Clarkston (Atlanta), July 2025
We are sending a team to participate in a SendRelief mission trip to Clarkston, GA, July 19-25. The Atlanta suburb of Clarkston is one of the most diverse communities in America. Known as the “Ellis Island of the South,” nearly 70% of the population is foreign-born, representing more than 50 countries with more than 100 distinct ethnic groups—all living within 1.4 square miles. Our team will be engaging in ministry to these refugees as well as participating in various ministry outreach projects throughout the Atlanta metro area.
Our Team (from left to right in picture below): Ken Rucker, Alex Hopkins, John Keese, Steve Hopkins, Kelly Hopkins, Ellie Hammonds, Yalor Hopkins, and Micah Hammonds
Funding the Mission
We want all church members to be able to participate in this trip because these are not just missions endeavors of those going, but they are missions efforts of our entire church. So, we encourage you to participate in two ways:
Pray - We will be sending out prayer updates via the Church Center App. Please stay informed and be lifting up these prayer requests as you see the notifications pop up on your app.
Give - We can all make sacrifices to help these trips be successful. Those going are taking time away from work and family as well as raising funds outside the church. The rest of us can help by giving to help offset costs. Our goal for raising funds from the church is $2,000 by the end of June. You can give via check or online.
Thank you in advance for participating in this effort to take the gospel to the ends of the earth. Please contact Pastor Ken if you have any questions..