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Columbia Baptist Association

Ministry Opportunity Guide 2015

Children’s Ministry

Construction & Painting

Disaster Relief

Hispanic Ministry

Servant Evangelism

Social Ministry

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY GUIDE 2015

CBA: The First Touch of Fulfilling the Great Commission. 2

Columbia Baptist Association’s

Ministry Opportunity Guide 2015

A GREAT COMMISSION ASSOCIATION…

An Association is the first touch of

fulfilling The Great Commission.

Believing that the local church is to touch all four

areas of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20,

Acts 1:8), and understanding that the Scriptural

model is churches working together in missions,

ministry, and evangelism, associations were born

and became the “first touch” of the Great

Commission.


The Columbia Baptist Association was organized

November 7, 1885 with 13 churches. The

organizational meeting was held at Bluff Springs

Baptist Church. Today there are 51 churches and

two mission churches with a total membership

exceeding 30,000. Houston County is host to 50 of

the churches with 1 in Geneva County.

CBA “First Touch” Ministries

Cooperation is the genius of all that we do. We

utilize hundreds of volunteers each year. By working

together, we are able to accomplish far more than

when working independently.

Our Mission…

The Columbia Baptist Association is a family of

churches partnering together by faith to fulfill the

Great Commission through missions, ministry,

evangelism, discipleship, and Bible Study.

ABOUT THIS GUIDE Information is so important to the success of any

organization, and without it no organization will be

able to be as effective as it could be.

Columbia Baptist Association is here to help the

local church and give leadership to an association of

churches that have come together to “partner” in

ministry.

One of our greatest challenges here at your CBA

office is to make sure you get the information you

need to help you in your own local church to carry

out your mission, and to let you know what

resources and ministries are available through your

association to assist you.

In order to get vital, updated ministry information

to you, we put together this Ministry Opportunity

Guide to inform and communicate all the ministries

in your association and our partners in service.

This guide is a very valuable tool designed to

help you find out more information about the

ongoing ministries of the association and who to

contact if you want to connect your church with one

of these ministries.

Additionally, we have included information on

other organizations in our community that have

ministry opportunities you can get involved in.

If you have questions or need assistance with any

of these ministries listed, please do not hesitate to

call Ken Farley or Jeff Ross at the CBA office,

794-6281.


1308 Ross Clark Circle

Dothan, AL 36301

PH: (334) 794-6281

FX: (334) 794-2117

www.cbadothan.com



Volunteer Opportunities CBA MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES Adopt a School ......................................................... 5

Ministering in and to our schools

Adopt a Station......................................................... 5

Encouraging our firefighters and police officers

Alabama Raceway Ministries ..................................... 6

Evangelism at Talladega Speedway

Apartment Complex Ministry .................................... 6

Meeting needs, sharing Christ

Assisting Burned Churches ........................................ 7

Helping sister churches

Baby Comfort Station ................................................. 7

Offered throughout the Peanut Festival

Cell Phones ................................................................. 8

Donated to a local women’s shelter

Columbia Baptist Ministry Center ............................. 8

Total person ministry

Construction/Painting/Yard Work .............................. 8

Local mission projects

Disaster Relief ............................................................ 9

Bringing help in an emergency

Easterling Prison Ministry .......................................... 10

Reaching inmates for Christ

Eyeglasses .................................................................. 11

Providing the gift of vision

Families in Need ......................................................... 11

Spreading Christmas cheer to those in need

Forgotten Angels ........................................................ 11

Christmas for seniors

Hispanic Ministry ....................................................... 12

Reaching Hispanics for Christ

History Lessons in School .......................................... 12

Why Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter

Hurricane Recovery (Alabama) .................................. 13

Long-term recovery

Ink Jet Cartridges ....................................................... 13

Support for a NAMB Missionary

International/North American Missions ..................... 13

Mission trips

Jail Ministry ................................................................ 13


Motorcycle Ministries ................................................ 15

Reaching bikers for Christ

National Peanut Festival ............................................. 15

Carnival Workers Ministry

Operation Christmas Child ......................................... 15

A ministry that goes to the uttermost

Santa for Seniors ........................................................ 16

Christmas for Seniors

School Supplies .......................................................... 16

Providing a need

Toys for Children ....................................................... 18

Christmas for children

Voting Precinct Ministry ............................................ 18

Ministry to volunteers

WIRED ....................................................................... 20

Week long youth mission trip in our community

Other Area Opportunities Alabama Baptist Children’s

Home & Family Ministries..................................... 5

Ministry to children and families

Alacare Home Health & Hospice ............................... 6

Ministry to patients and families

The Ark ...................................................................... 7

Meeting physical, social, and spiritual needs

Ashford Senior Center ................................................ 7

Serving the needs of senior adults

Baptist Village ............................................................ 7

Ministry to senior adults

Cottonwood Senior Center ......................................... 8


Covenant Hospice ...................................................... 9

Faith in Action

Dorothy Quick Senior Center ..................................... 9


Dothan Rescue Mission .............................................. 9

Homeless shelter for men, women, children

Expanded Food and

Nutrition Education Program ..................................... 10

Pregnant women and teens education

Extendicare Health/Rehab .......................................... 10


Foster Parents ............................................................. 11

Christian couples/individuals needed

Gentiva Hospice ......................................................... 11

Compassionate Care

Habitat for Humanity ................................................. 11

Building more than houses

House of Ruth ............................................................ 12

Shelter for battered women and their children

Houston County Adult Daycare ................................. 12

Senior adult and special needs ministry

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center ...................... 14

