FBC Definition of Missions: Meeting needs in order to present the Gospel to people, both like us and different from us, at home and around the globe.

The Goal of Missions at FBC: To know HIM and make HIM known!

Our God is a sending God. He sent His Son to offer salvation to us. And He sends us into the world to make disciples. As the Body of Christ we are to be sent--to our workplace, school or home, to our friends and neighbors, and to the nations. We are sent with the message of reconciliation, a message of hope--the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

At FBC we believe the Great Commission (go and make disciples of all nations), and the Great Commandment (love the Lord and love your neighbor) are non-negotiables of our Christian faith. They are not optional or reserved only for a few. As believers we are called to go across the street, across the states, and across the seas...the only question should be "Will I answer the call, and how soon?" 

As followers of Christ, we have an incredible opportunity to join God's work in the world. The Holy Spirit is preparing hearts and readying the harvest and we must be willing and equipped to share the Gospel no matter where God leads. It's exciting--and challenging--to believe that Jesus asks us to be His messengers, and His hands and feet in this world. Whether you are young or old, a brand new Christian or someone who has been walking with the Lord for many years, Acts 1:8 is for you! 

A big "Thank You" to all who participated in the FBC 2011 Missions Celebration! Local and international missions and ministries were represented and opportunities for involvement in what God is doing in the world were abundant. Many of you have made a commitment to become involved with these ministries. God is at work in our community, our country and our world!


2011 Week of Prayer for International Missions
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering 

Day 1 ~ Tokyo
Pray that through the recovery process from both the earthquake and economic crisis more Japanese will be led to turn from their pride and self-sufficiency to faith in Jesus.
Day 2 ~ Jerusalem
Pray that the people of Jerusalem will begin to recognize "what would bring you peace."
Day 3 ~ Karachi
Pray for Channar as he represents the Lord as His heart, His hands, and His voice in the city of Karachi and that more Pakistani Christians would respond to God's call.
Day 4 ~ London
Pray for missionaries in London to develop deep, cross-cultural relationships in this urban environment.
Day 5 ~ Johannesburg
Pray that God would save trafficking victims and their owners. How does He want you to join the global fight against trafficking?
Day 6 ~ Dongguan
Pray how you will give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering to support workers like Rice who partner with national believers to be His heart, His hands, His voice.
Day 7 ~ European City
Pray for IMB workers in this European city to have wisdom adn skill in crossing cultural and lanugage barriers with refugees arriving daily.
Day 8 ~ Rio de Janeiro
Pray God will help the Reeses be His heart, hands and voice as they build strong relationships with Brazilians from opposite walks of life. Pray many Brazilians will accept Christ through these friendships.

Prayer is the essential element in missions! Cover the world in prayer once each month by praying for each nation and its leader. (The list below is taken from Every Home for Christ World Prayer Map.)

December 14
Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Ukraine
December 15
Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
December 16
Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Cyprus, Lebanon, Syria, Israel
December 17
Kuwait, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
December 18
Oman, Qatar, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Maldive Islands
December 19
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos
December 20
Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, East Timor, Seychelles