Serving in Jesus' Name

Jesus said that we are to "go and make disciples of all nations...." Part of that discipleship is simply reaching out and touching people in the Name of Jesus Christ. We cannot sit back and wait for people to arrive at out doorsteps.

Covenant Baptist Church is involved in a number of outreach programs, both domestic and international. On this page we will simply note some of those and give an occasional update. Due to security needs of missionary families, we will seldom give information regarding overseas missionaries.

Alpha Pregnancy Help Center
Sanford , Maine

CBC is involved with this pregnancy help center in many ways, supporting them financially and spiritually. According to the Alpha website:

Four Little Words, "I think I'm pregnant"
and your world is turned upside down.
This is the worst crisis of your life,
and it seems there is no one you can turn to.
 

We are here for you!

 

It only takes a minute for your life to change. In one brief moment, all your plans, your dreams, your hoped-for future can vanish.

Remember, we can help.

A pregnancy can become a crisis when it is complicated by financial needs, poor timing, family tensions, broken relationships. . .
An unwanted or crisis pregnancy does not mean making uninformed or crisis decisions.
Whether you are considering abortion, adoption, marriage, or single parenting, our staff has the information you need to make the best decision.

Operation Christmas Child


Operation Christmas Child is a 'global Christmas gift exchange' project operated by the Samaritan's Purse ministry. Each November it opens thousands of locations, typically at churches or schools, to collect shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies, personal items, and other gifts. These are then distributed as Christmas gifts to millions of children each year. Gift boxes are collected in North America, Europe, and Australia. From 1993 through 2008, some 69 million gift boxes have been handed out in more than 130 countries.

Covenant Baptist Church has been involved in this ministry for several years. Through the year we collect gift items to put in the "shoeboxes." Then, members of the congregation come together to fill and label boxes, which are sent to children all over the world.

I have personally seen children in developing nations with clothing and toys that came from Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.

At left is our Operation Christmas Child coordinator, Miss Nancy, with some of her helpers. They also make sure that the Gospel message is included in each box.

Below, Sandra looks over some of the boxes in process.