Prayer Request

Please be much in prayer for one of our Bible Study teachers, Cindy Eldridge.  Cindy has been having some health issues and has an appointment at Vanderbilt Hospital.

CHRISTMAS DINNER / SERVICE / PARTY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016

5:00 PM

Gibsontown Ministries

1022 Dorothy Street

Kingsport, TN  

Join us for our annual CHRISTMAS DINNER / SERVICE / PARTY! 

Speaker:  Rick Zimmerman, Central Baptist Church, Kingsport

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CHRISTMAS

Christmas Get-Together
Service ~ Dinner ~ Party
Thursday, December 8

We have several opportunities for you and your church to bless someone else at Gibsontown Ministries, Christmas Get-Together.  A couple of years ago we started collecting gifts (new and slightly used) items to give away at this annual event.  It was such a hit we have continued to do that since. We want every person who attends to receive a gift because for many this will be the only gift they will receive for Christmas.  It can be most anything (home decor, gloves, candy, small appliances, personal items, Christmas decor, toys, etc.). Some items that have been popular have been handmade toboggans and small hand tied quilts. We need gifts for both boys, girls, women and men or all ages.

We also need food items for the Dinner.  If you are interested in help provide food you may contact Sybil.  We have a menu and she can let you know what is needed.  As part of the meal we need a variety of desserts.

Give us a call if you would like to get involved!

Fall Festival 2016

Thank you so very  much Celebration Church for hosting our 2016 Fall Festival!!  You blessed the community in so many ways!  We hope to work with you again some time!

FALL FESTIVAL

THIRTY YEARS OF MINISTRY

1986 - Ed and Ann Martin began a ministry at Dorthy Street Mission.
1988 - Sullivan Baptist Association (SBA) reported that First Baptist Church and                            Ft. Robinson Baptist Church were helping in supporting the work at Dorothy Street            Mission.  The SBA WMU were also getting involved.
1990 - SBA churches were helping to grow the ministry under the direction of Ed and                    Ann Martin.  A mission chapel was built.  The SBA Executive Committee voted for              SBA to be the sponsor of this mission.
1995 - A lot near the property was purchased.
2000 - The name changed to Gibsontown Baptist Ministries.
2000 - A new building was built at 1022 Dorothy Street.
2011 - Gibsontown Ministries became a 501(c) 3 chartered non-profit organization.
2012 - Tuesday, October 23 the Sullivan Baptist Association in their annual meeting voted            to sell the property to Gibsontown Ministries for $100.  The transaction was                      completed in mid 2013.
2016 - Continuing to proclaim God's glory and share Jesus. 

GIBSONTOWN MINISTRIES FUNDRAISER

Bring your family and friends and please join us 

Monday, September 26 

5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

at 

Jason's Deli, Johnson City (1091 Hamilton Place)

Tell the cashier you want to donate to Gibsontown Ministries or drop by our table and leave us your receipt.  Jason's Deli will donate a percentage of the receipts to Gibsontown Ministries.              God Bless You!!

Thursday Bible Study Classes Resume August 4

"Learning to Trust God in Difficult Times"

by Bible teacher Cindy Eldridge will start Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 AM and will continue on Thursday mornings. Everyone is invited to attend!

"The Life of Moses" is scheduled to start October 6th.

Thursday evening Bible study classes will also resume August 4 at 5:00 pm with Wayne Sherfey teaching from God's word.

Busy Week at Gibsontown Ministries

Busy, busy week at Gibsontown Ministries!! VBS was Monday through Thursday with a good attendance! Thank you First Baptist Church for coming and loving on the kids this week as you shared Jesus with them and lead VBS!! School supplies were distributed today to approximately 325 kids. I will update you soon on the exact count. I just want to say THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! to those that contributed and the many volunteers!! Thank you FBC for coordinating and organizing this wonderful event each year!! You were the hands and feet of Jesus to those that received the supplies. Tomorrow , Saturday July 30 is a work day to do some much needed painting, minor repairs and cleaning. Thanks in advance to Indian Springs Baptist Church!!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION

2016 SCHOOL SUPPLIES DISTRIBUTION

It will be time for school to start back before we know it.  First Baptist Church, Kingsport is so gracious to coordinate this for us again! Here's the schedule:

• Thursday, July 21:   Last Day for students to register to receive supplies.(See below.)
• Monday, July 25:  First Baptist Church will receive donated items, 10:00 AM - noon
• Friday, July 29:  Supplies will be bagged by volunteers at FBC Fellowship Hall, 9:00 AM (Volunteers Needed!)
• Friday, July 29:  Supplies will be picked up by students at Gibsontown Ministries, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (Volunteers Needed!)

Last year approximately 359 students were given packages of grade appropriate supplies through Gibsontown Ministries.  This was approximately 59 more students receiving supplies than in 2014. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THAT POSSIBLE!! Without the help of several area churches and individuals it would not have happened.

Would you prayerfully consider helping students start back to school with all of their necessary supplies? Would you encourage your church to participate?  

Students should register to receive a grade appropriate bag of initial supplies to start the school year. This ministry is to assist those who have financial hardships. To register, you may go to Gibsontown Ministries at 1022 Dorothy Street, Kingsport on Thursday's; June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14 or July 21 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to register.   No sign ups after July 21st. Sorry but we are not offering online signup this year. So you will need to come to Gibsontown Ministries to sign up.

MOVIE NIGHT

UNCONDITIONAL

Thursday, June 16

5:00 PM

Everyone is invited!

GOOD NEWS

We don’t hear much GOOD NEWS these days.  GOOD NEWS is something we all long to hear more of.  Come hear not only GOOD NEWS but the BEST NEWS!

FRIDAY, MAY 13 & SATURDAY, MAY 14

GIBSONTOWN MINISTRIES

1022 Dorothy Street

Kingsport, TN  37660

423/765-2950

www.gibsontown.blogspot.com

REV. DARRYL RIDEN

Founder and President of

Christ Powered Ministries, Johnson City, TN

www.cpmjc.org

CPM Praise & Worship Team

Food will be served 6:00—6:30 PM

Service at 6:30 PM

Child care provided for those that attend.

Everyone is invited!!

IMMEDIATE NEED

Each Thursday during Bible Study classes at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM we are in need of additional volunteers to help with child care while parents and/or grandparents attend class. Three - four additional volunteers are needed for each class.  Four additional volunteers are needed during the 5:00 pm class when all of the babies that regularly attend are present.   Please understand this is an immediate need.  Our insurance requires that all volunteers submit to and pass a background check.  Please prayerfully consider volunteering and if you feel the Lord leading and would be willing help out, contact Sybil at  423/765-2950.  

Please continue to pray for the ministry at Gibsontown Ministries!  We continue to see God at work in the lives of those who attend.

Winter Weather Policy

If Sullivan County schools are closed or dismiss school early due to winter weather, Gibsontown Ministries will also be closed.  We follow this policy because many of our volunteers live outside the city in Sullivan County.