World Missions Emphasis
Did you know that EFBC members were involved in more than 35 separate mission projects and activities during the last year? Participating in a mission trip to Mexico, Nicaragua, or Brazil, providing care boxes for US military personnel, packing nutritious foods for economically underprivileged children during school holidays, or teaching English as a second language to internationals,
EFBC members are actively engaged in doing missions. You will have an opportunity to learn more about “The Many Faces of Missions at EFBC” during our World Missions Emphasis next Sunday, August 15th. The World Missions Emphasis offers inspiration, motivation and information. Participate with us in each of the mission features described below and discover how you can be involved in missions here or around the world through Edmond’s First Baptist.
Hear Gordon Fort
- Vice-President of the International Mission Board, Southern Baptist Convention
- Son of emeritus Southern Baptist missionary physicians who served at Sanyati Baptist Hospital in Zimbabwe.
- Graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
- He and his wife were appointed by the International Mission Board as missionaries to Botswana in 1985.
- He assumed responsibility directing the work of all Southern Baptist missionaries in Southern Africa in 1997, and served through 2009.
- Gordon’s passion is to engage every language, people, tribe and Nation with the gospel.
Other Features
- Learn about more than 35 mission programs/projects sponsored by EFBC.
- Participate in a World Mission Fair featuring displays located around the Worship Center.
- Receive your free copy of “The Many Faces of Missions @ EFBC,” a DVD featuring each mission.
The church office is available Monday - Thursday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Fridays from 8:00 AM to noon at 405-341-0253.