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Missions & Ministry

Members of FBCSSI are thankful for the ways FBCSSI provides financial support for Carson
they love and support each other, especially in and Laura Foushee, CBF missionaries to Japan.
times of need. Members also respond generously to We also partner with Bob and Courtney McGregor,
immediate and/or specific needs outside the who work with Campus Outreach in Birmingham,
church family. Alabama. We support other ministries through
There are ongoing ministries such as our budget.
Hearts and Hands where meals are prepared Recent mission focus has been more local, but
and delivered by FBCSSI members to shut-ins historically, FBCSSI has a long history of personal
throughout our community. This ministry has involvement in missions outside of Georgia by youth
been ongoing for decades. and adults. There have been mission trips to Panama
The Dorcas Group makes thousands of items (numerous times), an Indian reservation, The
each year that are sent locally and worldwide. Items Dominican Republic, and Costa Rica.
include dresses, pants, hats, ditty bags, lap robes, and Many in our congregation would like to see a
walker bags. Other women’s groups support various renewal of outreach beyond our community and
missions and ministries. more personal involvement in mission endeavors.
Neighbors Day is an annual FBCSSI
outreach where we intentionally serve needs in
our community.
FBCSSI partners with community organizations
such as:

• FaithWorks – which sponsors a food bank, day shelter for the homeless
• Hope 1312 Collective – provides support for foster care children
• Morningstar – provides residential/counseling services to disadvantaged children and youth
• The Gathering Place – interdenominational Christian ministry for youth in Glynn County
• International Seafarers Center – Christian ministry for seafarers visiting the port of Brunswick
• Boys and Girls Club – afterschool programs utilizing FBCSSI family life center

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