Prison and Jail Ministries
The following prison and jail ministries give FBA members the opportunity to preach and minister to prisoners through a variety of Bible studies.
- Roswell Jail and Detention Center: Meets the first and third Sunday of the month from 10:30 a.m. – noon, and every Friday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Hancock State Prison: Meets the fourth Sunday of the month from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Dooly State Prison*: Meets the third Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Washington State Prison*: Meets every first Saturday of the month from 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- Central State Prison*: Meets the fourth Saturday of the month from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., and the third Sunday of the month from 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
*Prison Ministries meet at the FBA Security office before departure; those ministering in a prison “ must be certified by the Georgia Department of Correction” – a simple process.
Contact: Bryan Hancock at
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Arbor Terrace Assisted Living – Tucker
Every third Saturday of the month
Arrival time at Arbor Terrace Tucker is anywhere from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
Singing and teaching will begin at 11:00 AM and will end approximately at 11:45 to 11:50 AM so the residents can prepare for lunch.
Arbor Terrace Assisted Living Tucker
5844 Lawrenceville Highway (29), NW
Tucker, GA 30084
678-894-7815
Directions from First Baptist Atlanta -
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Head south on N Peachtree Rd toward Cotillion Dr
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Turn left to merge onto I-285 E
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Take exit 37 to merge onto GA-236 W/Lavista Rd
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Make a U-turn at Parklake Dr NE
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Turn left at GA-8 E/US-29 N/Lawrenceville Hwy
Destination will be on the right
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5844 U.S. 29, Tucker, GA 30084
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If you have any questions or this is your first time, please contact Kim Kendall for more information:
Kim Kendall
678-521-6303
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Arbor Terrace Decatur Assisted Living
Every First Saturday of the month.
If you have any questions or this is your first time, please contact Kim Kendall for more information:
Kim Kendall
678-521-6303
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Directions from FBA: Take I-285 east to exit 39A (Decatur). Merge onto Scott Boulevard. Turn left onto Church Street. Turn left onto North Decatur Road. Turn right onto Winn Way. Arbor Terrace Assisted Living is on the left (on a hill) with a large “Arbor Terrace” sign in front. The address is 425 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030.
 
The Renaissance on Peachtree Assisted Living
Ministry and Bible study meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Contact: Paul Diamond at
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Directions from FBA: Take I-285 east to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard south. Make a right on to Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The Renaissance on Peachtree will on your left after approximately 10 minutes. The address is 3755 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30319-1311.
 
4 Corners 4 Christ Street Evangelism
4 Corners 4 Christ takes place every second Saturday of the month. Meet at the First Baptist Church Atlanta (FBA) Security entrance off Cotillion Drive before the FBA shuttle departs at 1 p.m.
Gospel tracts will be provided for you to pass out. Please wear a red t-shirt or purchase an “Are You a Good Person?” e-team T-shirt when you meet up with the group.
Contact: Paul Diamond, Ross Antonakos or Christ Galloway at
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If you wish to meet the group at 4 Corners (around 2 p.m.), take MARTA and get off at the Peachtree Plaza Station. Go up to Peachtree Street and head to the Hard Rock Café. The address is 215 Peachtree St. NE; Atlanta, GA 30303-1779.
If you drive, take I-285 east to I-85 south. Get off at Courtland Street and go to Andrew Young International Boulevard. The all-day $5 parking lot at Steak and Ale will be on your right; there is also $5 covered parking on your left. Walk to Peachtree Street and find the Hard Rock Café.
 
