College Park is accepting Hurricane Relief Donations and we plan on making another trip to the East soon. Learn more here. Watch the video on Vimeo here.
Tag Archives: 2018
Operation Christmas Child is here!
Our children and youth mission groups are working together on this year’s Operation Christmas Child, a ministry effort to share the joy of Christmas with children around the world. Our children and youth will be making gift boxes on Wednesday, November 7. We need donated items to go in the boxes.
These donations (suggested list below direct from a missionary) will be collected during the weeks leading up to November 7. Donation boxes will be placed in the hallway outside Smith Hall.
- For any age boy here, what they really want is a soccer ball. So get the best quality mini soccer ball that you can fit into the box when it is inflated (or send a deflated ball with a pump) and you can basically forget about anything else!)
- Brand new nice short-sleeved shirts (with no writing on them) for boys and girls. Kids have few clothes and often wear old, ripped, hand-me-downs.
- Small flashlights with batteries (Most families don’t have electricity so a working flashlight is gold!)
- Good quality melamine plates, bowls, and/or cups.
- Bars of soap AND plastic soap dishes that have a cover.
- Toothbrushes with toothbrush holders.
- Pencils, erasers, colored pencils, and sharpeners for all school-aged kids. And good quality pens for kids aged 10-14, in black, red, green, and blue.
- Jump ropes
- Marbles
- Harmonicas
- Band-Aids
- Hard candy and gum
- Combs
- Hair elastics or headbands for girls
- Simple watches for older kids
- Solar calculators for older kids
- Sunglasses for older kids
- Socks
- For the youngest girls, baby dolls with light brown skin and no hair
- Toy cars, trucks or airplanes for the youngest boys (The ones with bigger wheels that are made for toddlers and are larger than Matchbox size are good. Matchbox wheels are so small, they don’t work well in the dirt.)
Donations will be collected through November 7.
We need your help for Fall Fest!
Help us show the love of Christ to our community!
October 31, 5-8pm
The Fall Family Festival is one of the big days around here. This year we will have inflatables and other activities outside starting at 5 PM! But we will not stop there.
We are headed back outside for this year’s event. We will be doing another “Trunk or Treat.” Basically, we would like decorated vehicle trunks for kids to come to visit. These vehicles will be placed on the front lawn of the church alongside the inflatables.
The trunks can be decorated with any child-centric theme like board games, cartoon characters, biblical themes, etc. The children will visit these cars to receive candy, other giveaways, & even play a game you create!
Because this year’s event is happening on Halloween night, we expect a huge number of children.
So we need 25 trunks this year!
We need individuals, couples, families, Sunday School classes, mission groups, etc. to sign up for a trunk. If you can help, call Jeff or send him an email at jeff@collegepark.ws.
We want to provide our community with a safe place & we can only do that with everyone playing a part!
Hurricane Florence Relief Video
College Park is accepting Hurricane Relief Donations and we plan on making another trip to the East soon. Learn more here. Watch the video on Vimeo here.
College Park Responds to Hurricane Florence
Addendum 1, Sept. 21, 2018:
Pastor Ramon Smith posted to Facebook on Sept. 21:
“In response to a couple of PM questions: 100% of the money you donate through College Park goes for supplies for hurricane victims. There are NO administrative fees or even transportation fees taken from your contributions. 100% of the supplies purchased go directly to Ministry partners in Grifton and Wilmington who have the capability to get the aid into the hands of those who need it. The supplies we send are not warehoused waiting for distribution, they are put into hands…to help people!
“Feel free to PM me if you have other questions.
“Shalom”
Ramon’s email address ramon@collegepark.ws.
Posted September 16, 2018.
Brothers and Sisters, College Park will be coordinating and implementing the distribution of survival and cleanup supplies to the coastal area of NC.
The first and most immediate need is for non-perishable food items and other basic supplies to be sent to Grifton Mission Ministries on Thursday morning. These supplies are needed ASAP and we will be collecting them in the Gym Lobby as you come into the church. These will be loaded Wednesday night and then leave town early Thursday.
