Mission Opportunities:
- Puerto Rico - Please continue to pray for the team who will be serving in November: Roger & Terri Rachals, Ed & Rhenda Coxwell, Fred & Joyce Jones, Delwyn Horst, Danny Wilkinson, & Hal & Donna Pinson
- Philippines Mission Trip in 2025, start praying now about seeing what God is doing there.
- If you would like to give toward the Christmas Missions project, mark your offerings "Philippine Offering."
MISSION GEORGIA:
This is our September Mission Offering opportunity.
Byne Church's Goal is $1500.00
Our offering to date is $1785.00! Way to GO Church!
Operation Christmas Child:
What is Operation Christmas Child?
After sharing the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus said "Go and do likewise." That is Samaritan's Purse's mission-to follow Christ's example by helping those in need and proclaiming the hope of the Gospel.
Stories!
Many families in La Barra de Coyuca, a small town west of Acapulco, Mexico, lost practically everything they owned to Hurricane Otis this past year. Samaritan's Purse disaster relief teams responded to this region in partnership with area churches, including several from Mexico City, who tarped damaged roofs and provided access to clean water. Numerous local congregations have partnered with Operation Christmas Child for years, putting them in a unique position to offer the hope of Jesus Christ to suffering families.
A group of children from La Barra de Coyuca heard the Gospel and received shoebox gifts at a gymnasium. Its metal roof lay twisted on the ground from the powerful storm. A girl named Litsea, 11, who had prayed to receive Christ, learned to follow Him through The Greatest Journey discipleship lessons attended by dozens of the children.
In another town outside of Acapulco, the Category 5 hurricane had peeled away Fernanda's metal roof. Mud filled her one-room home and buried what she and her mother owned, including the 10-year-old's cherished notebooks and crayons. The shoebox gift Fernanda received contained toys, socks, and most meaningful to her- notebooks, colored paper, crayons, and pencils.
"I was excited because I wanted to draw many things and a picture of how God took care of us during the storm," she said.
"Yes, they are small things," said Pastor Pedro Victorino, an Operation Christmas Child ministry partner, about shoebox items like these. "But to a child who has lost everything, they are a way of introducing them to the love of Jesus Christ."
How can I participate?
- Bring the supplies needed
- Pack a complete box
- Help pay for shipping of boxes ($10.00 per box)
- Pray for those who receive the boxes
Special Opportunities:
Happy Hearts: will meet again on November 5th. See you then!
Men's Ministry:
We will start a new Bible Study on October 9th. We will be studying through Tim Tebow's study called "Mission Possible." How to live a Mission Possible Life! Join us on Wednesday nights at 6:15.
Mallary Baptist Annual Meeting will be on October 17th at Byne.
Alpha Pregnancy Center will have a banquet at First Baptist Church - Albany on Oct 7th. We have two tables reserved. If you are interested in attending, please let Hal know as soon as possible.
Church Wide Thanksgiving lunch will be on Sunday, November 24th right after morning worship. We will accept donations to help offset the cost of lunch. Bring your favorite dessert to share.
Ministry Opportunities:
Fall Fest 2024
- Sunday, October 27th
- We will open for guests with special needs between 5:30 and 6:00 for everyone else.
- Outside vendors, trunks for treating, games, and some special treats from our special friends.
- Please start bringing candy to give away and look for the trunk and volunteer sign-up forms.
FAITH Riders:
- We have begun our meetings again. See Durwood for times and dates if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.
- Share Tent on October 19th in Sylvester for The Peanut Festival.
- Recovery in the Streets was a great event. We handed out several Bibles and shared the love of Jesus with others.
Overcomers:
- This is a fantastic way to fellowship and share life experiences through a small group setting. Eddy loves to share his story and help those who are walking through challenges in life. Join us on Fridays at 6:30 in room 114.
- The Fall Retreat will be from November 1st to 3rd. Please be in prayer for them.
Card Ministry:
- Each month we have a group of the Byne faith family who gather to write cards to those on the hearts of the group. They meet on the last Sunday of the month. Please see Missy Burton if you are interested in participating.
International Ministry:
- International Small Group meets on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am in room 316.
- ESL is a wonderful way to learn English, share life, and share the "Good News" with each other.
- ESL classes are every Sunday from 4:00 to 5:45.
Red Cross Blood Drive will be on October 24th starting at 3 pm.
Maintenance Opportunities:
We are always looking for volunteers to help around campus. Call me if you are interested.
Vision Statement
To be a multicultural, multi-generational, Great Commission church that exalts Jesus Christ and leads people to discover their purpose in Him through love.
Mission Statement
To Know, Love and Live for Jesus!
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