Below are a few ideas to connect with the wonderful ESL students who are coming to class on Wednesday night.

1.  Prepare and serve “southern” style dishes for snack time.

2.  Host a picnic for the students.

3.  Greet people on Wednesday evenings.

4.  Host a game day with refreshments on FBCD fields.

5.  Help take care of Preschoolers on Wednesday (5:50-7:30).

 First Baptist provides an opportunity for you to meet and learn to love people who do not speak “Southern English” through our ESL ministry. This past year, we touched the lives of 125 people born in twenty countries outside the USA through seven classes. ESL teachers give joyful testimony to strong friendships with their students. Please consider joining the ESL ministry team.

You do not need to speak another language since all classes use only English conversation. Teaching is supplemented with pictures and gestures with a focus on students hearing and speaking. ESL teacher training is available at a number of sites and the North American Mission Board issues a certificate of study when the 14.5 class hours are completed. A person responsible for collecting snacks from the kitchen and returning items is also needed.

If you are interested in registering for ESL classes, you can check out the ESL information page by clicking here.

Wanting to be a part of ESL...teacher, assistant teacher, or host contact Keith Murdock at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please bring SOUP for the food pantry in February!

The church operates a food pantry on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:00 to 11:30 am staffed by volunteers. Volunteer roles include greeting people and signing them in, assessing their family needs, gathering food items, and delivering food to their vehicle.

Frequent needs include: Self-Rising Flour, Self-Rising Corn Meal, Macaroni and Cheese, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Powdered Milk or Canned Milk, Cooking Oil, Saltine Crackers, Canned Fruits, Sugar, Rice, Spaghetti Noodles and Sauce, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Canned Meats: salmon, beef stew, tuna, Breakfast items: oatmeal, grits, cereal.

Items donated by kids during VBS:

Mac and Cheese...166 boxes

Tuna...243 cans

Jelly...116 jars

Peanut butter...131 jars

The purpose of the Hands of Christ Duluth Cooperative Ministry is to utilize the resources of the community as a Christian cooperative to glorify God and demonstrate Christ’s love by ministering to the material and spiritual needs of those in crisis.

The Duluth Cooperative Ministry provides the following:

Food and personal care items, supplied to the co-op through churches, merchants and local food drives from civic and community organizations.

Needs they help meet:

* Bread and meat donated by local merchants, delivered to the co-op weekly by volunteers

* Rent, utilities and prescription medications, provided only when funds are available through the generosity of our churches and civic groups

* Baby items and clothing vouchers for families in need

* Assistance with job referrals, given by networking with agencies in the county

The Duluth Cooperative Ministry has unique opportunities for you to become involved in caring for your community:

1. As a staff volunteer

2. Through a financial contribution

3. By donating nonperishable food

For more information see their website: www.duluthco-op.org

Wellspring Living is an organization that confronts the issue of childhood sexual abuse and exploitation through treatment, education and advocacy for girls and women.

Our Vision: To be the worldwide leader in sustainable life transformation of women and girls by offering personalized care that transcends the individual and impacts the community.

Our Values: Comprehensive Care, Personalized Programs, Collaboration, Stewardship, and Excellence.

Volunteer Contact:

Christine Owings/Volunteer Coordinator & Local Missions - 770-631-8888, cowings@wellspringliving.org

Volunteers can check out potential opportunities with the organization online at www.wellspringliving.org.

Prayer Points:

Pray for divine connections and favor through several speaking events and site visits this week and in the future.

"O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of man." Nehemiah 1:11

Pray for a spirit of love and unity to be upon all staff and volunteers that each may encourage and esteem one another in Christ.