Missions
In our church, our community, and around the world.
Our Missions Ministry exists to share the love of Christ in our church, our community, and around the world. Through local outreach, mission trips, and ongoing support of missionaries both in the U.S. and globally, we seek to make a lasting impact. From weekly opportunities to special events like our annual craft market and many other mission projects, there are countless ways to get involved.
Ongoing Opportunities
Weekly
WMU (Women’s Missionary Union)
Our WMU group meets weekly for prayer, learning, and supporting mission efforts locally and around the world.
Monthly & Ongoing Service Opportunities
Food Closet & Hope House
Volunteers serve regularly by helping meet practical needs in our community.
Independence Elementary School
Opportunities to support and encourage students, teachers, and staff throughout the school year.
Catawba Sports Ministry
Volunteers serve through local sports outreach, building relationships and sharing Christ.
Card Ministry
Help encourage others by writing cards to those in need of prayer, support, or encouragement.
Life of the Ministry
Throughout the year, our Missions Ministry is actively serving others in a variety of meaningful ways. From meeting practical needs in our community to supporting mission efforts around the world, our church is involved in dozens of projects each year.
Caring for Our Community
- Fed the homeless at Bethel Shelters and provided hats and other essentials
- Helped individuals with disabilities through transportation and food assistance
- Visited nursing homes with gifts and encouragement
- Supported local ministries like Tabitha House and the Oakland Baptist Ministry Center
Supporting Schools & Local Outreach
- Served Independence Elementary School, Lesslie Elementary, and local teachers with meals, supplies, and encouragement
- Provided food and outreach support for community events like the Easter Egg Hunt
- Partnered with local organizations through ongoing volunteer opportunities
Missions Giving & Special Projects
- Prepared health kits, prisoner packets, and Christmas backpacks
- Collected Bibles, books, clothing, and household items for those in need
- Supported the Mission House with essential supplies
- Provided gifts and support for families and individuals
Church & Mission Events
- Hosted and supported our annual Craft Market for Missions
- Provided meals for mission emphasis events and mission teams
- Helped serve World Changers crews and international students
- Supported mission trips, including providing supplies for international missions
Seasonal & Ongoing Ministries
- Participated in Angel Tree ministry
- Wrote cards and provided encouragement through ongoing outreach
- Continued to expand mission efforts with many additional projects throughout the year
Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts are used by church partners around the world to bring great joy and the Good News of Jesus Christ to children in need in over 100 countries. 2024 Catawba Baptist OCC Goal - 400 Shoeboxes
Operation Christmas Child Collection List ‐ Ages 5‐14
January Hats, Gloves, & Scarves
February Fashion Accessories ‐ watches, sunglasses, necklaces, hairbows, bracelets
March Quality Crafts ‐ craft kits, homemade crafted items such as dolls, wooden toys, games, etc.
April Stuffed Animals (Don’t forget to check clearance after every holiday)
May Personal Care Items ‐ toothbrush, hairbrush, comb, sm water bottle, washcloth
June Quality Toys‐ dolls, balls, yoyo, jump rope, playdoh, cars, figures, etc. No war related items.
July Clothing ‐ shirts, pants, shorts, dresses, shoes, socks
August School Supplies ‐ paper, rulers, crayons, colored pencils (no regular pencils), coloring books
September Games ‐ puzzles, small travel games, card games
October Letter to Child ‐ don't seal envelope (include photo if possible).
November Donations for shipping (Our Shoebox Goal is 400 boxes at $10/box for shipping
***Watch for sale items ‐ You can donate any of the items above at any time!
Our Missions Partners
Independence Elementary
McAnallys in Thailand
Dean Squires in Barbados
The Jacksons in Portugal
Mark Palmer in Novia Scotia
Anonymous in South Asia
Areas of Service
Youth
Children
Audio/Visual
Care
Music
Food Pantry
Benevolence
Hostess
History
Library
Property and Space
Personnel
Greeters
Nominating
Deacons
Security
Sports
Ushers
Offering
Missions
In our church, our community, and around the world.