Creating hope, restoring dreams, building futures

Love in Action Ministries .......................................... 14

Reaching out to the lost and hurting

Madrid Senior Center ................................................. 14


Moma Tina’s Mission House ..................................... 14

Feeding the hungry 365 days a year



Midland City Senior Center ....................................... 14


Pen Pal Program

SARCOA .................................................................... 16

Long-term Care Osbudsman program

Salvation Army .......................................................... 16

Meeting needs in Jesus’ name

Somerset West Assisted Living .................................. 17


Southeast Alabama

Child Advocacy Center .............................................. 17

Advocates for abused children

Southern Care Hospice ............................................... 17

Minister to Senior Adults

Taylor Senior Center .................................................. 17


Teen Challenge International ..................................... 17

Faith-based solution for life-controlling problems

The Terrace at Grove Park ......................................... 18


Webb Senior Center ................................................... 18


Wesley Manor ............................................................ 18


Westside Terrace ........................................................ 20


Whitehall Residence ................................................... 20

Ministry to Senior Adults

Wiregrass Adult Day Care Center .............................. 19

Special Needs Ministry

Wiregrass Food Bank ................................................. 19

Feeding those in need

Wiregrass Hope Group ............................................... 19

Three-fold mission

Other Area Opportunities Continued



ADOPT A SCHOOL

Ministering in and to our schools

With the needs of our schools increasing local

support from our churches is vital. By participating

in the Adopt a School program you will be able to

minister to the needs of children, their families and

the school employees. Touching lives through this

ministry will not only improve the quality of

education for our children but will build trust

between the church with the students, employees

and families therefore, opening new doors of

opportunity to share Jesus in the local community.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Breakfast/lunch on special occasions

Snacks in the teacher’s lounge

Prayer walk around the school grounds

School supplies for children and/or teachers

Shoes and coats for children in need

Tutoring children

Helping teachers with various things

Notes to faculty on birthdays/special holidays

Devotions/prayer with faculty (if possible)

Their biggest need—PRAYER

There are so many things you can do– I have a

more exhaustive list if you would like to have one.

You can be as creative as you want to find unique

ways to be an encourager as well as meet needs. The

key is to find what works for your church and the

school you adopt.

For more information contact:

Jeff Ross at CBA, 334-794-6281

[email protected]

ADOPT A STATION

Encouraging our firefighters and police officers

We have a GREAT ministry opportunity before

us!!! Why not honor our firefighters and police

officers who risk their lives on a daily basis to serve

our community in the month of September. Church-

es, Sunday School classes, RAs/GAs, WMU or

Youth groups, families, etc. are encouraged to

Adopt a Station near them and offer them thanks and

encouragement. This could become an annual event

or it could turn into an ongoing ministry—who

knows how the Lord will work in your church by

getting involved in this opportunity.


Take cookies and refreshments to your station on

September 11th or throughout the year.

(Remember, there are generally three shifts per

station—designate items for each shift, if

possible)

Have children’s groups make thank you cards

Have adult classes write notes of encouragement

Find out the needs within your station

Ask for prayer requests from the personnel

Be creative


To adopt a fire or police station, please call

Jeff Ross, 334-794-6281 or e-mail him at

[email protected] to set this up.

ALABAMA BAPTIST CHILDREN’S

HOME & FAMILY MINISTRIES

Ministry to children and families

The Alabama Baptist Children’s Homes &

Family Ministries continues its 118 year old

tradition of nurturing children, youth and their

families to become productive, Christ-like citizens.

God continues to remold and reshape the

Children’s Homes & Family Ministries to meet the

rapidly changing needs of children, youth and their

families statewide. As a result, personalized,

comprehensive services ensure that the ministry is

equipped to help more individuals and families, in

more ways and in more places than ever before.

The Children’s Home & Family Ministries seeks

to accomplish its mission—to protect, nurture and

restore children and families through Christ-centered

services.


Applicants to become foster parents

Provide cakes and/or parties for birthdays

Donate gift certificates for outings to restaurants,

movies, AdventureLand, etc.

Hang out with the children and/or youth

Call for other suggestions


Kim McGainey, Executive Director

1302 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan 36301

334-677-7856

www.alabamachild.org



ALABAMA RACEWAY MINISTRIES

Evangelism at Talladega Speedway

Alabama Raceway Ministries is sharing the love

of Christ with people attending race events at

Talladega Superspeedway. This ministry takes

place at the spring and fall races each year.


Provide games for children

Help children paint race cars for Timothy Cup

race on Saturday afternoon

Take pictures of children

Cook for team

Many, many more opportunities


Ken Farley at CBA, 334-794-6281

[email protected]

ALACARE HOME

HEALTH & HOSPICE

Ministry to patients and families

Be an Alacare Hospice volunteer! You can make

a difference in the lives of their patients and

families by ministering to their needs through

companionship, spiritual and emotional support, or

by participating in special projects.

There are a variety of opportunities available for

members of the community to get involved in and

complete the circle of care to extend support to

patients and their families.


Direct patient contact

Visit patients

Perform light housekeeping

Run errands for patient

Assist with yard work or minor home repairs

Build wheelchair ramps

Bereavement support for the family

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUED:

No direct patient contact

Knit blankets or craft other gift items

Bake birthday cakes or make candy bags

Assist in their office with filing/data entry

Participate in seasonal activities

Help with fundraising


Cindy Cane

3379 W Main Street, Dothan 36305

334-673-2126

www.alacare.com

APARTMENT COMPLEX MINISTRY

Meeting needs, sharing Christ

The great number of multi-housing settings

(apartments, mobile homes, townhouses, etc.)

presents a challenge and an opportunity for the

unique concept of multi-housing missions. By taking

advantage of this population density, this ministry

provides a means of delivering the Good News of

God’s love and power to the residents.

Who lives there? The young, old, poor, rich,

divorced, single parents, married, single: all ages, all

religions, all ethnic groups: the handicapped and the

gifted, educated and the deprived—all live in

multihousing.

What are their needs? Their needs are physical,

emotional, social, educational and spiritual, as in the

general population. However, living in such close

proximity to others may increase or decrease the

intensity of these needs.

What can we do? Through Christian love we show

that we care about them personally, finding ways to

help them in their needs. When they express their

search for meaning in life, we tell them about Jesus.

We can provide activities for residents that will

help cultivate relationships that can naturally lead to

a resident’s sense of belonging and self worth. This

ultimately can lead to acceptance of Jesus Christ as

Savior and Lord.


