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Missions

TWork dayhe congregation actively supports mission work in our community and around the world. Members are given opportunities throughout the year to find a place of service. Listed below are ongoing opportunieis for missions and mission education. For more information, contact the church office at (804) 288-1131, or Judy Morris, chair of the Board of Missions, 740-3030.

MissionKids—Preschoolers participate in age-appropriate missions activities. Through activities and stories they learn about missionaries and their work, as well as discover the importance of helping others. Children in grades 1-5 learn about missions and the work of missionaries around the world. Through age-appropriate activities, they discover the importance of being involved in missions themselves and in helping meet the needs of others. The children meet in two coed groups: Grades 1 and 2; Grades 3, 4, and 5. MissionKids meets during the regular Wednesday evening schedule from 6:45-7:30pm.

Mission Emphasis Speakers—One Wednesday each month, the Board of Missions sponsors the Wednesday evening Pastor's Forum (6:30-7:30pm) with a missions emphasis program. Youth will hear from several different mission emphasis speakers at their Sunday night program: Current youth worship.  Speakers in both venues will expose listeners to different ways that God is at work in the local community, nation, and world.

Mission Opportunities ( Expand All | Contract All )

  • Camp Alkulana
    • Richmond Baptist Association camp for inner-city children
    • Collect needed items as announced in The Spire
    • Attend clean-up day in June
    • Participate in October golf tournament fund raiser
    • CONTACT: Bill Rusher 285-1087
  • CARITAS
    • Homeless transported to our church for food and shelter
    • Join others to prepare and/or serve dinner one night
    • Join others to spend the night
    • Provide a service (haircutting, sewing, etc.)
    • Dates that our church will host will be announced in The Spire
    • CONTACT: Lee Bradley 784-3525 or Brantley Holmes 754-1579
  • Crestview Elementary School (Henrico)
    • School partnership
    • One-on-one tutoring, help teachers
    • Explore needs of ESL students (English as a Second Language)
    • Your new ideas
    • CONTACT: Cindy Harris 282-7314
  • CrossOver Clinic
    • Health care provided to the uninsured
    • Volunteer as a doctor or nurse
    • Volunteer as a translator
    • Participate in the spring CrossOver Challenge to raise funds and awareness
    • CONTACT: Henry Holland 288-8295 or Norma Hays 360-3355
  • English As A Second Language
    • Partnership with Second Baptist Church to tutor adults wishing to learn English
    • Small group tutoring (training and materials provided)
    • Provide snacks or childcare
    • CONTACT: Judy Morris 740-3030
  • Habitat for Humanity
    • Home building for families in need
    • No previous experience necessary; must be age 16 or older
    • Volunteer to build, paint, clean up, etc.
    • Join special RRCB work days (announced in The Spire)
    • CONTACT: Sid Hays 288-7682
  • Interfaith Services of Henrico
    • Organization to help Henrico residents with immediate needs not met by government services
    • Collections for certain needs are announced in The Spire
    • Bring donations to collection tables in hallways
  • Lakewood Manor
    • Home for seniors, assisted-living facility
    • Visitation and celebrations
    • Adopt a resident
    • Teach computer skills, provide music
    • CONTACT: Vivian Clingenpeel 360-3534
  • Micah Initiative
    • School partnership with SummerHill Elementary School (Richmond City)
    • Small group and one-on-one tutoring (training provided)
    • Teacher/tutor activities, socials, administrative level support
    • Your new idea
    • CONTACT: Terry and Sheila Marsh 796-5258
  • Mission Tours
    • Week-long trips (national and international) to aid another church or area of need
    • May include construction work, repairs, Bible school
    • Join RRCB tour team; dates are announced in The Spire
    • CONTACT: Emily Sumner 269-0089
  • Prison Ministry – Bon Air Center
    • One hour group visit with incarcerated youth, eg: pizza party
    • Learn of other needs
    • Must be age 18 or over to volunteer (There has never been a problem with visitor safety)
    • CONTACT: Christie Lessels 323-5163
  • Richmond Baptist Centers
    • Christian outreach to city neighborhoods (Oregon Hill, Southside, Church Hill)
    • Tutoring, Bible study, after school programs
    • Exercise and fitness instructors
    • Learn of other needs
    • CONTACT: Wyatt Heisler 741-9320
  • VCU Collegiate Ministry Center
    • A Virginia Baptist presence on campus, also housing the Richmond Center for Liturgical Art
    • Renovation of facility
    • Outlet for artistic talent, art displays, set-up, and more
    • CONTACT: Bill Rusher 285-1087 or Baptist Collegiate Ministry 800-255-2428 ext.2248
  • Women on Mission (formerly WMU)
    • Organization educating about and promoting Baptist missions with RRCB
    • Join one of our small groups; participate in monthly mission projects
    • Help to promote fund-raising for global, state, and local missions
  • Youth Summer Tour
    • A mission trip for middle and high school students that will blend together construction, social ministry and missions education
    • Don’t worry… we schedule in plenty of time for fun, too!
    • See the River's EdgeStudent Ministry page for details on upcoming tours
    • CONTACT: Rachel Hoffman 281-1131
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