We are entering the holiday season. The countdown is on. As I write these words there are 14 days until Thanksgiving, 17 days until Advent, 44 days until Christmas, and 51 days until New Years.
In November our theme is Serving with Gladness. At First Baptist, we are at our best when we are serving. During the holidays, there are numerous opportunities for you to serve through missions and ministries of our First Baptist Family. Here are just a few of the places you can serve during the holiday season:
- Fill a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse.
- Provide non-perishable food items or a monetary contribution to Samaritan Hands.
- Give a generous gift to the World Missions Christmas Offering in honor of Lottie Moon.
- Work at The Challenger Award Banquet.
- Work at The Success Store at Ali Yniestra.
- Sponsor a child from the Allie Yniestra Tree.
- Get connected with Backpack Buddies.
- Serve the Annual Homeless Luncheon.
While the holidays present seasonal opportunities for serving, First Baptist offers opportunities for you to serve all year long. Here are just a few examples of where you might consider serving:
- Serve as a listener for AWANA .
- Assist with a Children’s Choir.
- Volunteer in the Clyde Bizzell Library and Media Center.
- Serve as a cart driver on Sunday mornings.
- Serve as a bus driver one or more Sundays per month.
- Join our Greeter’s Ministry.
- Work at Samaritan’s Hands.
- Serve in the Media Ministry assisting with audio, video, or our television ministry.
This Sunday we are focusing on Matthew 9:9-13 as we talk about Building a Hospital for Sinners.
