Aliquippa

All-Church Missions Trip to Pennsylvania

July 24-27

Video of Grace Church's trip to Aliquippa in 2023

What We're Doing

This summer, we’re taking our very first all-church missions trip to Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to serve alongside an amazing local ministry working to uplift their community.

  • Help with yard work and light home repairs
  • Host a Gospel-centered outreach event for kids in a local park
  • Spend intentional time with God through morning devotions and evening worship around the fire
  • Enjoy the outdoors with hiking, fishing, and games on a beautiful 80-acre property where we’ll be staying
You don’t need special skills—just a willingness to jump in and serve.

Why We're Going

Because faith isn’t meant to stay still.

This trip is about more than service—it’s a chance to:

  • Live out the Gospel in practical ways
  • Build meaningful relationships with others from our church
  • Experience God’s heart for people and community transformation
  • Step out of your comfort zone and grow spiritually

Whether you're 12 or 72, this is a unique opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus together.

July 24–27, 2025

Departing: Thursday, July 24 at 3:00 PM from Community Church of Portage Lakes

Returning: Sunday, July 27 around 1:00 PM

Open to everyone in the church!

Students (6th grade & up, entering Fall 2025) may come without a parent

Grade school children may attend with a parent or grandparent

For families with multiple young kids, we ask for one adult per grade school child

Cost (covers food, lodging, transportation, supplies):

$225 – Individual
$125 – per person for a family of 2
$100 – per person for a family of 3
$75 – per person for a family of 4+

Only $25 deposit per person due at sign up

What if I can’t afford the cost?
Don’t let finances keep you from going. We have fundraising opportunities and scholarships available. Just let us know you need help—we’ve got you!

We’ll be camping out on a gorgeous 80-acre property
(but don’t worry—we’re not roughing it!)

  • Electricity for charging devices
  • A full kitchen and covered pavilion for meals
  • Showers at a local YMCA
  • Clean portable restrooms onsite
  • A tent (we can help you borrow one!)
  • Sleeping bag or blankets, tarp, air mattress
  • Camp chair
  • Work clothes and closed-toe shoes
  • Casual clothes for evenings
  • Bug spray
  • Water bottle
  • $10–20 gift for the local missionary

These are chances to prepare your heart, get trip details, and build community with your team.

May 18, June 29, and July 20 at 12:30–2:30 PM
(Participants must attend at least 2)

Lunch is provided

Ready to go?

Your next step could change someone’s life—maybe even your own.

Have more questions?

We're here to help!

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