On July 28th, 2005, 15 members of Faith Bible piled into 2 vans at 4am at the local Walmart and embarked on the first church-sponsored group mission trip since the church was founded in 2001. Our destination: Brownsville, TX to team up with 100 other people from across the US and one Canadian to minister in Mexico through To Every Tribe Ministries.

Their mission: "ROM 15:20 And thus I aspired to preach the gospel, not where Christ was already named, that I might not build upon another man's foundation."

Simply put, their purpose is to take the gospel to areas where there is no evidence of a credible presentation of the gospel.

We arrived at our destination on July 29th, crossed the border on the 30th, and returned to the US on August 4th. We participated in medical clinics for new outreaches in Emiliano Zapato and Centinario and hurricane relief in La Posa and Media Luna. Just two weeks prior Hurricane Emily, a Category 4 hurricane, made a direct hit 35 miles southwest of Media Luna which sits on the Laguna Madre. By the grace of God there was no loss of life! The Ministry has works established in La Posa and Media Luna but this year the focus was showing the love of Christ by meeting the tangible needs of the residents after the hurricane. Through that work the relationships continued to be built to 'earn the right' to share Christ with those who have not heard.

While pictures only start to tell the story of all God did, we hope you enjoy them and are challenged to broaden your worldview, and perhaps even team up with TETM next year.

The links below will take you along with us on our journey.

For His Glory alone,

The FBC Team

Quotes
(what team members said)

La Posa, Mexico
(hurricane clean up/work)

Vacation Bible School
(also in La Posa)

Media Luna                       
(hurricane clean up/rebuilding)

Centinario/Emiliano Zapato
(medical clinic/first outreach)

Miscellaneous Candids    
(those 'I can't resist' ones)

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