First Baptist Church
Hamilton, New York 27 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2780
Hamilton, New York 27 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346 315-824-2780
Projects for Mission
For updates on First Baptist Mission projects.
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September is World Mission Offering Month
Watch your mail and bulletin for details. We will receive WMO Sundays, September 13, 20 and 27.
September Workshop
"Tragedy Transformed: How Job's Recovery Can Provide Hope for Yours" led by Dr. Gordon Grose. First Baptist Church Chittenango, Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Speak with Pastor Wes to register.
ABC, NYS 2015 Mission Conference
October 16-17, Delta Lake Bible Conference Center, Rome, NY
This year's theme is "Love Thy Neighbor," and will feature special guests Vital and Ketly Pierre, International Missionaries from Nicaragua, and worship leaders Reg and Gretchen Dunneman. Registration forms are available in the church office and must be completed and returned to the State Mission Center by October 1.
Your help is needed!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PROJECTS
Our members have been involved with mission locally and globally
for over 200 years.
LOCAL PROJECTS
"Give Us This Day" Food Missions in Hamilton Area
Madison Food Pantry
Food Distribution at Madison Baptist Church, Madison
Non-perishable food donations, monetary donations and
volunteers for distribution and collection of food needed.
Hamilton Food Cupboard
Food Distribution at the Food Cupboard on Lebanon St., Hamilton
Lunch Box Program
Non-perishable food donations, monetary donations and volunteers for distribution and collection of food needed.
First Baptist Church Youth Group puts together Birthday Bags for distribution by the Hamilton Food Cupboard.
Donations for Birthday Bags are needed: Cake mix, Frosting, Birthday candles, Birthday Cards.
Friendship Inn
Volunteers needed to provide, prepare and serve.
Deacons Fund
Through a voucher system, donations are distributed on as needed basis.
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
All area churches join St. Mary's Catholic Church in helping to provide Thanksgiving meals for area residents.
Thanksgiving bags and food lists will be available following worship. Items included: canned corn, canned string beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, mashed potatoes (dried), bread or rolls, pie crust and filling, turkey gravy.
Thank you for filling a bag to make someone's Thanksgiving a special day.
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
First Baptist Church Gives to Special Interest Missionaries
Your generous gifts brightened three ministries:
Katherine (Fountain) Niles and Wayne Niles of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MORE INFO
Mercy and Rich Barnes of Northern Baja California, Mexico
MORE INFO
Roy and Adalia Schellinger
of Mexico
MORE INFO
Each missionary team received a gift of $1350 from First Baptist Church
Operation Christmas Child
"Shoeboxes" are packed with items for children. The boxes are sent to children who otherwise would not receive Christmas gifts. Boxes are sent nationally and internationally.
The Penny Project
The Penny Project is one part of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (http://www.abhms.org/) Children in Poverty initiative, and the vision of the project represents the vision of the initiative. The initiative is designed to inspire and support an increase in the number of American Baptist congregations attentive to the spiritual and material needs of the most vulnerable among us, Its purpose is to encourage congregations to recognize -- or pay attention locally to -- the growing number of children and families in need; to remember our Lord's calls to compassion and to respond boldly and generously.
American Baptist Churches USA receives donations for the following:
See World-wide Community page for more information on these four special offerings.
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
RMMO Retired Ministers and Missionaries
America for Christ (AFC)
A large percentage of AFC supports our American Baptist Churches, New York State ministries
World Mission Offering (WMO)
Supports American Baptist Churches related missionaries and mission centers worldwide.
Special Interest Missionaries
Per appointment of International Ministries Board
American Baptist Women and Girls
A Christ-centered ministry to a commitment to encourage and empower women and girls to serve God to -- develop as God's person, build God's faith community, and serve in God's world.
Click here
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September is World Mission Offering Month
Watch your mail and bulletin for details. We will receive WMO Sundays, September 13, 20 and 27.
September Workshop
"Tragedy Transformed: How Job's Recovery Can Provide Hope for Yours" led by Dr. Gordon Grose. First Baptist Church Chittenango, Saturday, September 19, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm. Speak with Pastor Wes to register.
ABC, NYS 2015 Mission Conference
October 16-17, Delta Lake Bible Conference Center, Rome, NY
This year's theme is "Love Thy Neighbor," and will feature special guests Vital and Ketly Pierre, International Missionaries from Nicaragua, and worship leaders Reg and Gretchen Dunneman. Registration forms are available in the church office and must be completed and returned to the State Mission Center by October 1.
