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The heart of who we are and what we do is missions and evangelism. We
contribute to the financial support of over 10,000 full-time missionaries in
North America and around
the world through the Cooperative Program of the
Southern Baptist Convention. Additionally, through our Missions budget and
special emphasis offerings, we help support like-minded local, national,
and international ministries such as:
The membership of MSBC is involved in on-going mission opportunities that include
children's discipleship, special offerings, building projects, Vacation Bible Schools,
Music ministry, and door to door evangelism. Some specific examples include:
- The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering is collected annually. This special
emphasis offering is sponsored by the
International Mission Board.
MSBC participates each year in this endeavor to support international
missionaries who work to spread the gospel to foreign lands.
- Each year at Easter, through a program sponsored by the
North American Mission Board, MSBC participates
in collecting the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering which supports missionaries
working in North America.
- Samaritan's Purse sponsers an
annual outreach "Operation Christmas Child" whereby individuals fill shoeboxes
with toys and small gifts for needy children around the world - children who
may be suffering because of war, poverty or natural disaster. The children
who receive these boxes also hear about God's greatest gift of all --
His Son, Jesus Christ.
- The Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia is
participating in the "Southern Cross Partnership" whereby we will participate in
proclaiming the gospel to Chinese tourists in Southeast Asia. This project will hopefully
lead to the planting of self-supporting churches inside China.
- "Backpacks for Armenian Children" is another project of
The Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia.
MSBC members supply backpacks filled with school supplies to help the children
of Armenia who would otherwise not have these basic items.
Locally, MSBC works to introduce the New River Valley community to the church
and ministry opportunity. Some of these special outreaches include the following:
- Awana. This program is a ministry for preschoolers through sixth grade --
a program where spiritual learning and fun go hand in hand.
- Military Family Support. MSBC offers various support services
for local military families while our American soldiers are serving their
country.
- Vacation Bible School. This annual summer event provides an opportunity for
everyone from children to adults to gather together and study God's word.
- Wilderness Trail Days. This annual fall festival brings thousands of
people to the New River Valley. MSBC provides snacks, family space for activities,
musical presentations, and education on the various ministries of the church.
We look forward each year to sharing the love of the Lord Jesus with our
community.
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