For today’s article, I have three items that I would like to share. Maybe one or more of them will be of interest to you. Let’s give it a shot.
First, we would like to host an open house for the James Island Baptist Transition House. The furnishings have been upgraded and the house is in as good of shape as ever. For those who are new to the JIBC family, we operate a Transition House/Opportunity House for women who are coming out of the Charleston Center Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. We offer housing and support to mothers with infants who are on “step down drugs”. When we first opened the Transition house, we were the only place in town offering this service. We have had 38 women and just about 38 children go through this ministry. The Charleston Center has not been able to send us anyone since the Covid crisis. So, while we have an empty house, I thought it might be good to have an open house. Sunday, May 7 we will have the house open after the 9 AM worship service and after the 11 AM Worship Service. No reservation needed. Just drop by and see the resource you have given to our Father in Heaven.
Second, we need miracle working organizers to help with a project. JIBC has a “flower/decorating” storage closet. It has vases, candles, table cloths, artificial flowers, globes, giraffes (just seeing if you are still reading, lol). Every year or two, this closet needs a serious makeover. Sounds easy doesn’t it? It is a challenge like any home organization project. Interested? Please call our Office Manager, Neale Young. She will make sure your tetanus shots are up to date! Lol This could be a great project for an individual, a ministry team or a Connection Group.
Third, but so very important. I am asking the Safety Team and the Greeter team meet with me on Wednesday, May 3rd. That gives anyone interested two weeks to plan on attending the meeting. By the way, we will feed you at our Wednesday night fellowship. These are two teams that have not met for a while and have some loose ends that need to be tied up. The free meal will be served starting at 5:30-6:15. Our meeting will be held in the room right off the Fellowship hall in Room F102. If you have any interest or talent related to these two ministries, please make an effort to be present. The Safety Team does just that...they add to the safety of our church families particularly on Sunday mornings. There are currently around 10 people on the Safety Team. Some on out and join us. Did I mention there was free food?
The Greeter Team is another team we really enjoy having as a part of our Worship experiences. Some of you would be absolutely perfect for this Team. No obligation, just come and hear what they are doing and what they need to continue to do a great job!
Love you all.
Pastor Tom
