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FPC Burlington

Serving In Tucson, AZ
July 17, 2022
Community: Downtown/South
Partner: Tree of Life Church
Staff: Megan Motley-MacCall, Ashley Hendrickson

Welcome to Tucson!

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 17, 2022 10:48 PM

After a long day of travel, we have made it to Tucson! We got to see our service sights, meet the Pastors, have dinner, and take in this amazing sunset. Off to an early start tomorrow and we can’t wait! 

Welcome to Tucson!

Day 1: Homeless Outreach

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 5:38 PM

Part of our crew had the opportunity to pack food with Pastor Bill from Tree of Life. Tree of Life has its own food pantry that packs and distributes to its local homeless community. 

Day 1: Homeless Outreach

Day 1: Tree of Life

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 5:45 PM

Our crew hit the ground running this morning! Half of the team started repairs inside: sheetrock repairs, ceiling replacement, ripping up carpet, and lots of prep for our work tomorrow. 

Day 1: Tree of Life

Day 1: Landscaping!

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 5:49 PM

The rest of our crew worked to help the church with its curb appeal. Tons of landscaping, multiple runs to the dumpster, and shed repairs. 
Day 1: Landscaping!

Day 1: Desert Desserts!

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 5:54 PM

After helping Mr. Marvin with cleaning and clearing the church grounds he brought us a local desert favorite! Eegee’s definitely got two thumbs up from the whole crew! Thank you Mr. Marvin! 
Day 1: Desert Desserts!

Day 1: Team Challenge

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 5:58 PM

Our team challenge tonight was all about leadership styles and how much our “workers” can truly contribute given the chance. Harry and Mr. Bodean had the tallest tower tonight for sure! 
Day 1: Team Challenge

Day 2: Back At It

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:03 PM

Only about half a ceiling left! More sheetrock, texturing, painting and repairs. 
Day 2: Back At It

Day 2: Mr. Marvin’s Sheds

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:06 PM

Shed repairs are complete! More landscaping and prepping picnic tables for tomorrow's painting. 
Day 2: Mr. Marvin’s Sheds

Day 2: Many Hands Make Light Work

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:09 PM

Some of our gentlemen helped Hope City Church deliver furniture to the homes of some of its members. 
Day 2: Many Hands Make Light Work

Day 2: Running the Shop

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:13 PM

Becky and Karyn ran the Tree of Life thrift store today. The thrift store runs solely on volunteers and all proceeds go directly to the Tree of Life food pantry. 
Day 2: Running the Shop

Day 2: Hard Work

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:23 PM

✔️Ceiling Sheetrock Complete

✔️Introduce Crew to Raspados

✔️Team Time


This crew works hard! God's work is for sure being done here in Tucson. 

Day 2: Hard Work

Day 3: Going Out Into Tucson

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:29 PM

“Let your faith be bigger than your fears”

Hebrews 13:6

We packed homeless bags at Hope City Church this morning. We hit the local park, meet some incredible people, and passed out bags with food/water/hygiene products. Although some of our students were a little nervous, they all prayed and pulled together to help bless the local homeless community. 

Day 3: Going Out Into Tucson

Day 3: Finishing Inside Work at Tree of Life

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:31 PM

Wrapping up all of our projects at Tree of Life. Texturing walls, mudding the ceiling, and more painting. 
Day 3: Finishing Inside Work at Tree of Life

Day 3: Thank You Tree of Life

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:41 PM

We wrapped up all of our projects today! So much hard work and laughter at Tree of Life. 

Landscaping, shed repairs and painting, wall patching, sheetrock hanging, texturing, painting, installing and mudding a ceiling, dance parties, painting outdoor picnic tables, wall repairs, and painting the sanctuary. Bonus: the smile on Mr. Marvin’s face! 
Day 3: Thank You Tree of Life

FPC Seniors!

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 6:43 PM

Such a great group! 
FPC Seniors!

Day 4: Gospel Rescue Mission

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 7:00 PM

Amazing! Words cannot describe what one man’s vision and God's amazing grace can do. 
Day 4: Gospel Rescue Mission

Day 4: More Bags

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 7:14 PM

Packing more homeless bags for tonight's mission. 
Day 4: More Bags

Day 4: Downtown Tucson

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 11:08 PM

We took to the streets again tonight to bless more of the local homeless community with bags of water/food/hygiene products. 

Day 4: Downtown Tucson

Day 4: Prayer Rocks

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 21, 2022 11:25 PM

Tonight our team wrote Bible verses, words of inspiration, and small memories on large sealed rocks for all of the amazing hosts we had this week. 
Day 4: Prayer Rocks

Day 5 : Sabino Canyon

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 27, 2022 5:48 PM

We hiked, explored, played games and took in all the beautiful views! 

Day 5 : Sabino Canyon

Day 5 : Rec Day

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 27, 2022 5:51 PM

Had the best Mexican food ever! We were able to check out the University of Arizona and found a local ice scream shop that was amazing! 
Day 5 : Rec Day

That’s A Wrap

by Ashley Hendrickson | July 27, 2022 5:53 PM

Thank you FPC for such an amazing week. 
That’s A Wrap

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Karyn Parsons

July 26, 2022 2:33 PM

So proud of all the hard work and love that this team put into their projects this week!! As usual, this team lived up to our FPC Youth reputation as a group that gets it done ,and has fun while they work!!

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