Henderson

2026 FALL HENDERSON MISSION NOTES

Dave & Karen McCord, Kay & Lamar Ziegler, Claudia MacRae and Brian Clifford travelled to

Henderson Settlement on October 18, after being commissioned by Pastor Derek Hanson.

This was the second opportunity for FPC fellowship people to SERVE at the Henderson

Settlement this year. The Ziegler’s hauled a full truck load of donate goods to the

Community Store.

Kay and Karen worked in the Community Store, sorting donated clothes with some of the

other 22 volunteers that came that week, and they were able to sort ALL of the clothes

bags & boxes on hand in the storeroom. Brian and Claudia painted a diesel tank yellow.

The 4 of us did many maintenance and repair projects on campus, per the attached list.

FPC Team led 2 morning devotions, then Kay and Lamar helped another team with

devotions on Friday morning.

We occupied Upper & Lower Brandon and Upper Sower cottages and were very

comfortable. All of us paid room & board fees directly to the Settlement.

The McCord’s and Claudia & Brian headed south to North Carolina on Thursday morning,

October 22. The Ziegler’s headed to Tennessee on Friday morning, October 23.

Of the 6 FPC’s that went to Henderson Settlement in October, 7 FPC’s (including Kiersten

Clifford) want to come back next October 2027. That works well for the Ziegler’s as they

plan to make 3 trips next year, anyway, to haul donate goods to

the Henderson Community Store. Please plan for a second trip

in 2027 during dares most convenient to the FPC Fellowship.

Lamar Ziegler

Ready for a Christ Centered Summer Adventure?

Our 2026 Trip was a success. Get Involved in the 2027 Team!

It’s time once again to gear up for our annual summer work camp mission trip to Henderson Settlement in Frakes, Kentucky. 2027 dates are: Sunday–Friday, June 20–25. This all‑ages trip blends hands‑on service with the joy of traveling together—home repairs, community outreach, time with local families, and plenty of unexpected moments that make the week both fun and deeply fulfilling.

Our work at Henderson Settlement focuses on creating opportunities for better lives through Christ‑centered service and helping meet basic needs in Appalachia. Last year, twenty adults and children from our FPC family joined the team, and we’re excited to see who God brings along this summer.

You might find yourself repairing a porch, assisting with outreach projects, or spending time with local families who welcome volunteers with warmth and gratitude. Every day brings something new, and every task—big or small—makes a meaningful impact.

To give you a sense of the adventure ahead, longtime volunteers Kay and Lamar, who have served at Henderson Settlement for 42 consecutive years, still laugh about their first trip in 1984. With no signs, no GPS, and narrow unpaved roads without guardrails, simply getting there was an adventure. They’ve returned every year since because the experience is that rewarding.

Whether you’re drawn by the chance to serve, the joy of traveling with a great group, or the promise of an unforgettable week, we hope you’ll join us. It’s a trip that surprises you, stretches you, and fills you in ways you don’t expect.

2027 Registration Opens Soon

If you’re new to the trip, Jennie Auble and Lamar Ziegler will be available during Fellowship Hour this Sunday to answer questions and share details. Returning volunteers, please pick up a registration form at the Welcome Center in Fellowship Hall so we can reserve your housing.

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