Bible Studies

BYBC/VBS

Monthly teen/children activities




Tutoring program

Intentional Evangelism opportunities

Much, much more



[email protected]

THE ARK

Meeting physical, social, and spiritual needs

The Ark Christian Ministry Center facilitates an

array of ministries dedicated to the promotion of the

Kingdom of God by meeting the physical, social,

and spiritual needs of individuals and families

whenever and wherever we encounter them.


Receptionist

Cashier in their thrift store

Sorter & pricer clerk

Bookstore clerk

Christian Counselor (qualified individuals)

Prayer Partner

Public Relations Officer

Need carpenters, electricians, plumbers, etc.


Rev. Robert Smith

475 West Main Street, Dothan 36301

334-794-7223

www.arkdothan.bravehost.com

ASHFORD SENIOR CENTER


Provide services and programs to serve the elderly

and meet their needs.


Play games

Interact with seniors

Do a music program

Manicures

Many other opportunities


Mayrene Granger, Activities Director

409 N County Road 33, Ashford 36312

334-899-5716

ASSISTING BURNED CHURCHES

Helping sister churches

This is aid to our sister churches who have

experienced fire with clean up and/or renovating

or rebuilding.



[email protected]

BABY COMFORT STATION

Offered throughout the Peanut Festival

This is a ministry done throughout the Peanut

Festival. It is a place where families can come feed and/

or change their babies in a private, climate controlled

tent. It is free for the families.

Our BCS opens the door so we can talk to people and

provides more of an opportunity to share the

gospel. This is a fun way to get outside the walls of the

church and minister.


Opportunities to witness

A great way to serve the Lord

Different shifts are available

A fun way to minister to others



[email protected]

BAPTIST VILLAGE


Alabama Baptist Retirement Centers was

established in 1975. Their purpose is to minister to the

elderly in three major areas: 1. directly in their own

campuses of care 2. indirectly as they assist churches in

establishing and strengthening ministries in retirement

facilities 3. educationally as they offer.



educational programs in churches and associations

that call attention to the needs of the elderly.


Bible studies

Light housekeeping

Pedicures/manicures

Singing

Demonstrations on cooking healthy

Visitation

Praying with the residents

Offer an on-going Bible study


Marie Cook, Executive Director

4426 W Main Street, Dothan 36305

334-793-3930

www.albrc.com

CELL PHONES

Donated to a local women’s shelter

CBA is still collecting old cell phones and they

are shipped to a company in exchange for cash.

This money is designated to a North American

Missionary, Debbie Wohler, and her ministry is in

Tahoe City, California. Approximately 90-100

children are ministered to each day.

What a great way to be a part of her ministry in

California from Alabama!



[email protected]

COLUMBIA BAPTIST

MINISTRY CENTER

Total person ministry

The Columbia Baptist Ministry Center exists for

the purpose of meeting the physical, material, social,

and spiritual needs of people through the churches of

the Columbia Baptist Association in cooperation.

with other local service agencies.


Work in Thee Store

Sort clothes

Price clothes/store items

Work in the food pantry

Be an interviewer

Answer the telephone

Many more opportunities


Jeff Ross, Ministry Center Director

Melanie Deal, Assistant to MC Director


334-699-1595

www.columbiabaptistassociation.net

CONSTRUCTION, PAINTING,

YARDWORK

Local mission projects

These are projects to assist senior adults and/or

disabled individuals in our community who are

unable to do it themselves or have no one who can

do it for them.


Painting

Yard work

Wheelchair ramps

Home repair

Pressure washing

Washing windows



[email protected]


[email protected]

COTTONWOOD SENIOR CENTER


Provide services and programs to serve the

elderly and meet their needs.


Play games


Various opportunities as needs arise




Anita Kirkland, Activities Director

1336 Metcalf Street, Cottonwood 36320

334-691-3491

COVENANT HOSPICE

Faith in Action

What is Faith in Action? It is a faith-based

volunteer program that brings people together of all

ages, faiths, races and cultural backgrounds. It is also

a community partnership program that provides

volunteer support to individuals who are frail,

elderly, homebound, disabled, chronically ill, or

facing life-limiting illness.


Volunteers do simple things such as providing

transportation to doctor’s appointments, meal

preparation, household chores, running errands,

friendly visiting, and respite for caregivers.

Faith in Action volunteers help provide

information and referral for community

resources, such as assistance with food, clothing,

housing, and healthcare.


Amy Balcomb, Volunteer Services Manager

104 Rock Bridge Road, Dothan 36303

334-794-7847

www.covenanthospice.org

DISASTER RELIEF

Bringing help in an emergency

Motivation: “A cup of cold water in Jesus’ name.”

A disaster hits suddenly and with it the

opportunity for immediate ministry. No area of

mission action requires more rapid response than

disaster relief. Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is

Christian love in action—meeting urgent needs in

crisis situations.


Damage Assessment


Chainsaw crew

Salvage

Clean-up team

Emergency Medical

Reconstruction

Repair Team

Feeding

Child Care

Counseling/Pastoral Care/Chaplaincy




[email protected]

DOROTHY QUICK SENIOR CENTER





Play games


Do a music program

Manicures



Maryann Williams, Activities Director

1107 N Pontiac Avenue, Dothan 36303

334-793-3090

DOTHAN RESCUE MISSION

Homeless shelter for men, women, children

The purpose of the Dothan Rescue Mission is to

minister to persons in need including indigent

residents and transients of the area. This ministry

addresses the needs of the total person. The mission

is non-denominational in organization but receives

support from the churches of the area. It sees itself

as an extension of the churches’ ministry to needy

persons. There is no discrimination on the basis of

race, color, or creed.


Soup kitchen (lunch or dinner)

Thrift store

Lead a nightly chapel service(s)

Donation of toiletry items, blankets, pillows,

single bed sheets




Brad Hardy, Executive Director

Chris Grandstaff, Marketing & Program Dir.

