Missions @ Bonsack

Missions 2012

 

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India

  • Dates: April 1-15
  • Objective: Evangelism, Outreach
  • Contact Person: Tammy Lawhorn

This year we are sending a team to the southern part of one of the most populous countries in the world. This is a region that is dominated by the Hindu faith, but pockets of Christianity are emerging in India. Our team will be conducting a  VBS-style event for children at an orphanage.

Powell River (Southwest Virginia)

  • Dates: August 6-10
  • Objective: Outreach, Social Ministry, Construction
  • Contact Person: Jim Frazier

The Powell River area is located in the far southwest tip of Virginia. It is one of the poorest regions of our state and there is a tremendous need in that area. The Roanoke Valley Baptist Association has established a full-time presence in this community meeting physical and spiritual needs.  In 2012, our teams will assist with Bible study, food distribution, home repairs and a VBS style children’s ministry.

 Camp Piankatank

  • Dates: April 19-21
  • Objective: Light Construction, Outdoor Work
  • Contact Person: Jim Frazier

What does it take for a church camp to be ready for hundreds of summer visitors? Answer: lots of volunteers in the Spring. Camp Piankitank is one of our Virginia Baptist camps and each year we send a missions team to do maintenance and repair work. Projects will include  landscaping, spring cleaning, painting, etc.

 Camp Crossroads, Virginia

  • Dates: May 17-20
  • Objective: Light Construction, Outdoor Work
  • Contact Person: Jim Frazier

Remember the old phrase ” Many hands make light work?”  This is another of our Virginia church camps that needs some helping hands to get ready for summer activities. Projects will include  landscaping, spring cleaning, painting, etc.

Panama (Three Trips)

Dates:

  • Early January (collegiate), sports camp/ contact Jim Frazier
  • July 22-29, Social Ministry (local needs)/ Sidra White
  • September 9-16, Children’s VBS/ Sidra White

Our state Baptist leaders have started a multi-year partnership with churches in Panama. The need is great for these churches to help their communities and reach out to others in the name of Jesus. Our team will be assisting them with these goals and providing the support they need.

Belmopan, Belize

  • Dates: August 5-11
  • Objective: Social Ministry, Construction, Outreach
  • Contact Person: Sidra White

Our team will join with “Body and Soul Ministries” in their work with the Baptist Assoc. of Belize in conducting social ministry, outreach events, as well as construction projects for the people of Belmopan, Belize.

 Interlaken, Switzerland/“Euroventure”

  • Date: July 4-14
  • Objective: Children’s Ministry, Cooking
  • Contact Person: Kathy Mueller

Each year, missionaries all around the eastern hemisphere have an opportunity to come together in Switzerland to take part in Euroventure. It is a time of rest, refreshment, and training as they meet with others, share their experiences, and prepare for the year ahead. Our team will provide support for the families and operations of this conference.

 Standing Rock Indian Reservation

  • Dates: July 21-28
  • Objective: Outreach & Evangelism
  • Contact Person: Tammy Lawhorn

We have had an ongoing presence with the Standing Rock Indian Reservation through the Roanoke Valley Baptist Association. Many of our members have participated in missions projects here or have helped with the donation of goods and clothing for this mission center. The leader of the mission project, "Boots" Marsh, has brought a Christian focused community center to the heart of the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in South Dakota, and there he is changing hearts for Christ.

South Africa

  • Date: Summer 2012
  • Objective: Social Ministry, Light Construction, Details TBA
  • Contact Person: Sidra White

Virginia Baptists have an ongoing partnership with South Africa. We have sent a youth team there two years ago, and we had an extended visit from Solomon Pule. We are putting together a trip that will visit Pastor Pule’s church and help the nearby community. Details are still being finalized, but this will be a summertime trip in 2012.

Brazil

  • Dates: August 3-12 or September 14-23
  • Objective: Construction, VBS, evangelism, possibly medical and dental
  • Contact: Scott & Kim Butler

Brazil has a large portion of the population living in poverty. We as a church have had an ongoing presence here with the “Friendship House”. Evangelism and construction are the main emphasis for this trip. There will be opportunities to work with children in a VBS type program as well as medical and/or dental work if leaders come forward for these groups.

Disaster Relief

  • Date: As Needed
  • Objective: Construction, Clean-up, Relief Supplies Distribution
  • Contact Person: Sidra White

You never know when disaster will strike. When needs arise in our region we have teams that will go to disaster areas and help, providing support in whatever ways we can. In years past we have traveled to flooded areas in Virginia and North Carolina, as well as providing relief and repair for the tornado victims in the New River Valley. Those interested in this missions ministry can be contacted as needed when there is a disaster in our region.

 

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Locations around the world, recently impacted by Bonsack Baptist Missionaries.