First Baptist Church
Pittsfield, Maine
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Missions Opportunities |
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| We have renewed our emphasis on both home and foreign missions. Our missions board meets regularly and we supported one of our youth on a short term missions trip to help with Katrina rebuilding last spring. Pastor Bill's messages can also be heard on 99.5, Saturday mornings at 8:30 and Sunday evenings at 3:30. Below is information about two missions you can help us support if you are interested. Please feel free to request further details. |
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Common Grace
Community Connection
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Supporting Jeremiah
and Beth Pallangyo in their work with orphans in Naivasha, Kenya. |
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Bringing God’s Grace
and the Community Together
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About Us
Childs Hope International is a non-profit 501(c)(3) Christian organization dedicated to funding impoverished street children and orphans in Naivasha, Kenya. The AIDS epidemic has taken the lives of many of these children's parents. Those that have living relatives often suffer abuse due to the prevalence of alcoholism in response to the tremendous pressures of daily life. Survival is a constant challenge. Without help, children face prostitution, slavery and gang life, as well as starvation.
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Common Grace Core Values
Reconciliation – To bring churches, civic associations and other local institutions together.
Restoration – To meet the spiritual, economic, educational and vocational needs of the people and community.
Resources – Rather than competing, to pool local talents and resources to accomplish common goals. |
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Our Mission
The decision to support The Pallangyo's ministry to street children and orphans in Naivasha, Kenya was pivotal in determining the purpose and direction for Childs Hope International. Bishop Jeremiah Pallangyo visited the United States two years ago and brought to our attention the plight of the children in his town. It is a problem that exists throughout the world, which no single person or organization can solve. Childs Hope International was founded to join those, all over the world, working to bring relief to children who are suffering. It is our deepest hope that our work in Naivasha is the first of many future projects around the world. |
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Vision for 2009
Looking down the road to 2009, Common Grace will continue to grow relations with the Elementary School, the Parks and Recreation Department, and local theater groups. We plan for our Leadership Team to reflect more of the community with two residents who are not associated with River of Life Church. We will continue to pursue grant money to support job training programs, youth activities, renovations projects, and other community development initiatives.
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Listen below to a message by Tim Curtis on how Common Grace Community Connection was formed, where it's headed, and how you can get on board.
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How You Can Help
Childs Hope International sends your donations to a Kenyan pastor and his wife, Bishop Jeremiah and Beth Pallangyo of Naivasha, to fund all that's necessary to give the children a safe home, education and the love they need to thrive. To learn more about these children, click here. We hope that, by joining us through support, you will find a sense of joy and satisfaction, knowing that you are actively making a difference. |
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How You Can Help
Pray with us for God’s direction, provision and impact in Athens, Maine.
Partner with us by adding Common Grace to your church’s missions support.
Promote the idea of Community Development in your church. |
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Contact Information
Childs Hope International
199 Chapman Ridge Road
Athens, Maine 04912
Leslie Mayer: (207) 654-2461
Email:
info@childshopeinternational.org |
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Contact Information
Tim Curtis:
(207) 696-0951
James Simpson:
(207) 654-2052
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