Tuesday Night Tracting (TNT)
TNT takes place every Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. at a designated location. It’s a great time to engage with a wide variety of people.
Contact: Chris Galloway at
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Website: http://www.tntministries.info/
Georgia Tech Campus Outreach
Come and participate in the Georgia Tech Apologetics Table Outreach
When: TBA
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Where: Georgia Tech Student Center
This will be an opportunity to share the gospel and interact with students while giving sound Christian apologetic answers with materials to students with various worldviews
If you are interested in participating in this outreach, please contact us by either e-mail or phone.
Thursday Febuary 9th from 7:00-9:00 PM. We meet at the student center in the food court area where we have a table set up with various gospel and apologetic materials. I hope that you are doing well.
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Contact John Rosser @ (770) 436-0094 or cell phone (404) 313-8774 for details; e-mail-
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Open-Air Evangelism at Georgia State University
This ministry operates seasonally based on school schedules and the weather. Participants meet at a central location on campus to share the Gospel with students and visitors.
Contact: Ross Antonakos at
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My Sister's House (MSH) – The Women and Children’s Shelter of the Atlanta Mission (AM)
First Saturday of the month: Women's Chapel Services and Children's Bible Studies - Arrival time: 8:45 a.m.
Second and Fourth Thursday: Women’s Chapel Service – Arrival time: 8:00 a.m.
Fifth Saturday of the month: "Sundaes on Saturdays" Ice Cream Party: - Arrival time: 5:00 p.m.
Any time a month has a fifth Saturday, FBA also sponsors an Ice Cream Social at 5 p.m.
Contact: Judy Schrock at
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and cc:
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Directions from FBA: I-285 east to exit 85 south. Take exit 75 north and exit Howell Mill Road. Make a left onto Howell Mill Road and travel approximately two miles. My Sister’s House is a brick building located on the left with letters reading “Atlanta Mission.” The address is: 921 Howell Mill Rd., NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-5547.
Atlanta Mission Men's Division
 This ministry brings Christ’s healing power to any person in crisis through programs of rescue and recovery. The mission serves as many as 1,070 men, women and children every day with emergency shelter, residential recovery and transitional housing.
We meet to serve dinner the third Saturday of every month and to offer a chapel service along with praise and worship on the fourth Friday of the month.
Contact: Chris Galloway at
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Directions: Take I-85 south toward Atlanta. Take exit 249C toward Williams Street/World Congress Center/Georgia Dome/Aquarium. Turn right at Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. Take the second right onto Lovejoy Street NW. Take the first right onto Mills Street NW. The Atlanta Mission will be on the right. The address is 153 Mills Street NW; Atlanta, GA 30313-1942.
 Apartment Ministries
Apartment ministries take place weekdays and Saturdays. Participants disciple residents of the Willow Branch apartment complex, as well as other complexes in Metro Atlanta, through Bible studies. Families from all over the world are touched by this ministry.
Contact Bennett Ekandem at
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Willow Branch Apartments are at 822 N. Indian Creek Dr., Atlanta, GA 30303.
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Hospice Ministry
Hospice is a caring ministry to encourage and comfort those in the final stage of life. You can make a difference in their lives through a visit, phone call, letter or a card. If you have a heart of compassion and desire to express God’s love, comfort and care – you will want to participate in this Local Missions opportunity.
Contact Chaplain Horace Cutter at
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; 404-522-7580 (cell); 404-522-7580 (phone); or via Facebook to schedule a required orientation.
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Abortion Clinic Sidewalk Counseling
We care about the women exploited by the abortion industry as well as the innocent babies killed. Every fourth Saturday of the month, we travel to a local abortion facility, meeting women outside and offering counsel, support and alternatives. We gather at FBA at the North Peachtree Side. Arrival time at First Baptist is from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Departure to abortion clinic at 7:30 a.m. and the arrival time at the abortion clinic is 8:00 a.m. Tips for sidewalk counseling will be provided en-route. E-mail for specific dates and further information. Contact: Elaine Hall or Jaqueline Meneese at
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Local Missions Fair Highlight - Covenant Women In Christ Ministries
Every Third Saturday of the Month
Reaching imprisoned women - by teaching, encouraging, and evangelizing in order to help them become free of addictions and bondages. We also assist with women mentally challenged.
Teachers and facilitators are needed for Saturday Bible studies held at 3:30 PM. Later on that same day we conduct a worship service at 6:00 PM where preachers and teachers are needed. The Bible studies and worship service are held on the 3rd Saturday. We will be adding more Bible studies so more teachers will be needed. During conference times and Christmas times many volunteers are needed for nearly 80 to100 women attending. There is also a need for more teachers at Dekalb County to teach the women on various Sundays at 12:45 pm.
For more information contact Patricia Guidry at
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or 770-235-7321.
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Local Missions Fair Highlight - Atlanta Care Center
Highlighting some of the ministries invited to our Local Missions Fair on May 1, 2011, was the Atlanta Care Center – where woman are given the opportunity to hear the gospel and witness, by ultra-sound, their baby, and make a wise choice to have their baby, rather than end their baby’s life through abortion. To find out more about donating to the Atlanta Care Center, or your involvement in this area of local missions please click to find out more> http://supportatlantacare.coolcoyotes.com/newsevents/tabid/728/Default.aspx_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Local Missions Fair Highlight - Family Heritage Foundation
Different Faces of FHF Program
For those in the Atlanta area, on July 16 and 30, we have a great opportunity to reach the people of Clarkston! We will be having a family fun day and outreach on July the 16th and 30th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The events will be held at The Lakes Apartments (July 16) and Willow Branch Apartments (July 30). We are in need of twenty (20) volunteers to help serve food, setup and break down the equipments on these days. You may choose a convenient hour between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM to come in and help us. If you would like to help us, please reply to this email or contact me at (404) 299-7766.
God bless you,
Bennett & Idong Ekandem
(404) 299-7766
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http://www.fhfi.org/index.php
http://www.answerthecall.net/msc/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjFv8ZaCq0o&feature=player_embedded
Please support our ministry!
Make checks to the North American Mission Board, P.O. Box 116543, Atlanta, GA 30368
designated to Bennett Ekandem #8241
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Volunteers are needed for two one-day mission projects in Atlanta to help Senior Citizen Services of Metropolitan Atlanta. The first is Sat., Sept. 24th and the second is Sat., Nov. 12th. Hopefully, you can commit to both, but just one would be still be a blessing to the senior clients and you as well. It is guaranteed to impact your spiritual life in a way unlike any other. Use your experience and possibly unknown abilities to reach out to needy elderly here in Atlanta. Be an extension of God's hands and heart. Develop new and memorable relationships with people you thought you'd never meet. Go beyond your comfort zone and gain a view that will change your prayer life. Give your time/talent or make a donation and you will never be the same again.
We need volunteers who want to serve. Individuals who enjoy working with their hands can assist with painting a home or cleaning up a yard. Anyone age 15 or older can help with this kind of work. An experienced supervisor will be on hand to direct the work and give pointers where needed. Be sure to wear old clothes that may get dirty or paint splattered, and bring a pair of gloves. All other supplies and equipment will be onsite when you arrive. You are welcome to bring any of your own brushes or yard equipment if you prefer. Work and fellowship with other members of FBA as you share God's love.
What to bring: Gloves, a sack lunch, snacks and beverage because these items will not be provided.
Save the dates: Saturday, September 12th and Saturday, November 24th
Starting on site at 9:00 am till 4:00 pm.
If you are unable to volunteer, please consider making a donation of any amount. All funds will go toward the project. You can make checks payable to: Senior Citizen Services, and mail directly to 1705 Commerce Dr. NW, Atlanta, Ga. 30318.
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