This is our second time traveling into the land of Togo, Africa. For some of us this is our very first mission trip. Our mission is to impact the next generation of young African teenagers to rise up and take a stand for their Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. We know that along the way God is going to speak to each of us individually and as a team and we will be just as impacted. Our goal is not only to impact but to be impacted by the power of God. And He has put together just the team to do it.
Team Leader: Josh Ray
Zach Morrison
Rashad White
Ashley Lewis
Maggie Ridgeway
Maggie Heckmann 
Megan Garner
Miranda McCoy
This is just a to see if I can use it.
Glad you know how to use this, Magz. Not sure I do. I am looking forward to your return home & all of the things you will be able to share with us. Praying for the whole Mission team & I know God will lead all of you in helping the people of Togo. Sally (proud grandmama of Maggie Ridgeway)
So glad to here you all have arrived safely. I prayed so much last night for you all, I was having trouble sleeping so I just prayed and prayed for all of you. Have an absolute Blast!!!
Maggie Heckmann your family loves you so much and we are so proud of you:)
Love Maggie Heckmann’s Mom
Hope you all have a successful mission. Remember to drink lots of water and wear sunscreen. We are thinking of you in Nashville. Love, Megan’s aunt and cousin.
Thanks Aunt LaNae and Anne. I am having an amazing time so far
Good Morning, Magz! We are fixing to get ready for church. The cross will be filled with your name & the entire Mission Trip. I wish we could get a quick update on how everybody is doing. That would mean a lot. I am anxious to hear EVERYTHING about this exciting trip that God has made possible for you to be a part of. Don’t forget to take pics. & if you can keep a journal. Aunt Mary may can help you write a book. She was proud of having another missionary in the family. Tell Josh Happy Father’s Day. I know this is his first one & he can’t be home with his little girl. I love you, Magz. Nana
Is having an amazing time here in Lome. The computer keyboard is way diffrent and hard to use but im getting the hang of it. Cant wait to see yall.
Just wanted to wish my daddy a happy fathers day I love you daddy
Found some comments from the group & enjoyed reading them. Hope everyone gets to give an update on how things are going for them. 2 comments from Maggie, but don’t know which Maggie. Hope things are still going well for all of you. HOT here. Comp. said it’s around 80 in Lome. Is that right? Love you Magz. Miranda hope you are enjoying this trip. I know you have been wanting this for a long time. Nana
Magz:
I miss you so much. Can’t wait for you to get home and tell me about the wonderful things this AWESOME team is doing. Hope everyone is well. Tell Josh to have a very happy birthday and thanks for taking care of this wonderful team.
LOVE U!!!
Mom
Maggie Heckmann,
It was so good to hear from you!!!!! I think about you all so much and send prayers and energy to you from my heart every day.
So excited you are doing, seeing and experiencing so much.
Keep spreading God’s word. Couldn’t be prouder of you!
Love,
Aunt Susie
Hey Magz, I guess ya’ll are in the mtns. now. I hope U take a lot of pictures. It must B beautiful. I am packing for our “Girls Trip”. We leave 6:30 Sun. Not as early as ya’ll left & only a ten hr. drive. We all miss U. Alec said to tell you hey & he misses you, but he is REALLY having fun playing in your room(just a joke!!). Patrick n Brook just found out they are having a little boy! Will B glad when U can send us a note. Pepaw said hello & he loves U. I love U & miss U very much. Nana P.S. I’ll bring back some pics for U 2 choose your favorite one at the Amish Country!!
Hey Magz, Exactly one wk. your plane SHOULD b landing in Charleston, S.C., USA! U will B home at last. Gosh we have missed U. I hope U are having a wonderful time. Even if U get a little homesick, it will b worth it to teach even a few people about Jesus. Alec has really picked up texting real good on your phone. He’s good at getting on your FB too! U know I’m just kidding! I bet U are having “withdrawls” from texting! Wish U cud text us. Gran said I cud have gotten an international card not too expensive & U could call or text. She does that when she goes to England. Will miss not having U 2 pick on me next wk. & visa versa. We’ll catch up when U get home. I love U Maggie & am so proud of U. Please take care of yourself & let us hear from U when U can. See U in a wk., even if you’ll b sleep. Nana
Hey Magz, Just wanted U 2 know I’m thinking about U & missing U on our trip. I hope U R having a good time. Looking forward 2 U getting back home. Love you, Nana