Well, the Dungannon mission trip got on the road today - and they arrived safely (in spite of the trucks on I-81!). Three churches - St. Anne's, St. Timothy's, and St. Thomas - sent 52 adults and teens to work as God's hands and heart in Dungannon, VA (in Appalachia). Father Jim and Mother Leslie annointed their hands last night at the Commissioning Eucharist and Mother Leslie blessed the cars for the trip this morning.
The missioners will tell us all about the trip this week in the blog - but for now, this is what I've heard:
- They have wi-fi, a big-screen TV, and lots of computers with internet connectivity!!
- The new grill arrived but had to be put together - the very first job was completed successfully and the hamburgers and hot dogs were great (thanks, Mike Colie, for being the grill master!)
- Once again, I forgot to order the coleslaw dressing so the coleslaw makers had to improvise - I hear it was a big hit so I hope they bring the recipe back with them.
- They've found the compline copies, made buddy bags, broken ice (gotten to know each other), and generally have settled in, with the first forays to Dollar General already underway.
Dungannon Team, know that we are praying for your work and safety this week - enjoy church and the Falls tomorrow!
- Susan Ficklin
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Dear Dungannon Team,
Thank you for being St. Anne's hands and hearts in southwestern Virginia. We will look forward to photos and stories as the week goes along!
Fondly,
Martha
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