Projects 2010 -

2010 Global Ministries Project List

 

The Foundry – Bessemer, AL                                                All Year

      The Foundry Rescue Mission and Recovery Center  in Bessemer is a center of transformation with a wide range of ministries including the Recovery Program, Re-Entry Program, Worship Center, SuperThrift Outlet, Auto Center, Community Outreach Center and Medical Center. Everyday men and women find refuge and long-term recovery in its innovative and Christ-centered programs. Volunteer opportunities throughout the year are available. Contact the Global Ministries office for more information.

Team size: open                                                                     Approximate cost: no cost

  

 

South Africa                                                                           March 11-20

      This team will work with GIC missionary Pastor John Thomas and Living Hope Community Centre in Cape Town in helping to minister to those impacted by the AIDS pandemic in Africa. Living Hope is a project with three objectives: one, to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in a life changing way and to encourage people to follow Christ; two, to play a vital role in the prevention, care and treatment of HIV/AIDS; and three, to undertake community development through educational and health related programs. Come be a part of this exciting project.

Team size: 6-20 people                                                          Approximate cost: $2,200

 

 

First Love Choir Tour – Location TBD                                  March 12-16

      This junior high choir team will be working and performing in a location to be determined. Activities include performing daily at a variety of venues as they share the love of Christ through music and dance and work on several community service projects.

Team size: 75-100 people                                                       Approximate cost: $250

  

 

University Ministry – New Orleans, LA                                March 12-17

This University Ministry team will spend Spring Break working with Poydars Baptist Church in New Orleans as they help in revitalizing the church complex and reaching the surrounding community with the Gospel. Work will include painting, grounds work and telling people about Jesus.

Team size: 10-40 people                                                         Approximate cost: $300

  

 

Thailand                                                                                 March 12-20

This team will partner with a team from Hunter Street Baptist Church as we work with an SMBC member and his family who are planting a church in this region. The team will help lead a daily English as a Second Language club with university students and will also help with light construction work. The team will also use this opportunity to work with and encourage local believers in this new church plant.

Team size: 6-20 people                                                          Approximate cost: $1,900

 

 

Northfield, VT                                                                        March 13-18

This mission project is SMBC’s first to Vermont. This team will work with GIC church planters and will help host several ministry events as we partner with this church in reaching their community for Christ.

Team size: 4-10                                                                      Approximate cost: $1,000

 

 

Mexico                                                                                    March 13-19

      Our high school students will go to Matamoros, Mexico, to work with Adventures In Missions. The goal of this ministry is to build up the local church so that through the ministry of the local church, Matamoros will be changed for Christ. Much of the ministry of AIM is in serving the local church, it’s pastors and laity, and working side by side with our Mexican brothers and sisters in Christ. Ministry opportunities include: Vacation Bible School; construction on churches or homes of the poor (all materials will be on site and supervision will be provided); door-to-door evangelism; prayer ministry; discipleship visits; orphanage visits and service; and sports evangelism. For more information, click here.

 Approximate cost: $850

 

 

Community Restoration – Birmingham, AL                        Saturdays: April – May

      This ongoing mission project on Saturdays in April and May is perfect for Sunday School classes and small groups. We need teams of 12 – 15 people to commit to adopt work at one house. This work includes light construction and renovation on homes being refurbished as part of an overall community restoration project and can be completed in 3-4 Saturdays. All materials and supervision will be provided; what’s needed are willing hands and hearts.

Team size: 12-15 people                                                       Approximate cost: no cost

 

North Africa                                                                           April 30 – May 8

This team will be the first to work with SMBC members living and serving in North Africa. The team will lead a business conference for local business owners and entrepreneurs. The conference will focus on the business success stories of the trainers, as well as leadership and life principles that local businessmen and women could apply to their context.

Team size: 2-8 people                                                            Approximate cost: $2,000

 

 

Azores                                                                                     May 7-15

This mission project is SMBC’s first as part of a new partnership in the Azores. This team will work on the island of Terceira in partnership with Azorean Baptist Church and will help with general repair and facilities updating, painting, and light construction as we help build a children’s camp that will serve both the children of Air Force families at Lajes Air Force Base and children across the Azorean Islands.

Team size: 4-10 people                                                          Approximate cost: $1,200

 

 

West Africa                                                                            May 21-29

This team will be the first to work with SMBC members living and serving in West Africa. The team will come alongside our member family and visit villages each day that are inhabited by an unreached people group. Activities include prayer walking, sharing Bible stories, and building friendships with village leaders. 

