{"id":171,"date":"2015-11-21T02:22:48","date_gmt":"2015-11-21T02:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rockythemes.com\/creativo-church\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-07-15T08:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T12:26:04","slug":"missions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.abccommunity.com\/staging\/9856\/missions\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Missions"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OCC Shoeboxes
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In 2021 we were able to pack 720 shoeboxes during our \u201cfloating\u201d packing parties. We received additional boxes packed by individuals for a total of 815 boxes. Our boxes were shipped to Togo and Uganda.<\/p>\n

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Backpacks for Appalachian Coalfield Ministry
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In 2021 we were able to pack 50 backpacks for students of elementary, middle school and high school ages. Our backpacks went to communities in the Appalachian coalfields.<\/p>\n

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Angel Tree Gifts
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In 2021 we provided over 50 Christmas gifts for children in families within our community that were facing challenging times.<\/p>\n

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Alamance\/Orange Department of Corrections Prison Ministry Dinner & Worship<\/h3>\n

Date:<\/strong> August 2
\nTime:<\/strong> 6:00 PM
\nLocation:<\/strong> Alamance\/Orange Department of Corrections, Hillsborough
\nCarpool:<\/strong> Leaves Antioch Baptist Church at 5:15 PM<\/p>\n

Join us for a meaningful evening of devotion, music, and fellowship with the men housed at the Department of Corrections. We will serve a complete meal and need nine volunteers<\/strong> (must be at least 21 years of age<\/strong>) to join our ministry team.<\/p>\n

Although the event lasts only about an hour and a half, the blessings experienced by both the residents and those who serve are lasting and meaningful.<\/p>\n

For additional information or to volunteer, contact Robin Farrell<\/strong> at 919-323-2528<\/strong> (call or text).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Upcoming Missions Opportunities<\/h1>\n

September Mission:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Red Box Women’s DOC Christmas Ministry<\/strong> \u2013 Gloves Due October 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

October Mission:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ralph Scott Homes Picnic<\/strong> \u2013 October 15 at 6:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

November Missions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Appalachian Coalfields Christmas Backpacks<\/strong> \u2013 Due November 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanksgiving Food Giveaway<\/strong> \u2013 November 21<\/strong><\/p>\n

Angel Tree Adoption<\/strong> \u2013 November 22<\/strong>[\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”64px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” eq_height=”yes”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”394″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1448396958610{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1646597876657{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1648755714232{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]It is our desire as a Bible-believing church to fulfill the Great Commission as directed in Matthew 28:19-20. One of our favorite ways of doing this is by partnering with Operation Christmas Child, a ministry of Samaritan\u2019s Purse, to provide shoeboxes full of gifts to children in need all over the world!<\/p>\n

We collect year-round donations of items and funds to cover shipping costs to get the most \u201cbang for our buck\u201d! In October we begin packing the items collected into shoeboxes called GO (Gospel Opportunity) boxes. They are then dedicated on the second Sunday in November. If you have no interest in shopping you might consider packing a shoebox on-line. You can go here for more information: https:\/\/www.samaritanspurse.org\/operation-christmas-child\/buildonline\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2021 we were able to pack 720 shoeboxes during our \u201cfloating\u201d packing parties. We received additional boxes packed by individuals for a total of 815 boxes. Our boxes were shipped to Togo and Uganda. OCC collected a record-breaking 9,127,591 shoeboxes in the United States!<\/p>\n

As harsh as the pandemic has been here in the US, there is no comparison to those countries who were not economically sound before the pandemic. Let\u2019s shine the light of Jesus around the world like never before by packing 850 shoeboxes in 2022!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” eq_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1448147381081{background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1448396971426{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Backpacks for Appalachian Coalfields Christmas Outreach” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1647223255438{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1647225576112{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]We love filling backpacks with clothing, canned foods, toys, hygiene items, candy, a Bible and the Christmas Story for the Appalachain Coalfields Christmas Outreach<\/a> ministry effort sponsored by Baptists on Mission. Our church joined with many other churches across the state to collect 18,780 backpacks in 2021. We collected over 44 backpacks here at Antioch, covered them with our love and prayers, and turned them over to God and Baptists on Mission. We would love to have you join us in this effort in 2022.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”433″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” eq_height=”yes”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”436″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1448396958610{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Antioch Feeds AIA (Athletes in Action) Students” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1648755849075{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1647396038093{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Antioch Baptist Church members feed the student athletes at AIA after their Bible study. These are young athletes active in body (for their sport) and in spirit (for the Lord), and they very much appreciate the spiritual bread they receive during their Bible Study, followed by physical bread that our church members provide for their fellowship time afterwards. Sometimes our cooks are called upon to provide quiches or pies or other baked goods to feed these students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” eq_height=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1448147381081{background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}”][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1448396971426{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Feeding Families at the Ronald McDonald House” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1647395075964{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1647395831476{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill<\/a> helps provide housing and other care for families that have children in hospitals around the area. We go to the Ronald McDonald House generally once a month to feed the families that are staying at this home away from home. It is a blessing to us and to these families when we take just a few hours to provide a delicious home-cooked meal for them at the end of their long day.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”440″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row layout=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” eq_height=”yes”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_single_image image=”447″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][vc_column el_alignment=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1448396958610{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-right: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;background-color: #f6f6f6 !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Spring and Fall Country Breakfasts for the Community” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%233a3a3a|line_height:1″ google_fonts=”font_family:Lora%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1647475503932{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1647475783817{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Antioch Baptist Church members love to eat, especially breakfast! We come together in fellowship during the spring and fall for a wonderful country breakfast. We serve scrambled eggs, grits, sausage and country ham, waffles and pancakes, baked apples, and so much more. These breakfasts are open to everyone in the community. All are welcome! Donations are used for mission efforts.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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