FRIENDS OF BARNABAS

 
Gary Lucas and Pastor Blaine will be co-leading the FOB team going to Honduras in 2025.  They are scheduled to leave September 20, 2025 and will return home September 27, 2025.   Contact Gary Lucas at 540-430-7863 or garylucas517@gmail.com or Pastor Blaine if you are interested in joining this team.  THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP!
 
FUNDRAISING EVENT:

We will be hosting a “Christmas in July” Yard Sale on Saturday July 26th at the Weyers Cave Community Center from 8am-1pm. All proceeds will go to help our September Honduras Mission Team. We are asking for a $15 donation for those wanting a table to set up their personal yard sale. Now is the time to clean out your garage, purge those extra things, and set them aside and be ready to earn a little extra cash! As well as the Christmas in July Yard Sale and individuals personal Yard Sales, we will also be selling BBQ sandwiches and hosting a bake sale. If you have any questions or want to reserve a table for your own yard sale, please reach out to Amy Michael (540-447-9972) or the church office at 540-430-7862.
What does an FoB (Friends of Barnabas) medical mission team do?
Deliver medical care to children and their families in the mountains of Honduras.
Where is Honduras?
In Latin America, bordered by Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador.  Seven or eight hours away by plane.
What’s the weather like?
Hot mostly, and muggy.  But in the mountains it can be quite pleasant, especially with an evening breeze.
Why should I go?
Lots of reasons … maybe God is calling you to have an adventure, to change the life of a child, to change your own life!
How much does it cost?
Each team member is asked to raise  $2,250 for travel expenses.  These funds can be accomplished by asking friends and family for financial support.  Each team is also responsible for raising $11,500 for medical supplies.
What’s a typical day like?
Wake up early, eat a delicious breakfast, bus ride into the mountains (30 minutes to 2 hours).  Set up clinics, see patients until there are none left,  with a break for lunch.  Bus ride back, showers, dinner, devotions, free time.  Most of us go to bed early because we’re worn out!  First full day there we pack medicines for the week.  Sunday we visit some of the local sites (lake, waterfall, or other fun Honduras sites.
Do I need a medical degree?
No!  Besides doctors, nurses, dentists, PAs, and eye care experts, we also need Spanish translators and non-medical lay people to make the trip successful.
Is it safe?
Precautions are taken for the team’s safety.  The mission teams are accompanied by the National Police or National Guard throughout the week.  The compound where we stay is guarded 24/7.  But of course there are risks, just like Jesus said there would be if we follow him!  
How’s the food?
Amazingly good!  You’ll eat like a king (or queen) for the week.  authentic Honduran food at every meal:  fried fish, chicken, beans and rice, fresh veggies, hand rolled tortillas, perfectly ripe fruit and lots of good desserts like flan, rice pudding and bananas foster.
What if I can’t go to Honduras?
You can still participate!  We need people to pray, give and go.  Pray for the mountain medical teams, for the people we serve, for the FoB leadership, and for the presence of Christ to be revealed in Honduras.  You can also support our work through financial giving. 
 
 
 
How can I learn more?
Talk to Gary Lucas, Pastor Blaine or visit the Fob website at www.fobf.org.  Click here to learn more about the mountain medical team.
From the FoB website:
“Improving the lives of impoverished children in Honduras by providing high quality sustainable medical care and enabling communities to become self-sufficient through health related training and education.