Local Missions
"And whatever you do in word and deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." Colossians 3: 17
The Mission Board consists of 9 members of the congregation plus our Associate Pastor. These people are responsible for chairing and volunteering to work with the congregation on the following local ministries:
America for Christ Offering
In March this offering is taken for missions in America, helping to fund programs for the disadvantaged. In 2011 $1249.00 was raised.
Alcoholics Anonymous:
First Baptist provides a meeting place for AA on Mondays and Thursdays at 7 PM.
Link to AA Southwest Ohio Area 56
Christmas Baskets
In December food items and Gifts are donated by members of the congregation and delivered to needy families in our area.
Coats for Christ
Beginning in October and continuing through the Winter Months, gently used coats, gloves, mittens and scarves are collected to be distributed to people and families who are in need.
Thanksgiving Food Pantry
In November donated food items are collected in our Sanctuary and then divided equally and delivered to local food pantries for distribution.
Great American Clean-Up
In April we participate in this National Program to clean up trash in our community. A specific area is designated for our help and our youth groups clean it up.
T.O.Y. Boxes
In February, Valentine boxes are filled with snacks and small gifts donated by the congregation and mailed to college and military personnel. In 2011 nineteen boxes were mailed.
Ministers & Missionaries Offering
In December and during the entire month an offering is collected to give as an extra bonus to retired ministers and missionaries.
CD Ministries
Each Sunday's Worship Service and some special events are recorded on CD's
and made available to shut-ins. Portable CD players are being made available
to those who need them on request. This Ministry is expected to be expanded
in 2012.
Link to CD Ministry Page for more information.
Hope House
First Baptist is very involved in mission work with Hope House. Volunteers
prepare and cook a dinner for the residents on the first Saturday of each
month. In April personal care items were donated by the congregation which
the Mission Board made into Hope Tote bags. In 2011 there were 39 bags
delivered.
Link to our
Hope
House Page for more information. Link to
Hope House Website.
Salvation Army
First Baptist is also very involved with this mission. In July 2010 school
supplies were donated by the congregation and delivered to the Salvation
Army. In December members of the congregation will be ringing bells at local
collection kettles. The
Salvation Army has also be the recipient of monetary and other donations
from First Baptist.
Link to our
Salvation Army Page for more information. Link to
Salvation Army US Central.
Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts
First Baptist charters Boy Scout Troop 718 and Cub Scout Pack 19 and allows
them the use of our facilities for meetings, overnights and banquets. We
also have a Scout Sunday where the Boy Scouts are invited to participate and
lead in our worship service.
Link to our
Scouts Mission Page for more information.
SHALOM
In December and March we provide nightly shelter for the homeless in our
church building during one week in each month. They are served dinners and
breakfasts and
provided with shower and laundry facilities, socializing and offered a safe
and warm place to sleep. In March 2012, we will be housing SHALOM the week
of February 26 - March 4.
Link to our
SHALOM Mission Page for more information.
First Baptist has also made monetary and other contributions to the following:
Camp Kirkwood - Web Link
Dayton Christian Center - Web Link
Habitat for Humanity - Web Link
Judson Village Retirement Community - Web Link
Community Pregnancy Center - Web Link
Miami Baptist Association - Web Link
Murrow Children's Home - Web Link
One Way Farm - Web Link
Parachute - Web Link
United Missions Basics - Web Link
The Mission board also supports many other opportunities that may come about throughout the year. For example, 63 soccer balls were donated by members of the congregation to a church member who was going to Nicaragua for medical missionary work in October 2011. The balls were given to the children he met on his trip. Link to International Mission News Page to see photos.