216 E Crawford Street, Dothan 36301

334-794-4637

EASTERLING PRISON MINISTRY


Friends of the Potters’ House is an inter-

denominational board of men and women which

exists for the purpose of assisting inmates at

Easterling Correctional Facility in Clio, AL with

their spiritual needs.

Our goal is to reach the incarcerated with the

Gospel of Christ which will make them better

prisoners while in the system and better citizens

and family members when they get out.


Financial donation for a new chapel

Provide occasion cards (Christmas, Mother’s

Day, etc.) for prisoners to send to family

Assist with worship services at the prison

Hygiene items (all $1 from Dollar Tree)

Power stick deodorant (in black container)

Aim toothpaste (5 inch package)

Palmolive soap (in package of 3 for $1)

Toothbrushes

Provide Christian study aids to inmates

Books—westerns by Louis L’Amour or other

paperback novels that are good Christian reading

The prison has strict guidelines so we have to

adhere to their requirements. All items can be

brought to the CBA office.



[email protected]

EXPANDED FOOD AND

NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM

Pregnant women and teens education

The mission of the Alabama Cooperative

Extension System is to take research-based

knowledge and education from the land-grant

universities to people in Houston County who need

it. It is our aim to improve the quality of life for

pregnant women and teens as well as the unborn

child through education.

The program is to help limited income families

learn about taking care of themselves and their

babies while they are pregnant. Car seats, diaper

bags, etc. are used as an incentive to encourage

moms to attend the “Today’s Mom Nutrition” clas-

ses. They are presented a diaper bag filled with baby

items when the client has graduated from the class

by completing all six of the series of lessons.


Provide any of the following items

Diaper bag

Diapers/baby wipes

Formula

Receiving blankets

Bath products/powder

Anything else helpful with a newborn


Anna Wells, Agent Assistant

1699 Ross Clark Circle, Suite 4, Dothan 36301

334-794-4108

EXTENDICARE HEALTH/REHAB


For over 25 years Extendicare has been providing

superior care for seniors. The needs of today’s

seniors require much more than just long term care.

Extendicare continues to expand its facilities and

services to meet growing healthcare and lifestyle

needs of our seniors.


Host Bingo

Skits

Music

Drama

Games

Manicures/pedicures

Visit


Tonya McCall, Activities Director

950 South Saint Andrews, Dothan 36301

334-793-1177

www.extendicarehealth.com



EYEGLASSES MINISTRY

Providing the gift of vision

The eyeglasses are collected and sent to other

countries to people in need of glasses. You can

bring them to the CBA office.



[email protected]

FAMILIES IN NEED

Spreading Christmas cheer to those in need

A few years ago we found another need over

the holidays. Families are calling and coming

into our Ministry Center as well as the CBA

office

requesting help with Christmas. Please do not

have individuals or families call us to be

placed on a list. Our list comes from the cli-

ents we see at the Ministry Center.

Before this happens, we want to have a list of

churches, individuals, families, Sunday School

classes, WMU groups, etc. in place who we

can call ready to help a family if the need aris-

es. These

families are screened through our Ministry

Center to make sure that it is an actual need

and that they are not receiving help from an-

other agency. This would be a great ministry

opportunity as well as a way to connect these

families to your church through your personal

touch.



[email protected]

FOSTER PARENTS

Christian couples/individuals needed

The Dothan office of Alabama Baptist Chil-

dren’s Homes & Family Ministries is in need

of foster parents from within Columbia Baptist

Association to love and nurture children from

Southeast Alabama. They need Christian cou-

ples and individuals who are at least 25 years

old and have a heart for nurturing children and

sharing the love of Jesus with them. They also

need foster parents in other areas

surrounding Dothan that live within a 60-mile

radius of the office.


Kim McGainey, Executive Director


334-677-7856

GENTIVA HOSPICE

Compassionate Care

Hospice is a special concept of care designed to

provide comfort and support to patients and their

families when a life-limiting illness no longer

responds to cure-oriented treatments.


Various volunteer opportunities available


Genie Turner, Volunteer Coordinator

2740 Headland Avenue, Dothan 36303

334-792-1100

www.gentiva.com

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Building more than houses

Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit

Christian ecumenical organization dedicated to the

elimination of substandard housing in the Wiregrass.

We work in partnership with low-income families to

build simple decent houses which are then sold to

them at no profit through no interest loans. Building

materials, labor and funds are donated by civic

groups, individuals, religious organizations and

corporations.


Help build a Habitat home

Take lunch to a work site

Be a ReStore Volunteer


Sabrina Kirkland, Resource Development Coord.

1227 Headland Avenue, Dothan 36303

334-792-8453

www.wiregrasshabitat.org



HISPANIC MINISTRY

Reaching Hispanics for Christ

Our vision is that every Spanish speaking person

in Southeast Alabama will have the opportunity to

hear, comprehend, and respond to the Gospel in their

own heart language and cultural context, resulting in

Hispanic churches being started in SE Alabama and

whose ministry reaches to the ends of the earth.


Bible studies

Mission trips

Meeting needs in various ways



John Gunter, Hispanic Missionary

334-791-0842

[email protected]

HISTORY LESSONS IN SCHOOL

Why Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter

Did you know that the “History of Easter” and the

“History of Christmas” are being presented to

children in our public elementary schools? The

History lesson is in place to help children understand

why Christians celebrate these two holidays.


Be a volunteer presenter

Be a volunteer coordinator



[email protected]

HOUSE OF RUTH

Shelter for battered women and their children

The House of Ruth advocates no particular course

of action or philosophy, only that every

person has a right to live without violence or threats

of violence.

This organization was founded to provide safe,

temporary shelter for battered women and their

children. It serves the victims of Domestic Violence

and Sexual Assault.


Be available to answer the crisis line as “on call”

counselors

Provide transportation and child care

Assist with donations

Provide advocacy to clients

Do light maintenance and repairs


Yard work

Donate food, clothing, household items,

toiletries


House of Ruth during business hours

8:00 a.m.—4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday

334-793-2232

HOUSTON COUNTY ADULT

DAY CARE

Senior adult and special needs ministry

The day care provides companionship, physical

and social stimulation. Activities are designed to

meet the needs of the clients.


