Missions/Serving Others

Belmont Baptist participating at the community-wide Belmont Bash in Belmont Park

 

Children singing at local nursing home.

DID YOU KNOW THAT BELMONT BAPTIST OF CHARLOTTESVILLE – – – – 

Installed and operates a volunteer-based laundry ministry where families who are referred by various agencies can come and wash their clothes free of charge — laundry supplies and snacks are included.  In the several years we have been open, we have saved participating families over $25 per week in laundromat and laundry supply costs.

Provides the space for the Bolling Avenue Clothing Closet which offers free and reduced clothing to families in need.

Hosts recovery group meetings every day of the week.

Partners with Clark Elementary School to offer snacks for children who cannot bring snacks with them.

Has a wonderful Prayer-Shawl ministry.  Shawls are delivered to the sick and to those in crisis in addition to the families of fallen soldiers.  Our group has made several trips to Dover, Delaware to deliver shawls to the armed forces Chaplain.

Hosts the women of PACEM, a local non-profit initiative that houses and cares for the homeless during the cold winter months.  We work with several other churches to provide meals and comfort to our homeless women.  The women of PACEM will be housed at our facility for two weeks this season.

Has a dedicated group of women who decorate the Ronald McDonald House every Christmas.  This is a wonderful opportunity to share our love and God’s love with families in need of support.  In addition, throughout the year, groups have prepared meals for the families who are staying at the Ronald McDonald House.

Supports the work of AIM which helps families in crisis regarding rent, utilities, etc.

Has a Food Closet Ministry where needy community families can come to pick up a bag of groceries once a month.  The families go through a screening process to determine eligibility.

Hosts a Music Camp for children every summer.  This five day program culminates in a musical performance on Friday night.  The program is truly remarkable and filled with talent.  It is amazing to see the love of God at work through these leaders and children.

Provides and enjoys a Thanksgiving breakfast with the residents of Parkview at Pantops.  Some of these seniors might not have an opportunity to enjoy this holiday with anyone, and we consider it a privilege that they share their morning with us.

Recently became involved with the Bridgeline, a non-profit serving people with acquired brain injuries.  A group from our Church has prepared and shared dinner with the residents – what a wonderful time we had.  We plan to continue visiting and sharing once a month with the Bridgeline.

Have packaged over 20,000 meals to be distributed worldwide to the hungry and in cases of emergency need through the non-profit Stop Hunger Now.

PLEASE JOIN US AS WE WORK TO SHARE CHRIST AND SERVE OTHERS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

“IF YOU SEE A NEED AND YOU CAN FILL IT, THAT’S YOUR MISSION”