First Baptist Church of Shinnston

"Engaging in Ministry Together"

Missions/Outreach

Snack Packs for Big Elm –  Snack bags are delivered to students at Big Elm Elementary School every Friday during the school year.  We will need lunch bags for this outreach ministry. Please place your donations on the table at the bottom of the stair as you leave the sanctuary. Thank you!

If you or anyone you know is available to sit and help care for the elderly, please give name and contact information to Pastor Kevin.

Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day.  Dine-in, take-out and delivery.   We serve over 200 meals each year.

If you would like to volunteer for Meals on Wheels on Friday mornings, please call the church office.

Volunteers are needed to work with the youth and children on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at the Lighthouse.

Envelopes for the Deacon Fund are provided in your bulletin and in the pews. You may put your envelope in the offering plates as you enter or exit the sanctuary or mail to the church. Please designate deacon fund on your check. This offering is used to assist families in need within our congregation and throughout the community (Lincoln feeder area).

Ministry House (former parsonage):

The Clothing Ministry is currently being housed on the main floor of the (former parsonage). We are in need of clothing racks, hangers, and totes. We are now accepting new or used clothing in good condition.

Child of My Heart Ministry, also housed at the Ministry House is in need of new/used supplies, furniture, and clothes for infants and toddlers who are being fostered or adopted. Please see Brenden or Lisa Gallagher for more information.

The Healing Closet is downstairs of the Ministry House. We accept new/used items for those who need wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, etc. Contact the church, 304-592-0232, for more information.

We will receive the World Mission Offering throughout September and October. This offering is supports missionaries from the WV Baptist Convention that are serving the Lord all over the world. Goal – $600.00 Received to date – $252.00