Outreach Work at Myers Park Baptist Church

We serve our community

Outreach is a natural part of the tapestry of ministry at Myers Park Baptist Church.  As a community, we are drawn to service and to live out our commission, to be the hands and feet of God. Recognizing the importance of both giving and receiving, we pour back into our community the gifts we have received.

There are many ways to become involved in outreach at Myers Park Baptist Church.  We serve our community in the areas of Hunger, Shelter/Homelessness, School Partnerships, Health and Wellness, and Community Investment.   There are opportunities in short-term projects such as Saturday or Service or ongoing mentoring at many of our partner agencies. 

We invite you to join us and become involved in our efforts to serve our neighbors and truly be a neighbor.  It is through these encounters that our faith is strengthened and enriched.

For more information about Outreach at Myers Park Baptist Church contact:

Cheri Lindblom, Director of Missions
clindblom@mpbconline.org

Cindy Clemens, Chair
Ministry of Outreach
outreach@mpbconline.org

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Local Outreach

Our vision is to equip and to provide opportunities for every member to become involved in mission and outreach.  MPBC is involved in local missions in the areas of:  Shelter and Homelessness, Hunger, Children and Families, Health and Wellness, Community Investment and Advocacy and Education. We encourage you to find an opportunity in which you feel called to serve.

Shelter and Homelessness
Room In The Inn or Family Promise
Host our homeless neighbors for a meal and night of shelter.  Become involved with a partner community agency. Find out how you can become involved by clicking HERE.

Hunger
We support many Charlotte agencies that serve our neighbors who are in need of food.  Join the team that provides lunch at St. Peter’s Soup Kitchen or dinner at the Men’s Shelter.  Our monthly Rice Bowl Offering supports hunger ministries in our community through Loaves and Fishes and internationally through Church World Service Hunger Relief. Find out how you can become involved by clicking HERE.

Children and Families
We believe in investing and supporting education in our community.  Ttutor a student, staff a book fair or provide teacher support at Sedgefield Middle School, our CMS partner school serving many low-income families. Become involved in the Lakewood Community by becoming a mentor, working with the Cooperative Preschool or going on Saturday morning bike ride with Charlotte Trips for Kids. Find out how you can become involved by clicking HERE.

Health and Wellness
Over 40,000 people in Mecklenburg County have no access to medical care. One in four residents are uninsured. If you feel called to become involved in one of the health ministries at MPBC, click HERE. 

Community Investment
MPBC invests in our community by being involved in annual events within and outside the walls of our church.  Join us in one of the local awareness walks, or by participating in our annual Saturday or Service.

Advocacy & Education
Join EarthKeepers or Missionary Round Table.

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IMMEDIATE WAYS TO SERVE:

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Habitat for Humanity Every Saturday, September 22-October 27 Monday-Friday, September 24-28

Myers Park Baptist Church is partnering with our neighbors, Myers Park Presbyterian and Myers Park Methodist to build a Habitat for Humanity House starting in late September. You can sign up to volunteer FOR any days, by clicking, HERE. 

NOTE - Saturday of Service, October 13th, will be a MPBC day.  Please contact Cheri Lindblom, clindblom@mpbconline.org, or Martha Odom, marthaodom@mecklaw.com for more information.

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Saturday of Service October 13, 2012

Join us for our Annual Church-Wide Day of Community Service on Saturday, October 13th. Saturday of Service is day when the congregation joins our community partners to provide a day of service and fellowship to our city.  You choose the time (morning or afternoon session) and the place you want to serve.  A fellowship lunch for both sessions will provided from 11:45-12:45 at the church.  Click on the documents below for a detailed description of the work sites and job description. 

To register, you can click on the link below and fill out the form and then either drop it off at church, or email it to Cheri Lindblom, clindblom@mpbconline.org with your selection. Cheri will email you the specifics (i.e.-where/when to show up).  If you decide at the last minute…just meet us here at church before the session.

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For more about MPBC Missions download these documents: MPBC Outreach Brochure 2012-2013» (PDF)» MPBC Outreach Application Form 2013 »

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For more information, contact Cheri Lindblom, Director of Outreach,
704-334-7232, ext 46. Or email her at clindblom@mpbconline.org