2025 Mission Trip Cost: $1300 Fairbanks, Alaska June 20-27

Registration Forms and $200 Deposit are due October 2

THE MISSION IN FAIRBANKS, ALASKA

Alaska is the largest state in the U.S.A in land area at 663,268 square miles, which is over twice the size of Texas, the next largest state. Alaska is known for its breathtaking, natural beauty, but that's not all it's known for. If you decide to partner with the greater Fairbanks community you will quickly notice that the partnerships are just as breathtaking as the landscape. Since 2009, Next Step has strategically aligned itself with organizations in Fairbanks that are committed to sharing God's love by combating homelessness and being a part of the spiritual healing going on in Fairbanks today. It's also where the 3 founders of Next Step Ministries were first commissioned by two amazing spiritual leaders and locals, Will and Yvonne Mayo. Will, a former Athabaskan Chief and his wife, Yvonne, a Co-Director of the Vine Ministry in Fairbanks encouraged the founders to go out and continue God's good work through missions. It was after much prayer and God's working through Will and Yvonne that they decided to create Next Step Ministries. Known as the golden heart of Alaska, we work within the heart of the city of Fairbanks through urban ministries like The Door and the Fairbanks Rescue Mission who help combat the homelessness in the area. We also partner with the 7th Day Adventist Church, Adventist Community Services (ACS) who run a disaster response warehouse that supports the local community as well as provides supplies to rural regions of Alaska when disaster strikes. In North Pole, we work with Unity Outreach to split and stack firewood for winter fuel as well as help with their facility renovation as they help the community in many physical and spiritual ways. All of our partnerships combine a unique balance of practical physical support, such as construction and repair, along with highly valued relational involvement with members of these communities. Whether you are helping with construction at the disaster response warehouse or working on maintenance or construction at Pioneer Park and getting to share the love of Christ through interactions with both locals and tourists alike, students will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference Registration forms and deposit are due by October 2. Spots are first come and spots are not guaranteed after October 2. You can fill out the paper registration form below or the online registration form at

Information regarding cost, fundraising, and expectations: Throughout the year before we leave for our trip, we will meet to plan activities and talk details. We will have several fundraisers throughout the year to help offset costs. Some fundraisers are Lefse, Soup and Sandwich, Easter Breakfast, and more. All details regarding fundraisers will be made available during our monthly meetings. Our first meeting will be November 3 after the congregational meeting.

2025 Mission Trip I Fairbanks, Alaska I June 20-27 I Cost: $1300 Please fill out and return this form with a non-refundable deposit of $200 by October 2 to register for the summer trip. 

By signing below I agree to Participate in meetings, group building activities, and fundraisers Communicate with Leigha about missed meetings and fundraisers before the date of the event Actively participate in church life to help deepen my relationship with my peers, adults and God. I understand That the deposit is not refundable and will not be returned even if my spot is replaced by someone else. I will be responsible for the total $1300 if I back out after March 1. Final Payments are not due until the May meeting after all fundraisers are complete.

I give permission for my child to participate in the mission trip to Fairbanks, Alsaka June 20-27, under the supervision and direction of Our Redeemer's staff and other designated adult leaders, I give permission for my child's image to be used in Our Redeemer's publications, including online publications.