Update 4/01/2012: We have returned after a fantastic trip. George Copeland, Janet Lisle, Jimmy Limauro, Madeline Papa, Carol Lewis, Ruth Merchant, and Pastor Jason returned home safe, a little darker, and a little sore after spending 28 hours on the road, 40 hours working on houses, and 3 hours enjoying New Orleans. We will get some pictures up soon. Thank you to everyone who supported us with your prayers and your money!
We’re going to Biloxi again! We are preparing to once again head to Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Mississippi to spend a week in work camp.
Back Bay Mission is an 89 year-old ministry of the United Church of Christ that serves the poor and marginalized in Biloxi, a community that is still struggling to recover from Hurricane Katrina of 2005. Our involvement the week we are there includes the construction and repair of homes in the area.
We have space for 10 workers. We will leave early and drive to Back Bay (bout 11 hours) on Sunday, March 25th, be housed in Back Bay’s new volunteer dormitory, work Monday through Friday, and return on Saturday, March 31st. If you would like to go on this mission trip with us, contact Janet Lisle for more information.
For those who aren’t able to drive to Mississippi and work on construction projects, you can participate by praying for the trip and contributing financially to ease the burden on those who are participating. Stay tuned for more information!
Did you go on our last Back Bay trip? Have you been on another mission trip with First Congregational or another church? Tell us about your experience in the “comment section” below!
