World Missions News
Coming Events - Sept 5th
Date(s): 9/3/2010
Categories:
Adult Education / Outreach
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Elementary Ministry
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Family Ministry
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Grow
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Music Ministry
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Nursery Ministry
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Preschool Ministry
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Senior FOCUS Ministry
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Singles Ministry
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Student Ministry
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World Missions
Description: September 5 — No Evening Service
September 6— Office Closed—Labor Day
September 8— GROW Classes and/ “Sing to the King” begins (see bulletin insert)
September 12— AM -Pastor Jaime Velasco
PM- Texico Mission Team Report evening service
September 14—Senior F.O.C.U.S. luncheon
September 19— Pastor Mike Richards—am & pm
Bless Our Schools Sunday
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Message from Tori @ MCA
Date(s): 8/19/2010
Categories:
College & Twenty-Somethings Ministry
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Impact
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World Missions
Description:
I am beginning to settle into a routine here at Macedonian Christian Academy.
Over the past week, we at MCA have been seeking the face of Christ during our planning for the school year. I had a meeting with Juan Curling, the director of development, and he laid out my responsibilities for the year. I am so excited about how God has placed me in this ministry to do the things I love!
I wanted to thank you all so much for the prayers and support for me while I’m in here in Texas. You have been such an encouragement to me and my family!
In Christ,
Tori Clements
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Christmas in August
Date(s): 8/11/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST
The Johnson City Baptist Center of Holston Baptist
Association is collecting the following items:
markers, backpacks, pens, 3-ring binders, mechanical pencils, pens, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs and brushes, good used children and adult clothing and shoes.
These items can be dropped off at the Holston Assoc. office at 207 University Parkway in Johnson City.
For more information please contact Holston at 929-1196.
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Missions Support Request
Date(s): 8/4/2010
Categories:
Adult Education / Outreach
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College & Twenty-Somethings Ministry
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Family Ministry
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Impact
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Senior FOCUS Ministry
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Singles Ministry
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World Missions
Description:
MISSIONS SUPPORT REQUEST
Tori Clements will be serving as a liaison to a Mexican orphanage, photographer, videographer, and editor with the Curlings in South Texas and Mexico beginning August 9th.
Information regarding the ministry opportunity and support requirements are contained in the following pdf file:
Tori support card.pdf
Please join us by supporting her in this endeavor.
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Europe
Date(s): 8/3/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
The Pastor and Teana will be travelling this autumn to minister in Europe and visit HBC supported missionaries.
If you would like to support this endeavor, simply mark your gift “Pastor/Europe” on your tithing envelope and place it in the offering.
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Missions Support Request
Date(s): 7/12/2010
Categories:
Adult Education / Outreach
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Family Ministry
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Impact
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Senior FOCUS Ministry
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Singles Ministry
,
World Missions
Description:
MISSIONS SUPPORT REQUEST
Tori Clements will be serving as a liaison to a Mexican orphanage, photographer, videographer, and editor with the Curlings in South Texas and Mexico beginning August 9th.
She needs to raise $800-$850 per month for 10-11 months of service.
For more info contact Tori -
Please write “MCA-TORI” on your tithing envelope when making donations at Hertiage.
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The Gospel in Life
Date(s): 6/20/2010
Categories:
Adult Education / Outreach
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Family Ministry
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Impact
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Senior FOCUS Ministry
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World Missions
Description:
“Heart: Three Ways to Live”
For examples of how Christians are engaging the world (per last week’s session) see:
and
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VBS OFFERING
Date(s): 6/17/2010
Categories:
252 Basics/Kidstuf Ministry
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Childrens Ministry
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Elementary Ministry
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Impact
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Nursery Ministry
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Preschool Ministry
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World Missions
Description:
During this year’s 2010 VBS,
we collected approximately $1,600
in our VBS missionary offering!
to all you that gave this year!!
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Missions Support request
Date(s): 6/17/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
The Pastor and Teana will be representing Heritage in ministry in Syria, Romania and Hungary (also visiting England) this September on a mission endeavor. If you would like to help sponsor them financially, you may do so by marking your offering toward “Europe” in the memo area of your gift.
