{"id":19204,"date":"2026-02-19T16:59:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:59:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=19204"},"modified":"2026-02-19T16:59:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:59:48","slug":"mission-journeys-volunteer-opportunity-in-north-carolina-wels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/biblelon.com\/?p=19204","title":{"rendered":"Mission Journeys volunteer opportunity in North Carolina \u2013 WELS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>Are you a veteran looking for a meaningful way to serve and support gospel outreach?<\/p>\n<p>Mission Journeys is partnering with WELS Military Services and the Lutheran Military Support Group to offer a volunteer opportunity designed especially for veterans who want to use their experiences in service to Christ and his church.<\/p>\n<p>This trip will support mission work in North Carolina, with activities taking place in Jacksonville and possibly Wilmington, two communities where outreach opportunities are growing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trip details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dates:<\/strong> July 21\u201327, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Jacksonville, N.C., and possibly Wilmington, N.C.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volunteers needed:<\/strong> 6\u201310 (in addition to trip leaders)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What you\u2019ll do<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Jacksonville, volunteers will serve alongside members of Ascension Lutheran Church, a congregation that includes a strong number of veterans and active\u2011duty military members who are deeply committed to outreach and relationship\u2011building in their community.<\/p>\n<p>In Wilmington, volunteers may assist with groundwork and outreach connected to a new mission plant, where there is not yet an established congregation. This work would support local efforts to plan a new church in the area.<\/p>\n<p>While specific activities will be finalized closer to the trip, volunteers can expect to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Support general community outreach focused on building relationships.<\/li>\n<li>Assist local members and mission leaders as they connect with neighbors.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage and support developing mission work.<\/li>\n<li>Serve, worship, and pray alongside fellow volunteers and local believers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Who should apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Veterans are especially encouraged to apply. <\/strong>No prior mission trip experience is required\u2014just a willingness to serve, listen, and support gospel outreach through relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it matters<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>God is already at work through congregations and mission efforts eager to reach their communities with the gospel. By serving alongside members with a strong spirit of service and leadership, volunteers can strengthen outreach efforts and encourage mission work in places where new opportunities are emerging.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to learn more?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Learn more about this opportunity by contacting Mission Journeys Coordinator, Mr. Shannon Bohme, at <span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"4c21253f3f2523222623393e2229353f0c3b29203f62222938\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span> or by calling 651 324 4218. You can also learn more about Mission Journeys and upcoming trips at wels.net\/missionjourneys.<\/p>\n<p>Space is limited, and early inquiries are encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>                    <span id=\"printfriendly-text2\" class=\"pf-button-text\"> <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a veteran looking for a meaningful way to serve and support gospel outreach? 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