http://missions.blogsome.com missions at Forest Park Community Church Thu, 05 Jul 2007 14:24:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en That’s what my mother used to say to me when I asked for something silly, self-indulgent or unattainable. I imagine that’s the essense of the response to the request for clean water by the inmates of a thrird-world prison too. Although it’s not silly, or self-indulgent, it is sometimes unattainable. We ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/11/15/people-in-hell-want-ice-water/ We are well into planning our February Medical Mission to Nicaragua. We had originally planned on going to Honduras, but the fares for flights were really high, so we’re going instead to a town called Riva near the Costa Rican border. You can read all about the plans here. You ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/11/03/something-old-something-new/ Well, that was different! We just got back from building a home for Pastor Benjamin Tomas in Cloluteca, Honduras. That’s him playing a 1970’s Gibson Marauder to lead worship. Carlos Santana played one for a while. Do you think he bought it because he looks a bit like Carlos? In September of ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/10/06/home-on-the-honduran-range/ Forest Park is taking an adventurous mission team to Honduras in September to build a house for a local pastor. We are purchasing all materials and providing some of the labor as well. We have already sent money ahead, so the foundation has been laid and work is continuing even ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/08/28/honduran-construction-mission/ The youth group spent the past week in New Orleans cleaning up from Hurricane Katrina. Mike and Susan Luka rented a van and took 15 teens and a bunch of tools. Susan says: Everybody!  Michael and I are back from New Orleans! We got back Saturday around 7PM. Thank you to all ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/07/05/new-orleans-youth-mission/ Mission opportunities abound; literally in our own backyard. Those small hills you see out in back of the church are not from industrious moles. They are acually put there on purpose as a small scale motocross track. It’s used to teach kids to ride motocross. Motocross is a motorcycle ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/05/06/missions-on-wheels-fcamx/ Here’s the latest from Karis and Steve. Please remember them in your prayers and take a few minutes to call or write to encourage them - it’s hard work. Here’s the letter and below are instructions on how to contact them. Dear Friends, Greetings from Malawi. Many of you probably remember ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/04/26/news-from-steve-and-karis-in-malawi/ Our last day in Nicaragua is always a roller coaster of emotions. We are saying goodbye to our friends; sad to leave them, but looking forward to the day. Tired from an exhausting week of clinics, but excited to experience the sights. Grateful for a day of rest from the ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/02/24/last-day-sightseeing-and-shopping/ Traveling Bright and early we arise to a breakfast of sweetbreads, fruit, juice and coffee. Once everyone has completed their morning routine, we load everything on the two buses. Totes of medicine strapped down on the top and luggage on the inside, we head out at 6:00 for a ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/02/20/clinics-in-sebaco-and-somoto/ Church Sunday morning half the team get up early for church. The other half sleep in planning to attend evening services. Most all the protestant church services I have attended in Nicaragua are animated, passionate and LOUD! REALLY LOUD!! And it seems like they prefer their sound systems with broken speakers ... http://missions.blogsome.com/2006/02/19/sunday-%e2%80%93-orientation-and-preparation/