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Coming Events - June 13th
Date(s): 6/11/2010
Categories:
Adult Education / Outreach
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Family Ministry
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Grow
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World Missions
Description:
COMING EVENTS
Tonight— Missionaries Randall and Timi Stone
Word of Life Hungary
“The Gospel in Life”
June 18-19— Creation Museum Trip
June 20— Father’s Day (no evening service)
June 27— Adult CG Leader Meeting—5:30 YC
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Boys to Men
Date(s): 6/9/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
BOYS TO MEN
Hi all....this is amazing....Boys to Men/Children of
Promise could possibly win this!
We have made it to the second round of the Pepsi
Refresh Challenge, THANKS TO YOU!! We've been
told that no one has ever won the first month so we are super excited that we have rolled over in to June
because we were in the top 100. So keep up the
voting this month and it's important to VOTE EVERY DAY in June. That takes approximately 10 seconds once you have registered the first time. Again, we
are so grateful for your support!!
www.refresheverything.com/project100
Robin Demonaco
Boys To Men
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LOCAL MISSION OPPORTUNITY
Date(s): 6/2/2010
Categories:
College & Twenty-Somethings Ministry
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Impact
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Singles Ministry
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World Missions
Description:
We need someone who has the ability to repair a lawn mower.
We are also looking for a volunteer who would be willing to give one hour to mow a lawn (rotating weeks with several other people so as not to create a burden on one person).
Contact Mark Harris for details.
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ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING
Date(s): 3/30/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
We will receive our annual Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions on Easter Sunday, April 4th.
One hundred percent of your gift enables more than 5,000 missionaries to share the good news of Jesus Christ across the United States, Canada, and their territories.
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Prayer Request for Chile
Date(s): 3/1/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description: Baptist Global Response is keeping a very close eye on the after effects of the earthquake and will keep us posted on what we can do to help out.
There are two of our Disaster Relief sister states, South Carolina and California, who are on standby and prepared to go and assess the need in these areas of disaster.
You can go to www.gobgr.org and gather other information about these disasters.
We would ask you to pray for those affected and also pray for all the relief workers as they get into position to help all those in need.
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Haiti Update & Special speaker
Date(s): 2/25/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
It will be at least 60 days before the Southern Baptist Association will consider sending teams into Haiti.
Please continue to pray for the relief effort there and also our missionaries.
We welcome Karen Broyles to Heritage (Feb. 28th).
Karen’s husband Michael is in Haiti with Mission Aviation Fellowship.
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Texico mission trip
Date(s): 2/3/2010
Categories:
Family Ministry
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Impact
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World Missions
Description:
We will be having our first meeting on Sunday, February 21st at 12:00 (right after CG) in the youth center.
Lunch will be provided.
The trip will be the last full week of July. This meeting is for everyone that is planning to go AND for all those that are still considering going.
If you have questions or concerns about the trip, this would be a great time to get them answered.
Among other things, we will be discussing cost and transportation, and you will also have the chance to sign up for the areas of service that most interest you.
See Carter Payne if you have questions.
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Please join us in a short Praise Break!
Date(s): 1/29/2010
Categories:
Family Ministry
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Impact
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World Missions
Description:
Macedonian Christian Academy (MCA) closed on their new 12.7 acre property on Friday 1/15. God supplied the rest of the funds they needed!
--26 people are committed to our family mission trip to Texico in July.
--Another 35 or so are interested in going so we should have a huge team serving the Lord in Texico!
God is good! Please join us in giving him Praise!
Thanks,
Carter
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HAITI MISSIONS
Date(s): 1/29/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
OUR MISSIONARIES IN HAITI
We have missionaries serving through Mission Aviation Fellowship ministering to the people of Haiti.
Please continue to keep them in your prayers!
Also, If you would like to donate to the team that will be going to Haiti—just mark your giving envelope Haiti.
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Haiti missions trip
Date(s): 1/21/2010
Categories:
World Missions
Description:
We are accepting contributions for the team that will be going to Haiti—just mark your giving envelope Haiti.
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AGAPE WOMEN’S SERVICES
Date(s): 1/15/2010
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
AGAPE WOMEN’S SERVICES FUNDRAISER
Our Agape Women’s Services baby bottle fundraiser begins today which is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday.
Please pick up a baby bottle today in the foyer and fill with your donation.
Please return your bottle by Sunday, February 28th.
Thank you for your participation in this project.
