God is working in and through Gibsontown Ministries!

God is working in and through Gibsontown Ministries!  We are humbled to be used by Him to help supply basic needs as we also share about Christ and how He is the answer, the way, the truth, and the life.

First Baptist Church held VBS at Gibsontown Ministries last week.  The Bible school went very well. We didn't have any professions, but the children were good listeners during story time. The Kindergarten class memorized John 3:16, and recited it at the Thursday evening closing time. We had about 35 enrolled with an average of 24 children daily. Some of that 35 where mothers, and two teens, and four PK. Total enrollment including workers = 60.  To God be the glory!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION:  Monday various churches brought school supplies to First Baptist Church which were packaged in grade appropriate bags.  First Baptist then delivered them to Gibsontown Ministries for distribution on Friday.  We had approximately 220 children pre-register to receive supplies.  Those that pre-registered will be picking up their supplies Friday morning.  Friday afternoon at 1:00 pm the supplies that are left will be available for those that did not pre-register or failed to pick them up. 

RUMMAGE SALE:  If you have children's items such as clothes, toys, etc. or household items you would like to donate for the sale, please take them to Gibsontown Ministries  Friday afternoon 1:00 - 3:00 pm. We are needing more items!! Check out the Rummage Sale tab for a price list.  Pre-pricing is greatly appreciated by our Board of Directors!!  Saturday is the big sale day!  We will be open for business from 7:30 am - noon.  We will have an added treat during the Rummage Sale.  Neal Hartley, Youth Minister at West Colonial Hills Baptist Church will be doing a concert and the youth ministry will have games for the kids. 

August 5 - 8 shoes and socks will be distributed to the 60 kids that pre-registered to receive a pair.  The following week shoes will be available on a first come basis as sizes allow for those that did not pre-register.

Sewing class will start back on Monday, August 5 at 5:00 pm.

Thursday Bible Studies will start back August 8th, 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.  Those attending the Bible studies  are offered a limited supply of diapers or toilet paper.  Baby wipes are available from time to time.

Thank you so much for your prayerful support of Gibsontown Ministries! 

Busy next few weeks!!!!

Summer is going by way to fast!  Next week First Baptist Church will be having VBS at Gibsontown Ministries at 6:00 pm each evening.  They have lots of exciting things planned for the week.  I know everyone will have a great time learning about Jesus.

Monday, July 29th will the collection day for school supplies at First Baptist Church.  School supplies will be bagged appropriately by grade and taken to Gibsontown Ministries for distribution on Friday.  Last year over 250 students received a bag of supplies to start the school year with.  Several area churches help with this and we are so grateful for everyone's efforts!  We want to thank each church in advance for helping with this project!  Thank you First Baptist Church for everything you do through Gibsontown Ministries! 

Also on Friday, August 2nd we will be receiving donated items for our Rummage Sale on Saturday, August 3.  This will be our Back to School Rummage Sale for the community offering mostly children's items.  Items will be priced low for the community.  Check out the Rummage Sale tab for more information.

The first full week of August we will be distribution shoes and new socks to kids in the Gibsontown Community who have pre-registered.  This is being sponsored by Indian Springs Baptist Women's Ministry.  Last year over 75 pairs of new and gently used shoes and new socks were given away.  Thank you Indian Springs Baptist for you continued support of this ministry!

Thursday, August 8 Bible study classes will start back up also known as Diapers and Devotions.  The classes are at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.  I know some Bible study teachers that are ready to get back to teaching God's word and learning together.  This is a great time to start attending as a new study begins.  Those that attend are offered a limited number of diapers or toilet paper.  Child care workers are always needed.

Please pray for this ministry as we continue to press forward doing what we believe God has called us to do in the Gibsontown community.  Lives are being changed by the power of Jesus Christ. To Him be all the glory!



 

RUMMAGE SALE - SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

As you are cleaning out the kids closets this summer, making room for new school clothes and getting rid of items they have out grown, we would appreciate it if you would keep the kids in the community around Gibsontown Ministries in mind.  Just before school starts back on Saturday, August 3 we are planning a RUMMAGE SALE for the community.  On Friday afternoon of August 2nd we will be accepting items for the sale.  SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION is also that day.   We are looking for children's items... clothes, shoes, toys, etc.  Also, household items.  If you have items you would be willing to donate, please contact us. If you would like to help us out even more, we can send you a price list.  We will also need volunteers on Friday evening to help organize items and on Saturday at the sale. This will be more of a ministry to community than a fundraiser, as items will be priced low.  Parents and grandparents can come and do some back to school shopping.