Chili Dinner Fundraiser

In order to help fund our awesome opportunity to go to Japan for a mission trip, we are having a Chili Dinner this Sunday, February 2, 2014.  From 1-4 PM, stop by the First Church of God, Laurel, MS and dine with us or take a to-go plate home.  We will be downstairs in the fellowship hall.

There will be delicious chili with all the fixings, drinks, and desserts!  The suggested donation is $8 per person.

Come join us as we share the excitement of the upcoming trip!

Also, monetary donations are being accepted.  You can make checks payable to 

First Church of God (Mission Fund)

P.0. Box 542

Laurel, MS 39441

If you have any questions, please email Michelle at duparker at juno dot com.

Blessings!
The Parker's

God is Working

We are so excited about the things that God is doing! He is making all of this possible. Obstacles are just falling away as we prepare for our journey.  

We were able to put in our applications for Passports this week. Very different than getting your Kid's Place Passport! 

What a great experience this will be for our family. 

Time is flying by - It will be time to leave for Japan before we know it! 

Waku waku suru! (I am excited!)

-Duane Parker

Thinking of Japan

We had a wonderful time traveling over the Christmas holidays to see friends and family here in the US.  Now, with the onset of the new year, our thoughts turn to the opportunities and friendships we will be making come Spring.  We have done several studies here at home about Japanese culture, but we are looking forward to experiencing first hand what God has in store for us in the beautiful nation of Japan.