And she brought forth her firstborn, a son…and put him in a diaper, the first of hundreds he would wear – diapers that would not be covered by WIC, diapers that might strain the family budget. Bring a torch, Jeanette, Isabella…and bring a couple of boxes of Pampers as well. Read More
In lieu of honoring a loved one with a poinsettia as is tradition in many churches at Christmas, our tradition is to honor family and friends by making a donation for books to be given to our Weekend Backpack Ministry children. Read More
Since 2014 our church has partnered with other churches to support ACTS, Area Churches Together in Service, a non-profit providing emergency financial assistance as a way of “closing the door on homelessness.” Due to the myriad families struggling financially during this period of loss and uncertainty, our Fall missions giving emphasis will focus on ACTS. Read More
We are heading to the schoolhouse on September 3, 2019, to make a difference in the lives of the students, faculty, and staff of Ginter Park Elementary School. Will you join us? Read More
In 2014, GPBC began its partnership with the MICAH Initiative and Frances w. McClenney Elementary School (formerly Ginter Park Elementary School). The mission of the Ginter Park Baptist Church Weekend Backpack Ministry is to feed local children so they may learn, grow, and make good decisions. We provide students with backpacks of Read more…
While the biggest stressor for most school-aged children might be homework, household chores, or who won the soccer game, for many others, getting a full, healthy meal is a greater concern. Our Weekend Backpack Ministry is making a difference in the lives of 35 children and families at Ginter Park Elementary School. In order for this ministry to not only survive but thrive this year and beyond, we need two things from people: time and money. And we need it not from one or two of you; we need it from all of you! Read More
We have multiple ways in the next few days to show our support for the students, faculty, and staff of Ginter Park Elementary School. Read More
During the month of June, we are collecting a Special Mission Offering benefiting children near and far through Camp Alkulana and Journey Partners. 80% of our offering will be given to support Richmond children going to camp and 20% will be given to the work for water education and health for Read more…
Throughout March, we are collecting a mission offering to support the work of our Weekend Backpack Ministry and of Midwives for Haiti. The Weekend Backpack Ministry is in its fourth year and is growing and going strong! Through this ministry, we provide Ginter Park Elementary School students with backpacks Read more…
Thank you to all who donated canned hams and vegetables for our food drive benefiting the Oregon Hill Baptist Center! We collected fifty-four hams and a zillion canned goods.