The last day of our mission trip. We had a large team this year, which allowed us to repair five different homes. The common theme was water damage. That damage had us ripping up ceilings, walls, floors, trim, etc. and replacing them and then repainting. For variety, we also replaced a leaking hot water heater, […]

Our cooking team this year has three women (Carol Bunch, Ella Bastine, and Cecilia Bailey). We have been cooking for the Gaithersburg PDA mission team since 2007. Two of the women on the team start preparing at least two weeks prior to the trip. We brainstorm to establish a menu that is cost effective, besides […]

For over a decade, my father has told me of the wonderful adventures he’s had participating in his PDA trips. He told many stories of the wonderful people he’d met and the interesting and rewarding projects in which he participated. Surprisingly, our calendars and lives finally aligned allowing me to join him. After his 15th […]

“Time is not your friend.” by Fletcher Tukes – This statement guides our service this week.  The need is great!  We are helping as many families as possible so that they can live in safe homes. Five to six families are receiving our knowledge, conversation, and service this week. These homes have a lot of […]

Monday morning arrived bright and sunny with a hint of cool. I was grateful for a cozy, dry sleep after our Sunday drive through a deluge, expertly maneuvered by our “submarine” captain, Lisa. The GPC team gathered gradually, chatting over wake-up beverages, and then was presented with a colorfully nutritious breakfast made by Carol, Ella […]

Gaithersburg Presbyterian is on a mission this week. Over 30 of our members (and brave friends of members) have driven to New Bern, NC, to rebuild homes destroyed by flooding. The Neuse River overflowed its banks when a hurricane stalled in this area, flooding hundreds of local homes. This is GPC’s fourth mission trip to […]

The 2023 Souper Fellowship Luncheon was a great success with nearly 150 members of our GPC family attending. Because so many of you asked for soup recipes, we’ve posted some examples of the kinds of soup provided at that tasty gathering!  A special “Thank You” to each of our cooks who have kindly shared their […]

The Holiday Spirit is in the air!! Time to open our GPC online cookbook to four of Francie Whitlock’s favorite holiday recipes. As she says, paraphrasing the words of a famous doughboy: “Nothin’ says lovin’ like somethin’ from the oven and GPC says it best!” Enjoy a new featured recipe each week! Scottish Shortbread Warm […]