Below is an organized summary of mission opportunities our church supports for the remainder of the year. For more information contact Monty Brecheen at mgbplt@gmail.com or the church office at 361-729-6382.
Operation Christmas Child
Overview: Participating in Operation Christmas Child is part of our church culture. With school starting in August, many retailers will run sales on school supplies and other items ideal for shoebox gifts.
Timeline: Donations of supplies will be accepted beginning July.
How to Help: Bring filled shoeboxes or donate school supplies at the designated collection point.
Contact: Church Office or Rick and Cathy Johnson, cathy@coastaltxrealty.com, for details and volunteer opportunities.
Honduras Mission and 61 Isaiah
Trip Dates: September 6–12, 2026.
Overview: FBC Rockport will return to Gracias Lempira to partner with Rio de Dios and minister in Cinicera. Activities include village ministry, a visit to the farm and coffee acreage, and a radio station appearance. Transportation and accommodation are included. Translators will accompany the team.
Fundraising: Whole bean coffee is available in dark and medium roast for $12 per bag; proceeds support 61 Isaiah. Mission t-shirts are expected in mid June.
Availability: 4 open slots remain. No Spanish required.
Contact: Church Office or Monty Brecheen to reserve a spot or learn more.
Romania Christmas Mission 2026
Tentative Dates: A 7‑day trip planned sometime between December 6 and December 21, 2026.
Locations: Urziceni Orphanage; Church at Pitulicea; Refugee Church; Group home for the mentally disabled.
Overview: Team will deliver Christmas outreach and support local ministries. Romanian translators will accompany the group. Accommodation depends on team size. Ideal team size is eight people.
Contact: Monty Brecheen to express interest or request updates.
Samaritan’s Purse Volunteer Opportunities
Background: Samaritan’s Purse supported our community after Hurricane Harvey and helped build our activity center. They now offer volunteer opportunities across the United States. No special skills are required; on‑site supervisors provide training. Samaritan’s Purse provides accommodation; transportation can be arranged if there is enough interest.
How to Sign Up: Contact the Church Office or Monty Brecheen for details or visit SamaritansPurse.org. The dates are TBD based on how we as a church respond.
Current Service Locations:
- Brantley County, GA — Fire Response
- Western Michigan — Flood Response
- New London, WI — Flood Response
- Tom Green County, TX — Rebuild
- Buncombe County, NC — Hurricane Helene Rebuild
- Yancey County, NC — Hurricane Helene Rebuild
- Watauga County, NC — Hurricane Helene Rebuild,
- Lamar County, Mississippi-Tornado Rebuild
Quick Actions
- Donate supplies for Operation Christmas Child starting in July.
- Reserve a Honduras trip spot with Monty Brecheen.
- Express interest in Romania to help finalize dates and accommodations.
- Sign up for Samaritan’s Purse deployments through the office or Monty.
For more information contact Monty Brecheen at mgbplt@gmail.com or the church office at 361-729-6382.
