Outreach
God's power changes lives. Corporately as a church, we obey His Great Commission by reaching out with God's love to others. Anywhere in the world, the faithfulness of one individual can make a difference.
Contact Fellowship to learn more about our missions and how you can support this important work.
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. Matthew 28:19-20
Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. 'This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: `Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Matthew 22:37-39
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make our joy complete. I John 1:3-4
Holiday Military Care Packages
Here is a great idea to help out our military during the Holiday Season!
Dallas Speight, Director of Pastoral Care, Counseling and Chaplaincy for the Colorado Baptists has asked for some of our churches to respond to a need to support some of our military personnel deployed to the Middle East. Todd Fallin, Dallas and Sheila's son-in-law is currently deployed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt with over 4500 Sailors; however, in Todd's squadron are 200 Sailors (180 men and 20 women).
The holiday season provides a great opportunity for some of our churches to share Christ's love by providing these 200 Sailors Care Packages. Our hope is to get 20 churches on board to collect, assemble and mail 10 packages each.
If you would like to help, contact Kris Cockerham at kcockerham@cbgc.org or call (888)771-2480 ext 228. A list of names and mailing addresses will be provided at that time.
The largest flat-rate box, weighing less than 70 lbs., costs $10.95 to ship to an APO or FPO address. That's a $2 discount, and the boxes are free at your local US Post Offices.
Below are some ideas to send to our soldiers:
Holiday Items: A small Christmas tree and/or items to decorate for Christmas. Cookies;
Toiletries: Chap stick; Disinfectant wipes (Personal and for cleaning surfaces-both are useful); Razors & shaving cream, after-shave lotion; Foot powder; Shampoo/Conditioner; Soap/body wash; Mouth wash; Deodorant; Toothpaste/Toothbrush; Q -tips
Comfort: Gel insoles; T; Sachets (to keep their quarters smelling like home); Blanket/sheets set/big fluffy towel; Small battery operated fan for their rack; Eye drops; Sneaker balls (like sachets for your shoes!)
General Stuff: Sunblock; Small sewing kit; CD/DVD disk cleaning kit (their players will get a lot of use); Stamps/paper/envelopes/nice writing pen; Eyeglass cleaner wipes; Request a phone card from the National VFW (make a donation and they provide free cards-go to http://www.operationuplink.org)
Food Items: Individual flavored coffee creamer packets (or put a couple spoonfuls in small size zipped baggies); Mrs. Dash; Different flavor local hot sauces in small or trial sizes
Drinks: Powdered Crystal Light packets or powdered Gatoerade; Instant coffee (try different flavors!); Hot cocoa mix; Kool-Aid (presweetened of course); Tea bags; Country Time lemonade mix
Snacks: Salsa and chips (or just salsa); Torengo tortilla chips (they come in a plastic container, not a bag); Tuna in the "fresh pouch"; Slim Jims; Crackers (Triscuits, Ritz, Wheat Thins) and Easy (spray) Cheese; Potted meat and crackers (remember to send plastic knives for spreading); Single serving bagged chips; Cookies (try Oreos-they're everyone's favorite!); tuna with crackers; Candy- M&M's, hard candy, anything that won't melt; Little Debbie snack cakes; Graham crackers; Licorice; Bubble gum; Snack mixes (Chex Mix, Gardetto's); Cashews, peanuts; Pretzels; Rice Krispy Treats; Goldfish crackers; Applesauce, pudding/fruit cups (don't' forget spoons); Raisins, trail mix (send in small Ziplock bags for sharing; Pop-tarts; Dry cereal
Non-Microwaveable Meals: (These usually only require access to boiling water) Cup O' Noodles soup; Bowl Appetite dinners; Instant oatmeal or grits; Breakfast bars, Granola, power bars; Soup mixes
Microwaveable Meals: Campbell's Chunky soup (with pop top lids!); Chef Boy-Ar-Dee cups; Pasta Anytime dinners; Dinty Moore (beef stew, lasagna, etc); Kraft Mac & Cheese; Microwave popcorn (send lots-it will get passed around)
Fun Stuff: Key chain board games; Magazines; Crossword puzzles; Disposable cameras; Toys (Sidewalk chalk, Slinkys, squirt guns, Silly Putty); Be creative; Send a little note to thank your soldier and let them know you are praying for him/her.
When shipping holiday packages, there are some basic guidelines. If a USPS-provided box isn't being used, senders should make sure the box they're using is sturdy. Don't use wrapping paper or string on the outside, and print both the shipping and return addresses clearly. Contents should be packaged securely and in leak-proof containers, and consider the customs of the country to ensure the items are appropriate and acceptable. PORK PRODUCTS CANNOT BE MAILED.
