Here's......

...the mission team!

We've made it safe and sound to Nashville.

After an early start on our way to Nashville, several rest stops, lunch at a fireworks stand and some all around fun in the cars on the way here, we arrived just in time for dinner and orientation. We were welcomed by the long-time volunteers that give up their time for several weeks at a time during the summer so that other volunteers like us can come be a part of this recovery. We are excited about what we will be doing this week and look forward to the ways that the Spirit will lead us, the ways that God will move us and to the ways that we can be the Body of Christ here and now.

Let's meet the mission team!

Jack (Not yet pictured): This is Jack's third mission trip at FCCBRLA. This trip is the first since graduating college, and he is looking forward to what he hopes will be a spiritually fulfilling experience.
This is Darby's first mission trip with FCCBRLA. She is excited and looking forward to new opportunities and experiences!

This is Rev. Laura's 3rd mission trip with FCC. She is looking forward to teaching the "newbies" how we "Get Dirty for Jesus" and all the ways that our group bonds throughout the trip!

Rev. Michael has been on several mission trips with FCC but each one presents a new opportunity. He looks forward to the ways the Spirit will move and an opportunity for some real hands on work!

Elise continues to be a "regular" on the FCC mission trips after going on many during her HS years. We are thankful Elise is able to join us and hope this week will be a great experience before she sets off on her new journey in law school.

This is Evan's 2nd mission trip with FCCBRLA. He also went on the mission trip to NOLA in 2010 and is excited that he has this opportunity to help others.

This is Nancy's first opportunity to join the mission team from FCCBRLA. Nancy is excited about the new opportunities to serve others - whatever those opportunities will look like.

Craig is Amy Z's brother and is joining our group from Tulsa, OK. We are excited to have him join our group and extra excited for his skills and expertise in carpentry! :D

This is Amy's second mission trip with FCC. She is happy that her parents are in town to keep the kids so that both she and Michael can go on the trip. She is looking forward to having a great week with everyone, especially the CYFers!

Amy has been a member of FCCBRLA since she was ten. She has attended many mission trips all over the country and Mexico. She is looking forward to some hard work and fellowship in Nashville.

Amanda has been on many different mission trips with FCC and each one has touched her and opened her eyes in a different way. She is excited and ready to see what God has planned for her this time!

Thank you to all who have supported us and helped us get here. Your donations, your prayers, your support, your EVERYTHING has been instrumental in getting us to this place. We are thankful that we can be the church, we can represent FCCBRLA here in Nashville, doing God's work and showing God's love in all the ways we are able.

We can't wait to post more pictures and share our trip with you!

Rev. Laura