How We Engage in Outreach & Missions
Here at Milledge Avenue Baptist Church, mission engagement is a vital part of how we live out our faith and the mission of our church.
We engage our church family in numerous mission opportunities through partnerships, through community building use, and through church building use.
In Our Building
- Static site for Family Promise of Athens
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge
- Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout Board of Review)
Engagement Events
- Spaghetti Boys at “Our Daily Bread”
- Host Congregation for Family Promise of Athens
- “Souper-Bowl” Sunday
- Annual Pumpkin Patch
- Food Pantry at Clarke Central High School
Community Focus
We define hospitality evangelism as: "Sharing God's love through building relationships with our neighbors." We practice hospitality in several ways.
The Pumpkin Patch
Our pumpkin patch is so much more than an annual fundraiser for us. This is our chance to meet new people and visit with those who come every year to purchase pumpkins. We also offer field trip opportunities to schools and local community groups. During this time, we talk to children about the pumpkins, read a story, work on a craft, and let them walk through the patch to see all the different sizes of pumpkins we have.
Community Events
We love hosting events on our front lawn! In the past, we have held block parties and invited our neighbors to join us in celebrating the beginning of the school year. In 2020 we held the first Carols & Cocoa event on the front lawn and appreciated the opportunity to sing and visit with our community. We post these events on our Facebook page. Please look for us there!
Mission Partners
Family Promise of Athens
Family Promise of Athens is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide immediate shelter and guidance to homeless families with children, due to the impact of misfortunes upon their lives.
The Ark
The Ark is an outreach center providing emergency financial assistance to the low-income population of Athens-Clarke and surrounding counties.
Food2Kids
Foods2Kids provides sacks of food to children who are in jeopardy of not having enough to eat during the weekend.
Our Daily Bread
This community kitchen serves meals Monday through Friday for anyone in need.
Baptist Women in Ministry
BWIM advocates for, connects to, and networks with Baptist women in ministry and those that care about them.
McAfee School of Theology
The McAfee School of Theology, part of Mercer University, offers the recognition of a highly respected university where students study with world-class scholars who are committed to a Christian community-based education.
CBF National
CBF National's mission is to serve Christians and churches as they discover and fulfill their God-given mission.
CBF Georgia
CBFGA Sponsors many different engagement opportunities: March Mission Madness; ReCharge; Handbell Festival and more.
Bethlehem Ministry
Bethlehem Ministry believes the empowerment of the Haitian people to be the key to Haitian sustainability. Working in community with Haitians, they support sustainability through educational, economic, environmental, and health care initiatives.