Team size: 4-10 people                                                          Approximate cost: $1,600

 

Builders For Christ – Tyrone, PA                                          June 12-19

      This SMBC Builders for Christ team will join other construction teams from around the South in the construction of a new church building. Experience in building and construction is not required to be a part of this exciting ministry opportunity. Along with construction, this team will also minister to children and their families through Vacation Bible School and backyard Bible clubs. There will be jobs available for people of all ages and skill levels. You and your family can plan on working for a few days or stay the whole week. This is a great family ministry opportunity.

Team size: 30-50 people                                                         Approximate cost: $350

 **Informational Meeting: June 2, 6 pm, Global Ministries Conference Center

  

New Wind Choir Tour – Location TBD                                June 19-26

      This high school choir team will be working and performing in Dagsboro, Delaware serving with GIC church planters, Andy and Tanya Ehlers. Activities include performing daily at a variety of venues as they share the love of Christ through music and dance. This team will also work on several community service projects.

Team size: 80-125 people                                                       Approximate cost: $500

 

 

South Africa – World Cup                                                    June 19-30

The World Cup comes to South Africa in 2010 and this team will have the opportunity to utilize this unique sporting event as a way to share the Gospel. Three World Cup soccer matches will take place in Cape Town during June 20-30, and this team will help host World Cup viewing parties in townships around Cape Town by taking the games to those that cannot afford to go. During these viewing parties, the team will provide hospitality services and the Gospel will be presented. Come be a part of this event that only happens every 4 years!

Team size: 4-10 people                                                    Approximate cost: $3,500

 

University Ministry City Uprising – New York, NY              June 27-30

City Uprising is a unique opportunity for people to unite in the world’s great urban centers in order to propel the local church and prosper the city. Through intensive worship and service experience City Uprising hopes to inspire resolute commitment to the local church, raise awareness of the need to reach the world’s major cities with the love and compassion of Jesus Christ through new churches, and build a bridge into the heart of the city through love and service.

Team size: 10-40 people                                                         Approximate cost: $500

 

Jordan                                                                                    July 2-10

This team will continue our partnership in Jordan as we help renovate a camp and conference facility. Activities include light construction and clean-up, painting, groundskeeping, and beautification. No prior construction experience is required. This project will also include 3 full days of touring Israel and the Holy Land. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to not only serve but also experience the people and land of Jordan and Israel!

Team size: 4-10 people                                                         Approximate cost: $2,000 

 

Israel                                                                                       July 2-11

      This team will work with SMBC members serving in this area on an incredibly unique ministry opportunity: helping renovate the Baptist Village. Originally an orphanage, Baptist Village now serves as a conference and athletic facility. Both the Israeli national baseball and softball teams use the fields at Baptist Village for their games and practices – which has helped build better relations between Baptists and the Israelis, but the property is not being utilized properly, in part because of its condition. We have the opportunity to help change that by helping refurbish the facility. No experience needed – just willing hands. This project will also include 3 full days of touring the Holy Land. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to not only serve but also experience the people and land of Israel!

Team size: 8-20 people                                                          Approximate cost: $2,000

  

Peru                                                                                        July 3-11

      This medical and church planting mission team will work with E3 Partners Ministry. The team will be working on two fronts: first, there will be daily medical clinics meeting basic physical needs by treating hundreds of patients per day; and second, there will be daily door-to-door evangelism ministry and sharing of the love of Jesus Christ, along with discipleship follow-up. The goal of this mission project is to glorify God by partnering with local churches to help them plant new churches by doing evangelism and discipleship in neighborhoods without churches.

Team size: 6-20 people                                                          Approximate cost: $2,900

 

 

Thailand                                                                                 July 8-17

      This team will partner with an SMBC member and his family who are planting a church in northern Thailand. The team will help lead a pastoral leadership training conference for workers serving in this region. The team will also host a daily afternoon Vacation Bible School for local children. This is a great family mission project that offers opportunities for all ages.

Team size: 4-20 people                                                          Approximate cost: $1,900

 

 

Zambia                                                                                    July 14-28

The excitement in Zambia is remarkably visible as Jesus is building His church (Matthew 16:18) through His church. Many Zambian evangelical churches are embracing e3 Partners Ministry vision, working together to establish churches throughout Zambia where there is no church within walking distance of the local men, women, and countless children! Our partnerships with Baptists, Christian Community Church, Revival Fire Ministries, Church of Central Africa Presbyterian, Justo Mwale Theological College and The Reformed Church of Zambia allows us to involve many nationals to reach these areas of rural Zambia. For more information, click here.

