PM Return to Ministry Center

FRIDAY

9:00 AM Checkout
Breakfast / Debrief

Packing List

Bible/Notebook
❑ Reusable water bottle
❑ Phone for alarm and camera
❑ Hat / Cap
❑ Medium-length shorts
❑ Long pants (to wear on the worksite – old jeans)
❑ Modest sleepwear
❑ Pillow
❑ Sheets and bedding for a twin size mattress (or sleeping bag)
❑ Closed-toe work shoes
❑ Tennis shoes /sandals
❑ Modest T-shirts
❑ Toiletries
❑ Towels / washcloths
❑ Umbrella / raincoat
❑ Work Shirt (long sleeves)
❑ Work gloves
❑ Casual clothes for church attendance and mealtime (jeans are fine)
❑ Backpack (great way to carry your belongings in the city)