GroupServe - November & December 2009

Group Serve is the ministry of our church that continues those contacts established at Big Serve. The goal is for all small groups and individuals to serve a minimum of once per month in the
community. The list below is a sample of the opportunities that exist. Live the mission!
New Opportunities in November & December
Union Mission Food Drive—Wish lists from Union Mission are available in the Live the Mission Center and at the Welcome Center for our church to support the mission from November 15th—December 20th. Donations will be received outside of the Live the Mission Center in the donation baskets.

Mosaic Church—Contact Pastor Steve Byrum to learn more about how you can help this church plant in downtown Norfolk that is serving the artistic and university people in our region. Contact Renee Hannas at rhannas@firstnorfolk.org.

Hampton Roads Regional Jail—Hispanic and English opportunities exist with Chaplain Gene Sayre. Contact Susan Briggs at sbriggs@firstnorfolk.org.

Outreach for Christ—Toys are being prepared and wrapped for this annual ministry to the children of those who are incarcerated. Contact Judy Hoosier at ofc@outreachforchrist.org or 498-4700.
Ongoing Ministries
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!

Hope for the Hungry—This group is seeking classes and individuals to serve at the Union Mission to provide supplementary ministry to those seeking shelter and food. Regular opportunities exist on
Sundays at 7:15 AM. Contact Jay Coulter at jonathancoulter7@gmail.com.

Gosnold Apartments—Weekly ministry at Gosnold Apartments continues on Thursday nights.
Individuals and groups are invited to serve this group of our population who have been chronically homeless. Contact Bob Williams at robertwilliams@prodigy.net.

Cloverleaf Apartments—Ministry opportunities are beginning to open with the residents of this facility. Contact Barbara Harvey at phil4-13@usa.net.

Coronado School—Volunteers are always needed for special events, mentoring, and donation
distribution. Contact Julie Orts at julieorts@verizon.net or 773.0065.

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 to serve this November and December? Contact us and let us help your dream become a reality! The holidays are a great time to Live the Mission in Hampton Roads, whether you join an existing project or create your own. The holidays inspire us to serve others and share the Good News of Jesus as we are going! Don’t miss your opportunity.

Mosaic Church Prayerwalk

Join Mosaic Church @ the Stockley Gardens Art festival this weekend!
October 17-18, 2009

Pastor Steve Byrum has invited our Church to visit the Art festival this weekend and pray for the following groups:

*The Hope House staff
*The Ghent Business Association
*Sentara Norfolk General
*EVMS
*Artsts and businesses on Colley and 21st
*Students in surrounding apartments
*The Homosexual community
*The churches along Stockley Gardens and the vendors at the show

Their Church has made many wonderful connections through this event as they seek to minister in this area.

For more information on the festival and/or any changes due to weather:
http://www.hope-house.org/arts/stockley-gardens/dates-facts.php

Moving Ministry

We received this request today and would like to post it for classes and individuals to consider. It involves a single woman in Virginia Beach who has suffered many health difficulties. Our church has been ministering to her and her family has requested the following assistance:

Saturday, October 24th - 8 AM - Noon - pack items in boxes - all items need to be packed for intended long storage - we need 10 - 15 people who are good at packing items. If they have boxes, tape and newspaper that would be helpful.

Saturday, October 31st - 8 AM - Noon - pack and place items in a big U-haul truck. Looking for people who can move heavy and light objects for secure storage.

This ministry need is a great opportunity for a SS class, Single's Ministry or maybe the Mens ministry who might be able to help in this small but very necessary way.

I will be coordinating the help for these two days. If you are interested, please let me know.

Thank you -

Brett Carroll
Minister of Pastoral Care
First Baptist Church of Norfolk
(540) 623-4114


Live the Mission!!!

Coronado Bread Delivery

Volunteers are needed to assist with the delivery of bread to the Coronado School. Each week the bread is received from a Panera Bakery and delivered to the school for students and faculty. Contact Mary Harper at mharper5@verizon.net or Julie Orts at julieorts@vz.net for more information.