WHY should you GEAUX WITH US?
At First Zachary, two Core Values are Missional Living and Sacrificial Generosity.
That means we value sending out our members into the world to live out the gospel with all that we have. FBCZ has sought out these community service projects and mission trip opportunities with the hopes that gospel conversations will result, or at the very least, through these projects and trips, we provide an opportunity for our members to show others that we genuinely love them. And ultimately, we pray that love will stir up people's curiosity enough so that they seek to know why and soon find the gospel. After all, it is God’s kindness that leads us all to repentance.
MISSIONAL LIVING
At FBCZ, we value sending out all our members to live among non-believers in our city, our nation, and our world so they may see and hear the gospel.
Mission Events & Trips
Geaux Day
Zachary, LA
March 21
Trip Lead
Missions Committee
If you missed this Geaux Day - keep an eye out for the next one! We had a blast serving our community through our mission projects - Litter Pickup, Landscaping in medians, Helping at the Food Pantry, and making the public cemetery shine.
Cost
None
CITY/STATE
Honduras Mission Trip
Guaimaca, Honduras
July 18-24
Trip Lead
Dr Tommy Gould
Trip Meeting: Mar 15, 5pm, Banquet Hall
This mission trip for adults and teens (must be accompanied by a parent) will address immediate medical needs, and in partnership with local churches, provide The Answer to spiritual needs through door to door evangelism and other ministry projects. Based at the Commissioned International compound in Guaimaca.
Cost
About $1,900
GLOBAL
Beach Reach Mission Trip
Kenai, Alaska
July 21-28
Trip Lead
Tommy Quinn
Trip Meeting: Mar 15, 5pm, Banquet Hall
Through simple acts of kindness and connection, we will engage the public through servant evangelism and heartfelt presence at this year’s Salmon Frenzy. Come ready to share the love of Christ through your actions, your words, and your willingness to serve wherever needed. Ways we serve include: kids clubs & bounce houses, prayer, traffic control, trash pick-up, serving free hot dogs, water, and hot cocoa.
Cost
About $2,000
NATIONAL
Serve Tour
Monroe, LA
August 20-22
Trip Lead
Scott McKenzie
FBCZ will partner with NAMB’s Send Relief to serve hurting communities in Monroe, LA. Projects may include light construction, painting, landscaping, hosting neighborhood grill walks and/or block parties. In partnership with the Louisiana Baptist Convention and the Northeast Louisiana Baptist Association and their local churches.
Cost
TBD
CITY/STATE
South Texas Mission Trip
McAllen, Texas
October 17-24
Trip Lead
Debbi Mashaw
This mission trip partners with a local church in the Rio Grande Valley. Ways to serve include: Construction Projects; Christmas Stocking Project; Beds, Books, and Bookshelves Project; Bless the Border Patrol & First Responders.
Even if you cannot go with us, there are ways to serve before we go by donating/making items for stockings, books and bedding for our mission projects.
Team Meeting is Sun, Aug 23, 4pm, ED210.
Cost
$465
NATIONAL
MissionLab
New Orleans, LA
October 12-14
Trip Lead
Andrew Forque
STUDENTS - Spend your fall break with us at MissionLab for a life-changing, action-packed week where you will grow spiritually, do hands-on ministry, and live on mission in the city of New Orleans. MissionLab is based at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Cost
$125
CITY/STATE
Colvin Mission Fund
The Colvin Mission Fund was developed in honor of Dr. Les Colvin’s years of service at FBCZ. Inspired by his example and an irrepressible desire to enable more church members to GEAUX WITH US, this fund lessens financial barriers to serving in FBCZ’s mission trips by providing up to half the cost of a trip for members who use it.