http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/ Welcome to the First Church Missions blog! Click on the tags below to see all entries related to a particular trip or missionary supported by our church. This blog is managed by Abbey Daniels. Contact me with questions/comments: abbeyrenee@gmail.com Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:18:12 GMT en-us Copyright 2012 First United Methodist Church Carrollton http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-from-the-ins/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-from-the-ins/ Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:17:12 GMT Chiv called this morning from Cambodia http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/robert-and-emily-in-england/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/robert-and-emily-in-england/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:52:21 GMT Below is an email from Robert and Emily, who are in England this week on a trip (written by Emily):       I had a few minutes this morning so I thought I would let you know how things are going. We got here Saturday morning and ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/jambo-from-kenya/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/jambo-from-kenya/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:38:57 GMT Below is an update from Sharon Roelke, who is currently in Kenya with Bridges International. Jambo! Thank you all for praying, I can really see and feel your prayers.  After team meetings the last two nights we were really able ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-cambodia-friday-316/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-cambodia-friday-316/ Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:39:31 GMT The following is an email update sent from David Bales, who is in Cambodia with Chiv and Emara In: I have to apologize for my inconsistency in blogging. Part of it can be blamed on the lack of wifi at moments I could have posted blogs, but ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/im-pleased-to-update-for-you/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/im-pleased-to-update-for-you/ Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:46:24 GMT News from the Cambodia team http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-sharon-roelke/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-sharon-roelke/ Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:11:45 GMT Please read the update below from Sharon: "We arrived in Siem Reap and God is continuing to do amazing things!! We stopped in Saruns village on the way to share the gospel; he thought we might have 50 people but ended up with over 100. It was ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/a-cambodia-update-from-lindy-thomas/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/a-cambodia-update-from-lindy-thomas/ Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:22:29 GMT So we went to the newest village where we have made a connection today - Preay Tom - very near the Thai border. We met in a sort of "community center" where we hung our skit backdrop from a tree and had a great setting. After our skit about ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/group-3-arrives-in-cambodia/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/group-3-arrives-in-cambodia/ Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:55:06 GMT The 3rd group to head to Cambodia in the last month left Dallas/Fort Worth early Thursday morning. Their travel went relatively smoothly. Unfortunatley two of the teams bags, one with ministry items, didn't make the trip. The ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/great-update-from-cambodia/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/great-update-from-cambodia/ Thu, 27 Oct 2011 19:10:47 GMT God is good! Pray for Christians in Cambodia. http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/prayers-for-cambodia/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/prayers-for-cambodia/ Sat, 22 Oct 2011 16:53:31 GMT A brief update from our Cambodia team http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/word-from-cambodia/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/word-from-cambodia/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:36:18 GMT The first of 3 teams is on the ground in Cambodia. Here are some prayer needs. http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/quick-update-from-cambodia/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/quick-update-from-cambodia/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:47:44 GMT We received a quick note from Sharon today. Chiv and the beginnings of the Cambodia team left this past weekend to start our church's relay trip over there. We will have people on the ground from our church for six weeks in a row! Read on and ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/saturday-india-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/saturday-india-update/ Sat, 08 Oct 2011 23:34:29 GMT Report from the mission trip to India http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/wednesday-india-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/wednesday-india-update/ Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:21:38 GMT India Mission Team http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/tuesday-india-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/tuesday-india-update/ Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:20:49 GMT Update from the India team http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/monday-india-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/monday-india-update/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:11:42 GMT Update and prayer requests from our India team http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/india-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/india-update/ Sun, 02 Oct 2011 14:26:30 GMT Update from our India team http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/heading-to-india/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/heading-to-india/ Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:42:47 GMT Pray for our missionary team heading to India today! The team includes Luke & Kas Raju, Charles, Becky, & Liz Jackson, Geoff Hayden, John & Sharmy McDonald, Sharon & Dave Roelke. During the trip they will be speaking in multiple ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/bastrop-fire/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/bastrop-fire/ Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:48:45 GMT Extending the love of Jesus to those whose homes had been burned http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/lauren-shirley-romania-testimony/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/lauren-shirley-romania-testimony/ Sat, 06 Aug 2011 16:13:41 GMT During our two weeks in Romania, we caught a small glimpse of the vision John recorded in Revelation 7:9. He saw “a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages” worshipping ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-germany-mission/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-germany-mission/ Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:45:27 GMT Baseball Camp Report - First Day http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/colombia-trip-testimony/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/colombia-trip-testimony/ Thu, 21 Jul 2011 18:09:15 GMT Spring Break Mission Trip to Colombia http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/romania-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/romania-update/ Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:28:49 GMT The team has arrived! http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/evening-classes-in-o-khmom/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/evening-classes-in-o-khmom/ Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:08:51 GMT Greeting to all I would like to share some of the pictures with you. Nice to see some of the children have the opportunity to study at our church in O-Khmom. I hope everyone keep up what they have been doing. I feel they have great time there. ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/seeing-god-in-england/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/seeing-god-in-england/ Wed, 06 Jul 2011 19:53:17 GMT First in a series of reports on Spring Break mission trips to England and Colombia. http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/meet-the-players-romania-trip-job-pool-team/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/meet-the-players-romania-trip-job-pool-team/ Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:33:24 GMT Church, I'd like to introduce you to your Romania Trip Team!  Below are some of our enviable skills and talents (or just stuff we're willing to do to raise funds for our trip)! Please note that our skillz are not limited to those listed ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/local-missions-prayer-service/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/local-missions-prayer-service/ Mon, 23 May 2011 21:55:30 GMT We had a great night of prayer last night for the local missions ministries going on in our church, and for those that we might start up in the near future! If you have any questions, ideas, or want to get involved, please contact me (Abbey - ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/missions-job-pool/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/missions-job-pool/ Wed, 04 May 2011 05:57:59 GMT Need odd jobs done around your house, office, yard, etc.?Need help raising funds for a mission trip? The First Church Missions Job Pool will connect youth and college students who would like to raise funds for trips with people around the ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/germany-experience/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/germany-experience/ Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:56:45 GMT The blessings for this years Germany trip started before the trip ever happened. I was worried about being able to take time off of work since I had just started a new job, but as usual, God provided and time off wasn't an issue. I was worried ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/refugee-services-informational-meeting/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/refugee-services-informational-meeting/ Mon, 04 Apr 2011 19:53:39 GMT We are going to be meeting with Becky Nelson with World Relief next Tuesday evening (April 12) at 6:30pm. We will be starting to work with the refugee services organization in the Lewisville area. They assist people, generally Chin people from ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-prayer-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-prayer-update/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:00:38 GMT Reporting on answered prayers during the trip to England. Answers are below bolded. Prayer Directives for England “TOGETHER Mission” Thank you for praying for us on our mission trip. Here is how God answered your ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-4/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-4/ Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:59:33 GMT Dear Prayer Warriors: We sense your presence with us in Cambodia. We marvel at God’s work in the hearts of the people here.  Sunday we bumped along to FUMC O-Khmom, a two-hour drive from Battambang. It takes an hour and 15 minutes to ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-3/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-3/ Sun, 20 Mar 2011 16:50:43 GMT Greetings All Today we went to Koun Domrey to dedicate the church.  The church is like the one in O-Khmom only smaller.  We will send picture later.  There were about sixty people who participated and we baptized eight ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-2/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update-2/ Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:07:13 GMT Greetings all! We arrived safely Wednesday evening and spent at night Kimleng's parents. The next morning we purchased school supplies in Phnom Penh including two white boards and curriculum. We also bought mosquito nets that we dropped off at ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-5/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-5/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:35:51 GMT Today we did another public school. The year 5 (8 year olds) teacher had really prepared her class before we arrived. They had their atlas out with the map of the US on their desks and the smartboard had a map of the state of ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-6/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-6/ Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:18:55 GMT Friday One observation that I have made here is that Central Methodist church (our main host church) has a lot of activities throughout the week for the children. They get over 100 in attendance total. However, the parents are not staying . ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/faith-in-the-midst-of-calamities/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/faith-in-the-midst-of-calamities/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:56:24 GMT “Faith in the Midst of Calamities”      Then Jesus got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-4/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-4/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:51:28 GMT Update from England trip for Wednesday http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-south-africa/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-south-africa/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:33:02 GMT Hello from Cape Town! I'll be brief here, because we're at the home of some good friends, having a "critter braai" (a big, multi-part barbecue. We just had the first round of meat, which was smoked crocodile.) We just got access to internet for ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-check-in/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-check-in/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:39:51 GMT Chiv called and the team has arrived safely in Battambang. Tomorrow they have the opportunity to present the gospel at a men's and a women's prison. Be in prayer for their time at the prison. Here is an update from Marian sent by text: All is ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-3/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-3/ Wed, 16 Mar 2011 14:50:41 GMT From Tuesday: Today has been filled with serving and sightseeing. We were in another school this morning and did our question and answer about America & Texas and taught them the song. The principal was so impressed that ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/colombia-mission-check-in/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/colombia-mission-check-in/ Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:05:58 