Needed immediately:
- Non-perishable foods (with pop tops where applicable)
- Water
- Personal hygiene items
- Food is critical for daily survival for those who have lost pretty much everything they own
These items can be dropped off 8:30 am till 4:30 pm during the day, as well as 6:00-8:00 pm Tuesday evening, and of course Wednesday evening also.
We will also be continuing to gather other items to be used for weeks in the recovery efforts. We will continue reinforcing Grifton Mission Ministries and add to that a Wilmington presence with a cooperative effort with Impact Church in Wilmington.
The items needed going forward will include the above-listed items PLUS:
- Gloves (disposable and work)
- N-95 Masks
- Flathead shovels
- Insect repellent
- Concrobium in the gallon size (or similar)
- Plastic storage containers
- Plastic/trash bags (all sizes)
- Household cleaners
- 5-gallon buckets.
These items can be dropped off at the same time and should be transported at the beginning of next week as Wilmington area is opening up.
If you are not able to purchase items, you can send a donation to the church through our online giving option on the church website, or give staff a check designated for hurricane relief.
Be the hands and feet!
Shalom
College Park Prepares for Hurricane Florence
As Hurricane Florence approaches North Carolina, College Park is taking steps to prepare for any schedule changes. As with any inclement weather situation, we encourage everyone to watch local news for the latest updates and check our website for any updates and scheduling interruptions.
In the event of an inclement weather event, church services or other events might be canceled or delayed. Even when services or other events are held in inclement weather, each person should use his/her own discretion in trying to get to church. Learn more about our Inclement Weather Policy and see FAQs here.
We also ask that you pray for all those in the path of Florence. Pray for the first responders and disaster relief personnel, and for a safe and smooth evacuation.
Hurricane relief efforts are currently underway by many different organizations in North Carolina and the eastern coast. If you would like to learn more about these efforts please visit these websites of partner organizations: NC Baptist Men Website, NC Baptist Men Hurricane Page, Pilot Mountain Baptist Association website, and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of North Carolina website.
As North Carolina and the eastern coast prepare for Hurricane Florence, please stay safe. Also, for the latest hurricane updates, disaster information, and preparedness tips, go to http://www.ReadyNC.org and download the ReadyNC app.
Pinterest with a Purpose
Women of all ages and stages are invited to “Pinterest with a Purpose,” a fellowship-filled event to creatively reach our community for Christ on Friday, September 21, from 7-9pm in the Old Fellowship Fall (Building D, Level 1). We will be making handcrafted gifts that we hope will be a blessing and lead to an opportunity to share Christ with others. Childcare will be available. Come to enjoy the fun and fellowship!
Children’s Sunday is December 9!
Join us for worship at 11 am on Sunday, December 9 as our children lead us in worship the during Advent season. We will have Bible Study & Small Groups at 10 am and then a combined worship service at 11 am (there will be no Re:Creation worship service on Dec 9). See you there!
Operation Christmas Child Boxing Party is Nov 7!
The Operation Christmas Child Boxing Party will begin at 6:30 pm on November 7. Our youth and children will be boxing up all of the items collected in the Operation Christmas Child Collection Drive. Help our youth and our children make a difference this Christmas for children around the world by donating items!
Operation Christmas Child Collection Drive starts in late October
Our Operation Christmas Child Collection Drive will begin in late October and end on November 7. Help our youth and children make a difference this Christmas for children around the world!
Bus Station Ministry returns Sept 19
Youth Bus Station Ministry for September will be on the 19th. We will leave the church at 6pm, dinner will be available before we leave for the youth going. We invite all youth to participate in this missions experience.
Youth Dodgeball Fellowship is September 9
September 9, 5-8pm
Our church is hosting a fun night of ducking, dipping, diving, and dodging! Several churches from our area will be coming to College Park for a youth dodgeball fellowship. We will also have 9-square and pizza to go along with the dodgeball! It is going to be a great night. Youth plan to join.
