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 Mission
First exists for the sole purpose of making the name of Christ
known in Jackson. To accomplish this great task, Mission First
provides Christ-centered programming and services that meet the spiritual,
physical, mental, social and educational needs of the people
in the
city of Jackson. For more information visit www.missionfirst.org.
At Mission First you will find a variety of ministry services
and opportunities:
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 Jesus
said,"I was in prison and
you came unto me." Buried Treasures takes the love of Jesus to women
in the local jail. This is missions at its finest! By receiving the gift
of Jesus Christ, women in prison have had their lives turned into the
precious treasures God intended.
Ministry projects undertaken through the Buried Treasure Ministry include
the
following:
- Inmate Bible Study at Hinds County Detention
Center in Downtown Jackson:
- Volunteers to serve as substitute at regular Bible study sessions,
Tuesday 2-4 p.m. or Saturday 9-10:30 a.m. (Parenting Class)
- Prayer partner for each woman in this intensive study
- Secret Pals to encourage each woman in Bible study
- Dress-A-Child for School: August
- Donations needed for buying clothes
- Volunteers needed to shop with each child
- Dress-A-Child event held in early August each year
- Meeting Special Needs: Individuals/families/groups
are needed to adopt families for special needs such as
- Thanksgiving baskets
- Scholarships to a summer camp at CLC for a child
- First Toys (Christmas Toy collection)
- Need gifts for children including dolls, trucks, cars, balls,
pull toys, stuffed animals, books
- Volunteers need to pckage gift sacks
- Christmas Party - December
- Volunteers to greet guest, serve refreshments, read books and
make crafts with the children
- Buried Treasures Home: A one year residence program
where healing women help hurting women heal.
- Provide a meal once a month
- Bible Study materials
- A best friend/mentor for each lady
- Boxes of stationery for writing family members
- Exercise/walking buddies
- Write Notes: Encourage one inmate as a Secret
Pal or as a Friend
- Baptisms: Buried Treasure Ministry
has baptised 100+ participants
Contact: For further information
related to Buried Treasures Ministry contact
1.888.932.5505 or visit www.buriedtreasureshome.com |
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 FBCJ's
Metro Assistance Program provides a way for non-church members in the
Metropolitan area to receive assistance
with their essential needs. These needs primarily include food and limited
financial assistance for utilities. However, the church provides
referrals to agencies within Mississippi, like Mission First and Crestwood,
that offer help with dental care, clothing, housing, gas, and even counseling
and ongoing education. The number one purpose of the FBCJ Metro Assistance
Ministry is to make sure no one leaves without knowing who Jesus Christ
is and has an opportunity to accept him as their Lord and Savior.
- The Metro Assistance Program is available on Tuesdays
from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the 2nd floor Welcome Center, FBCJ.
- To volunteer contact Lee
Thigpen at 601-949-1932.
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 Internationals
from all over the world have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of ministries
at FBCJ. These opportunities include
learning conversational English, meeting new friends, learning about
the American culture, attending Bible studies, participating in musical
activities, and sharing in special holiday and fellowship events.
- Each SUNDAY morning at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m the Friend-to-Friend
Sunday School/Bible Study meets in room S201. Volunteer workers are
needed and welcomed for the many tasks in an active Sunday School Department.
- THURSDAY morning from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. 5 classes
which range from beginning level to advanced reading and writing and
speaking are offered each week for international adults. This is an
excellent way to improve your English as well as learn more about the
culture of your new home. Refreshments, singing, devotional time, craft
work as well as childcare are proviced.
- Contact the WMU Office 601-949-1978 or Sheila
Marshall at 601-824-1422 for more information or to volunteer.
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Services for senior citizens and
disabled adults. Contact Lesa Meaders, Administrator, 601-926-1222 |
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Caring for Mississippi children since 1897, a 5-campus,
statewide ministry provides the best possible residential care
for about 300 children every year. Contact Chrystelle Thames, 601-922-2242 |
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Facilitates Christian adoption and family services.
Contact Nancy Selph, 601-366-4282 |
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Family and pregnancy counseling. Contact 601-713-3113 |
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Participates in Medical missions or minister to university medical
students. Contact 888-230-2637 |
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Contact Trish Simmons, 601-925-9401 |
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Preserves the lives of the unborn and changes the lives of the
mothers. Contact Brenda or Michael Van Velkinburg, 601-209-2445 |
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Non-profit nursing home for men and women, Contact
Michelle Daniel, 601-355-0617 |
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Formerly Crestwood Baptist Mission, Contact Johnny Rayford, 601-353-7683 |
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Houses and feeds the homeless. Contact Rusty Ryan, 601-353-5864 |
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At Baptist Hospital, Contact mary Ann Hood, 601-973-1583 |
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Provides lodging, transportation, meals and Christian support
for seriously ill outpatients, such as cancer, receiving medical
treatment
at Jackson area hospitals. Contact Wanda Pitts, 601-981-1260 |
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Transitional housing ministry. Contact Mike Freeman, 601-371-6851 |
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Provides transportation for IMB missionaries who furlough in Mississippi,
or adjoining states. Contact W. C. Young, 601-856-5070 |
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Includes Global Maritime Ministries, New Orelans, and Seamen's Center,
Pascagoula. Contact WMU Office at FBCJ, 601-949-1978 |
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Racial reconciliation in the body of Christ. Contact, 601-353-6477 |
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Assists Missionary Kids who attend Mississippi College. Contact
Heidi Cheatham, 601-925-3398 |
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A Christian community for mentally challenged adults. Contact Elizabeth
Adams, 601-992-3556 |
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Provides housing for men, women, children, married couples, pregnant
teens and single women. Contact Charlotte and Roy Wingard, 601-355-9589 |
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A Christian community for adults with mental retardation. Contact
Bill McCormack, 601-624-4138 |
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Helps feed, clothe, give medical aid and friendship to
the homeless. Includes Community Kitchen, Matt's House, and Sims
House. Contact Tara Lindsey, 601-540-4431 |
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