GMT From Wednesday, March 16 Today our team went to "Belen" a drop in center for girls most of whom are daughters of prostitutes. They were able to share the gospel and share with them it was a great time! Please pray for Zach and Kim who both ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-2/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-2/ Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:27:27 GMT Report from England Mission Trip for Monday http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-1/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/england-update-1/ Sun, 13 Mar 2011 15:28:30 GMT Last night we did a brief worship service to introduce the Texas team to the England team. Michael shared his testimony and it was a wonderful way to kick off the week. This was followed by a potluck (it IS a Methodist ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/spring-break/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/spring-break/ Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:42:58 GMT This week we have FOUR different groups going to FOUR different continents on mission trips from First Church. A group will be going to London to do some children's, youth, and adult ministry there and to investigate how to be involved in the ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/upcoming/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/upcoming/ Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:01:14 GMT What a great missions week! I hope you all were as challenged as I was. Even with that behind us, there is a lot going on in the coming months! Bigfoot Comedy - 4/2 On April 2, we will be having another Bigfoot Comedy Night. The headliner is ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/missions-week/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/missions-week/ Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:34:53 GMT Missions Week is coming soon! We will be kicking it off on Sunday, February 13, and wrapping it up on Sunday, February 20. The theme for this year's missions week is PRAYER. It's something you can do whether you go or stay! It's the thing that ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-missionary-russ-wise/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-missionary-russ-wise/ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:25:28 GMT Check out the latest newsletter from Russ Wise here. http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-missionary-david-warner/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-missionary-david-warner/ Mon, 22 Nov 2010 22:52:55 GMT Check out the latest newsletter from our missionary, David Warner. http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/2011-mission-trips/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/2011-mission-trips/ Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:25:27 GMT Below is an update on the trips coming up in 2011. I don't have cost information at this time for these trips, but please email missions@firstchurch.net for more information. A few things have changed about the requirements for going on a trip ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-video/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-video/ Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:07:06 GMT A brief video summary of the recent trip to Cambodia http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-update/ Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:46:38 GMT Update from a team of 16 traveling in Cambodia for the dedication of First United Methodist Church of O'Khmom http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/refugee-services-of-texas/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/refugee-services-of-texas/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:25:52 GMT Some of you may have read about how our church is beginning to be involved in helping refugees that have been located to Dallas from all over the world. If you would like to be involved in this, below are some of the needs that they have. I have ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-on-russ-wise/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-on-russ-wise/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:42:39 GMT Here are some prayer requests submitted by Russ Wise for our Missions Potluck in March: 1. Pray for my ability to discerningly respond to those who ask me to help them deal with potential deception in either their lives or the life of their ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-on-tyler-savage/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-on-tyler-savage/ Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:51:11 GMT Tyler is one of the missionaries that we support at our church. He is now in Karlsruhe, Germany. A little background on what Tyler is doing: "Once the epicenter of the Protestant movement and steeped in historical Christianity, Europe is now ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-trip/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-trip/ Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:42:04 GMT Tickets are being bought soon for the Cambodia mission trip! At the meeting this past Sunday discussing details of the trip, it was decided that the dates have been changed from late July to August 5-14, 2010.  If you have interest in ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/colombia-trip/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/colombia-trip/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:35:31 GMT For those of you that don't know, this year's trip to Colombia left last weekend. Here is an update from Mike Patzig about the trip: The plane that Jeff and Mike were on got diverted to Atlanta, and they ended up flying the last leg to Bogota ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-the-agudelos/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-the-agudelos/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:42:45 GMT Below is a letter I translated from the Agudelos in Colombia. I hope everyone is planning to come to the Missions Potluck tonight to have some updates and wonderful prayer time for our missionaries! "Hello! Brothers and friends At the ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:28:04 GMT Imagine.  Step into another realm and dream. Children do this well.  They do not allow this finite world to inhibit their creative spirits.  Adults struggle.  As we grow up, we are trained to live in the ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-trip-presentation/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-trip-presentation/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:18:32 GMT Chiv In will be presenting photos and stories from the Fall 2009 trip to Cambodia at the Breckenfelds' house on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 7:00 pm.  Please email me (abbeyrenee[at]gmail[dot]com) if you would like to attend and I will send more ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/perspectives-class/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/perspectives-class/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:54:24 GMT Some of you may have heard of the Perspectives class. A couple of members of Missions Commission are taking it now and highly recommend it to anyone interested in Missions or just in broadening their perspectives, especially as concerns justice ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/local-volunteer-opportunities/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/local-volunteer-opportunities/ Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:12:43 GMT Below is a letter I received from a volunteer coordinator at World Impact Ministries in Dallas. Groups from our church have volunteered with them several times and we are big believers in what they are doing. Check out their&nb... