Here am I. Send me!
-Isaiah 6:8b

Why go on a short-term mission (STM) trip?

Any ABC STM trip you participate in will provide you with the opportunity to:

• Serve God in a cross-cultural setting
• Provide hands-on support and encouragement to long-term missionaries
• Learn and experience first-hand what missions is all about
• Prepare for life as a “World Christian”
• Determine your calling in Christian service as a missionary or otherwise

Upcoming Trips

• Katrina, New Orleans LA

  What: rebuilding, cleaning, serving, evangelism
  Where: Covington and New Orleans, LA
  When: May 25–June 1
  Cost: Approx $650
  Contacts: Pastor Kenji or Tim Lo

  In 2005, the nation watched in horror as New Orleans and surrounding areas were devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Almost 3 years later, cleanup and rebuilding efforts continue. You can play a role in bringing healing and hope to the people of Covington, LA. Work alongside your teammates repairing homes and building relationships.

  As Jesus said of the woman in Mark 14:8, ‘She did what she could.’ I hope He can also say that about us. We barely made a dent when you look at all that needs to be done, but we did help, as well as touch some lives with the gospel.
  -Gerry Thompson, ABC Katrina Team 2007

• Lummi, Cherokee Nation, WA

  What: serving the Lummi Nation
  Where: Bellingham, WA
  When: July 12–19
  Cost: Approx $1,000
  Contact: Edith Collins

  Join ABC on this year’s seventh consecutive trip to the Lummi Nation. Working together, ABC and our missionary Tammy Jackson, who serves with Mission to the World (MTW), have built bridges to the Lummi community through acts of service such as cleaning, painting, and renovating homes on the reservation. God has used our past service to grow relationships and break down cultural and spiritual barriers. On more recent trips, we have been able to host after-school activities for the youth, which incorporated biblical stories and themes. Come and be part of continuing ABC’s tradition of ministry to the people of Lummi.

  I believe God was glorified as the Lummi people saw God’s love through us.
  -Judy Jin, ABC Lummi Team 2007

• Japan

  What: serving the BEST Club
  Where: Tokyo
  When: Fall 2008 (dates TBD)
  Cost: Approx $1,500
  Contact: Pastor JP

  If you enjoy the Bible, English, Sports, and Travel (BEST), then this is the trip for you! Partner with our missionaries Mark and Jin Rood in reaching out to college students from several Tokyo universities. Gain new perspective as you interact with others from a completely different culture and way of thinking. Be challenged and gain invaluable experience communicating your faith in words and actions.

  Why Japan?

  • The Japanese are the largest unreached people group in the world.
  • Most Japanese will never have a Christian friend to share the gospel with them.
  • Japan has one of the highest suicide rates of industrialized nations.

Interested in Short Term Missions?

The following forms are available for those interested in signing up for a short term missions trip:

• Short Term Missions Application
• Short Term Missions Policy