"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

-Matthew 28:19-20

First Baptist has a heart for missions! A passion for missions begins with the understanding that there exists “no fence around the charge” of the Great Commission. Mission work has many integrated words, such as inclusion, acceptance, partnership, compassion, humility, generosity, cooperation, gratitude, presence, financial resources, labor, purpose, and vision. All of these words find expression in the multiple missions efforts of FBC Athens.

• Our next Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens host week is October 3-10, 2010.  Volunteer at the day-center, provide a meal, host guests, or drive the van.  Click here to view opportunities to serve at First Baptist and to sign up.
  
• The Athens Emergency Food Bank currently needs: canned pork and beans, dried pasta, etc. Items can be left in the "food bank" bin in the missions room.
  
• The Council on Aging is looking for small Bingo prizes, plastic bags to help transport meals-on-wheels and dog and cat food. There is a labeled box in the missions room.
• IHNA now has a storage unit, therefore can now accept donations of furniture and other household items.  To arrange to make a donation please contact IHNA directly at 706-425-1881.
• Explore local volunteer opportunities at Hands On Northeast Georgia.
• Volunteer to work at the Athens Emergency Food Bank or Our Daily Bread. Contact the church office.
• Volunteer as a teacher or childcare worker on Thursdays with International Friends. Contact Joyce Gravely
• Teach a Sunday School Class at Denney Towers. Contact Carl Monk.
• Help keep the Denney Towers pantry filled with canned food, soap and detergent.  There is a "Denney Towers Pantry" box in the missions room.  For a detailed list of needs click here.  

Check out the Missions Partnerships page for more details about these and other missions projects and ministries.