“We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that surpassing power belongs to God and not to us” (2 Corinthians 4:7). The treasure of the Gospel and all the effort of the People Teams ministry is contained in and passed on by weak and fragile people (myself included). At the end of the [...]
During one of the eyeglass clinics held this year at the International Welcome Center, a lady who seemed very excited, approached me and asked me two questions: “Where did all these people who are doing the clinic come from and what encourages them to do this?” I responded, “These people come from different Baptist Churches [...]
Our pastor often says, “You were created on purpose and for a great purpose”. We know this is true of every girl who enters the doors of the R|H Minors. Having a place they feel safe and loved as they study and live together will make a significant difference in them gaining the confidence and [...]
Years in the making, November saw the Grand Opening of two Restoration House (R|H) dreams. The much-anticipated Home for Minor Victims of human trafficking, now called the Mabee House, had its grand opening on November 6th. The home, operated in partnership with the Missouri Baptist Children’s Home, will house up to seven girls, usually between [...]
First, greetings to all of you, my brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. It is a privilege to be able to write this note of thanks and gratitude for all that you have done, continue to do, and will do moving forward, in support of our faith-based mission to heal and restore women and girl [...]
By Gregg Boll, Associate Director of Missions ([email protected]) Fulfilling Kingdom Ministry It has been an honor to serve alongside Dr. Hammer and the other BR-KC staff for five of the ten years we are celebrating at our Fall Semi-Annual Meeting. I never could have imagined when I left a pastorate in 2012 how meaningful and [...]
Smiles galore were abounding on Feb. 12th, 2016 for Blue Summit Baptist Church (BSBC) members as well as a multitude of volunteers and an amazing group of special people. This was the night that BSBC partnered with the Tim Tebow Foundation to host “Night To Shine” a Prom event for those in and around the Kansas City area with special needs. The Tebow Foundation says; “Night [...]
Youth group to help with multi-cultural youth night on 6/25 or 7/2 and then another group on 7/30 or 8/6. Men to be mentors on Tuesday nights for a gym night and Bible study with middle and high schoolers from various nations. Donations of Gatorade, Kool-Aid, chips and non-perishable snacks. Contact Andrew H. at 770-654-1463.
Missions Offering Would your church consider donating your VBS offering to the Restoration House Home for Minors? Contact Jennifer at [email protected] for more information.
The People Teams, led by Andrew H., will once again hold their annual soccer camp for immigrant children. They need volunteers to help with the soccer league in the Northeast on Saturdays from April 9 through May 14 from late morning to early afternoon. Volunteers will help drive kids, coach teams, or build relationships with [...]
