Whenever
someone comes to visit the Baptist
Temple Campus, they marvel at both its size and quality. The
buildings were built to last.
As
impressive as our facilities are, it is what happens inside that
matters most. Baptist Temple continues to be a shining light in our
community and a blessing to our neighbors. Every day we provide
quality education for more than 400 children in a safe environment.
We provide after-school activities and youth sports. Families in need
receive counseling, spiritual support, food and material goods.
Wednesday
nights have come alive. Our free Agape meal feeds an average of 80
folks followed by prayer and Bible Study in English, Spanish and
American Sign Language. AWANA provides spiritual formation for
children and youth starting at age four. Abundant Life University
provides practical application classes related to health and
finances. Another English Bible Study and choir practice follow,
making Wednesdays the busiest day of the week.
On
Sundays, four worship services provide a variety of opportunities to
praise God.
Last
year we began our Heartstrong
for Christ Capital Campaign to raise the funds needed to ensure
the ministry of Baptist Temple will continue into the future. The
pledge amount is $330,000. To date we have received $158,504.36;
that's 46% of the total. We are on track!
The roof
is finished, lighting and sound have been upgraded and the chapel is
almost finished. An extra blessing was the remodeling of the thrift
store that houses our food pantry. Volunteer labor along with
salvaged and donated material have extended the power of our capital
campaign dollars. Crosspoint
tackled the painting
the chapel, saving us a significant amount of dollars.
As we
celebrate 103 years of ministry at Baptist Temple, we reflect upon so
many changes over the decades. Baptist Temple has been a pioneer in
the areas of evangelism, daycare, youth ministry and community
ministry, listening to the Holy Spirit and adjusting to the seasons
in faithfulness to both the Great Commandment and the Great
Commission.
A year
end n gift from you will help us to continue to show God's love to
the people of our community.
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