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White Flag Cold Weather Relief Ministry
Over the summer of 2017 church members (especially the missions committee) had a winter relief ministry on their hearts and minds. In December 2017 we kicked off our "Winter Relief Ministry," an exciting and important new ministry that provides shelter for the homeless on nights when the weather will drop below 29 degrees. On these nights we, through a partnership with a local hotel, share room vouchers—administered on a first come, first served basis—with individuals and/or families who otherwise would be exposed to the cold. Check-in will be at 5PM in the Family Life Center, and a meal will be served before guests are taken by van to the hotel.
While aware of the fact that this is a much larger problem that the church cannot provide a quick fix for or a long term answer, we recognize our responsibility to the least of these. We feel it’s our call to see Jesus in everyone and particularly in the least of these. And in a season when it’s so cold and conditions are harsh and the least of these find themselves without access to warmth and a roof, we as a church want to see Jesus in those people and want to do what we believe Jesus would have us do.
In order to sustain this ministry, we greatly appreciate any financial contribution you feel led to give. You can contribute easily by making a donation through our e-giving portal. If you don't have an account, just click Quick Give on the left, and select White Flag Cold Weather Relief Ministry. Meanwhile, we covet volunteers who are willing to help with kitchen needs (warming up and serving pre-prepared soup), with check-in (taking guest names and cross-referencing to make sure the guest in question has not previously run afoul of our published policies), and with van transport (driving or riding). If you are willing to help in any of these ways, please call the church office.
Here's hoping that, through this new ministry, we can demonstrate the spirit of Christ in winter to some of those who will be most affected by the coming cold.
Thank you for your participation in this vital ministry.
Food Pantry
Since 1990, the Carnegie Ministries Food Pantry at First Baptist has been supplying food to hungry and economically disadvantaged persons in the Corbin community. Our Food Pantry serves approximately 1100 families each year, providing food to some 2000 people. The Food Pantry is located in the Carnegie Library building directly across the street from the church, and it is open every Thursday from 1-2PM.
In March 2017 the Blessing Box was made available in front of the Food Pantry for use by the community to give to as they see fit or take from as they need. In October 2020, the Blessing Box was moved to Laurel Avenue near the Family Life Center where the Food Pantry will be relocated in the near future.
