In the largest geographical state in the country, there are a limited number of places Christians can go to grow in their faith and be trained to spread the gospel to the hundreds of Native American villages throughout the state. It is the vision of the former Chief of the Athabaskan Tribe, Will Mayo and his wife Yvonne, to create a place where this can be accomplished in the future. Our team will be helping construct cabins dedicated to spiritual renewal for the Mayo’s ministry, VINE (Village Network). In addition to rural construction work, we’ll be supporting some projects in the city of Fairbanks, such as The Door, a teen drop-in center for at-risk youth, and Camp Li-Wa (which stands for Living Water), which provides retreat and camp facilities for those around the state.
Mission Trip 2023
Fairbanks, Alaska: June 10-16, 2023
Grounds For Thought Coffee Sale
To get a bag of grounds or coffee beans, contact a member of the St. Mark’s Mission Team or the church office. Fundraiser is until sold out.
Signature Roasts & Flavor Profiles:
“Eternal Brew”
Grounds For Thought House Blend. (Central and South American blend)
“Faithful Blends”
Flavored blend of French vanilla, amaretto, hazelnut, and cinnamon.
“Grizzly Grind”
Classic hazelnut flavored coffee.
“Bean Redeemed”
Colombian decaf which is a European Prep decaf. Tastes like regular coffee.
“Summer Solstice”
Grounds For Thought Special, Highlander Grogg
Ways to Donate:
Venmo
Donate an amount of your choice or an available envelope amount from the list below. If you are donating an amount for an envelope, please specify in the comments of your transaction.
Go to 'stmarksbg.org/give ' and select “Give to Mission Trip Fund (20605)” in the first drop down option. Your donation will go towards the mission fundraising.
In Person by Check
A check made out to St. Mark's Lutheran Church can be mailed or dropped off in the church office at 315 S College Drive, Bowling Green, Ohio. Please indicate that it is for the “2023 Mission Trip” in the memo line.