Being an instrument of God’s Spirit involves sharing our faith and helping people in need both in our community and around the world, so Brewster Baptist Church has a strong commitment to Missions.
Our Mission Support of The American Baptist Churches of USA (ABCUSA) enables us to join with other Churches to make a greater difference in the world. In addition, we support (both financially and with hands-on service) mission work in our local community, region and world as well as respond to mission emergencies and opportunities.
The Hope Award, 2010
The people of BBC were honored with the Lower Cape Outreach Council’s 2010 Hope Award at LCOC’s Annual Meeting and Dinner on April 29 in Brewster. The award was presented “In appreciation of your generous support in helping our neighbors in need.”
There are many BBC members who volunteer their time and talents with the Lower Cape Outreach Council… in fact, right after Pastor Doug Scalise accepted the Hope Award on behalf of all the people of Brewster Baptist Church, BBC member Ed Longton was presented with the Outstanding Volunteer Award for his work in transforming the first floor of the LCOC building into a food storage and distribution center.
Local Missions
Caring Cupboard – Administering BBC’s food pantry within the Brewster community
Carpenter’s Helpers – Providing “Handy(wo)man” services at people’s homes on an as-needed basis.
Food Certificates – Selling food certificates after worship services to benefit the Interfaith Council for the Homeless.
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
Coordinating and building affordable housing on Cape Cod.
LOCAL (Lower Cape Lunch) – Providing Tuesday lunches and Thursday dinners for anyone in need at St Joan of Arc Church in Orleans.
Overnights of Hospitality – Chaperoning, driving, welcoming, or preparing food for homeless women at the church on the 3rd and 5th Sundays of each month.
Global Missions
Operation Christmas Child – Coordinating the all-church, all-ages event to full shoeboxes with gifts for children around the world.
November 14, 2010. Contact Arlene Richardson, or the church office, for more details.
Mission Work Trip – Traveling and working with a mission team to help people while sharing the good news of Jesus to work sites.
Partners in Progress – Maintaining communication with Eastern Theological College in Northeast India, and promoting support from the congregation.
