Missions

At FBC we believe firmly that we have been commanded to proclaim the gospel as ACTS 1:8 commands.  In Acts 1:8 Jesus commands the disciples to proclaim the gospel in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth.  For us that means that we actively seek to proclaim the gospel in Charlestown, Indiana, North America, and the ends of the earth.  Below you will find what this looks like for FBC.  For more information about each of these missions areas call our office (812) 256-3421 or email us at office@fbctown.com

Serving in Charlestown

Community Outreach Events – Throughout the year we will have outreach events that focus on carrying the gospel of Christ into our community. These events include community gospel blitzes, working the concession stand for the Charlestown Little League Opening Day, and many others.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL–  Every year, FBC holds Vacation Bible School for kids in our community to come hear about the love of Jesus!

HOPE CENTER – Every Monday and Thursday from 1pm-3pm, our church doors are open to show the love and hope of Christ through our food ministry known as, The Hope Center.  Each week we serve dozens of families through giving out food and other household items. This ministry reaches out to our neigbhors in Charlestown. Please come visit us any Monday or Thursday.

FALL FESTIVAL–  On the last Sunday of October, FBC holds its largest outreach event as we provide a safe and fun environment for our community.  We have popcorn, hot chocolate, hot dogs, games, and lots of decorated trunks with lots of candy.

Serving in Indiana

We seek to partner with other churches in our state so that we can have a greater impact for the Kingdom of God.

A church planting partnership we have is in Richmond, Indiana.  We have partnered with The Legacy Church Plant of Richmond.   For more information on our partnership with The Legacy Church Plant of Richmond, please see Pastor Jimmy Walls or Amy Farmer.

In Indiana we partner with…

Our Southeastern Indiana Baptist Association – Click on the link to go to their website to see how we partner with our local association

Our State Convention of Baptists in Indiana– Click on the link to go to our State conventions website to see how we partner together.

Serving North America and the Ends of the Earth

Currently FBC is prayerfully considering a partnership with the Southern Wisconsin Baptist Association.  When this partnership is formalized, FBC will be assisting with multiple church plants in the Madison, WI area.

 

On July 26 – August 3, 2019 a team will be traveling to Ecuador.  While there they will help the Ecuadorian missions staff host a camp for youth from “El Oriente,” the jungle region of the country.  Approximately 150 – 200 youth are expected to attended this camp.  For more information contact Pastor Cris O’Brien.

 

Past Mission Trips

Over the years FBC has worked with a wide variety of ministries                                                                      across the United States and in other countries.

Mission Trips To

Kenya- October 2017, October 2018, January 2019

Montreal – 2010 – 2017

Uganda- Fall 2014,  October 2015-

Richmond, Indiana-  October 2015

Lynch, Kentucky – 2014-  Family Mission Trip to serve alongside Loaves and Fishes Ministry

Lynch, Kentucky-  2012 – Served alongside Meridzo Ministries.

Canaan Valley, West Virginia – 2010 – Served alongside missionary Mark Joseph and Canaan Valley Baptist Church.

Indonesia –  Summer 2009

Baltimore, Maryland – 2008 – Served with Embrace Baltimore.

Tanzania – Summer 2007

Ukraine –  Summer 2005 

Guatemala – Summer 2003

Malawi – Summer 2001

Other Missions Ministries FBC has been/is involved in

The North Amercian Mission Board – FBC partners with the North American Mission Board and all of its North American Missionaries.

Giving annually to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering – Each year, FBC sets aside a month to specifically give to North American Missions. 100% of this offering goes to directly support our North American missionaries.

The International Mission Board – We pray for, support and minister to our over 5,000 IMB missionaries as they take the gospel to the ends of the earth.

The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Each December, FBC takes up a special offering known as the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. 100% of this offering, goes directly to support our International Missionaries.