Team size: 6-20 people                                                    Approximate cost: $4,400

 

 6th Grade Mission Project – Louisiana                                 July 26-30

This team of sixth graders and leaders will serve in a variety of ministries, including conducting a children’s day camp, working on several community service projects, and helping with a community-wide project.

 

Team size: 30-50 people                                                         Approximate cost: $350

 

  

South Africa                                                                          August 27 – September 4

      This team will work with GIC missionary Pastor John Thomas and SMBC member Melanie Dill through Living Hope Community Centre in Cape Town in helping to minister to those impacted by the AIDS pandemic in Africa,. Living Hope is a project with three objectives: one, to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ in a life changing way and to encourage people to follow Christ; two, to play a vital role in the prevention, care and treatment of HIV/AIDS; and three, to undertake community development through educational and health related programs.

Team size: 6-25 people                                                          Approximate cost: $2,200

 

 

San Francisco, CA                                                                  September 2-6

This mission project is SMBC’s first to San Francisco as we partner with a new church plant called Epic Church. This team will work with GIC church planters and will help host several ministry events as we partner together in reaching this community for Christ.

Team size: 4-20                                                                       Approximate cost: $900

 

 

Salt Lake City, UT                                                                   September 16-20

This mission project is SMBC’s first to Utah. This team will work with former GIC church planters and will help host several ministry events to help this church reach their community for Christ.

Team size: 4-10                                                                      Approximate cost: $1,000

                         

 Ethiopia                                                                                  September 16-29

      This medical and church planting mission team will work with E3 Partners Ministry. The team will be working on two fronts: first, there will be daily medical clinics meeting basic physical needs by treating hundreds of patients per day; and second, there will be daily door-to-door evangelism ministry and sharing of the love of Jesus Christ, along with discipleship follow-up. Ethiopian evangelical churches are working side-by-side with us to open this area to the gospel message. Join this team to share Christ’s love through medicine and the plan of salvation.

Team size: 6-20 people                                                          Approximate cost: $3,800

  

  

San Francisco, CA                                                                  October 7-11

This mission project is SMBC’s second to San Francisco as we partner with a new church plant called Epic Church. This team will work with GIC church planters and will help host several ministry events as we partner together in reaching this community for Christ.

Team size: 4-20                                                                       Approximate cost: $900

 

Southeast Asia                                                                       October 13-21

      This team will partner with SMBC GIC participants in this region. The team will host a daily eye clinic and will provide reading glasses for those desperately in need. The team will also help lead a daily English as a Second Language club with university students. This work is helping support a national church planting effort among a people group that numbers 2.5 million with only 20 known followers of Christ.

Team size: 4-10 people                                                          Approximate cost: $1,900

 

China                                                                                      October 23-30

      This team will have a unique opportunity to work with and minister to believers in mainland China. Activities include meeting with local believers for fellowship and discipleship, leading conversational English gatherings, and prayer walking through the city.

Team size: 4-10 people                                                          Approximate cost: $1,700

 

 

Nolensville, TN                                                                       November 5-7

This team will work with GIC church planters Jay and Shantel Watson and Life Community Church in Nolensville. Life Community will be hosting a fall festival and expect 150-200 participants, and this team will help facilitate the festival. Activities include games, hosting booths, and face painting along with other ministry events.

Team size: 4-10                                                                       Approximate cost: $200

 

 

Spain                                                                                       November 5-13

This team will partner with a new church plant in the northern Spanish city of San Sabastian, a beautiful oceanfront city on the French border. The team will work alongside the pastor and church members as we help host a variety of outreach events including a business training seminar and life application classes.

Team size: 4-10 people                                                          Approximate cost: $2,000

 

 

 

Note:

      Dates and costs of mission projects may be subject to revision. Costs of passports, visas (where required) and immunizations (as required) are not included in costs shown above. Deposits will be required. All volunteers must complete an SMBC Volunteer Application form and adhere to the rules therein. Some mission projects are subject to a minimum enrollment number in order to occur.

 

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For additional information, please contact:

Shades Mountain Baptist Church

Global Ministries Office

205-822-1670

globalministries@shades.org