Benevolence

FIRSTBAPTISTCHURCH

RELIEF ASSISTANCE

The primary purpose of the benevolence ministry of First Baptist Church is to help meet financial and physical needs in a manner that brings glory to God and supplements the church's mission to make more and better followers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

A secondary purpose is to provide formal and informal financial counseling to assist people to use material resources in a way that pleases God.

The biblical pattern is to tie benevolence with the gospel.

Other Ministries

KAMI Food Bank

(Kingman Area Ministries Inc)

Open Wednesdays and Fridays 1 - 3 PM

Location: First Presbyterian Church

201 East D Ave, Kingman, KS 67068

First Baptist Church along with other participating churches compose of and support the KAMI food bank.

Assistance is available to Kingman county residents. For qualifying individuals groceries are available once a month and bill assistance once every six months (up to half the bill; $100 max). KAMI also has an annual school supply giveaway, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Christmas Basket giveaway, and chaplain services.

Transient assistance is also available as needs can be met in conjunction with the Kingman Police Department. Please contact the Police Department in person or at 620.532.3138.

Kingman Blessing Boxes

"Take what you need. Bring what you can."

Available anytime

Locations:

636 N Spruce (across from KEMS)

535 W Sherman (Boy Scout cabin)

809 N Main (Main and G Ave)

1003 E D Ave (behind Swaney Vet)

FBC along with other participants donate items to those who need them.

Please donate nonperishable food items and hygiene products.

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DONATE ITEMS

Money Series: Uncommon Cents

What does God have to say about money?

This series is fantastic for those who want to investigate what God thinks because they constantly don't have enough money or use their money to find fulfillment in places that really cannot satisfy and have begun to doubt the world's message.

An excellent place to begin to apply sound financial priniciples to your life.

Date: 10/4 - 10/25/2015 Speaker: Pete Smith

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Embrace

Open Mon - Thur 10AM - 7PM and Fri 10AM - 1PM

Location: 1040 N West St, Wichita, KS 76203

Embrace offers free pregnancy tests, free STD testing, unplanned pregnancy options and counseling services.

Call 316.945.9400 for appointment and details.

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Catholic Charities

Open Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM

Location: 437 N Topeka St, Wichita, KS 67202

Catholic Charities alleviates poverty and builds strong families throughout 25 counties in south central and southeast Kanasas. If you've served at the minimum of a single day in the military (other than a dishonorable discharge) you are elligible for help.

Call 316.264.8344 for details.

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Mid-Kansas Community Action Program

Open Mon - Fri 9AM - 5PM

Location: 730 Cliff Dr, Augusta, KS 67010

Needing assistance in job search, budgeting, parenting, stress management or housing? Mid-Kansas CAP can help.

Call 316.775.3000 for details.

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Kingman County Health Department

Open Mon - Wed, and Fri 8AM - 5PM; Thur 8:30AM - 5PM

Location: 125 N. Spruce

Established and operates under the premise that all people are entitled to adequate health care; that they have a right to maintain a healthy independence and to have access to information concerning their health and prevention of illness.

Call 620.532.2221 for details.

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

24/7 help

Location: Any phone

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Call 1.800.273.8255.

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More information to be added. For more, contact the church at 620.532.3797