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Go Forth Week Ministry -- The reason that we do an organized church Go Project each month is because of the Gospel. Whatever it is we're doing--yard work, washing cars, feeding folks, passing out clothing--it's all because of Jesus and because we want to see His name lifted high. This is our response to the Gospel in our lives--Christ loved us and we are loving our community. We're being salt and light. We're sacrificing generously for others and demonstrating the hope of Christ. We're showing what Jesus' love is like! The Go Forth Week Schedule for Fall 2010 will be available in mid-August. Check back then!
NET Casters -- Join us on any or all three Sunday afternoons listed below from 5-6pm in the Fellowship Hall and help “cast the net” into our community to show the love of Christ.
- The first Sunday afternoon of every month is “N” for note writing. During this evening we spend time writing hand written notes to our guests. These are people who have newly moved to our community or have had some kind of contact with our church. All stationary and envelopes will be provided; we just need some hands to write the notes.
- The second Sunday afternoon of every month is “E” for email. During this evening we spend time sending our guests a personal email from one’s personal email account to connect guests with someone in the church with whom they can directly correspond. Though several computers are provided, it would be helpful if you can bring your own laptop.
- The third Sunday afternoon of every month is “T” for telephone calls. During this evening we spend time sending contacting our guests by phone. Phone calls are made to those who have requested or given permission for the church to call them for information.
Got Life? -- Have you ever been afraid of sharing the gospel because you were not sure what to say? Have you ever refrained from evangelism because you might get asked a question about your faith for which you may not have an answer?
- Got Life is not only a gospel presentation, but is also a tool that provides you with the ability to defend your faith. It looks at proofs that exist outside the Bible that proves Christianity is real and provides you with answers to some of the most commonly used objections by unbelievers who are skeptical and refuse to accept the gospel.
- Join us on Sunday evenings in the Spring and Fall where you will be teamed up in groups of 3, one leader and two learners, to not only learn how to share and defend your faith through classroom instruction, but to go out into the community and put what you learn into practice with church prospects and other pre-arranged contacts.
- Contact Tim Shaw if you're interested in getting plugged in to this exciting opportunity!
2010 Medical/Dental Bus Ministry
Apex Baptist Church sponsors every year “Touching Lives for Christ” (Tocando Vidas por Cristo), a medical, dental and vision clinic offering these and other services to the needy people of our community. All services are 100% free of charge for the patient and deliver by caring and skilled professionals who give back to our community and make a real difference in the quality of life of the persons receiving these gifts.
Would you help us give the gift of health again?
We are in need of Nurses, Dentists, Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants, Physicians, Optometrist and other lay volunteers.
Stay tuned for dates for our next Medical/Dental Bus Ministry.
Please register by clicking on this link.
Click here to download the inside of the clinic brochure.
Thank you, for considering giving of yourself in God’s name and may He bless you for your involvement and support!
All volunteer services will be recognized as those rendered and protected under the NC Good Samaritan Law [G.S. 90-21, 14 secc (a1)]; however, it is recommended that medical professional volunteers have their own medical liability insurance. Also all services must adhere to current and applicable OSHA and HIPAA confidentiality standards as outlined for your profession under NC and Federal Laws.
Nursing Home Ministry -- One of the opportunities we will have to share God's Word and reach out to those who don't know Him this year will be to visit our area retirement/nursing homes. On the third Thursday of each month, we will have the chance to visit a different facility. A complete listing of the facilities, their addresses and phone numbers are listed on the bulletin board at the Welcome Center and on the church's website. Also, make sure to check out the Church Calendar to see where we are headed and when. There are many ways you can support ABC's efforts with this ministry:
- Your Children's Sunday School classes will be creating artwork and homemade cards to give to the residents. Some of the classes will be baking goodies as a group activity and later taking them to the residents. Others will be sharing their musical gifts or writing cards to be distributed during visits.
- If you are unable to visit a particular facility but still wish to contribute, it is always appreciated to donate your old magazines, catalogs, small framed pictures, hand held radios or similar items, toiletries of all kinds, new or gently used slippers, nightgowns, light blankets, any school or art work created by your children.
