Over the years since FPC members Mark and Catherine Bell made their first trip to Zambia in 2011, this beautiful African country has become a second home to them. They fell in love with the culture, the people, and the churches and are in awe of the spiritual maturity of the friends and leaders that live in this majestic part of the world. They feel blessed that, through their relationship with the Zambian founders of the Phoebe Foundation Africa (PFA, a Christian non-governmental organization) and with Chris and Phoebe Chanda, they have been a part of carrying out the mission of this Christ-centered ministry.

Zambians love soccer, and Mark has felt called to continue to collaborate with the Africa Impact Project to share the gospel with Zambians through the sport. In response to the global mental health crisis, Catherine has been invited to continue to share counseling education with pastors and community leaders through Mapalo Counseling Ministries. These two ministry initiatives are under the PFA umbrella.

The Bells are the co-chairs of the PFA USA Board of Directors and are currently praying about and planning a trip that they hope to lead from May 15 through May 29, 2024. It will be their eighth mission trip to Zambia and an opportunity for them and those interested in joining them to engage and serve this beautiful community, and to experience what the Bells describe as “the multilateral and transformative mutual learning” that takes place every time they spend time there. You may find more information here.

Brazil

FPC enjoys a longstanding relationship with our mission partners in Brazil. When we visit, our mission is to encourage and support the pastors, school staff, and congregations, along with students and their families, during a week’s worth of activities and opportunities for meaningful worship and interaction. The time there allows us to walk alongside our brothers and sisters in person and strengthen our understanding of the joys and challenges they face every day.

The trip is scheduled for May 18 – May 26, 2024 and is open to all adults, high school juniors or seniors (with accompanying parent/responsible adult), and college students. Is God calling you to join the team for the first time (or a next time) to see firsthand how God is at work in these communities? Is God calling you to support this partnership in other ways?

Click here for the complete information packet and application.

Serve Orlando

Join First Pres. on an intergenerational summer adventure to Orlando, Florida to serve and play! Departing from the church on June 22, the group will head down to Orlando, Florida for a week of missions, beach, and Orlando fun. Experience the richness of working along side people of all ages and building new relationships within our church family. Participants will have the opportunity to serve with different ministries around Orlando. Each day is full of new opportunities and mission experiences.

The group will be housed in dormitories at Forest Lake Academy. Meals will also be provided by the academy. The week will include beach time and an optional day at Universal Studios! We will return home June 29.

The schedule will be flexible for families who are attending. We want it to be a rich and enjoyable experience for all!

This is an event you won’t want to miss! Start making plans and inviting friends and get your $100 deposit in by March 1 to reserve your spot!

Orlando Serve Registration

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