Global Missions
In John 20:21, Jesus says, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” We believe we are to live our lives as ones sent into the world – “Living Sent!”
We believe every Christian is commanded (Matthew 28:18-20) to participate in sharing the gospel with all people.
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you and surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
– Matthew 28:19-20
An integral part of our church’s vision is sending out many of our members as missionaries and church workers throughout the world, serving in long-term and short-term mission service, connecting people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Jesus also gives us “where” we are to be His witnesses:
” … and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
–Acts 1:8
Some of our mission fields include:
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Jerusalem – O’Fallon & St. Charles County
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Judea – Missouri
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Samaria – United States & Canada (North American Mission Board)
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Ends of the Earth - Everywhere Else! (International Mission Board)
As with any ministry, it takes financial contributions to operate! Please consider helping to support our Faith Promise Missions Budget. Just check the “Missions” blank on the offering envelope found in the pews, add your offering, and drop envelope in the offering plate or the boxes near the back of the auditorium.
Upcoming Events that help raise money and awareness of our Global Missions Ministry:
Trivia Night - February 26, 2011
This night last year raised just over $5,000 to go toward food relief in Haiti! The MobilePak Project from Feed My Starving Children used over 500 volunteers packing 102,600 meals to go to Haiti! Thanks to those who volunteered. We hope to do it again in April 2011. Watch this space.Golf Tournament - May 21, 2011
At The Golf Club of Wentzville – This event raises more missions money for projects.__________________________________________________
Our Mission Partnerships
We partner with the following mission organizations in various ways.
- International Mission Board
IMB, an agency of the Southern Baptist Convention, is committed to presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ in order to lead individuals to saving faith in Him and helping to start churches among all the peoples of the world - North American Mission Board
NAMB is the domestic mission agency of the Southern Baptist Convention. Their defined mission is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ, start New Testament congregations, minister to persons in the name of Christ, and assist churches in the United States, Canada and U.S. territories in effectively performing these functions. - Hope Ministries
This is a local food pantry meeting the needs of families in the O’Fallon area. - Wheels of Hope
A ministry of First Baptist Church, in partnership with Hart Auto Body Repair, focused on providing cars to those who need them most.
International Missionary Partners
El Salvador – Jiquilisco Baptist Church and it’s 3 Missions
Mexico - Matamoros – Steve Smith, Focus on Missions
Southeast Asia - Clive & Kathryn Gray, Wycliffe – Aviation Missions
National Missonary Partners
ALASKA – Wasilla – Pastor Jim Hearn (red shirt), Settlers Bay Community Church
COLORADO – Las Animas – Arkansas Valley Baptist Association – Frank Cornelius
MASSACHUSETTS – Cape Cod – Pastor Mike & Trisha Alford (red shirts), Mid-Cape Church
Missouri Baptist Convention – Jefferson City, MO
Southern Baptist Convention – Nashville, TN
Local Missionary Partners
Winghaven area - Pastor Jeremy Plymale, CrossHaven Church
St. Paul area - Pastor Tom Simmons – The Oasis Church
Wright City – Twin Rivers Baptist Association
Mission Trips & Projects
See information on upcoming trips in the Church Lobby. Trips/Projects currently on the calendar include:
Mission Trips/Projects are on display board in West Lobby! Check it out!
