Reaching our Community
BENEVOLENT
Benevolent Ministry exists to minister to individuals in our community who are facing an acute, financial crisis. Volunteers serve at Church on Bayshore's Center of Hope, which is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. POC: The Center of Hope, 678.4062 or email us.
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CROSSROADS CENTER MEDIcAL CLINIC/FREE DENTAL CLINIC
Crossroads Center Medical Clinic and Free Dental Clinic provides free care to uninsured, low income citizens of Okaloosa and Walton Counties. POC: Cindy Bray, 389.3015, crossroads3015@gmail.com
In 2017 we served 710 medical patients and 198 dental patients. We provided health education classes to 32 diabetic patients and 14 smoke cessation patients. We work with 299 provider clinics, accepted over 300 applications by PAP and had over 1300 clinical volunteer hours. The total value of services rendered in 2017 was $1,670,699 and we received donations of $121,497. |
EDGE ELEMENTARY TUTORING
Edge Elementary Tutoring Ministry is an after school program where Church on Bayshore's members mentor and tutor students, ages Kindergarten through Grade 2, who are struggling with school. Contact the church office for more information.
FAITHFUL FINGERS QUILTING
Faithful Fingers Quilting Ministry shares the love of Jesus by making quilts and prayer squares for those suffering illness, mission groups serving children, and those in our military. Faithful Fingers meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00AM to 10:00PM of each month.
1. Mission or purpose of your ministry outreach
The purpose of the Faithful Fingers Quilting Ministry is to show the love of God and the power of prayer by providing a quilt as a visual reminder to members of Church on Bayshore who are undergoing cancer treatments or other diseases that have to be dealt with for a long period of time. We reach out to others in our community by providing quilts for dialysis patients, hospice, Superior Residences, Children's Advocacy Center and the Niceville Police Department.
2. How people can volunteer
People can volunteer by coming to our meetings on the second Friday of each month.
3. Where does your ministry take place
Our ministry takes place in the Gym/Fellowship Hall.
4. When (dates/times) does your ministry take place
We meet the second Friday of each month usually from 10:00AM to 10:00PM.
5. Point of Contact Name, Email and phone number
If you're interested contact us at office@churchonbayshore.org
1. Mission or purpose of your ministry outreach
The purpose of the Faithful Fingers Quilting Ministry is to show the love of God and the power of prayer by providing a quilt as a visual reminder to members of Church on Bayshore who are undergoing cancer treatments or other diseases that have to be dealt with for a long period of time. We reach out to others in our community by providing quilts for dialysis patients, hospice, Superior Residences, Children's Advocacy Center and the Niceville Police Department.
2. How people can volunteer
People can volunteer by coming to our meetings on the second Friday of each month.
3. Where does your ministry take place
Our ministry takes place in the Gym/Fellowship Hall.
4. When (dates/times) does your ministry take place
We meet the second Friday of each month usually from 10:00AM to 10:00PM.
5. Point of Contact Name, Email and phone number
If you're interested contact us at office@churchonbayshore.org
ESL
English-as-a-Second Language classes are offered – for more information contact: office@churchonbayshore.org
HomeFront
Homefront Ministry reaches out to deployed military members and their families. This ministry prepares and sends cards and care packages to deployed members that either attend First Baptist Church on Bayshore or are known by Church on Bayshore members.
NURSING HOME MINISTRY
Nursing Home Ministry visits and contacts those in local care facilities to make them feel part of our Church family. Teams conduct monthly worship services.
Worship services are held at:
Want to learn more or be part of a ministry team? Contact us at 850-678-4621
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come.
Psalm 71:18
Worship services are held at:
- Twins Cities Pavilion, 1st Sunday each month, 2:30 P.M.
- The Manor at Bluewater Bay, 2nd Sunday each month, 2:30 P.M.
- Brookdale Senior Living, 3rd Sunday each month, 2:30 P.M.
- Superior Residences Niceville, 3rd Tuesday each month, 2:10 P.M.
Want to learn more or be part of a ministry team? Contact us at 850-678-4621
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come.
Psalm 71:18
Parakaleo
PARAKALEO prays for, supports, and comforts those who have a loved one suffering from a life controlling issue which has taken them on a path away from God. Our group is confidential, founded on 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, and is open to anyone in our community who feels they need what the group has to offer. For more information contact: office@churchonbayshore.org .
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SHARING AND CARING
Sharing and Caring meets the needs of families in the Niceville-Valparaiso-Choctaw Beach area. Volunteers are needed at the Sharing and Caring Office. FBCN collects and provides school supplies in August and food in October.
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Angel Tree
NICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BREAKFAST
The purpose of this ministry is to show the love of Jesus to the NHS Football team and coaching staff by providing breakfast every Friday morning during the season, and to pray for the players and coaching staff. We also provide the opportunity for players and coaches to provide confidential requests for prayer. We typically have about 10-12 volunteers per season, but can accommodate up to about 25. Our ministry takes place every Friday morning throughout the NHS Football season. We prepare the food in the Church on Bayshore Kitchen from 5-6:15 am, and then 2 volunteers deliver it and set it up at the school. For more information on this ministry, contact us at office@churchonbayshore.org.