Mission Trip Fast Approaches

 I can't believe we leave one week from today.  This year, the team will be working with the Tree of Life Ministry in Mission, SD.  There will be 10 of us leaving just after the start of church next Sunday.  We don't know what work we will be doing but we know that God will be with us as we face new challenges and new learning experiences.  We will post nightly updates of our work, our fun, our fellowship, and our faith journeys.  I hope you will follow along with Caleb, David, Connor, Lance, Molly, Pam, Melanie, Gene, Howard, and Barbara as we step out on this adventure and journey of faith.

We appreciate your prayers.  If you would like to support our trip, you can make a donation tot he Mission Trip Fund at Leawood United Methodist Church.  

Barbara

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