First Baptist Church
of Hamilton, New York

Founded in 1796, First Baptist is an American Baptist church with an ecumenical congregation. First is the "Mother Church" of Colgate University.

Report of the Missions Board, 2010

Dan Saulsgiver, Chair

The missions board reports another very active year, with a number of productive projects and God inspired relief for many in need in our community and throughout the world.

We as a committee thank our Church, our community, and many organizations within our community and our association for the help received in continuing the Madison Food Distribution project.  The high for a month was over 70 families served and, even though we had a high outlay of nearly $ 2,000 for one month, we have you to thank as we were able to continue to meet some of the needs of these folks. Along with our Church, a special thanks to The Hamilton Masons and the Madison teachers for their donations to the effort.

Here are some other highlights of the year:

• We began the year with a special collection for Haitian relief collecting nearly $1000.
• We supported the mission of Katherine Niles, Rick and Mercy Barnes, Ray and Adalia Schellinger.
• Amy Pennenga left us to go to the UK to do missions with high school kids She was with us on Rally Sunday to give us a report.  What a blessing she has been to us and a tremendous witness overseas.
• Collette continued her mission by chairing the CROP Walk that was another huge success for the community!
• How about Brandon's mission moment with the children's moment during church?
• Another Rocking Square Dance.  Thanks to Hank!!!! (And honest Hank, Dan had already planned his trip north with his nephew.)
• Seven FBC kids went to camp.
• With the help of the Deacons we purchased a small freezer to place at FBC Madison so that we can take advantage of some of the frozen specials the Food Bank offers from time to time.
• The Mission Scholarship funds this year went to Wendy Simcoe to help her with work at Palmer Seminary.

The Future:

• We look to a time to bring periodic speakers and music to FBC with the use of God in Truth Funds.
• We are looking to mission projects away from home. We have talked to representatives from Valley Forge on disaster relief and are considering a team here.
• We as a Church are certainly aware of the financial times we face. We should be proud of what we have been able to do. With God's help, let's expand our mission and not be content with just continuing what we have begun. 

The Church, our Church, is and continues to be Missions.  God Bless.

First Baptist Church
27 Broad Street
PO Box 73
Hamilton, New York 13346
315-824-2780