Mission Ministry First Baptist Church Honolulu

The ministry is inspired and empowered by the Holy Spirit.

The team is guided by Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:19-20 as well as other similar Biblical verses.  The team seeks to minister to people here in Hawaii, the United States and other parts of the world by attempting to meet people’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs.  We invite you to join us in ministry with your prayers, financial support, time and talents.  Contact Sharon at sharond@pixi.com for more info.  Below is a description of our main ministries with links to our partner organizations along with a list of specific needs for each program.

Locally

Our main emphasis is on the children, elderly and the homeless

Children

Kaahumanu School: An elementary school that is located across the street from the church. It has a high population of children who speak English as a second language.  We serve on the School Community Council (SCC), a policy making body comprised of school personnel and representatives of the community, and are currently working to continue our after school program for children.

Needs:

• Money for refreshments and supplies
• Activity supervisors for our Wednesday afternoon program
• Volunteers to tutor children or assist at the school

Elderly

Kinau Vista and Wisteria Vista: We visit each of these senior citizen homes once a month to provide companionship, refreshments and a short program.

Needs:

• Money for refreshments
• Volunteers to visit with the elderly once a month

Homeless

Family Promise: We partner with Family Promise four weeks a year to provide room and board for homeless families while they receive job counseling and services. 

Needs:

• Volunteers to prepare and serve breakfast and supper
• Money for food and supplies

Bridge Events

Activities that introduce our church and the Gospel to the community.

Needs:

• Money to buy food and supplies to run community events
• Volunteers to assist with activities food distribution

Hot dog ministry - A program designed to introduce our pastor and church to the community. We serve refreshments such as hot dogs outside our church and chat with those who stop by.

Keiki Carnival - A safe alternative for children in the neighborhood on Halloween night.

Easter Eggstravaganza - A children’s program held on Easter weekend.

National

Main emphasis - the Hopi Indians and Rainbow Acres (a program for adults who have mental or physical challenges) in Arizona

Needs:

• Campbell’s Soup labels to provide needed transportation and other needs

International

Burundi a small poor nation in Africa

We work with the Free Evangelical Association of Baptists of Burundi and World Vision in Burundi to advance theological education and to improve the lives of children.

Dear friends and family, Life is difficult for many of us right now. But for millions of children around the world, it’s a struggle simply to survive. They don’t have enough to eat. They don’t have clean water. Medical care is out of reach. They have little hope for tomorrow. I want to do something for them. Something life-changing. And I’d like you to join me. I’m raising funds for transformational gifts from World Vision’s Gift Catalog — things like dairy goats, water wells, and emergency food for children and families in Africa. I want to help families and communities survive, lift themselves out of poverty, and give their kids hope for the future. I want to show God’s love to a hurting world. Will you help me reach my goal of $500.00? If so, please visit my online giving page and choose from any of the great gift options! Every gift you give will make the world a healthier, happier place. Plus, every donation is tax-deductible. I’m grateful for your support and will keep you informed of the progress we’re making together. Please join me in changing the world for children in need! Thank you, [ iSharon] P.S. Please forward this email to anyone who might be interested in joining us. Click here to visit my personal page.

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Reports of our last two visits are attached: May 2009, May 2011 (PDF files require free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Needs:

• Money to sponsor children, to buy food for the orphans and to build churches