We received this invitation from Habitat for Humanity recently. In order to accept, we will need a group of our members committed to serving and a project leader who will work as a liaison between our church and Habitat for Humanity.
Dear Mr. Clayton,
My name is Jeanne McDonnell and I am on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity South Hampton Roads. Adam Cole provided my with your email as a point of contact for First Baptist Church of Norfolk. We are very excited to tell you about an opportunity for First Baptist to get involved with Habitat for Humanity. We are getting ready to start building two homes in the Red Mill neighborhood of Virginia Beach. One of the homes has been designated as our first formal Habitat Apostles Build.
An Apostles Build is a Habitat program where twelve (or more) churches come together to raise the money and to provide the labor and prayer support to build a Habitat for Humanity house. This is an opportunity for churches to serve others in the community, in the way that Jesus’ apostles served. Building a house gives members of a congregation a concrete way to put their faith into action. An Apostles Build project also has the potential to build community among churches that have never worked together before.
If you think this is something your church would be interested in, Kathy Wright (Our Faith in Action Manager) and I would love to come out and give you or your designated folks more information. This particular Apostles Build will become a home for the King Family – a beautiful and deserving family with five boys! Their picture and some information is attached.
I hope that First Baptist will consider being one of our 12 churches for the Apostle Build and I look forward to hearing from you.
All the best,
Jeanne McDonnell
Mcdonnell3@aol.com 757-652-5775
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Symposium for At-Risk Teenage Girls
We have been made aware of a local organization--Dress for Success of Hampton Roads--that is hosting a symposium for 50-100 at-risk teenage girls. The event will be held on February 27, 2010 and will be from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are in need of volunteers to assist them with various components of this outreach. If you are interested in being a part of this endeavor, please contact Gia Percell at 717-6341or Dedra Moon at 831-4220.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
GroupServe February 2010
GroupServe February 2010
February is a great month to express love to our family and friends as well as those around the world. Here are some ways to share the love of God this month:
New Opportunities!!!
February and March are donation months!
Buckets of Hope for Haiti- Members and classes will be invited to take a bucket and a handout with instructions for this relief effort. Donations will be received through March 4, 2010.
Baskets of Blessings- Our Women on Mission and Women’s ministry will be receiving donations as well for local agencies assisting those in need.
Coronado School- Donations of diapers, baby wipes, and other items are being received to benefit the students of the Coronado School as they seek to care for their babies.
Visit the Live the Mission Center 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.
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 for more information.
Gosnold Apartments- Weekly ministry at the Gosnold apartments continues on Thursday nights. Individuals and groups are invited to serve this segment of our population who have been chronically homeless. For more information, volunteers may contact Bob Williams at robertwilliams@prodigy.net or Stephanie Freeman at 466.5181.
Hampton Roads Regional Jail- Opportunities to minister in English and Spanish exist with Chaplain Gene Sayre. Contact the Missions Office for more information.
Outreach for Christ- Several of our members are involved with this ministry and they would like to invite you to assist with their evangelistic outreaches. For more information, contact ofc@outreachforchrist.org or 498-4700.
Park Place Baptist Church- We have several requests from Park Place, which is located in the inner city of Norfolk. You can 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 contact the missions office, call 757.466.5181 or write sfreeman@firstnorfolk.org.
February is a great month to express love to our family and friends as well as those around the world. Here are some ways to share the love of God this month:
New Opportunities!!!
February and March are donation months!
Buckets of Hope for Haiti- Members and classes will be invited to take a bucket and a handout with instructions for this relief effort. Donations will be received through March 4, 2010.
Baskets of Blessings- Our Women on Mission and Women’s ministry will be receiving donations as well for local agencies assisting those in need.
Coronado School- Donations of diapers, baby wipes, and other items are being received to benefit the students of the Coronado School as they seek to care for their babies.
Visit the Live the Mission Center 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.
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 for more information.
Gosnold Apartments- Weekly ministry at the Gosnold apartments continues on Thursday nights. Individuals and groups are invited to serve this segment of our population who have been chronically homeless. For more information, volunteers may contact Bob Williams at robertwilliams@prodigy.net or Stephanie Freeman at 466.5181.
Hampton Roads Regional Jail- Opportunities to minister in English and Spanish exist with Chaplain Gene Sayre. Contact the Missions Office for more information.
Outreach for Christ- Several of our members are involved with this ministry and they would like to invite you to assist with their evangelistic outreaches. For more information, contact ofc@outreachforchrist.org or 498-4700.
Park Place Baptist Church- We have several requests from Park Place, which is located in the inner city of Norfolk. You can 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 contact the missions office, call 757.466.5181 or write sfreeman@firstnorfolk.org.
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