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!
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Friday, March 27, 2015
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!
Thursday, March 26, 2015
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, 2015
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”
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Tuesday Night Bible Study Prayers Pull Us Through!
An estimated 40-50 kids showed up yesterday afternoon and evening for ministry. As Abby attempted to give whole group instructions for an activity, most every team member prayed instinctively for the chaos to subside. It did!March 24 2015-SD (480p) from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
Tuesday, March 24 Prayer Requests and Praise Reports!
Jen Locklear: I pray for
strength for the whole day, for eyes to see opportunities to show the love of
Christ. Praise God that we met so many sweet kids and some cool adults
yesterday J
Erika Beckman: I pray for
peace and safety. Praise God that I went outside of my comfort zone and saw God
through that!
Allison Craun: I pray that
when or where the Lord sends me I will go without fear. Also, I pray for
patience today with the children and families. Praise God that we had so many
God moments yesterday that really opened my eyes!
Tim Horton: I pray for my
eyes to be opened to an opportunity today. Praise God that he takes care of me
all the time!
Alaina Bowman: I pray that at
club tonight the kids would learn and accept that Jesus will always be enough.
Praise God that the money to make this trip happen and but the supplies came
in!
Wes Slawson: I pray for Holy
Spirit sensitivity to the divine appointments for us all. Also, I pray for
safety at tonight’s neighborhood outreach. Praise God that the team gets along
so well!
Julie Quandt: I pray for my
worries, even though they are less about work responsibilities. Also, I pray
that God be with my family at home and that my back and neck soreness gets
better. Praise God that he is humbly using me!
Rebekah Marassa: I pray for
patience and love for the children along with leadership on projects. Praise
God that we had so many kids come yesterday!
Lura Quandt: I pray that I
may be willing to do whatever it takes to do Gods will. Praise God that my
stomach pains are gone!
Pepe Battaglia: I pray that
we can all have energy to make it through the day. Praise God that a lot of
work got done yesterday and that we were all able to reach out to someone.
Anna Locklear: I pray that I
can step out of my comfort zone knowing that anything that is going to happen
today God has already planned out. Praise God that he uses us and lets us be
apart of his mission because that’s pretty awesome!
David Spivey: I pray that I
can have patience and strength today to not complain and simply work hard.
Also, I pray that I am open to going outside my comfort zone. Praise God that I
went on the prayer walk (even against my wish), because it was amazing.
Abby Burgett: I pray that God
gives me patience and strength today. Praise God that I met Linda and Jojo
yesterday!
Logan Walker: I pray that I
will do whatever Gods will is for me today. Praise God that we got to put new
roofing on the Eagle street house!
Dion Ringer: I pray that I
may be able to finish roof and plumbing job today. Praise that as a team we
have been serving one another!
Tiffany Reid: I pray for
safety, hard work and nice weather. Praise God that he blesses us with new
things!
Monday, March 23, 2015
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Jumping Right In!
Right after a southern fried chicken lunch, we rushed to a New Orleans regular event - a parade! This was the St. Patrick's parade. Over 60 colorful floats went by. Each float tossed out beads, carrots, potatoes and even full cabbage heads! Then we hit an evening service at a local Assembly of God Church. Wow! Tomorrow we begin various projects!
Faith 2015 March 22 2 2-SD (480p) from Wes Slawson on Vimeo.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Friday, March 20, 2015
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
The 2015 Faith Church New Orleans Mission Team!
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