West Virginia Mission Trip July 6-13, 2013

TEAM LEADER: Pastor Rickey Taylor (352) 303-0123/rtaylor@fbcbushnell.org

 WHERE: New Creek Baptist Church, New Creek, WV – Located in the mountains of West Virginia about 5 miles south of the Potomac River near Kyser. The people work in industries such as wood processing, chicken processing, electric power & coal mining. Also, there is a large part of the population who are retired. Starting in March they are remodeling and adding to the Sunday School building that is next to the Church.

DETAILS: Construction Work: dry walling, linoleum floors in the Sunday School buildings & Sanctuary, design & build new signs for the church (electric, lighted), put plastic covering under the sanctuary roof, light landscaping, etc.

 DATE: July 6-13, 2013 (Actual Work Days: July 8-12)

 COST: TBA (travel, food & lodging – option to stay in church building)

GROUP SIZE: 15-20

DEPOSIT: $50 (to be applied to food cost) due ASAP

 TENTATIVE ITINERARY: (From Bushnell) Leave Saturday morning,  July 6, spend 1 night en-route; arrive Sunday evening, July 7; Work Monday – Friday NOON; Leave Friday, July 12, spend 1 night en-route; Arrive home Saturday night, July 13.

LODGING OPTIONS:

1) Stay in church building (10-15 max)

2) Nearby Motel: Keyser Inn 51 Josie Drive off of Route 220 South Keyser, WV 26726 Phone: (304) 788-0913 Toll Free: (800) 532-9413 http://www.keyserinn.com

Rates:  Double Occupancy @ approximately $62.15 per night, per room

REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete a Short Term Mission Trip Application
• Turn in your deposit of $50 (check payable to FBC Bushnell)
• Complete a Background Check Form (if not on file at the church)
• Complete West Virginia Mission Team Survey

New Creek is near Kyser

Nicaragua Mission Team February 2013

Nicaragua Mission Team – February 21-28. Pray for them as they travel and minister to the people of Nicaragua. The team members are Billy Ray, Bert Lovett, Jon Parks, Jarrett Parish & Rien Rutzebeck. They will be going into the mountains far from electricity and running water. Billy will be preaching for the first time in Spanish with no interpreter. Pray for all the people that they come into contact with this week and pray for the team and their safety.

Nicaragua Mission Trip October 2012

Debbie Ray is not pictured. She was standing on Pastor Billy’s right.

Pray for our Mission Team as they minister in Nicaragua, October 12-20, 2012. Team includes: Pastor Billy Ray, Debbie Ray, Pastor Alex Davis, Bill Klems, Roy & Terresa Ponder, Abraham Morris, Johnny Page, & Jill Wilt. Bert Lovett is sick and could not go with the team. They are now in Miami, getting ready for their flight to Rio Blanco. Pray! Listen! Obey! Go!

Nicaragua Mission Team Back Home

The  Nicaragua Mission Team arrived safely back to Bushnell this morning. Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers as they rest and recuperate from their mission trip. You are invited to come hear their report this Sunday at 6:00 P.M. at FBCB.

Nicaragua Mission Team

Nicaragua Mission Team is now back in Managua, just ate at Burger King. They are safe and sound and going to enjoy some AC. They will be tourists today, fly tonight and be home Friday morning. Thanks for praying!

Nicaragua Mission Team Report #2

Debbie Ray posted the following to her FaceBook Saturday afternoon:

Please continue to pray for our mission team that is in Nicaragua.  They were leaving  Rio Blanco this morning to go to Boca Church in the outback and it is raining and has been since about 3:30 this morning.  Pray for safe travels for them as they travel in the rain and that many would come to know Jesus as they minister to those they come in contact with.  We will not hear from them again for a few days as there is no internet or cell service where they are going now.

Nicaragua Mission Team Report

Nicaragua Mission Team August 2-10, 2012

The Mission Team left Thursday at 5:30 P.M. for Nicaragua. Pastor Billy emailed the following report:

“Hola, We are safe in Managua. We are having breakfast soon and then head to Rio Blanco. We miss everyone and will be back before long. Pastor Billy”

Day 7 in Kotzebue (July 21, 2012)

Sadly, our very last full day in Kotzebue arrived. The women conducted Session 2 of the Ladies Event, and were touched by what they saw and heard from the women who attended. Isn’t it funny how God always gives to us when we offer ourselves to Him? The men and the girls assumed the responsibility of watching, or should I say “guarding,” the children. They managed to complete their mission with only a teeny amount of wipeouts, escapes, and sobs. After the team tidied up the church, they scurried down to a nearby ramp for the greatly awaited Arctic plunge! It may not have been the most intelligent of choices, but it was definitely a memorable experience. The group spent the remainder of the day eating, socializing, and preparing for Sunday’s busy schedule.  It will be a restful night here at First Baptist. (Editor’s note: Taylor Maddox, our Blogger, is still resting as I post this, but will soon rise to start the very last day in Kotzebue. Another delicious breakfast is being served, thanks to Terresa & Selena. Pray for us as we lead and participate in worship and Bible Study this morning. We are praying for our FBC Bushnell Family!

Day 5 & 6 in Kotzebue (July 19-20, 2012)

Rain clouds broke in time for partly cloudy and sunny skies in Kotzebue for the Boomerang Express (1 Day VBS). It proved quite successful with 29 children in attendance and lots of energy to go with it. VBS was fast and furious, but the kids seemed to have a great time studying the Word, making crafts, playing games and singing together. The Gospel was presented and seeds were sown in the young lives of very precious children. “The girls” attended Youth Group and taught them one of the VBS songs they will lead in Sunday Morning Worship. Our team (minus Joan, who was sickly) enjoyed riding through the Tundra looking for anything that could possibly be a moose, caribou or ground squirrel. None were spotted! :)  However we spotted a patch of snow and enjoyed a good snow fight. Got pictures to prove it! We even had a “cotton pickin’” good time and Roy performed last rights on a dead seal (not the dead seal scrolls, SS teachers  BTW – Joan is feeling better! Actually, she is feeling better than a dead seal in the sunshine! :)  A beautiful sunset was enjoyed by a few team members at 1:17 A.M. The steps and landing were completed after Roy & Harry’s labor of love, working in the cold rain most of the time. Gifts of appreciation were humbly received. The day was spent setting up tables, decorating and preparing for the Ladies Event. Selena was delighted to see 26 ladies in attendance for the first session. Thanks to Selena, ladies and “the girls” for making preparations and decorating so stunningly. “The girls” graciously entertained the children so the ladies could fellowship.

Day 4 in Kotzebue (July 18, 2012)

The Alaska Mission Team had an exciting time of worship and fellowship with the elders at the Long Term Care Senior Center. We enjoyed worshiping with them and hearing them sing in their native tongue. Two ladies shared testimony and song…priceless! Pray for our team as we lead VBS Thursday (7/19) from 2-4:30 (6-8:30 EST) for the Boomerang Express – It ALL comes back to JESUS!! Pray that many children come to know Jesus as their personal Savior and grow in their faith and that Jesus will be Lord in Kotzebue! Thanks for your prayers!