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Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.  Prov 19:17

EACH CHILD SAVED MAKES EVERY BOX WORTH THE SMALL EFFORT IT TAKES.  GIVE LIKE SOMEONE’S SOUL DEPENDS ON IT – IT JUST MIGHT!  COPIED

April shopping suggestions: items you might put in your child’s/grandchild’s Easter basket are perfect for shoeboxes (no candy), plus scarves, gloves, hats, socks, shoes, bandanas, rain ponchos, sunglasses, noisemakers.

Antioch family, did you know there are no funds in the church budget allotted to Operation Christmas Child?  The bulk of the items purchased for the 515 boxes we packed at the packing party were purchased/made by a small team of ladies (5 or 6).  We do this because we love this ministry and believe in its mission.  We could really use your help with either purchasing items, donating funds for purchases, donating funds for the “shipping” of these items, and especially praying for the ministry.  As you plan your charitable giving in 2024 please consider donating to Operation Christmas Child or Samaritan’s Purse.

Through the distribution of Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes, we are thankful to God for all the boys and girls around the world who have an opportunity to hear the Good News that “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved”   (Romans 10:13).

Matthew 6:11 “Give us today our daily bread.”

–GROCERY STORE GIFT CARD (FOOD) ROUNDUP FOR Baptist Children’s Homes of North Carolina–

BY FILLING THEIR PLATES, YOU FILL THEIR HEARTS.

This year, Mt. Zion Association will be collecting donations of grocery store gift cards for the BCH Food Roundup in April.  This is a change from the past where we collected shelf stable items.  Due to handling, storage, transportation, expired items… the change was made to collect food gift cards.  When children come into the BCH care, it is obvious they have gone without—without food, without love, without hope.  One of the first ways the children learn that they are loved is when their cottage parents serve them regular meals they were unable to count on before arriving.

Through the BCH Food Roundup in April, Antioch, along with NC Baptist throughout the state, has the opportunity to help rebuild children’s hope and trust.  Boys and girls see us as believers in God, giving gift cards to their caregivers to purchase food.  This ensures they have three meals a day.  The Grocery Store Food Roundup is a gospel opportunity as 80% of those served at BCH are unchurched and unreached for Christ.  When the children ask their cottage parents why churches donate gift cards for them, they are able to say, “It’s because they love you, but most importantly, it’s because they want you to know that God loves you.”

ITEMS NEEDED:   Gift cards are appreciated and needed to purchase groceries so the children may have delicious healthy meals  (i.e. Walmart, Sam’s Club, Food Lion, Lowes, Ingles, Piggly Wiggly, Target…)  Please place gift cards in an envelope and label for BCH Food Roundup.  The gift cards, for security reasons, should be placed in the offering plate on Sunday mornings, given to Pastor Dave, Denise Lloyd, Robin Farrell or placed in treasury box located by the mailboxes in the educational building.

DUE DATE:  APRIL 28th:

The Food Roundup is not only about providing food—it’s about shining the light of Jesus, so the children who live at the BCH can see God’s love in action.

— Ronald McDonald House Meal —   Antioch will prepare a hot home-made meal for the families staying at the house on April 25th.  Please pray for the Ronald McDonald House residents, their children receiving care at the area medical facilities, and staff.  The meal ministry is an opportunity to express God’s love through a home cooked meal.  If you would like to assist, please contact Robin Farrell.  We carpool and leave Antioch at 2:30pm.  Meals are  packaged and served no later than 5:30pm.

 ²³ Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, ²⁴ knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward.   You are serving the Lord Christ.  Colossians 3:23-24

Awana Sunday is April 28th!

Awana Clubs (Children’s Ministry) meet on Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30 pm.  (Age groups:  Pre-school – 5th grade) Derived from the first letters of “Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed” as taken from:   2 Timothy 2:15

TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT GOD, with scripture, games, music and prayer.

Bring a friend and make new friends!

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Our Community Closet held on March 23 here at Antioch Baptist Church on White Cross Road was a great success. We had a bountiful selection of clothes, shoes, toys and furniture that had been donated from members within our community who no longer needed these items.  We were able to serve 90 individuals of our community who will be putting these items to great use!  Most people left with 3 or 4 grocery bags full of goods. One family came from as far away as Franklinville. We were so glad to be able to serve everyone. Thank you to all our donors and volunteers! Enjoy the ‘before’ pictures below.

 

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