2023 JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR MISSION TRIP
We are excited to announce that the Junior High Prestonwood Student Choir is returning to one of our favorite cities, New Orleans, Louisiana, on NOLA Tour 2023! We have a rich history of ministry in New Orleans, partnering with churches such as Vintage Church, Cross Culture Community Church, and Connect Church of the Algiers, and parachurch ministries like New Orleans Rescue Mission, and Church Without Walls. In addition to these service opportunities, we will perform dynamic outreach concerts at locations like Jackson Square, opening up opportunities to share the Gospel with all those in attendance! Would you consider joining us on mission, this May 4-7, as we represent Christ in New Orleans?
APPLICATION
The deadline for submitting your application for the 2023 Student Choir Mission Trip is Thursday, Dec 1, 2023.
You must be a member of The Prestonwood Student Choir in order to apply. Once you complete your application process, it will be thoroughly reviewed and you will be notified with further instruction when you are accepted.
KEY DATES
Trip: May 4 – 7
Homecoming Concert: May 8, 6:30 pm
Family Group Reveal: March 19
Dance / Vocal Auditions: Feb 26
Forms Due: March 1
Parent Meeting: April 16
Mandatory Rehearsals: May 4
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT
- Sunday Rehearsals: 3 absences allowed in Spring Semester
- Family Group Meetings: Only 1 absence allowed
- Family Group Meeting Dates: March 19, 26, April 2, 16
- Mandatory Parent Meeting: April 16. At least 1 parent must be present at the meeting.
TRIP COST & FUNDRAISING INFORMATION
Our church believes in Missions, Students, and Worship and because of this we are able to offer this years trip at an incredible price! Prestonwood automatically subsidizes all members trips keeping the cost of this mission trip to the participant at $335. All non-members will be charged the full trip cost of $470.
This cost is all-inclusive (air and ground transportation, lodging, all meals, trip T-shirts, etc.) with the exception of the following:
- Required shorts / pants and tennis shoes
- Optional spending money
Financial Benchmark
- Deposit $100: Due upon registration, by December 1, 2022
- Payment 1 $135 ($185 for non-member): Due by Feb 1, 2023
- Payment 2 $135 ($185 for non-member): Due by March 1, 2023
Prestonwood makes a significant financial investment for each participant by covering a portion of the cost for church members. Due to this, we are unable to provide any additional financial assistance for students.
*** All payments and donations are tax-deductible but are nonrefundable/not transferable. ***
SPIRITUAL COMMITMENT CRITERIA
Because all Student Worship Ministry “short-term” mission trips are a direct extension of the Prestonwood mission and purpose, mission trip participants are to express a lifestyle of spiritual commitment in the following areas:
- Have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
- Have been scripturally baptized by immersion after salvation experience.
- Have to be an active member of a local chursh.
- Maintain consistent Worship Attendance.
MISSION TRIP APPLICATIONS ACCEPTANCE PRIORITIES
Mission Trip application priority is given to PBC members.
Non-church members are permitted to participate in Prestonwood Music Mission trips only if they meet the Spiritual Commitment Criteria (see above).
Only Prestonwood members will receive a subsidy of $135 toward their trip expenses. Non-members are required to pay the full trip cost of $335 for the 2023 Student Choir Mission Trip.