First Baptist's Annual Family Ministry Event is Sunday, November 9th.
You and your
child/children are invited to participate in Operation Christmas Child through
First Baptist Children’s Ministry. This is an opportunity for you to share with
your child/children the importance of missions through sharing with children
around the world.
We
see this as a two-step partnership ministry:
Step One: Your family purchases gifts to be included in Operation Christmas Child boxes. Please include your
child in shopping - talking with him/her about this mission endeavor. We will
provide the boxes. You will need to include $7 per box for shipping costs or you may go to
the OCC website at http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/followyourbox/
to make the donation and print out special EZ-Give boy/girl labels for your
shoe box gifts. This will allow boxes to be tracked so you can find out the
destination of your shoe box gifts. You
may like to bring a picture of your child or family to include as well.
Step Two:
On Sunday, November 9th, we will meet in the Family Life Center during Sunday
School (10:00 – 10:45). We will watch a
short video presentation and then prepare boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
There will be stations for you to construct your boxes, write a letter to the
child that will receive your box, and tables of items to fill your box. We will
then take the boxes into the 11:00 Worship Service for dedication. This will be
at the beginning of the service and you may leave following the dedication
prayer (if you attended the 8:45 service).
We hope your family will plan to be with us. This event is our way
of supporting you in encouraging your child’s heart for missions. If you need
more information, please contact me at 252-259-7771.
I look
forward to being on mission with your family,
Sharon Bender