Teen Missions 2026
Sr. High + Young Adult
Live It 2026
Sunday, August 2 - Friday, August 7
Meeting: February 11, 2026, 7:10 p.m.
Join us for Sr. High + Young Adult Mission 2026!
We’re going to live our mission, right at home.
The past year has been full to the brim with building. But there are areas of our building that not part of the planned project.
This mission will give teens and young adults the opportunity to finish out parts of the building not included in the original scope of the project, such as:
youth room kitchenette and bleachers
youth room painting and finishing
main level classrooms
remodeling of spaces
organizing spaces
putting together furnishings
whatever else is needed
there is a ton to do... be a part of it.
Leave your mark and legacy on our church.
Tentative Schedule:
Sunday:
Evening Check In, Dinner, Devos, Downtime, Worship, Sleep
Monday - Thursday:
Daytime: Site Supervisor Debrief, Breakfast, Devos, Work Projects
Evening: Dinner, Small Groups, Local Event, Devos, Worship, Downtime, Sleep.
Friday:
Breakfast, Devos, Debrief, Worship, Sending
Cost: $400 + WMSTR Shift
Registrations Due: March 4, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Fill out your registration form online. Turn in your $150.00 non-refundable deposit to the Church Office by March 4 @ 8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Pastor Andrea.
Jr. High Quest
Sunday, June 14 - Friday, June 19, 2025
Friends are always welcome!
Midwest Quest is an intentional, short-term, mission designed with junior high teens (grade 7 - 8) in mind. By keeping the mission in our region, teens get a taste of mission, without having to venture too far from home. Teens also learn about opportunities to serve, right in our backyard. Junior High missions are a great way of introducing mission now. They create a level of comfort, so that when High School missions (more intensive) come, teens can say “Hey, I’ve done this before!“
Junior High missions focus on an intentional balance between service and fun. Devotionals and worship are part of the deal, but the emphasis is on building our faith community!
Cost: $350 + WMSTR Shift
Registrations Due: February 11, 2026
To Register: Registrations due February 11 @ 8:00 p.m. Fill out your registration form online. Turn in your $150.00 non-refundable deposit to the Church Office by February 18 @ 8:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Pastor Andrea.
Sr. High Mission FAQ’s.
What’s the time commitment?
Once registrations are in, we will hold our first team meeting. At this meeting, we will go over team expectations, fundraising and the calendar. You can expect required activities once a month, then a few times a month as we get closer to our trip. We’ll work as a team to determine best meeting times. It is expected that all team members value team preparation as much as mission. And remember: you get out what you put in. Your time will be worth it!
Can I invite friends?
Yes! Always. But please keep in mind, all mission participants will be expected to put in the time to make it an amazing mission.
What group will I be in? Will I be with my friends?
That will vary based on work projects, interests and what you want to do on the mission. Keep in mind, even if you’re not in a small group with your friends, you’ll have a lot of time to hang out together while on mission.
Who are the small group leaders?
Small group leaders (chaperones) are determined once final registrations are in and we know how many teens are going. We run a 1 : 5 ratio and will need 1 adult for every 5 teens. We will have leaders in place by our first team meeting in November. Small group leader trips are paid for as a thank you for their time and commitment to our teens.
How do you determine small group leaders?
Small group leaders are determined based on the number of males and females, as well as specific gifts and needs for the mission. Pastor Andrea intentionally and prayerfully considers the make up of the group, dynamics, needs and personalities / personal stories of teens on the mission in determining small group leaders. The oppportunty for the leaders to grow in faith is considered as well.
Interested in being a small group leader?
Keep in mind, leading a teen mission team is about guiding faith development more than anything. Pray about this! Visit with Pastor Andrea to learn more. Are you an adult who wants to go to abut not lead a group. Contact Pastor Andrea.
What’s the total cost?
Total cost of this mission is approximately $1,500 which includes all trip expenses: travel, meals, lodging, team materials, excursions, etc. WMSTR funds and fundraising opportunities will offset much of the cost!
We will be looking at flying as a travel option. Please note that if we do fly, the cost of your teen’s flight will be your family responsibility. The initial deposit in January will go toward the flight cost. Because funds to airlines are non-refundable, Hawley Lutheran Church will not be responsible for flight costs. However, flight expenses are figured into the total. Thank you for understanding.
Don’t let cost hold you back! If you have concerns about the cost, need assistance, or if you are a Church Member who would like to financially support a teen on mission, contact Pastor Andrea.