The Youth Fall Retreat is Coming!
November 16-18 at Ridgecrest
The highlight of our year is the Fall Retreat at Ridgecrest every November. Over 300 youth and adult leaders gather the weekend before Thanksgiving each year to worship, grow, and fellowship together. We combine worship, Bible study, recreation, and fellowship events into a powerful weekend.
Teenagers lives can be so difficult. Our fast-paced, ultra-competitive world magnifies the pressures our teenagers feel. Social media only intensifies these existing burdens. Many live with secrets and hidden sin that can make teenagers feel isolated and alone. Often under the intense desire to fit in, teenagers make decisions that lead to hurt, shame, and even sin.
Praise God there is freedom in Christ…
Fall Fest is October 31!
October 31, 5-7pm, FREE event
Join us for our annual Fall Family Festival! Free food, fun, games, and CANDY.
We’ll have:
- Many inflatables including a giant slide and bouncy house
- A hot dog dinner with sides and desserts
- Trunk or Treat for the kids
- Lawn Games including corn hole
- Face painting and Fairy hair stations
- Popcorn and snow cone booths
- A Selfie Station
- And more!
We hope to see you there!
This is a free event.
Learn more at www.CollegePark.ws.
We Need You for Wednesday Night Supper!
Plans are being made to continue Wednesday Night Supper meals for the new school year, but help is needed. Meal team leaders/helpers, servers, set-up, clean-up, and occasional help are all needed. Please contact Carolyn Matthews if you are willing and able to help in any way. If you are not able to volunteer for a regular meal rotation but you or a small group can prepare one or two meals during the year, that will help a lot! The more people involved, the better!
Contact Carolyn through email (carolyn@thematthews.ws) or phone (336-407-2683).
Destination X #4 – Dash game!
There have been some memorable trips this summer. We are excited about the final Destination X of the summer this Friday night, August 10! We are headed to the Dash game. Tickets are $10. We leave the church at 6:15.
Sign up by emailing Jeff (jeff@collegepark.ws), Matt (matt@collegepark.ws) or putting your name on the list at the Welcome Center by Wednesday night.
It’s going to be a fun night! Come on out to the ballpark!
Sunday Night Schedule returns soon
Our regular Sunday Night Schedule will return on September 9. We will have Youth activities starting at 4:30 pm. Learn more here.
Wednesday Night Schedule returns soon
Our regular Wednesday Night Schedule will return on September 5. We will have Wednesday Night Dinner at 5:45 pm, followed by Adult Bible Study at 6:30 pm and Children’s Choirs at 6:30, Youth Missions at 6:45 pm, and Children’s Mission groups at 7 pm. Learn more here.
Celebration Sunday is August 26
It is time to kick off the new year and we want YOU to be a part of it all. So we have a special event for the entire family. This will be a Sunday of Celebration, Class Promotion, and Worship! All preschool, children, and youth families are invited to be a part. We will enjoy a special celebration during Bible Study at 10 am including breakfast in Smith Hall. Come for either worship service (Re:Creation service at 9 am or the Traditional Worship Service at 11 am) and stay for the kick off celebration!
Our Promotion Sunday and the Service of Affirmation will take place on August 26.
Prayer Partner Ministry set to begin August 26
A powerful part of what we do at College Park is our Prayer Partner Ministry. Every child, youth, and college student in our church is partnered with an adult who prays for them on a regular basis throughout the school year. With the new school year about to begin, we will be reshuffling our prayer partners. At the end of Celebration Sunday on August 26, every student in our church will have am envelope available to be picked up by our adult church members. All we ask of our adults is to keep these students in their ongoing prayers as well as communicate with them on a periodic basis. This is a simple task that has an eternal impact. Please pray about being part of this invaluable ministry.
Please note: If you wish to continue with your current prayer partner for the coming school year, please let Jeff know by August 11.