Play games

Visitation

Arts/crafts projects



Francis Corbett, Director

407 Houston Street, Dothan 36301

334-794-7688



HURRICANE RECOVERY

IN ALABAMA

Long-term recovery

Long-term recovery takes place after the

immediate emergency is over.


Helping people get back into their homes

Rebuilding



[email protected]

INK JET CARTRIDGES

Support for a NAMB Missionary

Ink jet cartridges are collected and then shipped to

a company in exchange for cash. This money is

designated to a North American Missionary, Debbie

Wohler, and her ministry is in Tahoe City,

California. In this ministry approximately 90-100

children are ministered to each day. Monies

collected in the past have been used to purchase

vans. The immediate need is to purchase housing for

future staff. What a great way to be a part of her

ministry in California from Alabama!



[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS OR

NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS

Mission trips

For those interested in participating in

International or North American mission trips.


Vacation Bible School/Back Yard Bible Club

Construction

Medical Ministry

Nursing homes/assisted living residents

Evangelism

Many more opportunities




www.imb.org

www.namb.net

JAIL MINISTRY


Rev. David Baker is the chaplain at the Houston

County jail and he has expressed some needs they

have at the jail.

1. Underclothes and shoes are needed from time to

time for inmates. It all has to be purchased through

the Chaplain’s account at the jail and this can be

done with a money order made out to Chaplain’s

Commissary.

2. Bibles are needed—a check made out to Bibles at

Cost so it can be used to purchase specific Bibles

from this company.

3. A check made out to Freedom in Christ Ministries

enables the chaplain to purchase Steps to Freedom in

Christ as well as various Bible studies.

4. Softcover books for inmate use—they can be

Religious in nature as well as westerns, mysteries,

light romance, etc. Books can be dropped off at the

Houston County jail anytime.

Checks/money orders can be sent to Jeff at the CBA

office and they will be forwarded to Bro. David.

Thank you!



[email protected]



LAUREL OAKS BEHAVIORAL

HEALTH CENTER

Creating hope, restoring dreams, building futures

Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health Center is a

specialized provider of Acute Psychiatric

Hospitalization and longer term Intensive

Residential Treatment services for children and

adolescents ages four to eighteen.

The mission of Laurel Oaks Behavioral Health

Center is to enhance the quality of life for children,

adolescents, their families and community by

providing excellence in behavioral healthcare.


Bible study with the youth

Other opportunities are available


Daryl Bates

700 East Cottonwood Road, Dothan 36301

334-794-7373, ext. 244

www.laureloaksbhc.com

LOVE IN ACTION MINISTRIES

Reaching out to the lost and hurting

Love in Action Ministries put feet to Matthew

25:35-36 as they go into the inner cities and reach

out to the lost and hurting.

Their mission statement is to proclaim the gospel

of Jesus Christ through acts of compassion.


Help with renovations

Hygiene items

Shampoo, soap, deodorant, razors, toothpaste

toothbrush, shaving cream, combs, lotion

Socks/underwear (all sizes/men & women)

Towels/wash cloths/body wash

Liquid detergent/bleach/dryer sheets

Bottled water


Paper towels/toilet paper

Sun block/chapstick


Ken Tuck, Founder & President

320 North Foster Street, Dothan 36301

334-494-4995

www.loveinactionministries.com

MADRID SENIOR CENTER



and their needs.


Play games


Do a music program

Manicures



Elaine Williams, Activities Director

764 Decatur Road Box C-1, Cottonwood 36320

334-677-3435

MOMA TINA’S MISSION HOUSE

Feeding the hungry 365 days a year

Lunch and dinner are served every day to

approximately 75-100 people in the Wiregrass.


Help prepare and/or serve lunch and/or dinner

Adopt one day or a week out of the month and

prepare/serve dinner


Tina Glasgow

605 N Alice Street, Dothan 36301

334-671-2882

MIDLAND CITY SENIOR CENTER

Serving the needs of senior adults Provide services and programs to serve the elderly



Play games


Do a music program

Manicures



Belinda Hines, Activities Director

1338 Hinton Waters Avenue, Midland City 36350

334-983-4121



MOTORCYCLE MINISTRIES

Reaching bikers for Christ

The goal of this ministry is to reach bikers with

the gospel of Jesus Christ through friendship,

evangelism, and our witness of the love and grace

of God.


Help coordinate rides

Assist in set up and take down at the rest stop

Help with cooking at the rest stop ministry



[email protected]

NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL

Carnival Workers Ministry

This is a ministry that started in 1998 to minister

to the carnival workers that come to our Peanut

Festival to work. We provide them a sack lunch,

toiletry bags, clothes as well as meet spiritual

needs.


Bake cookies packed 3 to a bag

Children make “Welcome to Dothan” cards

Prepare toiletry bags

Toothbrush

Toothpaste

Deodorant

Wash cloth

Bar of soap

Razors

shaving cream

Shampoo

Place all items in a 1 gallon size zip lock bag.

Donate blue jeans of all sizes for men (do not

have to be new)

Help prepare lunches at the CBA office

Help distribute lunches, toiletry bags, clothes

Donate light jackets/windbreakers for men

and women that you don’t wear anymore

(used/new)



[email protected]

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

A ministry that

goes to the uttermost

Operation Christmas Child is a great way to bring

joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in

need of hope.

For millions of children, Operation Christmas

Child shoe boxes are tangible expressions of God’s

love and constant presence. Whatever they may be

facing—poverty, war, or disaster—these boys and

girls are reassured that they have a heavenly Father

who cares. And that’s the gift that endures forever!