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Agape baby bottles
Date(s): 1/8/2010
Categories:
Childrens Ministry
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Elementary Ministry
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Family Ministry
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Impact
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Nursery Ministry
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Preschool Ministry
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World Missions
Description:
We will be passing out baby bottles next Sunday to fill with our donations for Agape Women’s Services.
Next Sunday is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday!
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NOAH’S MAGNETS
Date(s): 1/7/2010
Categories:
Childrens Ministry
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Elementary Ministry
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Family Ministry
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Impact
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World Missions
Description:
Heritage contributed $429.00 to Noah’s Master Magnet Designs.
Proceeds will go toward the purchase of 25 hoodies with Phil. 2:5 printed on them. The hoodies will be given to children in need, here in Johnson City.
thank you for your support!
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2010 MCA Mission Trip to Texas/Mexico
Date(s): 12/17/2009
Categories:
Family Ministry
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Impact
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World Missions
Description:
Heritage Baptist-2010 MCA Mission Trip to Texas/Mexico
Join us this summer for a church mission trip to Texas and Mexico from Saturday July 24 through Saturday July 31, 2010. We will be visiting the Curling family at Macedonian Christian Academy (MCA) in Donna, Texas. This trip is designed to serve the Lord in several different ways. Both families and individuals are welcome on this trip. The first area of service is working at both the existing and new properties of MCA. The second service area involves working at a Bible school at a church there. Some people may participate on both the work team and the Bible school team, while others may want to serve only in a “work project” capacity. An additional area of service is at the Pillar of Hope Orphanage just outside of Reynoso, Mexico. This opportunity would be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are multiple ways to serve on this trip, and there is something for people of all ages and experience levels.
The Work portion of the trip will involve working on construction projects at the new property. It is MCA’s plan to have acquired by the end of 2009 a new piece of land for the school. Some team members would be assisting with various construction projects at the new property. Other team members would be working at the existing property doing summer “refreshing” projects such as cleaning, painting, organizing, and repairs. These projects at the existing property would be great projects for the children on the trip.
The Bible school portion of the trip would involve assisting at a Bible school at a local church. The Bible school would take place from approx 3:00-6:30 Monday through Thursday. Members of that church would be responsible for teaching the classes while our role would involve providing snacks/dinner, directing crafts and recreation, and other various supporting roles.
We will also have the opportunity to go to Pillar of Hope Orphanage outside of Reynoso, Mexico. Pillar of Hope has approx 45 children living there. In addition to providing food and shelter, the orphanage also has a Christian school modeled in the image of MCA. There are many ways we can serve here, but there are three specific things we have tentatively planned. First, we would like to do a Christmas in July for the kids. We would go to a dollar store and purchase toys and games for the kids and surprise them with these on our Tuesday morning visit. Second, we would grill lunch for them on both Tuesday and Thursday. Third, we would provide them with a love offering.
Below is a brief itinerary:
Saturday or Sunday: Travel from J.C. to Donna, Texas
Sunday (if you arrive Saturday): free day, sight-seeing, etc
Monday & Wednesday:
Work at current/new location in morning and early afternoon
Bible school from 3:00-6:30
Go to flea market Wednesday morning for souvenir shopping
Tuesday & Thursday:
Work at current/new location in morning and early afternoon
Christmas in July/Cookout at Pillar of Hope morning/early afternoon
Bible school from 3:00-6:30
Friday:
Work at current/new location until late afternoon
Closing banquet at Ponchos restaurant in evening (including personal testimonies)
Saturday: Depart for home
Travel—Most families will probably want to fly. If not, we would have the option of taking a church van/bus if there are enough people that want to do that. Driving will add a couple extra days travel time to your trip. If you drive down, it will not matter when you arrive as long as you are ready on Monday morning.
Lodging—There is plenty of lodging available at MCA. There are 5 24x24 rooms and 4 other large rooms. These rooms could be split between men and women or some could be used for entire families, depending on your preference. There are 3 showers on the property, which will not be an issue as long as showers are limited to 5 minutes max. Most people prefer to sleep on air mattresses or cots, which you will have to bring. If needed, we can ship them down ahead of time for those flying. If you prefer to stay in a hotel, that is an option. There is a nice LaQuinta Inn less than 5 minutes from MCA, and rates are approx $65/night for 4-person occupancy. This option would involve getting up earlier and traveling to the school in the morning.
