by ABCGI | Oct 2, 2016 | Church Ministry Stories
The year 2015 was the year we truly began to understand what it means to live a ministry of hospitality. The church went from being a place that had people in it Sunday, Wednesday, and Fridays to being occupied by people all seven days of the week! In 2015 we...
by ABCGI | Oct 2, 2016 | Church Ministry Stories
In 2015 Cumberland FBC created two arts oriented outreach and mission fundraising events. The first held on Sunday, June 28 featured the locally acclaimed band Irish Airs followed by an Ice Cream Social hosted by the American Baptist Youth. The second event held on...
by ABCGI | Oct 2, 2016 | Church Ministry Stories
In 2015, the documentary “Alive Inside” inspired us to be part of the Music and Memory program which provides personalized music for persons with dementia. We designated funds to partner with a local healthcare center that cares for person with dementia....
by ABCGI | Oct 2, 2016 | Church Ministry Stories
In June and July we held Tuesdays Together. It was a time to gather in the backyard of the church and be together. Children, teens, and adults all played Frisbee and other games, talked, and had snacks. Many of the kids and teens who live around the church joined in...
by ABCGI | Oct 2, 2016 | Church Ministry Stories
As a community-focused fellowship, our group has spent many hours over the past year helping others. One of our youngest members continued her five-year tradition of asking for donations of peanut butter and cereal for the Edna Martin Center in lieu of birthday gifts...
by ABCGI | Oct 2, 2016 | Church Ministry Stories
We have reached out into our community through two ministries: One is My Friend’s Clothing Closet, which offers free clothes for men, women and children to whoever comes when it is open twice per week. Our records indicate that we served at least 220 people in...
