Johnson Ferry Student Music
New York
DETAILS
The High School Choir NY Tour is a mission trip opportunity for 9th-12th grade students who are part of our Student Music Ministry. Our HS Choir will be serving alongside church planters in NYC to throw block parties, concerts, and do local outreach in the name of their church.
Destination: NEW YORK, USA
Johnson Ferry is privileged to partner with many church planters all over New York to help build relationships and further advance the Kingdom of God as we assist in their local missions.
Cost: $870
The cost of the trip includes all transportation, lodging, meals (except travel meals), t-shirts, and materials. ALL FINAL PAYMENTS are due at the Parent Meeting on Sunday, May 19.
Student Requirements:
- Be a high school student in grades 9-12.
- Attend at least 80% of all Sunday afternoon rehearsals beginning January 7.
SCHEDULE
HOW WE PREPARE
We’ll spend eight weeks together before this trip, preparing ourselves to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the Dominican Republic. We’ll spend time in worship, training, and in small groups.
TRAINING SCHEDULE:
ALL rehearsals are MANDATORY and are on Sunday evenings.
January 7 | 4:30-6:30pm
January 14 | 4:30-6:30pm
January 21 | 4:30-6:30pm
January 28 | 4:30-6:30pm
February 4 | 4:30-6:30pm
February 11 | 4-5:30pm (Early Rehearsal due to Super Bowl)
February 18 NO REHEARSAL – Winter Break!
February 25 | 4:30-6:30pm
March 3 | 4:30-6:30pm
March 10 | 4:30-6:30pm
March 17 | 4:30-6:30pm
March 24 | 4:30-6:30pm
March 31 | NO REHEARSAL – Easter Sunday/Spring Break!
April 7 | 4:30-6:30pm
April 14 | 4:30-6:30pm
April 21 | 4:30-6:30pm
April 28 | 4:30-6:30pm
May 5 | 4:30-6:30pm
May 12 | 4:30-6:30pm
May 19 | 4:30-6pm (FINAL Rehearsal, Evangelism Training, Parent Meeting at 4:30pm; ALL FORMS and FINAL PAYMENTS DUE!)
May 26 | NO REHEARSAL – Memorial Day Weekend!
May 29 | 10:30am-12pm (Full band run-through in the Activities Center)
We leave for New York on Saturday, June 1!
WHERE WE STAY
PACE UNIVERSITY
We are so excited to be staying at Pace University this year, where we will gather for worship, Family Group Time, and sleeping arrangements.
*More detailed information about the facility coming soon!*
WHAT WE DO
Each day our family groups will be headed out with their assigned church planter for the week to serve with them in their neighborhood. Ministry activities will vary, but will most likely include:
- Trash Pick-Up
- Serving in Local Schools
- Passing out Free Coffee
- “Mommy + Me” Music in the Park
- Landscaping + Repairs
- Prayer Walking.
In addition to serving with their church planter, groups will come together for three block parties/concerts for three of our church plants where they will have the opportunity to share the gospel through conversations, bracelets, and through worship.
As we head back to New York this year, we cannot possibly accomplish what the Lord is calling us to do without the guidance and protection of the Holy Spirit. We are asking you to partner with us and seek the Lord in what areas He is leading you to cover our team and the people of New York in prayer.
Please refer to our Prayer Guide HERE.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should my student pack for the trip?
Please refer to our Packing List HERE.
What flight is my student on?
We are very grateful to our friends at Delta and Jet Blue for arranging our flights to New York this year! You can view our flight information below:
When should I pick my student up from the Airport on June 8?
When is the Homecoming Concert?
Sunday, June 9 at the 11:30 service (Students arrive for breakfast + senior share time at 9am)
How are you traveling around NYC?
We will be travelling via subway to all of our locations, except to and from the airport.
What are you doing to ensure my child is safe in NYC?
Students will always be with at least one adult and with their small “Family group” between sites. We will also be with the church planter or someone from their church staff who lives in the neighborhood at all times. They know their community well and will never send our team somewhere they don’t feel comfortable sending their own families.
What is the cell phone policy for NYC?
Students are rarely given the opportunity to unplug from the constant stream of distractions, drama, and temptation that go hand-in-hand with smartphone use. We believe that God wants to use this week as a unique period of time in each of these student’s lives where they can focus on what God is doing in them and the world. While students will have their phones, we will be encouraging them to limit their cell phone usage during the trip. We are also asking all parents to partner with us to encourage the same.
You can read more about our cell phone policy HERE.
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