Monday, March 23, 2015

Samaritan Inn Appreciation Banquet and Fundraiser 2015







By Debbie Jones, director, MBA Samaritan Inn Ministry 
Have you had the experience of getting sick and going to the hospital while out of town? Have you or a loved one gone for treatment in a town where you did not know anyone? It is a scary concept for many people.  Samaritan Inn Ministry (SIM) serves families from outside the River Region who have a family member receiving treatment in a regional hospital. The ministry offers reduced cost short and long-term housing and partners volunteers with families to provide support, prayer and encouragement. Our ministry is one of the four cooperative ministries operating through the Montgomery Baptist Association and the support of member churches.

On Tuesday, April 14, at 6:00 p.m., Samaritan Inn Ministry will hold its annual banquet, fundraiser meal and auction. The fundraiser allows us the privilege to express our appreciation to all who supported the ministry during the past year, especially our volunteers. As our largest fundraiser for the year, an opportunity to learn more is provided to those with an interest in volunteering and/or providing financial support.

Taylor Road Baptist Church will host this year’s banquet.  Our theme, “Together, We Can...” demonstrates our purpose, as God’s people, to love and care for one another. We use this event to celebrate how God has ministered in the lives of families through SIM. During the banquet, there is a silent auction that will directly benefit our SIM families by providing a comfortable and caring stay while in Montgomery.

Billy Irvin, from Faith Radio, has graciously accepted our invite to once again serve as Master of Ceremonies. Billy is well known for his energetic personality and sense of humor. We are very blessed to have him be a part of this special night. Jason and Ashley Potvin, from Valley Grande, are excited to share how the ministry blessed them while their son was in the neo-natal unit. Melody Thomas, a Neo-natal Case Manager at Baptist South, will also be with us to express the neo-natal unit's gratitude for Samaritan Inn and how it plays a vital role for families of their patients. Jeff Dickey, Heritage Baptist Church, will provide our music. There is a possibility of some surprises that night as well! The cost to attend is $12 per person or you can host a table of six for $75.

Samaritan Inn is hopeful you will use this event to include your family, friends, co-workers, and anyone who might have an interest in Samaritan Inn Ministry. We continue to appreciate Montgomery Baptist Association churches for their prayers and support. Without you, we would not exist.

Send your R.S.V.P. and make checks payable to:
Montgomery Baptist Association  |  20 Interstate Park Drive, Montgomery, AL 36109  
Checks, please write in the memo: Samaritan Inn Banquet.

Registration deadline is Friday, April 10.

Call Montgomery Baptist Association for more information at 334-271-6794.
 

Monday, March 9, 2015

A Place for Caregivers

Here is a resource that our Montgomery Baptist Association churches and others might be interested in.  It is great and chocked full of ideas on helping caregivers take care of themselves as well as resources for their loved one. 

This site is for both parents and adult children. 


http://thecaregiverspace.org/


MBA Ministry Directors

Adoption and Foster Care Ministry

Lisa Rose

334-271-6794

lrose@mgbaptists.org


Conversational English School

Director, Susan West

334-312-7057

montgomeryceschool@yahoo.com

Family Resource and Counseling Ministry

Director, Dr. Kline Johnson

334-271-6241

counseling@mgmbaptist.org

Forest Park Ministry Center

Director, Donna McCollough

334-529-5726

forestparkministry@gmail.com

www.forestparkministry.blogspot.com

Montgomery Mixtec Ministry

Lisa Rose

334-27106794

lrose@mgmbaptists.org


Samaritan Inn Ministries

Director, Debbie Jones

334-462-7108

samaritaninn14@gmail.com

Books MBA/CCM Recommends

Ten Ways You Can Serve Greater Montgomery

1. Connect with one of the 6 Cooperative Ministries listed on this blog.

2. Do a neighborhood survey and find out what your community wants and needs.

3. Tithe 1/10 of your garden and give to a family in need.

4. Read to a child at one of the public schools in your area. The administration would love to have you serve.


5. Start an Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at a local jr high or high school.

6. Take gift bags to new neighbors around your home or church with information about the church/community.

7. Adopt a school and be a prayer partner with them.


8. Call Alabama Post/Pre Adoption Connections(APAC-334-409-9477) in Montgomery and find out how you can support adoptive families.

9. Offer to host an ESL or Conversational English class in your church. Someone can come and train your church to teach ESL too.

10. Gather in good condition clothing and take to the centers. Ask Forest Park about their "Good Samaritan Clothing Ministry".