Prepare a shoe box and take to drop off site

Help register shoe box donors

Answer the phone at the collection center

Load shoe boxes into cartons and onto the truck

Volunteer at the Distribution Center in Atlanta



[email protected]

www.samaritanspurse.org



PEN PAL PROGRAM—SARCOA

Long-term Care Osbudsman program

Loneliness can be one of the most difficult

aspects of nursing home life. The lucky ones receive

visits from caring friends and family, but many have

little contact with the outside world. To improve the

quality of life for residents, the Long-term Care

Osbudsman program of the Southern Alabama

Regional Council on Aging has started a program

that allows the public to become pen pals with

residents of long-term care facilities.

One letter a month is all it takes to show someone

cares. No personal information is exchanged about

the resident or volunteer and all letters are screened

before they are given to the intended receiver.

The only requirements are that the volunteer make a

one year commitment to the program as well as send

one letter a month to the resident.


Renee Carter

1075 S Brannon Stand Road, Dothan 36305

334-793-6843

SALVATION ARMY

Meeting needs in Jesus’ name

The Salvation Army was founded as an

evangelical organization dedicated to bringing

people into a meaningful relationship with God

through Christ. The word salvation indicates the

overall purpose of this organization—to motivate all

people to embrace the salvation provided to them in

Christ.

The word army indicates that the organization is

a fighting force, constantly at war with the powers of

evil. Battles are effectively waged through an

integrated ministry that gives attention to both body

and spirit. It is a total ministry for the total person.

The Army cooperates with churches of all

denominations to meet the needs of the community.


At Christmas

Food drive

Adopt a Kettle

Angel Tree

Sorting food

Work on distribution day of food, toys, gifts

During the summer

Vacation Bible School

Back Yard Bible Club


Salvation Army

Captains Thomas & Tammy Broom

1007 S Bell Street, Dothan 36301

334-792-1911

www.uss.salvationarmy.org

SCHOOL SUPPLY MINISTRY

Providing a need

This is a ministry done to meet the needs of

families that are unable to purchase school supplies

for their children. The families are interviewed

through our Ministry Center and the gospel is

shared with each one.


School Supplies

Book bags (no rolling)

Fiskars Scissors

Crayola colored pencils

Folders with brads & pockets

Canvas pencil bag

Spiral notebooks

Crayola crayons (16 or 24 ct.)

Elmers glue

Glue sticks

#2 pencils

Santa for Seniors

Christmas for seniors

During the holiday season we are partnering

with SARCOA and participating in their

Santa For Seniors Program. All senior adult

participants are clients of SARCOA and well

screened to make sure their needs are

legitimate. Sometimes we tend to forget our

beloved seniors and what an awesome way this

is to show them God’s love. Your Sunday School

class, families, individuals, etc. can adopt a senior/

s at Christmas. This is a partnership with SAR-

COA.



[email protected]



Mechanical pencils

Notebook paper (wide-ruled)

Pens (blue, black & red ink needed)

Crayola water-based markers

Volunteer to bag up school supplies (time TBA)



[email protected]

SOMERSET WEST ASSISTED LIVING


Somerset West Assisted Living is an assisted

living facility that seeks to provide quality care for

senior adults.


Host Bingo

Skits

Music

Games


Manicures/pedicures

Visit


Sarah Mandella, Activities Director

817 John D Odom Road, Dothan 36303

334-699-4255

SOUTHEAST ALABAMA CHILD

ADVOCACY CENTER

Advocates for abused children

The Board of Directors, staff and volunteers of

the Child Advocacy Center believe all children

deserve to be loved, protected and given an

opportunity to grow and develop in a safe

environment.

Their goal is to provide programs and support

services for child victims and their families which will enable them to heal emotionally, physically and

spiritually.


April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Volunteers are needed to tie door ribbons

Count ribbons for schools

Prepare and fill T-shirt orders

Distribute ribbons at various sites

Distribute child abuse prevention materials

Observe “Day of the Child” in your church


Sherri Davis, Community Development

110 Harmony Lane, Dothan 36303

334-671-1779

www.southeastcac.org

SOUTHERN CARE Hospice Ministry to Senior Adults

The mission of SouthernCare Hospice is to assure

that the residents of its services have access to a pro-

gram of care that enhances the quality of life for the

terminally ill and their families.




Donna Frank, Volunteer Coordinator

2620 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 2 Dothan 36303

334-714-0678

www.southerncareinc.com

TAYLOR SENIOR CENTER





Play games



Beverly Dean, Activities Director

1457 S County Road 59, Dothan 36301

334-677-5536

TEEN CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL

Faith-based solution for life-controlling problems

Over 450 boys from all over the nation have

benefited from the 15-month-long program which

emphasizes Christ-centered character development.

During their first 7-8 months in the Drill Academy,

boys practice the disciplines of a military style

regiment. Drill instructors lead them in daily

physical training and military drill exercises.

Household and farm chores are part of each “cadets”

daily routine.



The mission of Teen Challenge International is to

help youth, adults, and families with life-controlling

problems become established in society through

faith-based mentoring, counseling, education, and

job training.


Construction—1 day projects

Sunday afternoon service/games


West Florida Boys Ranch

1213 Hope Lane, Bonifay, FL

850-547-9011

www.teenchallengeboysranch.org

THE TERRACE AT GROVE PARK


The Terrace at Grove Park offers—independent

living cottages, assisted living, and specialty care

assisted living (Alzheimer’s Disease and related

dementia).


Host Bingo

Skits

Music

Drama

Games

Manicures/pedicures

Visitation

Manicures/pedicures

Visit


Sharon Lee, Activities Director

101 Tulip Lane, Dothan 36305

334-792-7349

www.terraceatgrovepark.com

TOYS FOR CHILDREN

Christmas for children in need

The toys are donated to the Salvation Army and

will go to families with children who would not have

received presents otherwise. The toys are for

children of all ages and need to be new toys only

(please no guns, knives, war toys, etc.). The toys do

not need to be wrapped.



[email protected]

VOTING PRECINCT MINISTRY

Ministry to volunteers

The voting precinct ministry is a way to minister

to the volunteers at the precincts during election

time. The precincts are open from 7:00 a.m. until

7:00 p.m. which makes for a long day. This is a

great way to say thank you for their dedicated

service to our community. Please call to set this up.


