International Missions
2010 Mission Trips
Haiti will be our destination for the coming year. Plans are being developed to start a partnership in Haiti. The dates of future trips will be announced later this spring.
FBC has been committed in the past to spreading the Word of Jesus Christ in Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador, Panama, Honduras, Hungary, Sarajevo, and Mexico. Future trips are being planned for 2009 to Ecuador where we will be working with the Quicha People in the Andes Mountains and Hungary to work with the Roma people in the Ghandi School in Pecs, Hungary.
Below are video highlights of previous trips.
Contact Kelly Hamilton for more information.
Each week FBC ministers to members of the international community who live in our area through the following programs:
Chinese Sunday School
Around 1885 many Chinese came to Augusta to work on the canal. During that time Mrs. Jordan and Mrs. A. Smith Irvine drove an old horse around to the Chinese stores inviting the men to meet on Sunday afternoon for Bible Study. Only one Chinese came that first Sunday, Chung Yung. He was later converted and remained a faithful member until death. For over 111 years, the Chinese Sunday School has provided Bible study to the Chinese community. This English-speaking Sunday School meets every Sunday at 2:00 p.m.
Contact Peggy Wong for more information.
English as a Second Language
This mission has been in existence for 30 years and has taught thousands of international visitors to our community to read and speak English. Prospective teachers are trained. Classes are offered from beginning English through college prep and TOEFL prep. Teachers, hostesses for refreshments, and prayer partners are needed for morning or night classes.
Contact Nancy Brant for more information.
International Bible Study
An English speaking international Bible study is taught each Friday, 10:00am-11:30am, in the Adult Building. This study of the books of the Bible verse by verse includes the study of vocabulary and grammar.
Contact Pam Thomas for more information.
Hispanic Sunday School
Under the leadership of Pastor Damans Perez, this Sunday School class provides Bible Study for the Hispanic community on Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evenings.
Contact Susan Perkins for more information.
Vietnamese Church
For ten years the Vietnamese people have gathered for Bible study at 9:40 AM while their children attend our regular Sunday School program. Under the guidance of the North American Mission Board, Linh Luong leads the Vietnamese in Bible Study followed by worship in their language. They celebrate Vietnamese holidays, share native foods and use Vietnamese hymnals and Bibles.
Contact Susan Perkins for more information.