Don't miss these training opportunities!

We are thrilled to announce that one of our members who if preparing for the mission field will be leading a class on Chronological Bible Storying beginning on August 18 in room 308. Here is a brief decription:

Not everyone can read, but all people love a great story! What's better than to learn to share the story of the Bible? Missionaries use this around the world and we can use this in our church too. Speak to the hearts of students, neighbors, and coworkers with this great way to show that God's word is truly alive.

We are also developing training times for the Soularium Cards that our Portugal team used this year on mission. They have returned and are sharing this method with us. More classes will be coming soon!

Medical Missions Open Meeting

Dear First Norfolk Member

In keeping with our church's goal to Love God, Love Others and Live the Mission, we are prayerfully considering the goal of providing a community based health ministry. The following is our mission statement:

The Community Health Ministry of FBCN seeks to change lives through Christ-centered education and compassionate health services

Mission Statement: To glorify God through serving the mission, we will:

• Share Jesus, the son of God, who loves and came to save and heal every individual
• Identify health needs of the local community
• Develop educational and support programs
• Make programs accessible

One way to assess for need and response to this goal is to hold a Health Fair at First Baptist Norfolk. Our plan is to hold this Health Fair the Sunday of Big Serve, September 5th, 2010. There are many possibilities for several classes and individuals to be involved in both data collection and medical provisions. In preparation for this Health Fair we are holding a meeting for interested individuals on August 15th, 2010 immediatly following the 11 AM service in the Live the Mission Center. We will provide information, answer questions and do some brain-storming as a group. This is an excellent opportunity to touch lives in a profoundly holisitic way but we want to do so in a way that truly honors God.

Please continue to pray with us regarding this wonderful opportunity and do not hesitate to contact me if I can answer any questions for you prior to our meeting.

Loving the Mission,

Craig Clayton

Minister of Missions

First Baptist Church Norfolk

Request to Assist a Portsmouth Public Servant

First Norfolk Family,

I am passing on this request for your consideration as we Live the Mission in Hampton Roads. CC

My name is Roger Allen; I pastor Common Ground Community Church in Portsmouth, VA (SBCV). I am also an Auxiliary Police Officer for Portsmouth. Recently a benefit was held for an officer and his family. They lost everything they own to a house fire. I asked the officer coordinating the benefit if they had any unmet needs telling her that I believed the churches in our association would want to help the family if they could. So, I am forwarding her response to you and asking that you pray about helping a local public servant get back on his feet. I believe God would be pleased to have us do this. You can send cards if you wish, or box items up. If you contact me, I can get these items to the family. Please put the name of your church on the cards or boxes of items. Below is the letter from Lt. Lisa Smith of the Portsmouth Police Department.

Because He is with us,

Roger Allen

CGCC

757-652-1976

comngrnds@msn.com

Mr. Allen,

"They are in need of clothing, shoes, linens, dishes, and personal items. They lost everything in the fire and the insurance only covers the structure so they have to start over from nothing. They unfortunately do not have a place to store furniture or appliances at this time as they are staying with family. Here are the sizes if you have anyone who would like to donate clothing:

Mom:

Pants-size 10 Misses

Shirts-size medium Ladies

Shoes-size 6

Daughter (age 14):

pants-size 5 Junior

shirts-size small to medium

shoes-size 6

The daughter also loves to read funny books. She has a book shelf that her aunt purchased at the thrift store, but it only has a couple of books on it. Thank you so much for your offer to help them out. It means a lot!"

Thanks again,

Lisa Smith

Coronado Funeral

The lead team for the Coronado ministry would like to let our membership and other volunteers know that there will be a funeral for one of the babies who passed away on Monday due to a heart defect.

The funeral arrangements are as follows:

Keith Matthews Funeral Home

5665 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.

Norfolk, Va.

459-9944

Services begin at 11a.m.

Donations may be made and/or flowers sent on behalf of Clinton Glover.

Please pray for God’s comfort and peace for the family during this time of unbelievable loss and grief.

Worldchangers Opportunity to Serve

We are invited to join our Worldchangers group that we have been feeding this week for some door to door visitation Wednesday afternoon at 4p.m. as they reach out to the neighborhood!

The address is: 2308 Lafayette Blvd, 23509

For more information, contact the missions office.

Live the Mission!

Rebecca St. James concert

Join us for a memorable evening of music, conversation and worship with Rebecca St. James. This event will support the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Tidewater, an amazing ministry that helps save life and spare hearts. You will be given the opportunity to financially partner with CPC.

Seating is limited.

Tickets are $10 and are available at www.cpcfriends.org or 757.410.9703.

Free children's program is available for children ages four and up (included with ticket purchase).

Kids in the Kingdom-Inner City VBS Opportunity

Park Place Baptist Church will be hosting a summer program in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk. They will meet on Tuesday and Friday mornings (10:00 a.m.-12:30) from July 6th-September 3rd. They are planning to have fifty children and the curriculum will include Bible study, music, praise dancing, crafts and lunch. They are also looking for supplies: scissors, construction paper, pencils, markers, crayons, old magazines to cut up, etc. and have requested a donation to order materials from Oriental Trading as well. If you are interested in volunteering to help or in making a donation, please contact Roni at 622.1847 for more information.