IY (Rising 8th–12th Grade) // This summer, July 14th–18th, join Immanuel Youth for The Nation's Next Door: A summer mission and service experience. Partnered with Refuge International, The Nations Next Door gives students an weeklong overnight opportunity to learn about God’s heart for the nations and engage them—right here in Louisville! Expect:

CULTURAL IMMERSION
You will be introduced to various types of ethnic foods, have the opportunity to visit a Buddhist temple or mosque and will attend an ethnic Christian church service.

SERVICE PROJECT
You will have the opportunity to plan and implement an outreach to an ethnically diverse apartment complex. Examples include backyard bible clubs, community cook outs, VBS, community carnival, etc.

MISSIONARY/REFUGEE TESTIMONIES
You will hear testimonies from refugees resettled here in Louisville as well as former and current foreign and local missionaries.

AMAZING RACE
You will experience a taste of what is it like for refugees during their first few months of arriving in the United States through this fun interactive simulation.

The cost is only $140, which covers, lodging, food, programming, a camp journal, bag, and t-shirt. If finances are a concern or you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Cody Farthing at cfarthing@immanuelky.org. Interested? Register today!

Please fill out the following waiver and release form and upload it below.