We had a change of plans and didn't go to the farmers market today.  We hope to have a booth set up very soon with Christmas decorations.  We had some people volunteer to make some additional items and will allow them time to finish their items.

THANK YOU... THANK YOU... THANK YOU!!!!!!

We are so very grateful for the generosity of so many people who helped to make our Autumn Splendor Breakfast and Bazaar a huge success!!  We sold  lots of beautifully handcrafted items, art, Christmas decorations, toys, furniture, delicious baked goods and on and on.  A huge thank you to First Baptist Church for blessing Gibsontown Ministries with your support of this event!  Thanks for the use of your wonder facility!  We estimate that we feed around 60 people at the breakfast and many others came just to shop.  Thanks to Kohl's Department Store employees who volunteered their time to help! This allow us to meet the requirements to receive a $500 grant from Kohl's for Kids program.   We also made some new friends and had a wonderful time of fellowship.  

We believe that when given the opportunity one ministry should help another, so following the bazaar we donated some items to Habitat for Humanity for the resale store.  Other items such as Christmas decorations, we plan to have at the farmers market next Saturday.  Some items such as kids clothes and toys were taken to Gibsontown Ministries to be made available to those that participate in the ministry.

God just keeps on blessing and blessing!  Praise His name!!

  

Autumn Splendor Breakfast & Bazaar - Saturday, November 2

We hope you are making plans to join us Saturday at the breakfast and bazaar.  We have some very nice items!!  Remember breakfast is 9:30 - 11:00 am and the bazaar continues until 1:30 pm.  Bring your entire family. Some have asked a little more directions to 441 Clay Street.  Hope the map below helps.

Autumn Splendor Bazaar and Breakfast

Our Autumn Splendor Bazaar and Breakfast will be this Saturday, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm!!  We are receiving lots of nice things for the Bazaar.  Lots of toys, holiday decorations, handcrafted items, art, baked goods and more. You can see a few pictures on the "A few of my favorite things" page.  If you plan to come to the breakfast, please purchase your tickets from a GTM board member by Wednesday, Adult/$5 and Children/$2.50.  Breakfast will be served 9:30 - 11:00 am.  Please remember this is Gibsontown Ministries main fundraiser for 2013.  

Fall Festival at GTM

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AUTUMN SPLENDOR

Fall is in the air.... well almost.  It will not be long until we see the leaves start to change and the mid-day air is filled with a little nip rather than a little drip.  At Gibsontown Ministries we are working hard on the events we have scheduled between now and the end of the year.

We are seeing an increase in the number of people attending the Thursday Bible Studies.  Not only are more people coming but the class discussions about the lessons have been so good.  It is exciting to see people get excited about studying God's word.

This ministry is dependent first upon the Lord to supply our needs.  He does that through  in-kind and monetary donations from churches and individuals.  He has blessed the ministry in so many ways.  It will soon be time for our main fundraiser of 2013. First Baptist Church has made their counseling center at 441 Clay Street available to us on Saturday, November 2nd.  We will be having a country breakfast and bazaar with the theme "Autumn Splendor".  This event is being coordinated by Mrs. Betty Iverson.

 

You and/or your church can help by donating items for the bazaar. The following list will give you an idea of the types of items we would like to make available:

      - crafts

- jewelry

- art

- toys

- wreaths

- handmade items

- knitted items

- canned goods

- potted plants

- baked goods

- Fall & Christmas decorations

 

Doesn't matter big or small. We are accepting nice handcraft items of various nature. Think about it. Pray about it.  Donated items should be new or gently used and clean. Also, monetary dontations to help cover the cost of the breakfast will be accepted.  Let us know if you have something you would like to donate.

Save the date and note the time....  The time of the bazaar will be 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM with breakfast  served between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. The cost for breakfast will be $5.00 for adults, $2.50 for children between 6 and 12 years and no cost for for those 5 years and under. Advance tickets for the breakfast will go on sale in early October.  Plan to bring your entire family and all of your friends.
 

