The Mission Team Has Returned Home!

 God bless all who prayed and payed us through our 5th annual Mission to New Orleans!  We thank God for the support of so many church members, family members and friends.

We place a final prayer request:  As we travelled today, flu like symptoms began to spread accompanied by terrible headaches.  Thanks for your prayers for healing!

Mission Team Members

2015 Faith Team slideshow from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.

Headed North

At little after 8:00 this morning, the outstanding 2015 team gave some final hugs to Traechelle and Wes, then headed north to their next mission field, their families. The mission never ends, the location changes! God bless you, Faith Mission Team! Your gifts of love and service will last a long time!

Prayer Requests for March 26

Nick Battaglia (Pepe) that we are able to make it through the day as we begin to pack up.  Praise God that…we’ve made it through the week and we’ve got so much work done on Eagle Street.

Ericka Beckman For all of the people we’ve worked with that they will know and understand how much God loves them.  Praise God that… there were no major injuries during the week.

Kent Beckman for good health that I can serve God well.  Praise God that… this week has gone so well.

Alaina Bowman The rain would stop so we can see the kids on Eagle Street this afternoon on last time this week.  Praise God for all the sleep I got last night!

Abby Burgett That God may work in our lives and that we may help others today.  Praise God that…we saw blessings in the craziness yesterday. 

Allison Craun for safety while touring the city.  For Courtney and his brother .  Also that we can show everyone Jesus today.  Praise God that… we have done great work so far.

Hannah Horton to keep the kids on Eagle Street safe.

Timothy Horton I pray that I can start to blend these new things into my life. Praise God that…I have lots of love.

Anna Locklear that I intentionally look for ways to spread God’s love in Antioch as we go down there.  Praise God that… even though the craziness, He is working in so many ways and changing so many hearts.

Jen Locklear Pray that I don’t miss a thing today, as we soak in New Orleans and finish up ministry.  Praise God that… we were able to show devotion to the Eagle Street kids yesterday.

Rebekah Marassa – NO RAIN! ( so roofing can get finished), to feel God’s nudges even while we are touring the city. Praise God that…I have pink eye!

Julie Quandt for continued health.  Praise God that… I have remained strong and able to do what needs doing. 

Lura Quandt that God can work through the rain.  That the kids on Eagle Street never forget who you are and what we were able to teach them and about the love.

Tiffany Reid for the rain to hold off so we can have some fun today.   Praise God that… we get an amazing opportunity to tour New Orleans.

Dion Ringer that we will be able to tie up loose ends on all things started this week.  Praise God that…we all have had a great part in serving others as Christ strengthened each of us.

David Spivey that I can really begin to take faith seriously.  Praise God that… I saw something working in Eagle Street around me.

Logan Walker that we can finish the roof for Hy and Libba

Wes Slawson – For physical strength for the team.  Most are pretty pooped.

Highlights from Wednesday

What an eager mission team! Half the group didn't want to wait for the 10:00am departure to get to work sites, so they left at 8:00am to get ministry projects done! Those projects included reassembling picnic tables, scraping and painting building exteriors, roofing, and much more! Some work crews arrived back at home base after 7:00pm. We had our traditional local delicacies dinner where Hy gave us instructions on how to eat crawfish and crabs! 

March 25 2015-SD (480p) from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.

Wednesday, March 25 Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

Julie Quandt – That I will lay my hands flat open to do what God wants me to do today. Also, for work and that I will not be overwhelmed. Praise God that I have a job I enjoy, and that I can server here this week.

David Spivey- A peace of mind.

Pepe Battaglia- That the children aren’t chaotic today and that they’ll be willing to learn more about their savior. Praise God that we were able to pull through yesterday.

Allison Craun-  That our team continues to bring our love and God’s love to all of the people we see today. Praise God that I was able to stop and look around yesterday, and see God in every situation.

Tiffany Reid- Strength, peace, and patience. Also understanding of the kids even if they misbehave. Praise God that we got to work with kids.

Jen Locklear- Teach me the art of being hopeful when I see evil, rather than being pessimistic and overcome by it. Praise God that He lets me help.

Hannah Horton- That we can be attentive to the kids needs. Praise God that a kid got saved last night.

Logan Walker- Help us get the roof finished today and all the other projects that need to get done. Praise God that the people at White Buffalo Community Center, and help them show people your love through their work.

Rebekah Marassa- Healing for eyes, patience, and wisdom with leadership. Praise God that we had so many kids last night.

Timothy Horton- That God can guide me to the resolve I’ve been looking for. I praise God that he has given me a new perspective. 

Kent Beckman- For patience and a servant’s heart. Praise God that we have been making and impact for God.

Dion Ringer- To finish what we have started on the roof. Praise God for his mighty work in the lives of each student in this ministry team.

Ericka Beckman- For peace and being open to trying new things. Praise God that I don’t have as many headaches.

Alaina Bowman- Wisdom and gentleness as I lead this great group. Praise God that He gave me peace last night.

Anna Locklear – That I don’t let past mistakes stop me from receiving and giving God’s love. Praise God that He is working in these kid’s lives and changing our hearts at the same time.

Abby Burgett- That God may give me a loving and comforting heart. Praise God for Mike and Mack.

One Word Statements from Team Members

Nick Battaglia (Pepe)says…. “There’s always a reason for everything.”

Ericka Beckman says….”It’s awesome to see God work in ways you wouldn’t expect Him to.”

Kent Beckman says….”No matter how many times you’ve been here, you always learn something new.”

Alaina Bowman says….”God always shines through the craziness.”

Abby Burgett says….”God’s greatest gifts are those of love and compassion.”

Allison Craun says….”God gives the greatest gifts.”

Hannah Horton says…. “It takes patience to see God’s blessings.”

Timothy Horton says….”Anger needs love.”

Anna Locklear says…. “ This is where you meet your unbiological brothers in Christ.”

Jen Locklear says…. “New Orleans missions grows my walk with God.”

Rebekah Marassa says…. “Let go and let God.”

Julie Quandt says…. “Lay my hands at His feet.”

Lura Quandt says….God’s love stretches further than the depths of our understanding.”

Tiffany Reid says…. “New Orleans means ohana.” (Ohana is Hawaiian for family.”

Dion Ringer says…. “We can easily see God’s face when we intentionally look for it.”

Logan Walker says…. Step out of your comfort zone for God and He will show you amazing things.”

Wes Slawson says…. “God’s will + our availability = miracles”