Georgia Barnette

Behind the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering

Following God’s plan for her life led Georgia Barnette to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was October of 1901 when she arrived at First Baptist Church in New Orleans to do missionary work. She immediately fell in love with the city, its history, its diversity and its needs. Her work as “church visitor” soon included some work with the women as well.

Contact with the recently organized Woman’s Missionary Union of Louisiana opened her eyes to the needs for Christ and for mission endeavors throughout the state. She was elected to be the first full-time, paid executive director/treasurer of WMU in Louisiana. In this role she engaged women in churches with God’s mission that people might come to know the Savior.

Telling the stories of God at work from south Louisiana to north, from east to west, was important to Miss Georgia. Hundreds of hand-written letters to churches and women’s groups effectively led Louisiana Baptists to pray fervently for state missions. She challenged them to give to state missions. She encouraged their personal involvement. The spirit of giving that she inspired planted a groundwork for the Week of Prayer for State Missions and what is now the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering. Her example is a model for prayer and giving today.

Hurricane Ida Relief

FBCJ has already made two trips to FBC Morgan City. There is still a great need for many supplies.

We will be collecting items for Hurricane Ida Relief all week. You may drop your items off at the Info Desk in the FLC.

Suggested Items:

Snacks (that won’t melt), Clothes Line Rope/Clothespins, Batteries, Diapers, Trash Bags, Bleach, Rakes, Personal Hygiene Items, First Aid, Plastic Totes, Pet Food, Tarps, Mosquito Repellent, Cleaning Supplies, Filled Gas Cans, Nonperishable Food

A team will leave to bring the items to FBC Morgan City on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 7am. 

Please call the church office if you would like to help deliver the supplies or help with clean up in the affected area.

 

Garage Sale

The next Garage Sale will be on Saturday, September 18th, from 8-11am.

The Garage Sale will be set up in the Family Life Center on September 16th-17th.

Donations can be brought in the designated room in the Education Building until September 16th.

Job Opening

Mother’s Day Out is hiring:

  • Full Time Aide to work on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • 2 Substitutes

We are looking for a few individuals who have a willingness to share God’s love with children. These individuals should portray a person who is energetic and willing and ready to work with others. Please bring all resumes to the church office. Contact Amber @337.368.8825 with any questions.