December 4, 2024

Below are upcoming volunteer opportunities for the month of December.

  • Saturday December 7  -Green Mountain: Chainsaw ministry and debris removal – Team Lead – Aaron Hall
  • Thursday December 19-Saturday December 21 – West Burnsville Baptist Church – Team Lead – Jimmy Huffman
    • This is an Essential Rapid Repairs/Rebuild opportunity
    • Our church has raised enough funds to complete the build of two homes for Hurricane Helene families; average cost of each home is $10,000.

Other needs:

  • Phoenix Baptist Church has a need for a small 3-4 person team to complete the construction of their permanent food pantry at the church. This can we be a weekday or Saturday trip. The pantry is partially finished. One wall needs to be built, then sheet rocked. Flooring needs to be put down and the entire thing needs to be painted.
  • We are also coordinating some sorting trips for the next few weeks both with the Randolph Baptist Association and Phoenix Baptist Church – updated information will be provided next week for these opportunities.
  • Baptist on Mission (BOM) Volunteers are helping with feeding; shower and laundry; chain saw teams; tarping roofs; mudding and tearing out homes; and more. You don’t need to be trained to serve with some of these opportunities. So far, more than 400,000 hot meals have been provided, over 5,000 volunteers have served and more than 2,500 recovery jobs on homes have been completed.
  • BOM is moving into the first rebuild phase called ERR (Essential Rapid Repairs). In this first phase we are trying to get people back into their home and make it safe, sanitary and functional (not finished) before the worst of winter. Volunteers will be needed for the next few years to help people finish their homes.

Thank you all for your continued prayers and support for the teams that are volunteering.

If you are interested in additional information or want to volunteer for any of these opportunities, please email Wendy Reitzel at moc.liamgnull@leztiercw

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November 12, 2024

  • Saturday, November 16: WNC Recovery Trip – Please contact Wendy Reitzel if you feel led to help this weekend! 
  • Saturday, November 23: FBC will partner with NC Baptists on Mission for a Rapid Rebuild project in Western NC. Please contact Wendy Reitzel if you are interested in helping! 
  • Saturday, December 7: FBC will engage in chainsaw work in Western NC. Please contact Wendy Reitzel if you are interested in joining the team!

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October 30, 2024

Thank You for Your Generosity!

We are incredibly grateful for your outpouring of support and generosity. Thanks to your contributions, we have raised $21,375 to aid Western NC in recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Your giving is making a profound impact on the lives of those affected, bringing hope and resources where they’re needed most.

If you would like to learn about mission opportunities in Western NC, please reach out to Wendy Reitzel at moc.liamgnull@leztiercw. Thank you for being the hands and feet of Christ in this critical time.

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October 29, 2024

Serve Those Affected by Hurricane Helene

📅 Date: Saturday, November 2
📍 Location: Adaville Baptist Church, Spindale, Rutherford County
🪚 Focus: Chainsaw and debris removal
🔍 Next Steps: Assess needs for the upcoming week

Volunteer Options:

  • Day and overnight groups
  • Lodging available

Join Us!
Contact Wendy Reitzel at moc.liamgnull@leztiercw to volunteer or learn more!

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October 15, 2024

Ministry Opportunity this Saturday (10/19)
This Saturday, October 19, we have another chance to serve! We will be returning to Lansing to help pack and transport donations and supplies currently stored at Phoenix Baptist Church. Our team will meet in the church parking lot at 7 a.m. and head directly to Phoenix Baptist. After loading a full truck, we’ll drive to the warehouse in Wilkesboro, unload the supplies, share a meal together, and return home.

If you’d like to join us on this trip, please email moc.liamgnull@leztiercw to sign up!

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October 9, 2024

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October 7, 2024

FBC Asheboro has been asked to send a clean-up team to Black Mountain from Saturday, October 12 through Tuesday, October 16. There are 10 volunteer spots available. Whether you can serve for two days or all four, please contact Jimmy Huffman at gro.yawaracnull@namffuhj to sign up. This will involve strenuous work in a disaster area. Baptist On Mission will provide food and lodging (cots in a church). Volunteers will receive more details via email after signing up.

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October 4, 2024

Hurricane Helene has left many families in desperate need, and we have an opportunity to make a real difference. FBC Asheboro is partnering with Phoenix Baptist to collect essential supplies for those affected by the storm. 

Drop-Off Information:

  • Dates: October 4th, 7th-11th
  • Location: FBC Asheboro Chapel (buzz the administrative office door)
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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October 2, 2024

Dear Church Family,

As we watch the aftermath of Hurricane Helene unfold, our hearts are heavy, but our faith remains strong. We know that in moments like these, God calls us to act with compassion, generosity, and unwavering love. Many are suffering in the wake of this disaster, and we have a unique opportunity to respond.

This is where you come in.

Right now, we are asking you—our church family—to step up and make a difference. Please join us in praying fervently for those affected, that they may find hope and healing in the midst of their loss. But let us not stop at prayer. We are also partnering with NC Baptists on Mission to provide direct, tangible aid to those in need. Your financial support will be used wisely to deliver both immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts, bringing not just sustenance, but the love of Jesus to the hurting.

For those who feel called to do more, we need hands and hearts. Starting today, mission trips to the hardest-hit regions have begun. If you feel God leading you to go and serve—whether by helping with clean-up, distributing supplies, or just offering a word of comfort—we want to hear from you. You can also lead a team if you have the heart and the skills. Contact Wendy Reitzel at moc.liamgnull@leztiercw to be a part of this urgent and crucial work.

We are still gathering a comprehensive list of needs, and we will keep you updated. But don’t wait—there are lives that need our help today. This is more than just a relief effort; this is an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Christ in a world desperate for His love.

Let’s rise to this challenge together, united in purpose, driven by the Gospel, and filled with the hope that only Jesus can bring.

In His service,
FBC Asheboro

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October 1, 2024

Standing with Western NC: FBC Asheboro’s Response to Hurricane Helene

Church family, 

As we continue to witness the devastation unleashed by Hurricane Helene, particularly in the western region of North Carolina, we are calling on our congregation to rise up and join NC Baptists on Mission in responding to the overwhelming needs of these communities. The situation on the ground is dire, with numerous safety concerns due to damaged infrastructure. Before we organize any mission trips, we are awaiting further updates from NC Baptists on Mission to ensure we go at the right time and in the most effective way. Please stay tuned for more information as the situation develops.

Right now, the most powerful actions we can take are to pray for those affected, give monetarily, and prepare to serve. You can direct your financial gifts to the church, designated specifically for NC Baptists on Mission’s work in Western NC for Hurricane Helene, or donate directly to Baptists on Mission. Every dollar will make a difference in bringing relief and hope to those in need.

In addition, we are preparing to collect supplies as soon as we receive a complete list of the most urgent needs. That list will be made available shortly, and we encourage you to be ready to respond generously.

Finally, when the time comes, we ask that you go and serve through trusted and organized groups like Baptists on Mission, the American Red Cross, or Samaritan’s Purse. These teams are equipped to ensure both safety and effective support for those who need it most.

This will be a long-term effort, likely extending for at least the next two years. Our commitment to pray, give, and serve will be critical in the months and years ahead. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ, sharing His love in this time of great need.

In Christ,
First Baptist Church