Meet Members of the Ube Team

"Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever." Psalm 125:1 NIV

Continue to pray for the people of Ube, the missionaries there, the team and for Rick and Linda as they travel.



Members of the mission team to Ube have been invited to share something from their background, a brief testimony, or the reason why they are involved in this particular mission trip. Today we invite you to meet Stephanie Parker.



"My father was a handy man and I would assist him on some of his jobs. I was a tomboy and always wanted to build or put things together. Occasionally, my father gave me scraps of wood to work on.

I guess that's where my love for renovating and building things began. So, one Christmas, I asked for and received a tool kit. In high school when most girls took home economics I took wood shop and drafting.

And, as an adult I continue to find ways to keep using those skills. I've volunteered on several Habitat builds and worked with a ministry project to paint homes for low income senior citizens.

So, I was very excited when I saw the notice in the bulletin that there would be a mission trip to Japan to renovate a church. This is the perfect opportunity for me to use my spiritual gift of service.

I love learning about other cultures. But, more importantly, I like those in other countries to learn about the diverse American culture. As a girl, I had a pen pal in Turkey and Mexico.

This is my first mission trip and I will be quietly observing everything as I work. I hope our presence and hard work will help cultivate the seed that has already been planted by Wes and his family.

I've been a member of FBA for 7 years and a member of Chosen People Bible study just as long. I have grown so much in my Christian walk. I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful Pastor and great Bible study teachers to guide me.
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Some of my interests are travel, photography and being active in my community. I am an Atlanta transplant from Kansas City, Missouri (not Kansas City, Kansas). I've lived here since 1988 and I don't miss those cold snowy winters one bit."