Student Missions
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Go throughout Illinois

For Youth Groups that are looking to make a difference in their own state, we have developed a list of projects to help you discover a life-changing project for your youth. There are also links to "Illinois Changers"(coming soon), our premiere mission activity for Fall 2012 and Missions Spectacular.
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 Go Across North America

There are opportunities for students to engage mission projects in other states through the North American Mission Board. You can find these resources for students in this section.
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 Go to the Ends of the Earth

We have developed five international "Go Teams" for students. These are prepackaged projects where students can use their talents in teaching VBS in Jamaica, leading a baseball/softball clinic in the Dominican Republic, witnessing at the 2012 Summer Olympics and more. Check out these great opportunities.
   
   

 

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Illinois State Emerging Leaders Team

Illinois Emerging Leaders will have the opportunity to develop leadership skills as they work alongside the WMU Executive Director and Student Consultant as they plan AWSOM and summer camp activities. Their insight is valuable in keeping these events relevant and exciting for our Acteen groups across the state. To become part of the Illinois State Emerging Leaders Team, a student must fill out the application below and request their references to provide a letter of recommendation.

Application for Emerging Leaders Team

Qualifications for Emerging Leaders:

  1. Active in church Acteens organization
  2. Living a missions lifestyle
  3. Ability to communicate clearly what Acteens and missions is about
  4. Be comfortable talking about Acteens, WMU, ministry projects, camp, etc.
  5. Complete a level of Missions Quest the year you serve on the team
  6. Serve on planning team
  7. Available to speak in churches and associations
  8. Ability to help start new Acteens groups
  9. Ability to represent Illinois Acteens effectively
  10. Mature, responsible, enthusiastic
  11. Relates well with peers and adults
  12. Well-rounded - active in a variety of activities in school, community and church
  13. Available to travel
  14. Respectful
  15. Willing to speak out in a group setting. Open to share ideas and opinions.
  16. Willing to work/volunteer without having to be coaxed or pushed.
  17. Attend confereces, seminars and other work sites when assigned
  18. Have an outgoing heart for God and missions.
Mark Your Calendars!!

March 2012
23-24 RA Congress (Activity weekend for boys 1st-12th grade) - Lake Sallateeska

June 2012
18-21 Guys Mission Camp (Camp for 7th-12th grade boys) - Lake Sallateeska

21-23 Big Mac Camp (Camp for 7th-12th grade girls) - Lake Sallateeska

July 2012
23-27 Guys Mission Camp (Camp for 7th-12th grade boys) - Streator Camp

October 2012
19-20 Illinois Changers (7th-12th grade Co-Ed Mission Opportunity)

November 2012
2-3 AWSOM (Conference for 7th-12th grade girls)

17-18 International Conference (For international students)
Darla Lovell Memorial Missions Education Fund

The Darla Lovell Missions Education Award is given to young women who have been highly involved with Acteens in their church, their association and in state Acteens service opportunities. The award may also be given to women who have exhibited a consistent commitment to missions. Darla Lovell served as a Missionary Journeyman in Uganda from 1990 until her untimely death in 1991. She desired to become a career missionary following her two-year journeyman experience. Darla was deeply involved with Illinois Acteens, serving on the State Acteen Panel, WMU Camp staff and as an Acteen Activator. Her home church was First Baptist Church of Effingham, Illinois. The deadline to apply is June 15.

Darla Lovell Mission Education Award Information

Darla Lovell Scholarship Nomination Form

Darla Lovell Scholarship Application

Darla Lovell Scholarship Reference Form