Growing in Faith Through Service: Faith Lutheran Youth Mission Trips

At Faith Lutheran, our youth are more than just the future of the church—they are actively living out their faith right now. Through service, fellowship, and a whole lot of heart, they continue to show what it means to love others and serve with purpose.

Spring Fundraiser: Yard Clean-Up

As the snow melts and signs of spring begin to show here in the Mille Lacs area, our Faith Lutheran youth and young adults are ready to lend a helping hand! Their Spring Yard Clean-Up Fundraiser is a wonderful way to support their upcoming mission trip while also getting your yard ready for the season.

From raking leaves and clearing debris to general outdoor clean-up, their goal is simple: serve the community with joyful hearts. This fundraiser runs on free-will donations, making it accessible for anyone who could use an extra set of hands this spring.

Brat Stand Fundraisers

You’ll also find our youth out in the community at their upcoming Brat Stands on May 9 and May 23. These events are always filled with great food, smiling faces, and meaningful connection.

They’re currently looking for baked goods donations to help make these days even more successful—whether it’s cookies, bars, or your favorite homemade treat, every contribution makes a difference.

A History of Support

Our youth have been supported by this community in so many ways over the years. Fundraisers like Butterbraids have helped them grow their mission opportunities and build lasting connections. Every purchase, every donation, and every act of support has played a part in shaping their journey.

Mission Trips That Make an Impact

These fundraisers don’t just support activities—they fuel real, life-changing experiences.

• 2023: Niagara Falls, New York

• 2024: Nashville, TN

• 2025: Puerto Rico

Each trip has given our youth the chance to step outside their comfort zones, serve others, and grow deeper in their faith.

This year, they are preparing for their next adventure—a mission trip to Montana in mid-June. As they get ready to go, they carry with them the support, encouragement, and prayers of this entire community.

So Proud of Our Youth

We are incredibly proud of our Faith Lutheran youth. Their willingness to serve, their courage to go where they are called, and their commitment to growing in Christ is inspiring to us all.

Whether they’re raking yards, serving brats, baking treats, or traveling across the country to serve others—they remind us what faith in action truly looks like.

If you’d like to support them, participate in a fundraiser, or simply cheer them on, know that you are part of something meaningful.

Together, we are growing in faith—and serving with love.