Meals—Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided daily by MCA. A small team of cooks will be needed to help prepare the meals.
Cost—The total cost per person is $850. This includes airfare and a fee that would go toward covering the cost of the food, electricity, building materials, Bible school supplies, etc and a love offering for Juan and Rachel. If airline tickets go up significantly, the overall cost could increase.
Passports—Those over the age of 18 will need a passport to go into Mexico. Children under 18 will NOT need a passport; they will just need a letter from a parent and a photo ID; more info to follow on this.
Devotionals—There will be an evening devotional every night after showers/dinner.
Deadlines—If you have any interest in going, please let me know no later than January 1, 2010. This is very important as we must make sure that a large group (30-40) can be accommodated. The commitment date is April 1, 2010. You will need to have half of the cost turned in by April 1 and the remaining half by July 1, 2010. To let me know you are interested, find me at church on Sunday, call me at 423.741.0609, or email me at
me4clemson@comcast.net. There are also sign-up sheets located in the lobby and welcome center.
If you are going on the trip or if you would like to contribute toward someone else going, make your check out to HBC and make sure you use an envelope marked “MCA.” Any excess funds collected will be given to the Curlings as a love offering.
This is a great opportunity for anyone as there are several different ways you can serve—heavy construction, lighter work, working with children, and preparing meals. Please let me know if you have any questions.
God Bless,
Carter Payne
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Elijah Soritau - missionary to Romania
Date(s): 12/3/2009
Categories:
World Missions
Description:
Our missionary, Elijah Soritau is attempting to buy a car since returning to Romania.
A Chattanooga businessman will match any gift
(up to $5,000) given until December 15th.
If you are willing to help, mark your gift, 'Romania' and place it in the general offering.
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Mission trip next year - make plans now!
Date(s): 12/1/2009
Categories:
Family Ministry
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World Missions
Description: Please join us this summer for a family mission trip to Texas/Mexico to work with the Curlings at Macedonian Christian Academy.
The dates for the trip are July 24-31, 2010.
Both individuals and families are encouraged to go. There are multiple ways to serve on this trip, and there is something for all ages and experience levels.
There will be construction projects at the newly acquired property for the school. There will also be various projects at the existing property, many of which would be ideal projects for the children on the trip. We will also be assisting with a Bible school at a church there, helping with recreation, crafts, snacks, etc. In addition, we will be visiting an orphanage in Mexico where we will grill lunch for the kids there.
We also need a couple of people that are willing to prepare meals for our mission team. If you are interested in the trip or would like additional information, please contact Carter Payne at 741-0609 or by email at me4clemson@comcast.net.
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Life Action Summit for each of our missionary families
Date(s): 11/2/2009
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description:
Our Mission Team is interested in purchasing a copy of the MP3’s of the entire Life Action Summit for each of our missionary families. If you would like to purchase a copy ($25.00) simply make your check out to Heritage and put LA/Mission or LA/MP3 on your envelope.
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SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Date(s): 11/2/2009
Categories:
252 Basics/Kidstuf Ministry
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Adult Education / Outreach
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Childrens Ministry
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College & Twenty-Somethings Ministry
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Elementary Ministry
,
Family Ministry
,
Impact
,
Junior High Ministry
,
Nursery Ministry
,
Preschool Ministry
,
Senior FOCUS Ministry
,
Senior High Ministry
,
Singles Ministry
,
World Missions
Description:
SAMARITAN’S PURSE OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Next week, November 8th you can pick up your shoe box and begin to fill it for Samaritan’s Purse. The shoe boxes will need to be returned to the church by Sunday, December 6th. Every shoe box offers an opportunity to share the Good News of the Savior with a hurting child. If you have any questions, you can contact Mary Cox.
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Mexico Missions trip in November
Date(s): 10/12/2009
Categories:
Family Ministry
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Impact
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World Missions
Description: A team will be going to Centenario, Mexico in November -
Agenda includes:
- Teaching/Equiping local pastors
- sharing the Gospel with the village
- exploring potential future family missions opportunities with supported missionaries in this general area
The team still needs approximately $1,500 to cover food, lodging, fuel, etc.
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Missions trip to Japan
Date(s): 8/31/2009
Categories:
Impact
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World Missions
Description: This September, Daniel and Carla Gibson are traveling to Japan to distribute Bibles, help local churches, and encourage new Christians.
