On Saturday, March 22, thirteen members of LPC and friends of Austin's will return to Zihuatanejo, Mexico on a short term missions trip with Lexington Presbyterian Church. The team plans to help our missionaries, Guillermo and Jennie Salinas, build a basketball court and sports field that will be dedicated later this year to the memory of Austin Whetsell.
The purpose of every short-term mission trip is to minister in ways that will have long-term impact for Christ. This trip will be no different. Earlier this year, with donations received by the Austin Whetsell Foundation, we purchased a piece of property in downtown Zihuatanejo for Nuevo Vida Iglesia (New Life Church.) It is our prayer that many in the community and
neighborhood surrounding Nuevo Vida Iglesia will come to Christ through the outreach opportunities this new activities center will afford our missionaries in Zihuatanejo.
Please pray specifically for the team as they plan their trip, for safety in their travels, and for productivity in their efforts (since thirty-six members of the Whetsell family are planning to return to Zihuatanejo on the July 1 anniversary of Austin's death for a dedication service.)
We have committed to cover the cost of the actual building expenses for this trip, which we estimate to be around $7,000. If you would like to make a contribution to help defray the cost of materials the team will need in making improvements to the property, you can follow the paypal link on this page, or mail your donation to:
Austin Whetsell Foundation
c/o Lexington Presbyterian Church
246 Barr Rd.
Lexington, SC 29072
Of course any contribution you choose to make is fully tax-deductible. Thank you in advance for your prayers and support.
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