Mission trips provide an opportunity to learn how God is at work among people and cultures very different from our own. Expect your perception of the world to be dramatically altered and broadened. Expect your faith to be deepened. FAPC sponsors trips that focus on education, witness, and strengthening ties to mission areas, while others are geared toward work through hands-on labor, disaster relief and community development. 

As Christians, we step out in faith whenever we travel to communities or countries that do not resemble our own. We go to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and to celebrate the ways that God’s love changes lives and communities. You will find that you receive much more than you give. 

God’s love is boundless. It transcends all social, cultural and economic barriers. An experience with brothers and sisters in need can be profoundly affecting.

"If one member suffers, all suffer together with it." -- I Corinthians 12:26

"Go into all the world." -- John 15:16

Upcoming Mission Trips

The next FAPC mission trip will be to the Philippines from Feb 5-22, 2012. The trip will be an opportunity to learn about the social outreach programs of the Protestant ministries in the Philippines, including education and social services. Follow the mission trip team on our new blog! 

Previous Mission Trips:

In the past decade FAPC has sponsored mission trips to the following national and international locations: 

• Egypt, November 2003, February 2010 
• Guatemala, July 2010, July 2011
• India, 1997, 1998, 2000
• Haiti, May 2011
• Kentucky, 
• Belize, July 2009
• Costa Rica, July 2008
• Madagascar, 2004
• New Orleans area, every year from 2006-2011

How to Get Involved

In addition to traveling to mission trip locations, there are other opportunities to support the mission work of FAPC to the world.

• Attend adult education classes/lectures
• Support PC(USA) Denominational Offerings (One Great Hour of Sharing, Peacemaking Offering, Christmas Joy Offering, and Pentecost Offering) and the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance special offerings
• Support FAPC Benevolence Grants by pledging
• Learn about the communities and countries where the Presbyterian Church (USA) and its sister churches are engaged. Meeting social and material need is often a most effective means of presenting the Gospel in action, especially in impoverished areas. Many FAPC members have international ties and may be in a position to wield influence, however small, to enhance the well-being of others.
• Talk to those who have been on mission trips and ask them about the resources needed in the communities we serve. You may be the link to those resources – expertise on community water systems in Madagascar, product development and small business management for the Human Development Trust in India, licensed plumbers and electricians for rebuilding Gulf Coast communities.
• Participate in outreach efforts related previous mission trips (Hands Across the Nile and other local organizations)
• Pray for our church’s missions.

Volunteers of all ages, ability and experience are always welcome and needed. If you are interested in participating, or if you have ideas for future mission trip projects, contact Ruth Nelson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .