WHY MISSIONS
“Mission” comes from the Latin word “missio,” meaning “to send.” Jesus made the scope of missions very clear in Matthew 28:19-20 when he said, “Therefore go 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 I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (NIV).
We at First Baptist Valdosta believe that mission work is the heartbeat of the Gospel. Missions in the local church is partnering with God to spread the Gospel around the world, starting in our local community and extending to our state, our country and to the world. At First Baptist we are a church that Loves God, Loves Others and Loves the World.
Our mission ministries give our people the privilege of going in the name of Jesus to take the Gospel to others. Our mission ministries give our people the opportunity to love others with kindness, compassion and the forgiveness of our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 4:32). We challenge our people at First Baptist to support missions through their prayers and giving, but we also want to give everyone an opportunity to go on mission trips and share their faith with others.
Partnering with God on missions encourages and strengthens our church members and enables them to share their faith with confidence and make a positive difference in the lives of others.
Our Upcoming Missions Opportunities
Thailand Prison Ministry and Children’s Home | January 12-26, 2021
Sharing the Gospel in Prisons, Churches and Children’s Homes
Anyone is invited to participate
Contact Mac Weaver
Or call Linda at 229-242-0484
Guatemala Medical Mission/Evangelism | April 5-10, 2021
Needed:
Doctors, nurses and assistants, and pharmacists.
People to teach Bible Studies and work with Children.
Also needed: Reading Glasses of all prescriptions
Anyone is invited to participate.
Contact Mac Weaver
Or call Linda at 229-242-0484
Church Construction Builders For Christ | June 2021
Needed:
Builders, framers, roofers, electricians, etc.
Cooks and helpers for the entire project!
Anyone is invited to participate.
Contact Mac Weaver
Or call Linda at 229-242-0484
Romania Medical/Evangelism/New Church Start | October 3-13, 2021
Needed:
Doctors, nurses and assistants, and pharmacists.
People to teach Bible Studies and work with Children.
Also needed: Anyone interested in Evangelism.
Also needed: Reading Glasses of all prescriptions.
Anyone is invited to participate.
Contact Mac Weaver
Or call Linda at 229-242-0484
Bolivia Pastor’s Conference/Children’s Ministry | November 8-15, 2021
Needed: Pastors and Bible Study Leaders to lead
Pastor’s Conference in Cochabamba, Bolivia
People to work with Children at two
New Church Starts in Bolivia
Anyone is invited to participate.
Contact Mac Weaver
Or call Linda at 229-242-0484