Missions
A Moment for Missions
The 2010 World Mission Offering theme is in Haiti and in the world. A DVD telling how American Baptist missionaries have been ministering in Haiti following the 2010 earthquake is in the program.
The Son of Man came to look for the lost and save them. Luke 19:10 NIRV
A young girl named Cami, sent to me for trauma counseling, surprised me with her thankfulness for the earthquake in Haiti. After the death of her parents, she was adopted by a voodoo woman and forced to feed a zombie spirit at night. She said that her torment ended with the earthquake came and God sucked up the evil spirits. She is thankful that she is now free to worship God. I counseled her to continue growing close to Jesus and to speak freely of her renewed faith in God so other people can also know God’s great power. Ketly Pierre IM missionary in Nicaragua on emergency assignment in Haiti.
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Missions Moment
FEED MY SHEEP. That is the focus for the One Great Hour of Sharing mission offering campaign that WCCBC is currently involved.
In His last conversation with the disciples after His resurrection, Jesus repeated the same message three times: If you love me, take care of the people I love. Jesus had given up everything to care for ordinary people. He called on His followers to now make a tangible difference in the lives of others. (John 21:15—17)
When we make a gift to One Great Hour of Sharing, we actively participate in tending God’s flock throughout the world. Our gift brings shelter, food, water, and medical supplies to disaster survivors. We help refugees find safe shelter and begin to build new lives. We aid impoverished communities in securing dependable sources of food and clean water. We also help provide medical care and education that strengthen bodies and minds and create brighter futures.
Remember the feeding of the 5,000? The disciples thought their resources could never meet the people’s need. Yet the followers of Jesus gave sacrificially from what they had and through God’s blessing, their gifts created a miracle for all.
Prayerfully consider what you can do to further strengthen the outreach of One Great Hour of Sharing and remember that by sharing your resources, you are changing lives.
Missions Corner
As Pastor George indicated in his Pastor’s Desk, Community Baptist is a tithing church and the Mission Committee thought you might be interested to see the breakdown of Mission support causes. Beside the four major offerings from American Baptist Churches which include America For Christ, World Mission, Retired Ministers and Missionaries and One Great Hour of Sharing, included for ABC is United Mission Basic, Fairport Baptist Homes, Springbrook, American Baptist Assembly, Niagara Area Baptist Association, White Cross, Camp Vick, American Baptist Churches New York State, American Baptist Historical Society, American Baptist Men NYS and American Baptist Women’s Ministries. In addition, through our tithe, 10% of our income goes to support other Mission efforts including Campus Crusade for Christ (SUNY Buffalo), FISH of East Aurora, City Mission, Wales Center Fire Company, Focus on the Family Radio Ministry, Tuscarora Indian Mission Project, Odosagih Bible Conference Center Day and recently the Haiti Relief Fund.
As you can see, Community Baptist is involved actively in Mission support.
The Missions Committee welcomes our new member Nancy Settle !
Thank you to those who contributed to the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund.
The FISH item for the month is plastic garbage bags. There is also a need for fresh produce, eggs, and hams for Easter.
FISH of East Aurora offers a food pantry, clothing and household items, applications for health insurance and food stamps, toys at Christmas, referrals for employment, transportation, smoking cessation and counseling.
FISH is open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am - 12noon for donations.
and for clients 1-3pm
Also - first Saturday of the month 10am - 12noon for donations, food distribution and food stamp application processing.
The FISH symbol is the same as that secretly used by early Christians during centuries of persecution to identify themselves to each other. The Greek letters of "Jesus Christ God`s Son, Savior" made up the Greek word for FISH.
We are currently collecting donations for AMERICA FOR CHRIST.
https://secure.nationalministries.org/give-today/
http://www.abc-usa.org/
Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who participated in:
RETIRED MINISTERS AND MISSIONARIES
Sally attended the American Baptist Women`s Mission Project on October 27, 2009 at the Brighton Community Baptist Church. The guest speaker was Kristy Engel - a missionary in the Dominan Republic.
http://www.internationalministries.org/missionaries/63
Click on the link to read about her stories and accomplishments.
The item of the month for FISH of East Aurora is plastic garbage bags.
Missions Corner
Position available: FISH of East Aurora, Inc., a charitable Christian organization, is currently accepting applications for a Social Work Position. Duties include counseling regarding procedures involved with applying for service by FISH, assisting clients with referrals to appropriate agencies, and adhering to professional values and ethics to develop positive relationships with clients. Required days and hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-3 pm and additional hours as needed. Interested candidates please send resume to: Linda Ramsey, FISH of East Aurora, P. O. Box 120, East Aurora, New York 14052. 