GABC Partnerships
Green Acres members partner with several outside organizations who minister to individuals and families locally and around the world. Through these partnerships, we work through the existing ministries of these organizations to make an impact on lives, many of whom we never see.
Local Partnerships
BECOME A BETHESDA
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Bethesda Clinic
One Saturday per quarter, GABC members “take over” the Bethesda Clinic,
a local non-profit medical clinic designed to reach the working
uninsured of Smith County. GABC staffs the entire clinic, from data
entry personnel to receptionists, and of course, doctors and nurses.
Many of our volunteers work with the Bethesda Clinic more than just
this one day a quarter, but on this special day, Green Acres members
serve the Lord, and the community, together. Sign up to be contacted by
our GABC Bethesda Ministry team about how you can volunteer with the
Bethesda Clinic, on a “GABC Day,” or any other day of the year!
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International Partnerships
Serv-Life and Collective Good Cell Phone Drive
Our partnership with Serv-Life and Collective Good has a double purpose. First, GABC members donate used cell phones, which the Missions Ministry collects and sends to Collective Good. Collective Good recycles and refurbishes the cell phones for distribution in developing countries. But the “Collective Good” continues, as they donate money for each cell phone we send to a group called Serv-Life. Serv-Life then uses the money they receive for church planting projects around the world. In the end, three groups benefit: you are able to get rid of your old cell phones, someone receives a cell phone of their own, and the Gospel is being shared-that’s what can happen when we work together! For more information, visit
www.servlife.org and
www.collectivegood.com
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Shoes for Orphans Souls
We established our newest partnership in fall 2008 with Buckner
Ministries. Shoes for Orphans Souls is an initiative through Buckner to
put shoes on the feet of children worldwide. Throughout the year, the
missions ministry will be collecting shoes to benefit the shoes for
orphans souls ministry as well as our own mission trips. This
partnership will impact the lives of both orphans and the needy around
the world as we work together to put shoes on the feet of children. You
can’t walk a mile in their shoes, but you can make their walk a little
easier! Visit their website to learn more about the work they are
doing: http://www.shoesfororphansouls.org |
Current Needs
Ongoing Needs
GABC is a Mercy Ships
Anchor Church Partner |
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Mercy Ships Medical Missions
In 2008, Green Acres Baptist Church sent a team to Monrovia, Liberia to
work with Mercy Ships aboard their floating medical hospital- a ship
that serves the medical needs of the people of Liberia. From doctors
and nurses to cooks and housekeepers, GABC members served the patients
and staff of the Mercy Ships boat during their stay. Through this trip,
an undeniable bond was created and one of our own is living aboard the
ship (who did not even go on the mission trip) and serving the Lord
with them. Another trip is planned for 2009, but there are many needs
that continue to pop up for the Mercy Ships crew. View the documents at
the right to see what needs Mercy Ships may have that you can fill
(both long-term and short-term).Visit their website to learn more about
their ministry: http://www.mercyships.org/ |