Evangelism and Missions Ministry "We're Reaching Up . . . We're Reaching Out" Reverend Charles, Chair Noonday Intercessory Prayer Ministry (Meets Wednesday 12:00-1:00 pm) Mission. Under the direction of and with collaboration of the Diaconate Ministry, we provide services where people are ill, hurting, hopeless and uninformed by sharing the good news of the gospel as we remember God's grace and mercy; encourage fellow disciples to honor God with our resources by supporting mission efforts on foreign lands, on the national, state and local levels; and encourage daily intercessory prayer, devotion and Bible study among all of our members. Global Missions. We participate in Global Missions efforts through the Baptist Global Missions  Bureau of the Progressive National Baptist Convention, the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Missions Convention, and the American Baptist Convention. State Missions. We support the mission efforts of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina through our contributions and other services to Shaw University, Shaw University Divinity School, Oxford Children's Home and the women's Home and Foreign Missionary Convention. Local Missions. The ministry reaches out in service and love to members of this congregation and the community via several groups within our congregation. The groups are listed below. White Rock Bowls For Kids' Sake 2006 A Big Brother Big Sisters Fundraiser  WR Teams Big Angels          Help Calls We evaluate and respond to requests for financial assistance in emergency family situations.  Church and School Together (CAST) We provide needed financial and educational support .to our adopted school,  C. C. Spaulding Elementary Biosphere Magnet School.  Men's Fellowship We provide a spiritual atmosphere for our men to study and worship together, opportunities  to reach out in service to our community and encourage participation in all areas of our congregation's worship and activities. Literacy Promotion We read to preschool children and donate books to help them to discover and enjoy reading. Sick and Shut-in Groups We visit, correspond with, pray for and provide services for our sick and shut-in members.  Womack, Shepard, Williams Missions Circle We meet monthly for worship, study and to plan for sick visitation and special missions projects. The circle serves as the liaison with the woman's Baptist Home and Foreign Missionary Convention of North Carolina.  Meals and Wheels We provide transportation for church attendance and community activities, and provide meals for families following funerals. Health Ministry We serve our congregation by providing knowledge, information,  and strategies necessary to maintain or increase their well-being and to decrease behavior that puts persons at risk for common health problems. Volunteer Committee We inform the congregation of opportunities for community volunteer service and encourage their participation. Emergency Preparedness Team Furniture Exchange Mission As disciples of God, we provide services to families and individuals who are experiencing a disaster or have an emergency need. The ministry reaches out in prayer, love, and provides household items through donations.    "What good is it my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?" James 2:14 (NIV) "You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did." James 2:22 (NIV) " Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom."  James 3:13 (NIV)