Missions

March Mission News

fbcadmin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:38:31 +0000

Hygiene Kits for Haiti

Thank you to everyone who responded to the request to help provide hygiene kits in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti. On Sunday, February 7th our children and youth put together 52 kits to be delivered to Church World Service.

Blanket Sunday Collection

On Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th, Jill Doss shared with us pictures from Haiti, where blankets were being used by earthquake survivors. We offered prayers for the people of Haiti and others who survive such disasters. Our congregation responded by giving $700 that will purchase 120 blankets. Thank you for your concern and generosity toward others.

Mission right at home

The F-M Food Pantry continues to help alleviate hunger and offer emergency assistance in the F-M area. Remember those nearby. Bring your canned goods and other non-perishable food items to church to support the F-M Food Pantry's service to families in our neighborhood.

America For Christ Offering

Share Christ with people all across America. The America for Christ Offering we receive in March supports work close to home through American Baptist Churches of NYS (camping ministries, work with refugees, education, various supports for local churches, etc.) and work in more distant places across the United States. Please find a letter and envelope enclosed in this newsletter and give generously.

American Baptist Women’s Ministries

Scholarships are available to High School Graduates and continuing College students from American Baptist Women’s Ministries through the ABW Ministries Scholarship Fund. Applications are available in the church office and are due no later than Monday, March 1st.

On March 15 and 22 at 10:30 a.m., Rev. Cindy Mapstone will lead a 2-week Bible Study in the Library followed by a soup luncheon in the Chapel. Committee: Shirley Mapstone and Ruby Pfohl.

Another ABC/NYS Board of Mission coffee and luncheon meeting will take place on Saturday, March 6, 9-3 p.m. The luncheon will be held in the gym. Greg Short is our chef. The committee is Shirley B. Mapstone, Ruby Pfohl, and Betty Heller.

We are still collecting Campbell’s UPC codes to help Springbrook (formerly Upstate Homes for Children and Adults) provide supplies for handicapped children and adults. There is a collection box in the Narthex for these codes or leave them in the ABW mail slot.

Mark you calendars for a bridal shower on Sunday, May 2nd, 2 pm in the Chapel for Jillian Everly. Also, the Mother-Daughter Banquet is set for Tuesday, May 11th, 6:30 pm in the gym Darlene and Lauren Endy will take us on a trip “Around the World.”

Church World Service Hygiene Kits for Haiti

fbcadmin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:01:00 +0000

First Baptist Church is gathering supplies for the Church World Service Hygiene Kits. We will be collecting until Sunday, February 7th. Please take a look at the items below and if you would like to donate a few items or enough for a couple kits, please do so! Please place your items in the box located outside the Chapel!

Items for the Church World Service Hygiene Kits

One hand towel measuring approximately 16" x 28" (no fingertip or bath towels)
One washcloth
One wide-tooth comb
One nail clipper (no metal files or emery boards)
One bar of soap (bath size in wrapper)
One toothbrush (in original packaging)
Six Band-Aids®

Please do not donate toothpaste!

Another way to support this effort: Make a donation. Make your check out to First Baptist Church with a memo: “Haiti Kits”. All funds given will help us fill boxes or support Church World Service in their relief efforts.

Operation Christmas Child

fbcadmin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:19:29 +0000

This program of Samaritan’s Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project—to fill a shoe box with gifts geared to various children’s ages. When filling up the shoe box, please remember to include $7 to cover the cost of shipping. Please wrap the box cover and bottom, place unwrapped items in the box (along with the money and/or check made out to Samaritan’s Purse), and place in the Narthex. If you can’t get a box together but still want to contribute, cash donations are greatly appreciated. For more details see or call The Shephards at 655-8448. Deadline: No later than Sunday, November 1st!

Blankets, Towels and Comforters Needed

fbcadmin — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:18:45 +0000

The Mission Board is collecting blankets, towels, and comforters for refugees. The warehouse of InterFaith Works of CNY is quickly becoming empty and they desperately need our help! Please place these new or gently-used items in the bin in the Narthex marked “Refugees.” If you have a sofa you would like to donate, please call Neil at InterFaith Works (474-1261 ext. 220), and he will pick this up for you.

Operation Christmas Child

fbcadmin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:23:33 +0000

Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands-on mission project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ. When filling up the shoe box, please remember to include $7 to cover the cost of shipping. Please wrap the box cover and bottom, place unwrapped items in the box (along with the money and/or check made out to Samaritan’s Purse), and place in the bin in the Narthex marked “Samaritan’s Purse.” If you can’t get a box together but still want to contribute, cash donations are greatly appreciated. For more details see or call Shirley Mapstone at 682-8169. All shoe boxes MUST be turned in by Sunday, November 1st!

Shoes for Haiti

fbcadmin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 14:18:28 +0000

Ann Morales continues to collect used shoes, sandals and sneakers to send to Limbe, Haiti. On June 3rd she mailed a shipment of 22 boxes (265 pounds).

Ann worked as a nurse at a mission hospital in Limbe in 1972-1973. Belle,
a co-worker in Haiti, and her husband started this mission of delivering used shoes to the people in Limbe. Ann has collected these since 1995. Over that time her shipments have totaled 3,100 pounds.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Ann in this wonderful mission.