July 4th - August 1 Thursday Bible Studies (aka Diapers and Devotions) will be taking a break, but be ready to start back Thursday, August 8th. Just because Thursday Bible Studies will not be going on doesn't mean we will be closed and on vacation! There are several things planned during that time.... VBS (July 22 - 25), school supplies distribution (August 2), Back to School Yard Sale (August 3) and we are hoping to add to that list soon. Stay tuned! During that time those needing diapers, toilet paper or food can contact Sybil to log some volunteer time.
If you would like to get involved, here's your opportunity!!!
We would like to ask that if your church does not already have plans to collect school supplies, please consider it. Thanks to several churches, last year over 200 school kids were provided with the grade specific items listed by their school. PTL!! First Baptist Church organizes that for us each year (thanks F.B.C.K.!!!) Collection day and bagging will be Monday, July 29 at First Baptist. You may email us for a list of needed items (gibsontownministries@gmail.com). Distribution day will be Friday, August 2 at Gibsontown Ministries. Volunteers are needed!
Saturday, August 3 just before school starts back we will have a fundraising/community ministry Back to School Yard Sale offering only children's clothing, shoes, baby items, and toys. Items will be priced low for the community. We need lots of items of the sale!! We will be collecting donations the prior week.
The first full week of August everything will be back in full swing at GTM! Also, during that week Indian Springs Baptist Church will be distribution shoes to children (birth - high school senior) of those that attend sewing classes, Thursday Bible Studies or Tuesday night Bible study (Communitas). Children must be pre-registered and sized by July 15th. Last year 75 pairs of shoes and new socks were given away to those in need.
We want to thank our friends at Mountain Empire Community College for their generous donation of silverware and lots of it!!! Thanks so much! We will put it to good use!
One last but very important thing. We would like to ask you to pray with us about our need for a stove, dishwasher and commercial grade copier. The dishwasher no longer works at all, stove barely does, copier well we might get one or two copies off it. The board of director's discussed getting a used stove and dishwasher but felt like most of the time appliances are being replaced because there is something wrong with them. We do not need all the bells and whistles. After checking a few prices, we can purchase a new stove and dishwasher which will meet our needs for $800 or less. Please pray with us about the three items! We are accepting designated donations toward the purchase of these.
Also looking to November 2nd.... Fundraiser. We are looking for artisans and craft makers to make and donate items for our Fall Bazaar and Breakfast on Clay Street. A GA group has made pillow cases for us to sell. Thanks!! Lots and lots of items are needed!
The Lord is at work at GTM and we are so excited to see what He does next!! Praising Him each step! Thank you most of all for your prayers and also for your in-kind and monetary donations!
Grace and Peace to you!
