Beyond Our Walls First Baptist Roswell by Cyndi Braun Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he or she has received to serve others (1 Peter 4:9-10). When it comes to service, the people of First Baptist Roswell really shine. Whether its helping others in their church, community, or beyond, members are called to use their gifts for others. Mission teams work throughout the Roswell community, the United States, and the world. Church members participate in annual trips to East Tennessee, Haiti, Kenya, and Alaska, as well as other special trips whenever a need arises. The church holds an annual day of service, called Beyond Our Walls, to benefit local organizations and causes. In addition, First Baptist Roswell participates in monthly service projects throughout the year. With so many service opportunities, everyone can participate.We believe in sacrificing our time, our energy, and our abilities to serve fellow human beings. We, as a church, are committed to serving others, said Senior Pastor Dr. Kevin Head. We are servant-missionaries at heart. Our church wants to make sure no one misses the grace of God.Mission Trips in the U.S. and BeyondParticipating in a mission trip is a great way to have an impact on the lives of people from other parts of the country or world. Dr. Head believes that life is more meaningful when you sacrifice for another person.AppalachiaFor more than 20 years, First Baptist Roswell has traveled to the Appalachian Mountains to repair homes for impoverished families in East Tennessee. During that time, 200 volunteers have provided more than 10,000 hours of labor, service, and ministry to the people of this community, drastically changing the lives of families. Every year in July, a church team departs for Tennessee.HaitiSince 2014, the church has sent five missionary teams to Haiti, with groups ranging from 15 to 32 in size. These mission teams have planted crops, taught English, distributed Bibles written in Creole, gone on prayer walks with families, shared Bible stories with children, led worship services, trained local pastors, and provided eye exams and eyeglasses to the needy. In partnership with 410 Bridge, a team departs for Haiti at least every two years. 410 Bridge is a Christ-centered, non-profit organization committed to pursuing healthy community development in nations confined by poverty. A team of volunteers will travel to Haiti in June 2019.KenyaEvery year, First Baptist Roswell missionaries make trips to Kenya. This mission trip provides medical and dental services, as well as spiritual guidance, to the people of Nakuru, Kenya. In the course of 10 years, 169 missionaries have treated more than 25,000 patients. In addition, missionaries have impacted the lives of thousands of children, simply by playing with them and teaching them Bible stories and music. In partnership with ROCKbridge Ministries (Reaching Out to Communities in Kenya), a team departs for Kenya each year in January.AlaskaA youth-focused mission group serves people throughout the United States and Canada. Every two years, a youth team departs to chosen locations for service opportunities. In the summer of 2018, a team of nearly 50 young people and adults traveled to Alaska to perform repair and service projects. The youth group will participate in another mission trip in the summer of 2020.This is who we are as a church. We are servers, missionaries, Christs ambassadors here in Roswell and around the world, said Dr. Head. We are committed to sharing the love and grace of God with everyone. We do this because Christ commissioned us to do so, but we also receive tremendous blessings from our service.Annual Day of Community ServiceFirst Baptist Churchs biggest community service event is Beyond Our Walls, held every year in February. Volunteers dedicate one day to go beyond the churchs walls to serve the Roswell community. The church works with local nonprofits to select projects that begin and end on the same day. Beyond Our Walls provides local service opportunities for everyone, including church members, friends, family, and people in the community. Most projects are off-site, while others are in the church itself. This year, Beyond Our Walls volunteers completed service projects for the City of Roswell, the Drake Closet, Foster Care Support Foundation, the Child Development Association, and other organizations around Roswell. In 2019, more than 350 people volunteered 1,200+ hours in 23 different locations around the community. Projects ranged in type and skill, so that everyone could find something they could do to serve others.Part of the churchs responsibility is to give people opportunities to use the gifts God has given them in meaningful ways. People really want to use their gifts to serve others. But they dont always know how to do that, said Dr. Head. We believe life becomes meaningful when you give of yourself to others when you sacrifice something or give something to another person. It is the blessing of service. And they asked Jesus, Lord, when did we see you hungry, or thirsty, or a stranger, or needing clothes, or sick or in prison? And Jesus said, Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me (Matthew 25:35-40). What's AheadJune 3 Annual Golf Tournament. Fundraiser for mission trips. $125/player or $500/foursome. Sponsorship opportunities available. 8:00am, Brookfield Country Club, Roswell. See FBRoswell.org for more information. August 15, 16, & 17 Church Yard Sale. All proceeds support missions. As the dates approach, check the website for more details, sale times, and items of interest.Join FBR this Lenten Season.Palm Sunday Services April 14, 8:30am and 11:00amMaundy Thursday Service April 18, 7:00pm Easter Services April 21, 8:30am and 11:00am710 Mimosa Boulevard, Roswell, GA770-587-6980 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.Service times: 8:30am and 11:00amFBRoswell.org Facebook.com/firstbaptistroswell
to your business!