I'm going! The Russia Missions Trip - 2013

I'm Going - All The Way to Russia!

Northridge Fellowship (Rogers MN) Missions Trip to Tambov, Russia 

This summer I will be traveling with a dozen or so Northridgers to Tambov, Russia; only 4910 miles from home.  We're going with glad hearts to to do some heavy lifting in the name of Jesus!

We will be in Russia June 10th - 24th to work along side missionaries Matt and Jaci Hutchcraft.  Our primary objective while there is to work on construction related activities on a 3-story multi-purpose building (Transformation Christian Center) used primarily as a rehab facility and housing for a family camp.  

Here's a link to a video about the work we'll be doing: Northridge Russia Trip

I'm both excited and nervous about this trip.  I'm excited as I get to see another part of the world and will have the opportunity to serve along side several fellow believers.  I'm nervous because we'll be a long way from home, in unfamiliar territory doing work that's a far cry from my day-to-day norms. I don't think I'll be working on spreadsheets nor sitting in many meetings while I'm there.  

I need your support!  

I'm looking for support on a few different levels:

• Prayer - Please be praying for me and for the entire team as we prepare for and then arrive in Tambov.  For many of us, this is both our first missions trip and first time traveling abroad. 
• Advice - I'm looking for advice from others who have done this before; either gone on a missions trip or traveled to Russia recently.  Please post advice by way of comments on this site or shoot me an e-mail. 
• Financial - Northridge asks its short-term missions folks to fund 1/3 of their trip expenses thru fund-raising efforts like this one.  Anything over my $1000 personal fund-raising goal will help defray the cost of construction materials for the trip.  We’re estimating that building materials will run about $12,000.  There are a few different ways to donate:
• You can donate online 
• You can send a check directly to Send International, details below.
• If you'd like a PDF of a giving form to send in via US Mail just let me know and I'll get it to you. 

I'm very excited about the chance to serve and support the work being done on at Transformation Christian Center!  I'll be posting updates to this site as we move forward.  Thank you for your support! 

In His Name!

Shane

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