Serve

We serve our community in tangible ways by conducting food distributions, collecting items for those in need, coordinating service projects, rolling up our sleeves in area schools, and more to show the love of Jesus to our community.

CURRENT PROJECTS

Serve at the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen

Sacred Heart Catholic Church serves the food challenged on Sundays at the Sacred Heart Church. We help them the 4th Sunday of each month at 1:00PM. Please plan to participate with us! Contact Marving and Lucia @ farmer1990@verizon.net for details.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION

One of the ministries of First Baptist is to provide food insecure families in our community with a meaningful amount of food on the third Saturday of each month. This drive thru food distribution is located in the parking lot across the street from our facility and is scheduled to begin at 10:30 am. You can help in this effort by bringing in one or more of the items listed below. Items may be dropped off at the Live the Mission Center on Sunday or in the church office during the week. The requested sizes are so that all bags are as identical as possible.

Food distribution needs:

10-16 oz. box of non-sugary cereal

14-18 oz. jar of peanut butter

14-28 oz. jelly

1 pound container of pasta noodles

6-8 oz. box of macaroni and cheese

16- 24 oz. can or jar of spaghetti sauce

14-16 oz. can green beans

14-16 oz. can corn

16-20 oz. hearty soup

12-16 oz. instant potatoes

12-14 oz. canned chicken

14-20 oz. can or jar of fruit

4 roll pack of bathroom tissuer

2 roll pack of paper towels

64 oz. container of juice/ Sunny D

For more information or to help with the distribution contact Jim and Terry Freeman at: jandtfreeman@gmail.com ; (757) 461-7038 (home); (757) 337-7261 (Jim’s cell)

Serve Opportunity- Luke 3:11 Homeless Ministry

Luke 3:11 is a ministry of our church. Volunteers continue to serve a portion (typically about 50 adults) of the homeless community in Norfolk on the first Sunday morning of every month (before church). The men and women who live on the streets can receive a hot breakfast, head to toe weather appropriate clothing, toiletries, gift cards for a meal, backpacks and many other items. If you would like to help provide for the homeless in a meaningful way, the following items are always needed:

Vienna sausage (small can)

Cheese or peanut butter crackers

Pop-top cans of Chef Boyardee or similar

Tuna pouches or pop top cans of sardines

Granola bars

Hotel sized toiletries

Boxed Bar soap

Toothpaste

Tooth brushes

Disposable razors

Men’s belts

Men’s hoodies (large and extra-large)

Men’s jeans (up to waist size 38)

Items may be dropped off in the bins inside of the Live the Mission Center. For more information or to help with the distribution or other events for the homeless contact Jim and Terry Freeman at:
jandtfreeman@gmail.com ; (757) 461-7038 (home); (757) 337-7261 (Jim’s cell)

Volunteer at Lake Taylor School and Innovation Center

As a community partner for Norfolk Public Schools, members of First Norfolk can help serve our local school in so many ways! We need chaperones, mentors, tutors, assistant coaches, cafeteria monitors, and more. The time commitment is nothing compared to the lives you will change, or the lives that will change yours. For more info, check out: https://www.npsk12.com/Page/18259 and apply.

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief

Many people feel overwhelmed and unable to recover after a disaster strikes. Disaster Relief meets immediate physical and spiritual needs while sharing the love of Christ. Click the button to go the the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief page to see how you can get involved to help.

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