In a country where old traditions and new technology exist side by side, people are inundated daily with everything except the true message of Jesus Christ.
They can’t go without our help!
Pray: For their health and energy to stay strong, for God to provide the funding they need, and the hearts of the people to be open to the Holy Spirit.
Give: They still need to reach their goal of $3500 to pay for transportation and accommodation within the country and the Bibles to be distributed. All extra money will be put toward carrying more Bibles.
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The people of Shashamene now have clean water!!
Date(s): 8/14/2009
Categories:
World Missions
Description: The people of Shashamene now have clean water!!
After bringing in research crews, they discovered piping water in from the natural reservoir many miles away would fit our budget more than drilling for water would.
For many of the children, this is the first time they have had access to clean water.
As a result of the water well, the community leaders have also donated land to the church and school.
The church will be located on one side of the well, and the school (which is ran by the church) will be located on the other side. This will allow the church to maintain the well.
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Mission Update - Mexico
Date(s): 7/23/2009
Categories:
Impact
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Student Ministry
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World Missions
Description:
My recent trip to Mexico was amazing. Tijuana, where we stayed and did most of our ministry, is less than thirty miles from San Diego, California, but it might as well have been on the other side of the globe. Crossing the border to leave the USA, we drove straight into widespread poverty not seen in our own country for decades.
We stayed at a home for orphaned teenagers in Tijuana, and many of the teenagers came with us on our ministry trips, giving us even more opportunities to share God's love and truth.
Our main target was an area called the Canyon. It was a landfill for many years, but has since been covered with six feet of soil. The families who live there have built makeshift shacks out of scraps foraged from their own landfill and others; we saw houses built out of styrofoam and sheet metal scraps, with some cardboard tacked on the side. The hillsides were steep and slippery, and some homes had tires filled with sand and cut into the hill to use as steps, but others just had the gravelly sand of the hillside. There is no running water for any of the houses there; the residents must purchase water from a tanker truck. Our first day we made up some parcels of rice and dried beans and went down to the Canyon to distribute them and tell all the people about the upcoming events we would be holding that week.
Because the water is so expensive, those who live in the Canyon don't get to wash their clothes or hair very often; after all, having enough to stay alive is the most important. One of our ministries in Tijuana was to provide a service that is a luxury to the people: free hair-washing and haircuts. The second ministry group had the job of entertaining the kids (and adults!) who came to get their hair washed.
We had quite a bit of unstructured play time, where the youth from our group just played with the children, but we also did songs, stories, dramas, a gospel presentation, and some crafts. The kids and adults all loved the activities, as well as the sandwich lunch we provided.
We had hair washing two days and Vacation Bible School for three days, with lunch provided each day. Because of my training as an almost-nurse (graduate in December), I also did some medical check-ups, including blood pressures and health counseling.
In addition to the hair washing and VBS, we had a small team working to make some repairs to a local church; they needed two extra doors cut in the walls for safety and ventilation. Our fourth team spent the week sweating under a relentless sun out in the desert-like area outside Tijuana, working to build a 20x30 foot church building for an orphanage there. My husband-to-be, Scott, was in charge of the construction team. They spent the first two days building the trusses and walls, another day to set the trusses in place, and a day to put the plywood on the roof, install the doors and windows, and clean up. I spent the last day with them, and got to help them nail down the roof.
All-in-all, the week was a good experience for all of us. It was encouraging to see the youth group as they worked and interacted with the local kids. I was also excited to be able to share with some of them about the possibilities of continuing in mission work. It was good to connect with some people from Scott's church and form relationships with their mission team.
Thank you so much to all of you who contributed to my trip, both financially and upholding us in prayer. I can't say enough thank yous!
I didn't get sick the whole week (despite the radical change in diet!), and we did not have any major injuries. We were able to share God's love, and make connections for the local church to follow up and continue to minister to the people.
Thank you again!
Rachel Brady
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Hydrate missions team is back!
Date(s): 6/29/2009
Categories:
World Missions
Description: The Hydrate missions team is now back home from Ethiopia. They will be reporting on the missions endevor very soon. Welcome home!
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Kenya mission team is back home!
Date(s): 6/29/2009
Categories:
World Missions
Description: The Kenya mission team is back in the states after serving for almost 2 weeks. Welcome home!
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