There is something powerful about seeing what can happen when young people are given the opportunity to serve, grow, and become part of something bigger than themselves.
In 2018, Shelby came to The Great Passion Play with Greenbrier First Methodist on her first mission trip with us. Over the years, that relationship continued to grow. Shelby later helped lead our mission program in 2024 and 2025, pouring into other young people who came here to serve.
This past weekend, September 26, 2026, the story came full circle as their young adult group returned to serve at the Passion Play.
This is what youth formation through service can look like.
Mission trips are about accomplishing projects, but their impact goes far beyond the work that gets done. Young people serve alongside one another, participate in the Play, experience the Gospel in a new way, discover gifts they can use for God, and build relationships that can last for years.
This is some of what the Greenbrier group shared about our mission trip program's impact!
“Participating in the Great Passion Play had the greatest impact on my faith. I loved being able to be immersed in the story of Jesus.”
Keely reflected (she brought her husband, Daniel as well!):
“Every time I have come to the Passion Play I am deeply moved. Being in the play gives me a deeper understanding of what Jesus went through, and a reminder of all that He did for us. Since I am a worship leader, it brings deeper meaning to the songs I sing. It encourages me to keep using my gifts for Him.”
And sometimes the impact is found simply in serving:
“Seeing how much our hard work meant to others, and the joy it brought them.”
For years, mission groups like this one have had an incredible impact on The Great Passion Play. But just as importantly, we have been blessed to watch the experience make an impact on their lives as well.
We are grateful for every student, young adult, leader, and church that has chosen to serve alongside us. The projects they complete may eventually fade, but the relationships, memories, spiritual growth, and lives changed through service can continue for generations.
Thank you, Shelby, Greenbrier First Methodist, and everyone who has been part of this journey. We are grateful you keep coming back. And, we were so blessed to worship with you at a local church to finish up the weekend!
In 2018, Shelby came to The Great Passion Play with Greenbrier First Methodist on her first mission trip with us. Over the years, that relationship continued to grow. Shelby later helped lead our mission program in 2024 and 2025, pouring into other young people who came here to serve.
This past weekend, September 26, 2026, the story came full circle as their young adult group returned to serve at the Passion Play.
This is what youth formation through service can look like.
Mission trips are about accomplishing projects, but their impact goes far beyond the work that gets done. Young people serve alongside one another, participate in the Play, experience the Gospel in a new way, discover gifts they can use for God, and build relationships that can last for years.
This is some of what the Greenbrier group shared about our mission trip program's impact!
“Participating in the Great Passion Play had the greatest impact on my faith. I loved being able to be immersed in the story of Jesus.”
Keely reflected (she brought her husband, Daniel as well!):
“Every time I have come to the Passion Play I am deeply moved. Being in the play gives me a deeper understanding of what Jesus went through, and a reminder of all that He did for us. Since I am a worship leader, it brings deeper meaning to the songs I sing. It encourages me to keep using my gifts for Him.”
And sometimes the impact is found simply in serving:
“Seeing how much our hard work meant to others, and the joy it brought them.”
For years, mission groups like this one have had an incredible impact on The Great Passion Play. But just as importantly, we have been blessed to watch the experience make an impact on their lives as well.
We are grateful for every student, young adult, leader, and church that has chosen to serve alongside us. The projects they complete may eventually fade, but the relationships, memories, spiritual growth, and lives changed through service can continue for generations.
Thank you, Shelby, Greenbrier First Methodist, and everyone who has been part of this journey. We are grateful you keep coming back. And, we were so blessed to worship with you at a local church to finish up the weekend!
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