Mission Opportunities at First Baptist Rockport in 2026

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Mission Opportunities at First Baptist Rockport in 2026

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.

Backpacks & Blue Jeans 2026

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Backpacks & Blue Jeans 2026

Backpacks and Blue Jeans is on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 in the First Baptist Church gymnasium from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

Register at this Link.

The Charles Barnett Scholarship

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The Charles Barnett Scholarship

Our church has a scholarship program for High School Graduates and continuing college students; The Charles Barnett Scholarship of First Baptist Church of Rockport, Texas. The Charles Barnett Scholarship fund was established in 2001. Since that time we have been able to award scholarship funds to over 80 individuals.

If your son or daughter is planning to attend college and maintain a schedule of classes equaling to 12 hours per semester and has been a member of First Baptist Church for one year prior to April 1st, then they are eligible to apply for a scholarship. 2025 Applications are due April 1st. The application is attached below.

Download the Application

Rockport Gospel Music Festival

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A Celebration of Gospel Music, Faith, and Fun!

FREE ADMISSION

Friday, January 9 – 6:00 pm

Saturday, January 10 – 1:00 pm

Sunday, January 11 – 6:00 pm – Special performance with Crimson River and FBC Worship Ministries

TRIBE: Youth Wednesday

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TRIBE: Youth Wednesday

6:00 – 7:30 pm

6th – 12th grade students meet weekly to engage with other teenagers and adult volunteers who can encourage them in their faith.  We work to create a supportive space for students to interact as they share a meal together and have some fun through games, activities and conversation. We always follow up with some time for worship and Bible study that focuses on ways that students can apply scripture in their daily lives with families, friendships, school and community.  It can be tough for teenagers to find safe environments that challenge them to deepen their relationship with Jesus, so we hope to build a culture that models Christlike interactions and encourages students to take steps in their faith journey.

First Family Quarterly Business Meeting

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First Family Quarterly Business Meeting

The next First Family meeting will be held on October 25, in the Sanctuary at 6:00 pm.

At FBC Rockport, we cherish the opportunity to come together as a church family during our quarterly First Family meetings. These meetings are designed to foster open discussion and collective decision-making, allowing every member to play a vital role in shaping the direction of our church. To ensure a fair and organized process, we follow a clear agenda and adhere to the parliamentary procedures outlined in Robert’s Rules of Order. This approach helps us maintain structure and respect for all voices as we make decisions that reflect our shared mission for all people to be shaped by the love of Jesus.

For a meeting to proceed, we require a quorum, which simply consists of the members who are present. Leading these gatherings with care and wisdom, our Pastor, or a designated representative, serves as the Moderator, guiding the discussion and ensuring that every perspective is heard and considered.

If you or a committee have ideas, proposals, or matters you’d like the church to address, we encourage you to reach out to the Pastor/Moderator well ahead of the a scheduled First Family meeting. This allows ample time for thoughtful consideration. Depending on the nature of the matter, the Pastor may entrust it to a dedicated ministry team, a committee, or the Church Council for further exploration. Alternatively, the matter may be placed on the agenda for an upcoming quarterly meeting or, if needed, a specially called business meeting.

We value your participation and look forward to growing together as a family of faith through these meaningful times of connection and decision-making.

Dates for 2026:

January 25, April 26, July 26, and October 25.

Children’s Volunteer Training

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Children’s Volunteer Training

Training is required for everyone who volunteers in Children’s Ministry, LIFE Groups, JAM Club, Elevate, and VBS. If you are currently working with children or planning to work with children you must attend a training session..

To find out when the next training session will be held, please contact Cynthia Williams, Children’s Ministry Director.

2025 Scheduled Mission Trips

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2025 Scheduled Mission Trips

We have a comprehensive schedule for missions trips for 2025. Confirmed Trips:

· Honduras with 61 Isaiah: September 1-16, 2025

· Romania: December 8-29, 2025

**Important:** Space is limited for these trips. For more information, please contact Monty Brecheen at 303.304.0431 or mgbplt@gmail.com

Candlelight Christmas Eve

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We invite you to a special candlelight worship service on Tuesday, December 24, at 5:00 PM. Join us as we partake in the Lord’s Supper, sing beloved carols, and joyfully celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Operation Christmas Child

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Operation Christmas Child

You can pick up your shoeboxes in the church foyer starting October 20 or build a box online!

The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to provide God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.  Since 1993, more than 200 million children in more than 150 countries have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Many of these children have never received a gift. The Shoebox gift brings them joy and a touch of God’s love. This whole process is made possible by caring individuals who pack shoeboxes full of quality gifts for children in need.

Build-A-Box-Online at our OCC Goal Page

You can click HERE to go to our OCC goal page. Many of the shoeboxes built online are being used for hard to reach areas. Maybe your LIFE Group class members would be interested in participating with this online ministry! The online boxes are $25, shipping included! You get to choose which items to put in your box, plus you can write a note and upload a picture to be included.

National Shoebox Collection Week

We are the area drop-off location again this year. We will be hosting a curb-side drop-off outside under the church portico, the main entrance, the week of November 18-25. You can also drop off your shoeboxes in the church foyer on Sunday mornings in the large wrapped OCC boxes.

This year our Church goal is 2300 filled shoeboxes. Our online goal of 65 shoeboxes is included in the 2300 box goal. With God’s help, we expect to exceed both goals this year!! God is still at work and children all over the world still need to hear about Him!

Curb-Side Shoebox Drop Off: November 18-25

Where: Church Portico

When:

11:00 am – 1:00 pm  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Sunday

10:00 am – Noon Monday, Nov. 25

Anytime, All Year, Now

You can be preparing all year by shopping now for school supplies and other items on sale to pack in your shoe box.

Packing Your Shoebox

October – November

From children to seniors, people pack shoebox gifts each year to bless children in need around the world. Parents often use the project to teach their kids about giving. Year round volunteers support these efforts across the country.

Churches and groups of all sizes pack and collect boxes from their communities. FBC Rockport serves as a drop-off location for shoeboxes for the upper coastal bend the third week in November of every year.

December

Thousands of volunteers serve annually inspecting and preparing the shoeboxes for international shipping at the OCC regional collection centers. Every hour work stops for a few minutes to pray for the children who will receive the boxes.

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