Provide refreshments

Homemade baked goods

Salty items like chips/pretzels

Water/soda

Provide lunch or dinner


Jeff Ross at CBA, 794-6281

[email protected]

WEBB SENIOR CENTER





Play games

Interact with seniors Do a music program Manicures Many other opportunities


Suzanne Ard, Activities Director

4095 Enon Road, Webb 36376

334-702-8449

WESLEY MANOR


Wesley Manor is the culmination of visions of

the leaders of the United Methodist Church to build

a comprehensive retirement community serving

senior adults throughout the Wiregrass area. Since

the late 1960’s, Wesley Manor has expanded in size

and services to provide a wide range of retirement

lifestyles for more than 250 residents on a daily

basis. The retirement center today provides Skilled

Nursing, Assisted Living, Independent Living and

an Alzheimer’s Care Unit.






Shirley Henderson, Assistant Director

382 Twitchell Road, Dothan 36301

334-794-9775

www.wiregrassfoodbank.com

WIREGRASS HOPE GROUP

Three-fold mission

Wiregrass Hope Group is a non-denominational

Christian ministry with a three-fold mission—to

strengthen marriages and families through Biblical

counseling, to reach teens facing sexual pressures

with abstinence and character education, and to offer

a comprehensive and practical response to girls and

women facing a crisis pregnancy.


Volunteer 4 hours a week as a peer counselor/

mentor or receptionist

Give a baby shower for the center

Newborn diapers

Lotion/powder/shampoo

Wipes

Onesies

Gowns

Newborn size clothes

Receiving blankets

Crochet or knit baby booties to be given to

clients

Participate in special fundraising events

Volunteer as a presenter for Character and

Relationship Education Programs (Abstinence

Education)


Sharon Sizemore, Marketing/Development Dir.

171 Westgate Parkway, Dothan 36303

334-793-5433

www.wiregrasshopegroup.com


Host Bingo

Skits

Music/drama

Visitation

Games

Manicures/pedicures


Carolyn Brown, Activities Director

718 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan 36303

334-792-0921

www.methodist-homes.org

WIREGRASS ADULT

DAY CARE CENTER

Special Needs Ministry

This program offers an environment for those

individuals that need to be with someone at all

times who have special needs. The center provides

companionship, physical and social stimulation.

Activities are designed to meet the needs of the

clients.


Host a Vacation Bible School

Arts/crafts projects

Music

Games

Visitation

Provide weekly/monthly devotions


Alberta King, Activities Director


334-792-0022 ext. 227

WIREGRASS FOOD BANK

Feeding those in need

The Wiregrass Area United Way Food Bank

feeds the needy of Southeast Alabama through

member agencies by soliciting, procuring and

distributing excess food and grocery products,

developing and monitoring agency networks, and

by cultivating community awareness and partici-

pation.



WESTSIDE TERRACE


Westside Terrace is an assisted living facility that

seeks to provide quality care for senior adults.


Host Bingo

Skits

Music

Drama

Games

Manicures/pedicures

Visit


Ashley Parker, Activities Director

501 N Woodburn Drive, Dothan 36303

334-794-1000

www.westsideteam.com

WHITEHALL RESIDENCE

Ministry to Senior Adults Whitehall Residence is an extension of Extendicare

Health/Rehab. For over 25 years Extendicare has

been providing superior care for seniors.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES:

Host Bingo

Skits

Music

Drama

Games

Manicures/pedicures

Visit


Sarah Mandella, Activities Director

2094 John D Odom Road, Dothan 36303

334-699-4255

www.extendicarehealth.com

WIRED

Week long youth mission trip in our community

The core of WIRED is “wiring” together

Christian students from all over the Wiregrass area

for one common purpose...REACHING PEOPLE

FOR CHRIST! Its goal is to tell the good news of

Christ not to any community, but OUR OWN, in an

effort to wire people into the body of believers with-

in the Wiregrass area! It’s not just about building up any student to do

great things for Christ, but it is about building up a

student that is part of our own community who,

when wired together with other passionate Christian

students for the Wiregrass area, will grow His

kingdom and continue to build the church of

tomorrow...TODAY! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Adults have the opportunity to:

Be a chaperone for your youth group

As a church—provide lunch to a site

Construction crew chief

Students can be on one of these ministry tracts:

Painting/construction/yard work

Children’s site

Servant Evangelism site

Social site


www.wiredministries.com



Servant Evangelism Ideas

www.servantevangelism.com

Public Places

Soft Drink Giveaways

Newspapers

Vinyl Gloves

Umbrella Escorts

Windshield Washing

Coffee Giveaways

Restroom Cleaning

Urinal Screens

Restroom Deodorizer

Grocery Bag Loading Assistance

Bag Packing at Self-Serve Grocers

Grocery Cart Returns

Quarters for Phone Calls

Donut Giveaway

Cookies

Lifesavers

Dollar Drop

Quarter Drop

Chewing Gum

Lollipops/Blow Pops

Small Bags of Taffy

Gourmet Chocolates (Truffles)

Bottled Water Giveaway

Flower Seeds

Freshen-up Packs

Parks

Doggie Treats

Pet Festivals

Hot Dog Grilling

Helium Balloons for Kids

Polaroid Family Photos

Picnic

Ice Cream Coupons

Gatorade at Biking Trails

Pictionary in the Park

Flower Seed Packets

Facing Painting

Doggie Dirt Cleanup

Doggie Wash

Golf Balls

Golf Tees

Golf Ball Cleaning

Pump-up Spray Water Bottles

Lambs Lunch

Matthew’s Party

Clowning


Downtown

Windshield Washing

Soft Drinks for Shoppers

Parking Meters Feeding

Umbrella Escorts

Business Window Washing

Toilet Cleaning

Cart Token for Shopping Carts

Soft Drink Giveaway to Employees

Cookies

Cappuccino

Polaroid Photos at Carriage Rides

Shoe Shines

Hand Cleaning Towelettes

Stamps in Front of Post Office

Business Blasts

Seeds on Cars

Sporting Events

Coffee Giveaways

Soft Drink Giveaways

Popcorn

Popsicles

Windshield Washing

Peanuts

Sunglasses (cheap ones)

