Bethlehem InnFirst Baptist Church has joined with other area churches to provide a free dinner to the residents at Bethlehem Inn, serving homeless men, women and families – currently serving dinner on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
contact Tammie Norgaard (tnorgaard@bendbroadband.com)
Central Oregon ChaplaincyThe Central Oregon Police Chaplaincy is a Biblically-based, non-profit ministry that exists to serve and support all law enforcement and emergency services personnel within Central Oregon by influencing them with God’s grace and love and providing Christ-centered service and ministry to those in uniform along with their families.
contact Mike Chambers (mikefang3@earthlink.net)
Child Evangelism FellowshipChild Evangelism Fellowship's Good News Clubs are Bible-centered programs taking place on school grounds that include Bible lessons, memory verses and sharing of the Gospel. The goal is to see every child discipled and established in a local church. First Baptist Church supports CEF financially and with volunteers serving on school campuses throughout the Bend area.
contact Bill Sager (gobill@coinet.com)
Family KitchenFirst Baptist Church has joined with other area churches to provide free meals to the homeless and in-need in a family dining atmosphere -- currently serving on the 4th Tuesday of every month at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend.
Contact Tammie Norgaard (tnorgaard@bendbroadband.com)
Food PantryFood Pantry is First Baptist Church’s emergency food service program, providing help for those in-need in the form of a 3-day food package. Food is purchased via donations made by members of First Baptist Church
contact Kimberly Poggione (poggione2x2@bendbroadband.com)
On-Track MinistriesON TRACK Ministries was established in 1995 as an on-campus high school ministry. ON TRACK provides students with a foundation in the Bible and the chance to lead peers in their school to a relationship with Christ through Bible studies happening on high school grounds.
contact Steve Toomey (stoomey@compasscommercial.com)
The PointAt the intersection of NW Oregon and NW Irving is not just a corner … it’s The Point. Throughout the year, First Baptist Church takes ownership of this high-traffic location to serve the community giving out popsicles during the 4th of July Pet Parade, water to those watching the cycling compeition or hot chocolate before the Christmas parade.
contact Ken Mays (kmays@cocc.edu)
Shepherds HouseThe Shepherd’s House in Bend is dedicated to growing disciples of Jesus Christ by ministering to and serving those in-need, while sharing God's hope, faith and love, bringing them to a place of restoration and empowering them to become productive members of our society. The Shepherd’s House offers free counseling, clothing, life skills training, meals and Biblical training, among many services. First Baptist Church prepares and serves a meal and leads the Chapel time once per month.
contact Ken Mays (kmays@cocc.edu)
Teen ChallengeBend's Teen Challenge is one of nearly 200 across the country. The goal of a Teen Challenge student is to provide a comprehensive Christian faith-based solution to life-controlling drug and alcohol problems in order to become productive members of society. By applying biblical principles, Teen Challenge endeavors to help people become mentally-sound, emotionally-balanced, socially-adjusted, physically-well, and spiritually-alive.
contact Bryon Mengle (Bryon@fbcbend.org)
First Baptist Church also provides support to:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Bend Downtowners
- Community Bible Study
- Emergency Shelter Program
- Family Action Network
- Pregnancy Resource Center
Darrie & Debbie Turner
Michael & Dawna Jaffarian
Bridge Builders International Chuck Kelly
