October Newsletter
SCC Missions
October has arrived, Fall has begun!
With Pumpkin Spice this, and Pumpkin Spice, being everywhere we look, it's no wonder that people enjoy the season of Fall.
But people need more than some sugar and spice and everything nice in their life.. They need Jesus. So let's make him the seasoning of our daily lives.
Hear from one of our missionaries this Sunday, October 13th!
in Fellowship Hall
SCC Mission Partner Todd Owens will be sharing his experiences form the Mission Field of Papua New Guinea, serving with Pioneer Bible Translators.
Upcoming Missions Opportunities!
Cuba: October 15 - 22, with Rick Bonfim Minstires, prayer for those who go!
Brazil mission trips : June 5-16, 2020, August 14-25, 2020 ( see above info)
Israel: March 9-20, 2020 (see above info)
Cuba : April 14-21, 2020 - Cuba contact Sandra Spencer at morninglorysp@aol.com
Men’s Israel Service Project with HaYovel - New Missions Opportunity
January 29 to February 11, 2020
This two-week pruning trip is designed for men who want to take a step back from their busy lives, and refresh and restart their walk with God. This is a time of physical and spiritual pruning. You will work side by side with Godly men, who will truly sharpen one another as iron sharpens iron. The pruning requires physical arm and hand strength.
Young men age 13 to 17 are welcome to join with their fathers.
Trip Highlights Include:
• Prune the vineyard
• Experience key biblical sites
• Repair Jewish/Christian relations
• Become immersed in Israel’s land and people, history, heritage and culture
The trip cost begins at $1,200, which includes food, housing, transportation (in Israel), and other costs. Airfare, souvenirs, and an occasional meal out are not included. For more information contact Kurt Schulte at kjswwjd@me.com or at 239-410-4328.
Click here to view a video and to obtain more information about this trip visit www.hayovel.com.
Upcoming serving opportunities in 2019 and 2020:
Trailways Camp Volunteer Sign Up
One more opportunity to volunteer for Trailways Camp (which provides camping experiences for adults with special needs in Southwest Florida). The first Camp is October 21 to 24. Sign up Orientation Day in the Courtyard this Sunday, October 13 with Orientation and light lunch 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in Room 130.
The second Trailways Camp is November 21 to 24. Sign up is October 27 and November 13 in the Courtyard or online at www.goodwill.org/trailwayscamp. Contact Sharon Miller at 512-784-3879 or Jerry Miller at 512-745-9728 for more information.
Sanibel Community Church is proud to be selected as an Official Host Church for the 2020 Night to Shine, Friday, February 7, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs, ages 14 and older, centered on God’s love and His plan for their lives. The event is hosted by an estimated 700 churches around the world simultaneously, Friday, February 7. Online registration for guests and volunteers is open at www.sanibelchurch.com. For more information about how you can volunteer, contact Tom Chambers at tomttf2019@gmail.com. For information about guest related dress and alteration needs and dates, contact Joan Gibble at 239-980 5517 or jgibble@gmail.com
Monthly Missions Highlights
Every month we feature one of our mission partners in our Monthly Missions Highlight (MMH). This is a way for us to expose some of the ministries that we regularly support and present an opportunity for the congregation to assist directly in helping us reach our financial commitments to the highlighted ministry. The totals below include the month the ministry was highlighted and any additional funds given since then.
January - Middle Ground Malnutrition Center - Haiti : $44,740 out of $60,000
February - One More Child Anti Trafficking - Florida : $28,809 out of $50,000
March- Venture - Asia : $23,150 out of $35,000
April - Feed the 5,000 Now: $56,695 of $55,00
May - Reciprocal Ministries International: $5,031 of $8,000
June - Renew, World Outreach: $4,251
July - Inca Link: $5,850
August- Verity Pregnancy Center: $18,184 of $40,000
September - Rick Bonfim Ministries: $3,060
General giving for year thus far :
$357,581
Church budget gave :
$337,500
Total Missions Income for year thus far :
$691,081
Want to contribute specifically to missions?
If giving by check, write "for missions" in your check memo.
Or
If giving online, enter amount into the Missions section.
October Monthly Mission Highlight of 2019
One More Child - Foster Division
Whether it’s providing diapers for a newborn, food for a hungry child, safety for an abused or trafficked child, or foster homes to children in crisis, the mission of Fort Myers Baptist Children's Home (FBCH) and One More Child is to meet the immediate needs of hurting children and struggling families and build relationships that demonstrate the love of Christ.
Since 1904 the burden of the organization has been to help one more child who needs our help and has yet to receive it.
FBCH and One More Child impacted more than 249,000 children and families and provided more than 7 million meals last year. Its core program areas include Anti-Trafficking, Child Hunger, Foster Care, Family Support, and Single Moms.
FBCH and One More Child is grateful to the churches, businesses, donors and volunteers who God has used to allow us to expand our expertise and programming to help more children