Local Missions
MUST Ministries Summer Lunch Program
Our MUST Ministries Summer Lunch program will begin on Tuesday, May 28 and end on Friday, August 10. Last summer we served almost 30,000 lunches out of our facility alone. This year could be even more! We are in need of volunteers to check and provide lunches, check and pack lunches, and deliver lunches.
Provide Lunches This year we need to provide full meals to our kids in need. A complete meal will consist of a sandwich, a juice box, something sweet and or something salty. To ensure that we deliver a fresh, good tasting, meals PLEASE FOLLOW THE LUNCH DONATION INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY. We will also collect books to deliver to our kids every Friday. The children we serve range in age from one to 17.
Checker/Packer 9am - 11:30am Inspects sandwiches for quality and freshness, packs lunch items into paper bags, places bags in delivery boxes. We need approximately 3 volunteers for each day, Monday through Friday.
Driver/Rider 11:00am - 12:30pm Delivers packed lunches to designated route. We try to give drivers the same route every week. Each driver will also have a companion "rider" If you do not have a rider we will find someone to work with you. You may drive as many days as you are available. We need four drivers and four riders every day, Monday through Friday.
All drivers must attend the drivers training class on May 23, 2013. We are offering two class times, 10am and 7pm. You only need to attend one class. All drivers will also need a companion "rider" to help hand out lunches. A representative from MUST will also be on hand to collect background check information on both the driver and the rider during each class.
Click here to volunteer for this year's Summer Lunch Program!
Zaxby's Partners with FBCM for Missions FBCM is partnering with Zaxby's located at 1347 Church Street Extension, to raise funds for select First Baptist Marietta missions endeavors. Every 2ndSunday of the month, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., 10% of all proceeds (not just FBC folks) will go toward the mission of our choice. Each month will represent a different mission project, April's mission focus is First Connection.
First Connection volunteers in the community to help meet basic needs of the elderly and low-income residents of Cobb County, such as home repairs, auto repairs, electrical, plumbing repairs, grass mowing, and general clean up. Men, women and youth can volunteer to help with simple or more complex projects. For more information contact Jim McDaniel at
Mission Marietta One week every June, during Mission Marietta our Student Ministry, in conjunction with church and community volunteers, participate in home improvement projects for low income and elderly residents here in Marietta. Projects include: roofing, painting, carpentry, landscaping and house cleaning. We need volunteers to work on projects and make and deliver lunches to volunteers at each worksite. For additional information please contact Randy Everette, Minister to Students at
Clothes Closet The FBCM Clothes Closet is open on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month to help families in need. The Clothes Closet accepts referrals and volunteers to work are needed. Contact Bruce Crider (678) 591-2536 or Nancy Fleming (770) 578-0049.
Disaster Relief provides services to many areas when a disaster, such as a hurricane or storm, occurs. First Baptist Church volunteers are trained and travel to the area where they are needed to serve cooked meals and deliver supplies. George Crissey is the Assistant Unit Director, and you can contact him for more information at
Cup of Kindness provides services for the homebound and grieving families. These dedicated individuals send cards, prepare and deliver meals, and generally give comfort. Volunteers are always needed. Bettie Sander,
The Youth Detention Center Ministry is an opportunity to witness to and make a connection with youth who are in legal trouble. First Baptist Church has served troubled youth for 50 years. Mark McLeroy is the director and is always looking for a few good volunteers.
StoreHouse Ministries provides many different types of aid to those in need in our community. First Baptist Marietta members provide food for Operation Share during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Anyone can make a donation through many of the Sunday morning Bible study classes or in the general collection boxes located at the Missions Center Desk. Call Karen Stevens at (770) 422-3347.
The Good Samaritan Health Center is a Christian-based clinic that provides ongoing medical, dental, and counseling services for the indigent and those without health insurance. Volunteers from First Baptist Marietta work in various positions (usually non-medical) at the clinic. Contact Dean Hunter for more information
The Extension is a non-profit, community-supported organization serving Cobb County and the entire metropolitan Atlanta area. It provides addiction recovery services through a comprehensive Residential Recovery Program for homeless men and women, outpatient counseling and various outreach initiatives.Various groups, such as Sunday morning Bible study classes, provide a meal the first Monday of each month for Women's Extension and the fourth Monday of each month for Men's Extension. You can volunteer through your class or contact the coordinator, Susan Pack at
Big Game Outreach First Baptist Church Marietta has a tradition of providing a warm meal for the homeless on Super Bowl Sunday. It is prepared and served by our youth group, aided by parents and other volunteers. Warm clothing, blankets, and tents are also provided by church members. Volunteers are needed to provide transportation for the homeless, cook and serve the meal, and clean up afterwards. For additional information, contact Randy Everette at reverette@mariettafbc.org
In addition to these wonderful opportunities, various Sunday morning Bible study classes conduct their own outreach programs in the community and support different mission efforts.
The English School at First Baptist Church Marietta offers five levels of English classes and citizenship preparation classes free to the international community in Cobb County. Volunteers are welcome to participate in teaching, registering students, and of course, witnessing. Training is provided. For more information, visit the English School area of this website in the Schools section or contact Kelley Broome at
For additional information and help in contacting the ministry coordinators, please call the church office at (770) 424-8326.
