Local Missions Newsletter

Happy February! 

May we walk in love and kindness towards our neighbors this February. Let's look for ways that we can love others the way that Christ has loved us- through serving, intentional conversations, and friendship. Take some time to look through the volunteer and mission trip opportunities for you and your people this month. 

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him."
John 3:16-17

Car Seats Needed!
We have an Afghan family in need of car seats for their 1 and 3 year old children. If you have one available, please contact Denice Earle.

YoungLives West Cobb Meals & Childcare
YoungLives is a branch of YoungLife that ministers to teenage mothers through Young Life Club and Bible studies. Take a look at the Sign Up to find a time that you could donate a meal for their club meetings or provide childcare during their meetings. 

My Sister's House
My Sister's House is an overnight shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness that is run by Atlanta Mission. They provide a safe and healthy environment in which women and children can recover and grow from past experiences. We have team here at JF that serves at My Sister's House on a monthly basis. The role of the team is to serve in the kitchen and help the staff in the areas of: food prep, serving line, pantry organization, washing dishes, and whatever else is needed. The team leaves JFBC around 10am and returns around 2:30pm. Upcoming serve dates are: 1/8, 2/12, 3/11, 4/8, and 5/13. If you would like to join this JF team please email Philippe.

Check out some of our Local Partners that you can serve with year-round.  You can click each name and it will take you to each organizations volunteer opportunity page. 

Wellspring Living

Storehouse Ministries

Atlanta Mission

First Care Women's Clinic

Good Sam Cobb

The Table on Delk

MUST Ministries

There are many opportunities to go on a trip in 2024.  God takes our "yes" and turns it into something life-changing. Check out the mission trips below and be praying about going on one. We will be adding trips throughout the rest of this year and for 2024, check out the JF Website to learn more and register for a trip today!

Student Trips:

  Dominican Republic: March 30- April 6 | This spring break, Johnson Ferry students is excited to be taking a High School Mission Trip to the DR where they will be serving the community through outreach, evangelism, and discipleship. 

  Birmingham, Alabama: April 1-5 | Our Middle School Choir will be serving different ministries and church in Birmingham, AL. 

Clarksville, Tennessee: April 4-7 | Families will focus on outreach, trust building, and light construction serving in partnership with the Hispanic Ministry at First Baptist Clarksville. This is a great trip for families with children of all ages. 

Dominican Republic: May 1-9 | The team will be working alongside local churches to engage the community through medical clinics and sharing Christ. 

North Africa: May 28- June 5 | The team will work alongside Sent Ones in an urban setting in leadership training and discipleship, community outreach and service to local believers. 

Anchorage, Alaska: July 7- 14 | Families will be serving the community through meals, Bible lessons, recreation games, and crafts. 

Indialantic, Florida: July 20-24 | A team of SHINE volunteers will help FBC Indialantic with a VBS program for teens and adults with special needs.