Hand Cleaning Towelettes

Freshen up Packs

Trash Pick Up


Automobiles

Car Wash

Windshield Washing

Check Oil and Fill

Single Mom’s Oil Change

Washer Fluid Fill

Tire Pressure Check

Interior Vacuuming

Interior Window Cleaning

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Ice Scraping

Car Drying at Car Washes

Windshield Washing at Gas Station

Buy Down Gas to Bargain Price

Hand Cleaning Towelettes at Gas Pumps

Roadside & Traffic Lights

Summer Car Washes (free)

Coke Giveaways

Popsicle Giveaways

Trash Pickup

Towelettes Giveaway

College Campuses

Bike Fix-up

Pen & Pencil Giveaways

Post Cards & Stamps

Photocopying

Tutoring

Dorm Room Cleaning

Drinks at Class Sign-up

Drinks at Intermural Athletic Events

Drinks at Greek Events

Breakfast Pop Tarts

Test Eaasy Booklets

Exam Answer Sheetd

Coffee/Tea for Late Night Studying

Pizza on Move-in Day at Dorms

Quarter Drop

Ice Cream Coupons

Care Packages for Students

Gum, Blow Pops

Snacks (chips, crackers)

Malls & Shopping Centers

Christmas Gift Wrapping

Dollar Drop

Meal Purchasing at the Food Court

Quarters in Coin Returns

Ice Cream Cone Coupons

Package Check-In

Childcare during Christmas Shopping

Coffee/Hot Chocolate Coupons

Business Blast

For a description of each servant evangelism idea visit www.servantevangelism.com. Click on the ribbon SE Ideas Matrix



Holidays

Chocolate Hearts on Valentine's Day

Roses on Valentine’s Day

Green foiled Coins for St. Patrick’s Day

Easter Baskets for Business blast

Butterfly Cocoons for Easter

Easter Candy Giveaway

Flower Seeds for Spring

Mother’s/Father’s Day Carnation Giveaways

Independence Day festival Giveaways

Independence Day Picnics

Labor Day-School Supplies House to House

Halloween—reverse Trick or Treat

Thanksgiving Door to Door Holiday

Thanksgiving Door to Door Turkey

Door to Door: Mums

Fall Candy Giveaway

Fall Leaf Raking

Christmas: Gift Wrap at Mall

Christmas: Giveaway Candy

Christmas: Caroling & Candy Canes

Christmas: Door to Door Poinsettias

Christmas: Giveaway Scotch Tape

Winter: Winter Survival Kit

High School & College Sports Teams

Oranges for High School Football Practice

High School Sports Party

Watermelon after Practice

Gatorade after a hard practice

Facilitate a community service project

Make Hospital Visits

Greet students/parents on move in day

Babysit for the coaches

Physical therapy rehab

Care packages during finals week

Offer tutoring

Honor a team at your athletic meeting

Shag, throw and rebound

Go to lesser followed sports

Set up social settings

Copy great talks/hand out to athletes

Capture seasonal times with high touch ideas

Take a camera to practice/games

Make up your own Appreciation Day

Clean up after a sporting events

Offer to do videoing of a team’s practice

Offer to keep stats

House to House

Fruit Giveaway

Sunday Morning paper/coffee

giveaway

Leaf raking

Grass Edging

Screen Cleaning

Rain Gutter cleaning

Garbage can return from the curb

Food delivery to shut-ins

Kitchen cleanup

General yard cleanup

Door to door carnation giveaway

Tulip bulbs

Potted plant giveaways

Glower seed packet giveaways

Sidewalk sweeping

Windshield washing

Window washing

Minor house repairs

General interior cleaning

Community dinner

Doggie yard cleanup

Weed spraying

Tree limb trimming

Light bulb replacement

Seal blacktop driveways

Fireplace ash removal

Radon detectors

Fragrance spraying

Dog washing

Filter change for AC/Heater

Garage cleaning

Fireplace kindling

Bark and mulch for yards

House number painting on curbs

Shopping assistance for shut-ins

Poinsettias at Christmas

Picnics at Independence Day

Easter baskets

Miscellaneous

Steaks/Salmon for firefighters

Gasoline for your neighbor

Cleaning up at food courts

Toilet seat covers

Birthday party organizing

Pay library fine

Winter survival kit

Suntan lotion

Surf wax

Summer survival kit

“Biggie Size” food orders

Blood Pressure Screening

Mother’s Day carnation

Car Drying at self-serve car wash

Grocery store bag packing

Free bird feeders/refills

Christmas tree collection

Christmas tree giveaways

Bait at local fishing spots

Coffee at bus stops

Pay Laundromat washer/dryer

Memorial service for unchurched

Carnations to cemetery visitors

Easter baskets

Pizza on moving day at apartments

Move in welcoming party

Lawn mover tune-up

Time change reminder flyer

Cocoons on Good Friday

Church match books

Scotch tape at Christmas

Servant Evangelism Ideas

www.servantevangelism.com

For a description of each servant evangelism idea visit www.servantevangelism.com. Click on the ribbon SE Ideas Matrix.

Columbia Baptist Association Staff

Dr. Jerry Grandstaff

Director of Missions

[email protected]

Dr. Ken Farley

Church Development Director

[email protected]

Dr. Jeff Ross

Community Ministry Director

[email protected]

Melanie Deal

Ministry Center Director

[email protected]

Judy Gay

Administrative Assistant

To DOM/Financial Secretary

[email protected]

John Gunter

Hispanic Missionary

[email protected]

Emily Wright

Ministry Assistant/

Receptionist

[email protected]

Lisa Daniels

Ministry Center

Ministry Assistant

[email protected]

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