Transcript GREETINGS from HaCoBACare Ministries Within the Community of the Hamilton County Baptist Association From Whence the Name? HaCoBA is an acronym taken from Hamilton County Baptist.

GREETINGS
from
HaCoBACare Ministries
Within the Community of the
Hamilton County Baptist Association
From Whence the Name?
HaCoBA is an acronym taken from
Hamilton County Baptist Association.
The word CARE is attached and reflects attentive
assistance and/or treatment to those in need.
Ministries signifies attention to the wants and needs
of others and represents a multiplicity of services.
Hence the name HaCoBACare Ministries
The HaCoBACare Ministries Logo
is designed for definitive recognition
The fish symbol has been used to identify with the Christian
faith since the First Century A.D.
The small cross infers the only way to spiritual peace and
eternal security is through Jesus Christ.
“Sustenance for Body and Soul” relates to the physical
needs of the temporal body and the spiritual needs of the
immortal soul.
Ministry Categories
• Food
sardines
CANNED
GOODS OF
ALL SORTS
carrots
soup
canned fruit
sausages
dried milk
Ministry Categories
• Health
Job Placement
• Education,
including
English as
a Second
Language
Ministry Categories
• Toys
Christmas bags for
children
School
supplies
• Outer Clothing
and Shoes
Ministry Categories
• Household Items
• Christian Witness
• Other ministries are anticipated for the future
Rejoice Evermore!
From inception in year 2000 through September
2005 HaCoBACare Ministries has :
*Given food to 47,331 people
*Led 2,217 to a saving knowledge of our
Lord
*Guided 873 to rededicate their life to
Jesus
But let the righteous be glad,
let them rejoice before God;
yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.
- Psalm 68:13
Finances
• Solicitation is confined to the Hamilton
County
Baptist Association.
• Free will gifts are accepted from sources outside of the
Association.
• Limited annual support is received from the
Evangelism/Missions Strategies Group of the
Tennessee Baptist Convention.
• Monies received are tended by the Administrator of the
Hamilton County Baptist Association, including receipts,
disbursements and financial reports.
Who Does the Work?
Who Does the Work?
• There are NO Paid Workers!
• Over 100 Volunteers are on call Tuesday
through Friday from 20 area churches
For we are His workmanship, created in
Christ Jesus unto good works which God
hath before ordained that we should walk
in them.
-Ephesians 2:10
Consideration is Akin to Inspiration
thoughtful concern
for others
And Consider one another
and Provoke unto Love and Good Works.
Heb. 10:24
stir to action
that God be glorified and
the Gospel spread
But . . .
Recognition is Akin to Encouragement
Recognition is an expression of
gratitude and appreciation Consequently
HCBA CHURCHES ARE
ENCOURAGED TO OBSERVE
• The first Sunday after the first day of spring as:
HaCoBACare Ministries Day
• And on that day the activities of the ministry,
including results, be acknowledged.
• And that the day also be used to give inclusive
recognition of ALL volunteers, regardless of where
they serve, who give of their talents and time in the
service of our Lord administering to the various
needs of mankind.
Note: the term volunteers does not include church elected positions and committees.