I hope you will prayerfully consider partnering with us in this event.  Not only will it help the ministry financially but I believe it will be a great opportunity for fellowship and outreach.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

 

In Christ,

Wayne Sherfey
President, Gibsontown Ministries
Email:  gibsontownministries@gmail.com

 

August at Gibsontown Ministries

Sewing classes and Thursday Bible Study have started back.  Attendance at the Bible study classes  has been very very good and we are seeing new faces!

Thursday mornings at 11:00 am Cindy Eldridge is leading a study of the book of Acts, "A Walk with Paul, A Walk to Remember."  This is a study she wrote.  She is so excited to be back teaching after taking a few weeks off. 

 

Wayne Sherfey is also glad to be back teaching the Thursday evening classes.  Join him at 5:00 pm for a challenging in-depth look at the Bible. 

 

Plans are in full swing for our Fall Fundraiser on Saturday, November 2nd at First Baptist Church building on Clay Street in Kingsport.  This will be our main fundraiser of 2012.  We are looking for artisans and craftsmen to donate handmade items, art, needlework, candles, flower arrangements, canned jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, homemade breads, cakes, holiday decorations, apples, pumpkins, etc.  Do you or someone you know make something that you would gladly donate to this fundraiser to help us raise much needed funds for the ministry??   If so, please contact us at gibsontownministries@gmail.com.

 

Also, as part of this fundraiser there will be a brunch.  Tickets will be on sell soon.  We are looking for a representative in each church to be our ticket master for that church. Would you help promote it and pre-sell tickets?  Let us know if you are willing to do that.  Watch this spot for more information about how to get your tickets. 

 

We are always looking for volunteers to serve in some way at Gibsontown Ministries.  Right now we have a need for additional child care workers on Thursdays at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM.  The older children have a Bible study lesson at 5:00 PM and volunteers are needed to assist in that area too. 

 

We are just praising God for how He continues to use us to build relationships to point others to Him and for the lives that are being changed for His glory! 

School Supplies ~ Rummage Sale ~ Shoes & Socks ~ Sewing ~ Bible Study

The last two weeks and this week have been the busiest weeks of the year at Gibsontown Ministries!  It all starting off with VBS, July 22 - 25 conducted by First Baptist Church at GTM. They had a great week and had 35 enrolled.  

Last week 271 students received grade appropriate school supplies. Our friends at First Baptist Church coordinate the school supplies drive and distribution.  I believe the number receiving supplies is up by about 20 over last year.  

Saturday, we had a rummage sale for the community and sold many items for under $1.00, most were only $.25.  Many of you donated items  to be placed in the sale and we are so thankful!  You helped raise $250 for the ministry but more importantly, several parents got to do a little shopping for their kids to having something new (to them) to wear to school.  During the Rummage Sale Neal Hartley, singer/song writer who also moonlights as Youth Minister at West Colonial Hills Baptist Church gave a concert.  Tony Ellis, Children's Minister at West Colonial Hills Baptist Church delighted the kids with balloon animals while Amy Hartley and the youth provided games. The left over clothes are being picked up tomorrow by Orebank Baptist Church to be placed in their clothing give away.  Other items are being given to other ministries.  It is good for one  ministry to help another. We share a common goal, to sharing Christ with a lost world.  

Over the last month Indian Springs Baptist has collected over 100 pairs of used and some new shoes and new socks that are being given to the kids starting today.  We have had 60 kids preregister to receive a pair of shoes.

We greatly appreciate our partnering churches and individuals! You are helping to put smiles on the faces of others and allowing us to show the love of Jesus to them. 

Sewing class started back this evening at 5:30 pm.  Bible Study starts back on Thursday at 11:00 am and 5:00 pm.  These classes are open to everyone!

Thank you!  Thank you! Thank YOU!!  Just doesn't really express our gratitude to the many volunteers and contributors to Gibsontown Ministries that are helping to give a hand up to many in the Gibsontown & Cloud Apartment area. May the Lord bless you beyond your wildest dream! 

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!