Opportunities: Regional

Apartment Ministry

Are you a team builder with a creative approach and desire to minister outside the walls of the church building? This ministry needs you to help form an apartment ministry team. You will be looking for ways to build trusting relationships with apartment dwellers though a variety of hands-on activities and lead them in Bible study, prayer and worship. Call Hank Henry at 683-0628 for more information.

Baptist CRISIS Center

Churches Responding In Support and Service is a cooperative ministry of area Baptist churches ministering to the needs of our community. You can make a difference in the lives of others as an interviewer for financial assistance, helping with benevolence through food and clothing distribution and exploring creative avenues for ministry to those in need. Located at 806 S. Baird. Contact Susan Edwards, Director, at 685-1467.

Benevolence Ministry

“For the needy shall not always be forgotten; the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.” Psalm 9:18

Care, concern and common sense are characteristics of the four member teams who interview clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Benevolence/ Missions office. They share the Good News of Jesus, help with financial needs, as well as, just lend a listening ear. To make a difference in someone’s life, please call Shari Maxey at 683-0656.

Dream Catchers

Do you want to be part of a team that can change the future of an at risk child? Be a mentor to a 4th grader at Lamar Elementary School. These 4th graders need your help improving their academic skills in reading, writing and math, but most importantly, they need someone that will care enough to show them God’s love. If this fits you, call Margaret Osborn at 684-5066.

Jail Ministry

Take the compassion of Christ to inmates in the local jail by helping lead Sunday services. You can also volunteer as a Bible study correspondence grader, sending out non-denominational Bible studies in English and Spanish to inmates primarily in Texas. There is also a need for volunteers to offer counseling and relocation help for returning ex-offenders. Men and women volunteers are needed. Please call 683-0600. International Student Ministry God is bringing the nations to us here in Midland! There are about 80 international students from around the world studying at Midland College. It is our dream to see an FBC team unite to reach these students with the Good News. We will build trusting friendships through prayer, spending purposeful time with them and understanding how we can encourage them to succeed. Help us make this happen. Call David Nobles at 683-0611 or Micah Hoke at 528-5848.

Retirement Center Ministry

Do you find joy in teaching and encouraging others who are always appreciative and eager to receive your ministry? You will find no one more worthy of your efforts than retirement center residents. Please consider giving a little of your time and talents on Sundays to bless these people: Polo Park—10 AM, Saddleridge—10 AM, Manor Park—4 PM. To serve, call Hank Henry at 683-0628.

Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief Team

Texas Baptist Men (TBM) have been involved in disaster relief in Texas and around the world since 1967. TBM trains volunteers and coordinates efforts in providing prompt assistance to disaster victims. The Permian Basin Unit maintains fully-equipped mobile disaster relief feeding and water purification units. They work to coordinate with the other disaster relief organizations throughout the state to provide emergency services. If you like hands-on ministry, call Gary Hoke at 686-8859.

Week of Prayer for Texas

Operation Christmas Child

Presidio, Texas – December 3-4, 2010

Prayer-walking , Christmas Gift Distribution . Food Distribution, Ministering in community

Team Leader: Rob Lovelady – Questions? 683.0623

Commissioning: November 28, 6:00 pm

INFORMATION MEETING Wed. Nov. 3, 6-7 PM , Room D103

Christmas Store

Make this Christmas season a time for your family to bless the community of Midland through your volunteer service at this outreach. You can serve by helping with registration, setting-up the gift store, sharing the Gospel as an interviewer, wrapping gifts and many other ways. Do you want to serve? Call Mini Hernandez at 683-0623.

White Christmas

Share the love of Christ in a practical way by delivering food baskets and praying for those in our community in need. This is a great way to involve your entire family in missions right at home. Experience the true spirit of Christmas! Call Mini Hernandez at 683-0623.

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