Your help is needed!
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH PROJECTS
Our members have been involved with mission locally and globally
for over 200 years.
LOCAL PROJECTS
"Give Us This Day" Food Missions in Hamilton Area
Madison Food Pantry
Food Distribution at Madison Baptist Church, Madison
Non-perishable food donations, monetary donations and
volunteers for distribution and collection of food needed.
Hamilton Food Cupboard
Food Distribution at the Food Cupboard on Lebanon St., Hamilton
Lunch Box Program
Non-perishable food donations, monetary donations and volunteers for distribution and collection of food needed.
First Baptist Church Youth Group puts together Birthday Bags for distribution by the Hamilton Food Cupboard.
Donations for Birthday Bags are needed: Cake mix, Frosting, Birthday candles, Birthday Cards.
Friendship Inn
Volunteers needed to provide, prepare and serve.
Deacons Fund
Through a voucher system, donations are distributed on as needed basis.
THANKSGIVING OUTREACH
All area churches join St. Mary's Catholic Church in helping to provide Thanksgiving meals for area residents.
Thanksgiving bags and food lists will be available following worship. Items included: canned corn, canned string beans, cranberry sauce, stuffing mix, mashed potatoes (dried), bread or rolls, pie crust and filling, turkey gravy.
Thank you for filling a bag to make someone's Thanksgiving a special day.
NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
First Baptist Church Gives to Special Interest Missionaries
Your generous gifts brightened three ministries:
Katherine (Fountain) Niles and Wayne Niles of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa
MORE INFO
Mercy and Rich Barnes of Northern Baja California, Mexico MORE INFO
Roy and Adalia Schellinger
of Mexico
MORE INFO
Each missionary team received a gift of $1350 from First Baptist Church
Operation Christmas Child
"Shoeboxes" are packed with items for children. The boxes are sent to children who otherwise would not receive Christmas gifts. Boxes are sent nationally and internationally.
The Penny ProjectThe Penny Project is one part of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies (http://www.abhms.org/) Children in Poverty initiative, and the vision of the project represents the vision of the initiative. The initiative is designed to inspire and support an increase in the number of American Baptist congregations attentive to the spiritual and material needs of the most vulnerable among us, Its purpose is to encourage congregations to recognize -- or pay attention locally to -- the growing number of children and families in need; to remember our Lord's calls to compassion and to respond boldly and generously.
American Baptist Churches USA receives donations for the following:
See World-wide Community page for more information on these four special offerings.
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
RMMO Retired Ministers and Missionaries
America for Christ (AFC)
A large percentage of AFC supports our American Baptist Churches, New York State ministries
World Mission Offering (WMO)
Supports American Baptist Churches related missionaries and mission centers worldwide.
Special Interest Missionaries
Per appointment of International Ministries Board
American Baptist Women and Girls
A Christ-centered ministry to a commitment to encourage and empower women and girls to serve God to -- develop as God's person, build God's faith community, and serve in God's world.
Visit:
American Baptist Womens Ministries at www.abwministries.org
American Baptist Women Ministries - New York State at www.abwm-nys.org
White Cross
White Cross supports the work of our missionaries and mission partners in 19 countries.
Programs include education, evangelism, community service and medical care. www.abc-whitecross.org
American Baptist Men
Building better men. Building stronger churches.
Conferences, mission projects, support for disaster relief, American Baptist Men actively do God's work in the world.
See www.abmen.org
Also: American Baptist Men of New York State www.abmennys.org
American Baptist Womens Ministries at www.abwministries.org
American Baptist Women Ministries - New York State at www.abwm-nys.orgWhite Cross
White Cross supports the work of our missionaries and mission partners in 19 countries.
Programs include education, evangelism, community service and medical care. www.abc-whitecross.org
American Baptist Men
Building better men. Building stronger churches.
Conferences, mission projects, support for disaster relief, American Baptist Men actively do God's work in the world.
See www.abmen.org
Also: American Baptist Men of New York State www.abmennys.org
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCHES USA :
AMERICA FOR CHRIST
WORLD MISSION OFFERING
First Baptist Church is an American Baptist Church
For information on American Baptist Churches USA visit www.abc-usa.org