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/diana-drakes-memories-from-the-colombia-trip/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/diana-drakes-memories-from-the-colombia-trip/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:27:27 GMT About 2 months ago I went on an amazing trip to Bogota, Colombia with a group from our church. We got to work with a wonderful group of missionaries from YWAM (Youth with a Mission) who live and work in the Bogota area. It was also really neat ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler/ Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:26:39 GMT September 2009 I am rich. You are rich too. For whatever reason, this has become a label that most of us, including myself, strongly dislike. We rarely, if ever, claim that we are indeed rich [in the economic sense], but we are. We have a ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-letter-from-the-scarbroughs/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-letter-from-the-scarbroughs/ Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:41:11 GMT August 12, 2009 Hello family and friends. Summer is almost over and we have been enjoying the warmth that it brings to Minnesota. We have a lot to share with you since our last newsletter. First, please know we appreciate the time that you ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/2009-trip-summary/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/2009-trip-summary/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:29:02 GMT El Paso:OctoberThis trip has its first informational meeting Sunday, August 2, after church in the library. Exact dates will be decided by the group. Ministry will be to the physically and spiritually poor of this region through volunteering ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:19:07 GMT July 2009 Aunt Esther. She sits sideways in her big chair, smelling of alcohol, legs propped up on the arm, short white hairs poke out the sides of her lime green knitted hat as she carefully raises the floral porcelain teacup towards her ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler-409/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/update-from-adrienne-mickler-409/ Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:46:38 GMT April 2009 You all have played an integral role in allowing me to be here and I want to include you on this journey in a more personal manner than I have in the past. You have given me a rare and beautiful gift: space and time to discover ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/updated-trip-list-2009/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/updated-trip-list-2009/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:51:50 GMT Here is an updated list of all of the mission trips and local mission opportunities for 2009:Hurricane Ike Relief Trip (for men)Dates: April 1-5Cost: $100Contact: Steve Niermann(stevenniermann@tx.rr.com)East Asia Vision TripDates: March ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/feed-my-starving-children/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/feed-my-starving-children/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:53:32 GMT A great opportunity for local volunteering is coming up at our church this summer. On June 5-6, we are hosting a Mobile Packing Day at the church (actually at CCA) where we will be packing 100,000 meals for children all over the world in a ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-and-nigeria/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/cambodia-and-nigeria/ Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:55:21 GMT There will be a trip going to Cambodia this fall (2009). This will be a much smaller trip to scope out and begin to pray for the trip that will go in 2010, which will be larger, youth-friendly, and will have a medical focus. The trip this year ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/trips-kenya--el-paso/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/trips-kenya--el-paso/ Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:56:59 GMT Some more information about a couple more trips we will (likely) be taking this year:Some of you are aware that our church took a group to Kenya last summer; I have posted notes from several people who went on that trip on this blog. Another ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/gospel-for-asia-update/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/gospel-for-asia-update/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:59:45 GMT December, 2008Jorhat, AssamINDIADear sponsors,Greetings to you in the matchless name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.I would like to convey my heartfelt thanks to you for your precious prayers and financial support for my ministry. Please ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/a-couple-more-trips/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/a-couple-more-trips/ Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:02:11 GMT There will be a hurricane relief trip for Hurricane Ike on April 1-5. They will stay in Texas City and work in Galveston, similar to the trip they took to New Orleans last year. I believe this year women can come too, as the housing ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/trip-information-2009/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/trip-information-2009/ Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:04:09 GMT It has been requested that I post information regarding the trips that we have on schedule for this year. So I will oblige, but a few at a time so they can be searched via tags. First of all, a group of 10 or 11 from our church will be ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/testimony-from-joseph-mcwilliams-kenya-trip/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/testimony-from-joseph-mcwilliams-kenya-trip/ Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:09:28 GMT God guided every part of me going on this trip to Africa. Everything from my summer school starting no later than a day after I got back to the fact that our entire group never got in one quarrel. Not to mention I didn't even bump my head once! ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/missionaries-dont-only-need-your-money/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/missionaries-dont-only-need-your-money/ Thu, 31 Jan 2008 20:07:36 GMT  This is an excerpt from The Purpose of Prayer (1925). "Some years ago, the record of a wonderful work of grace in connection with one of the stations of the China Inland Mission attracted a good deal of attention. Both the number and ... http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/welcome/ http://www.firstchurch.net/missionsblog/welcome/ Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:20:10 GMT Welcome to the Missions blog for First United Methodist Church! This blog is being created to be a source of information for people interested in First Church Missions. We hope to keep you all updated on a few things: The prayer and ...