The warm weather has returned and it is a great time to get out and share the good news of Christ in Hampton Roads! Find a way to serve:
New Opportunities
Coronado School— Donations of diapers and other goods are being received to benefit the students of the Coronado School as they seek to care for their babies. A baby boutique will be held on June 11, 2010. Please contact Mary Harper at mharper5@verizon.net to volunteer.
Handy men/women needed— Poplar Halls Elementary School needs volunteers to install a basketball goal, paint hopscotch squares, and to assist with other needs. Those interested should contact Mrs. Page at 892-3280.
Panera Bread — Volunteers are needed to pick up donated bread at the Town Center location on Thursday evenings and to deliver donations to those in need on Fridays (as designated by the church).
Prayerwalking— We will be joining local festivals and events for times of prayerwalking with the goal of meeting persons of peace who are receptive to the Good News. On May 1 we will be at Mt. Trashmore with the Native American festival that will be held from 11a.m.-6p.m. Check the blog or find our group on Facebook (First Baptist Norfolk’s Big Serve) for additional opportunities as they arise.
Visit the Live the Mission Center and/or www.bigserve247.org for more information.
Ongoing Ministries
Mentoring Opportunities abound! Two local schools have invited us to send mentors to work with their students. Poplar Halls Elementary School and the Coronado School (teenage mothers) are in need of volunteers.
Gosnold Apartments— Weekly ministry at the Gosnold apartments continues on Thursday nights. Contact Bob Willliams at robertwilliams@prodigy.net to get involved.
Hampton Roads Regional Jail— Opportunities to minister in English and Spanish exist with Chaplain Gene Sayre. Contact the Missions Office for more information.
Mosaic Church— Steve Byrum pastors this church plant in downtown Norfolk that is serving the artistic and university people in our region. Contact Renee Hannas at rhannas@firstnorfolk.org to learn more.
Outreach for Christ— Several of our members are involved with this ministry and they invite you to assist with their evangelistic outreaches. For more information, write to ofc@outreachforchrist.org or call 498-4700.
Park Place Baptist Church— We have several requests from Park Place, which is located in the inner city of Norfolk. Visit www.bigserve247.org to see how you might help, or contact Rev. Terry directly at 622-1847.
What is missing? This is a brief list of the things that our members are doing to serve, but many other opportunities exist. How is God leading you and your small group to serve? Contact us and let us help your dream become a reality! To reach the missions office, call 757.466.5181 or write sfreeman@firstnorfolk.org.
For more information on a regular basis and for testimonies and current opportunities to serve, visit www.bigserve247.org.
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