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. 

ANNUAL SCHOOL SUPPLIES COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION

It will be time for school to start back before we know it.  Gibsontown Ministries and First Baptist Church are getting ready for our annual school supply distribution.  Monday, July 29th at 9:00 am is the deadline to have the supplies to First Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall.  Volunteers are needed to help bag the supplies on Monday, July 29th.  Distribution will be the following Friday at Gibsontown Ministries, 1022 Dorothy Street.  Volunteers will be needed that day as well.  Students who have pre-registered will pick up a package of grade appropriate supplies on Friday, August 2nd from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. 

Last year over 250 students were given packages of grade appropriate supplies through Gibsontown Ministries under the coordination of First Baptist Church with the help of several area churches.  Would you prayerfully consider giving students a hand up as school starts back by helping to provide their needed supplies?  Would you encourage your church to participate? 

 

2013-2014

School Supply List 

·       Notebook Paper (Wide rule) 

·       Colored Pencils
·       3-Ring Notebooks 1 ½”, 2”, or 3”
·       Pens (Blue and Black)
·       Notebook Dividers                            
·       Pocket Folders with brads
·       #2 Pencils                                 
·       Glue Sticks (Not bottles)
·       Crayons (24 count)     
·       Fiskar Scissors
·       Regular Composition Books
·       Primary Composition Books
·       Pencil Boxes for Kindergarten

Please Note:

No spiral notebooks are on the school lists.          

No glue bottles are on the school lists.  

GTM Happenings....

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!

 

 

 

THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY CLASSES

You are invited to join us each Thursday for Bible Study!!  Thursday mornings at 11:00 AM and then at 5:00 PM.  Child care is provided. 

This winter and spring we have been blessed during the 11:00 AM class to have Cindy Eldridge teach and share with us from God's word.  She has done and outstanding job and we appreciate her commitment to the Lord.  She will be taking a break while school is out for the summer to enjoy her grandchild.  During that time Sybil Manis, our Interim Director will be teaching "Forgiveness: Breaking the Power of the Past" by Kay Arthur, David and B. J. Lawson.

As imperfect people living in an imperfect world, we eventually confront in nearly every relationship the need to extend or receive forgiveness. But when the wounds run deep, forgiveness doesn't come easy.
This eye-opening study deals with the difficult questions of forgiveness, including How can I forgive when the pain is so great? Does forgiving mean I have to forget the past? and What if I choose not to forgive? As you dig into what the Bible says on this vital topic, you'll encounter the depths of God's own mercy and discover how choosing forgiveness can free you from a painful past and propel you toward being all that God intends you to be.

On Thursday evenings at 5:00 PM Wayne Sherfey continues to teach practical lessons from God's word of how to live and walk daily with the Lord.

Everyone is invited to join us for these Bible studies as we strive to grow closer and more like Jesus.

Those that attend the Bible studies will be offered a limited supply of baby diapers or toilet paper.  You must arrive no later than 10 minutes after the hour and stay for the entire Bible lesson to qualify.

TWO IMPORTANT NEEDS!

There are two items we need to replace very soon!  The most important is the stove.  We are in need of a 30" range.  Color doesn't matter and we don't need a lot of bells and whistles.  From time to time we provide meals and without a stove that works properly it is becoming more and more difficult. 

The other item we need to replace is our copy machine.  Ours is on its last leg.  We can only print a page or two at a time now.  When we have bigger printing needs we are having to pay for the copies.  We just need a very simple commercial grade machine.  Doesn't need to do anything fancy other than being able to print at least 100 pages at a time with minimal expense.

Please join us in prayer about these needs.  We know that God is at work in and through this ministry and that He will provide. He says to ask and so we are praying and letting these needs be known.

How You Can Get Involved

Summer is quickly approaching and with that comes many opportunities for ministry in the Gibsontown community.  There is need for groups to provide summer activities for the children during the months they are not in school.  This could be a week of VBS or a weekly one day activity which might be a reading program or Back Yard Bible Club.  This is a great place to do pre-mission trip training for your youth group.  The needs are great, spiritually and economically, in this community.  

In addition to the needs for children is also the need for individuals to teach Life Skills Classes to adults.  These classes are offered to teach job skills so they can get a job or a better job such as basic computer, resume' writing, and income producing skills.  To teach basic homemaking skills such as cooking, sewing, budgeting, basic health care, etc.   The list could go on and on.  Classes may be a one day class or on going. 

If you or your church group is looking for a ministry to be involved in, we have the location.  Contact us for additional information at Gibsontownministries@gmail.com or 423/765-2950.

EASTER SERVICE & EGG HUNT

EASTER SERVICE

Sunday, March 31, 2013

2:00 PM

Come celebrate the Risen King, Jesus Christ who is THE Saviour of the World!

A hot dog lunch will be served prior to the service.

Children's Egg Hunt following the service.

 

Everyone is Welcome!!!

SEWING AND ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES

As part of our Life Skills Classes the following are currently being offered:

• Sewing classes -  the first and third Monday of each month at 5:00 PM.
• Arts and Crafts  - Classes are in the process of forming.  Come learn how to make Arts and Crafts to sell for extra income.

Everyone is welcome to participate!! There is no charge to participate.  If you are interested in sign-up for either or both contact Sybil at 423/571-1287.

Gibsontown Ministries Welcomes Cindy Eldridge!

Gibsontown Ministries would like to welcome Cindy Eldridge to Thursday morning Diapers and Devotions! Cindy is no stranger to Gibsontown Ministries. She and husband Terry attended church here when it was a mission church and have served as volunteers since that time. They are active members of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Cindy is a long time member of Bible Study Fellowship, having served as part of the leadership team. Cindy has a heart to serve the Lord where and as He leads. She is excited to begin teaching during the Thursday morning Ladies Bible Study. They will start out with a study of Esther. Cindy is a very gifted teacher and we look forward to how God is going to use her in this ministry. Welcome Cindy!

Everyone is welcome to attend the Thursday Bible Study Classes at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The 5:00 PM class is a COED Class taught by Wayne Sherfey.