- Raisins, M&Ms; mini candy bars; candy corn; Goldfish crackers; foods that can be processed with less than a full set of teeth are the best to give out. For cross contamination purposes, it is best to offer individually wrapped containers of foods. (one idea is for the children’s classes to have, say, a mini box of raisins with a picture colored by a child or a sheet with some scripture and a child’s hand print on it, rolled up around the box (or however it works best) and secured with a ribbon for distribution. Something simple, but aesthetically pleasing enough to let the resident know – somebody loves me and cares enough about me to put this together in a loving way.
- Contact Margaret Lawrence if you're interested in getting plugged in or have questions!
Extreme Makeover (ABC Edition) -- If you have ever watched the show, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, you will be able to relate to this new ministry for ABC Members.
- Goal: Bring an underprivileged child a little happiness in their lives with a renewed bedroom, and knowledge of the Gospel.
- Who: On a regular basis, Wake County Social Services has agreed to provide the name of a young child in need. This ministry will provide a Home Makeover of the child's be
- What: The bedrooms of these children will need to be cleaned, painted and furnished with dressers, tables, and of course a bed, mattress and bedding.
- How: We are looking for volunteers to provide the following (the County cannot provide any furnishings or $$ to help): cleaning help, painting, bedroom furniture donations, bed/mattress donations, $$, sharing the Gospel with the child and their family.
- Please call Angela Ballaro at 387-8051 if you'd like to help in this exciting new ministry!
Encourage Her Ministries (Mission Heart Hug) -- Mission Heart Hug is the flagship outreach of Encourage Her Ministries. Through Mission Heart Hug, we collect shoe-boxes for military spouses. The boxes include items of encouragement as well as gifts. Additionally, a CD with messages of encouragement along with encouraging scriptures are available for the spouses.
- Shoebox: You can use a small container or standard size shoebox. We ask that you pray for the military spouse receiving your box. Fill the box with a variety of gifts that will touch the heart of the receiver. For example, notes of encouragement, hygiene items, note pads, gift cards, magazines, etc. Be creative!
- Donation: Please include a minimum of $7.50 for each shoebox to help cover ministry, delivery, and project costs. Make your check to Encourage Her Ministries and place it on top of the items inside your box.
- Drop-off Instructions: Place a rubber band around each shoebox and drop off Monday through Wednesday between 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Potter's Hand Bible Church in Apex or Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Floral Accents and Interiors in Cary.
Hand of Hope -- Hand of Hope is a Pregnancy Resource Center located in downtown Fuquay Varina. It is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Hope to women with unplanned pregnancies. Check out their website for more info. There are several ways to be involved.
- Baby Showers: We'll throw baby showers to help out young girls who are in needed of baby essentials. If you're interested in being a part of these showers please contact Melody.
- Bottle Collection: During the year we'll offer different fundraisers for the ministry including filling baby bottles up with change. You can fill it up at home or take a few bottles to work! We'll have info and announcements about this as the year goes on.
- Walk for Life: Each Spring Hand of Hope holds the Walk for Life, which helps to raise funds for the center. You can check out the website here to see how you can be involved, whether it is as a "walker" or as a sponsor!
- Volunteer: Contact Tonya (577-8002) to see how you can volunteer and become involved at the Center!
Women on Mission -- There are several ways to become involved with this local Go Ministry:
- Annual Collections: During August and December we collect items for needy children at elementary schools in grades K-5. We generally have requests for socks, underwear, clothing and school supplies.
- Missions Mosaic: The WMU Magazine, Missions Mosaic, provides prayer calendars for both IMB and NAMB church planters as well as news from all over the world. ABC provides personal subscriptions as requested each year.
- Ongoing: Throughout the year we promote the collection for recycling of cell phones, laser, inkjet, and fax cartridges to benefit the Baptist Children's Homes.
- Please Contact Dot Goodwin with any questions!
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