FALL CLEANING? ~ Give to FBA's Missionary Care Center ~ a
ministry to our FBA Missionaries
The Missionary Care Center (MCC) was created in 1989 by a group of First Baptist Church Atlanta women with a heart for missionaries. The center’s purpose is allowing God to show His love to those He has called to serve as missionaries. We do this by ministering to the material needs of FBA Faith Promise missionaries and other qualified missionaries.
The MCC stocks clothing and household goods that are new or in excellent condition. Sections are available for men, women, young adults, and children. The household area is stocked with dishes, sheets, towels, cookware, utensils, and decorator items. Due to storage restraints, we cannot keep large household items and furnishings onsite. However, we keep the contact information for individuals willing to donate these items and match missionaries with contributors as needed.
LINDA & RICK TAYLOR have managed the Missionary Care Center for 23 years of combined service. We appreciate their dedication and service, along with
their wonderful volunteers.
DROP-OFF LOCATION:
Contributions
may be brought to the Missionary Care Center located at the Grand
Hallway East entrance (the N Peachtree Road side) Sunday - Friday, 9
a.m.- 5 p.m. If you desire a receipt, please leave your
name and address attached to your contributions. For more information,
call 770-234-8443.
Current Needs:
Boys: Casual and dress shirts (sizes 6-20), black, khaki, and navy dress pants (sizes 6-20), sport coats, jackets, and suits (sizes 6-20), socks* and underwear*
Young & Teen Girls: Dresses, skirts, jeans, tops, athletic wear, sleepwear, small shoes, panties*, junior’s bras* and socks*
Women: Jeans (sizes 10-26), pantyhose*, pajamas, robes, bras* (sizes 32-40), hair dryers, jewelry, and makeup*
Men: Casual and dress shirts (sizes 14½-19), jeans and pants (sizes 28-50), polo shirts (sizes S-XXL, tall), belts*, socks*, underwear*, and tennis and work shoes
Housewares: Bakeware, blenders, cookware, dinnerware, flatware, glass sets, irons, toasters, microwaves, coffee makers, mixers, mixing bowls and potholders
Linens: Blankets, comforters, sheet sets* (twin, double, queen, king), and towels* (bath, hand, washcloth)
Toiletry Items:* Deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shave cream, etc.
*NEW ITEMS ONLY PLEASE
Missionary Testimonials (some of many - go to FBA.org to view more)
We are so
grateful for each of you and your work in the Missionary Care Center. It is
such a blessing every time we come. We never know what treasures we will find.
To have a word of prayer is meaningful as well. Thank you for creating such a
warm atmosphere.
Leckman family ~ Campus Crusade for Christ
I cannot thank the volunteers of the Missionary Care Center enough
for all the work they have done. But without the donations from the people of
the First Baptist Church, they would not be able to serve those of us in
missions. I have been blessed beyond measure with many lovely clothes I never would
have been able to afford, or even buy. I am the contact person for my ministry,
Operation Mobilization, so I have seen many of our missionaries who have been
to the MCC be served with love and respect. Over and over I hear of the love
they were shown by the volunteers and how appreciative they were that someone
would pray for them. I cannot thank the pastors of the church enough for the
vision and heart for those of us serving the Lord in missions. Words are not
adequate to thank everyone who is responsible for the ministry of the MCC.
In His love,
Shelia
Slocum ~ Operation Mobilization
I thank God for the opportunity He has given you to serve us in
such a special way. Currently, out of the five things I have on, three of them
are from the MCC. It has always been fun going there, where you can "shop
'til you drop" for free. Again, many thanks to you and God.
Kaleb
~ Biblical
Ministries Worldwide
We would like to thank FBA for the ministry of the Missionary Care
Center. It's always exciting to see how the Lord provides for something we've
prayed for. God is so good! It is an honor to serve Him! We especially want to
thank you for praying with us. We are humbled and grateful for this precious
time.
The
Lawtons ~ North American Mission Board
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Volunteer Testimonials
Volunteering at the MCC is a joyful and fulfilling way to serve
the Lord. The personal contact with the missionaries who are serving all
over the world is certainly a blessing! It has been my pleasure to have served
in the MCC for over five years and still volunteering three days a week.
Marie Auffant
Who would ever know that my years with Joseph A. Banks clothing
would lead me to volunteer with the MCC. God has certainly blessed this
decision in many ways. It’s a constant opportunity to enjoy special Godly
co-volunteers, mission families, working in an environment of love, joy,
humility, learning and seeing great faith put to the test. Many thanks
for the experience.
Mr. Carol Morin
Serving God as a volunteer in
the Missionary Care Center has been a real blessing for me. The missionary
family is welcomed and greeted by friendly volunteers and soon introduced to
the “shopping area.” The center is inviting and excellently maintained.
My favorite part has been watching missionaries find just what they need
and even many times–that extra desire. Recently, I was able to show a
missionary lady a beautiful suit that I thought would meet her need. It
fit her perfectly and she said, “I never thought I would have something so nice.”
As we pray with them at the close of their visit, we always thank the
Lord for those of the FBA family who gave the items. It is very humbling
to see the thankfulness of joy, and excitement as God supplies the needs of His
missionary servants.
Janelle Jones
How Are Items Made Available?
Items are made available as people give them! As you can see, this is a strategic ministry to support the missionaries. Do you have any nice items or professional services to donate? Or will you serve as a volunteer? If so, please contact us.
Contact Missionary Care by email at: missionarycare@fba.org
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“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.” I Corinthians 15:58 (NASB)
Our monthly Prayer & Praise Calendar is also available on fba.org/globalmissions
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