Local Missions Group

The Local Missions group sponsors an all day missions event each September called Mission Morganton. To learn more, please visit the Mission Morganton page.

The Local Missions Group initiates and coordinates mission activities in Morganton and Burke County.

Areas of involvement include:
     • Burke United Christian Ministries (Contact: Martha Simpson)
     • Catawba River Baptist Association mission projects
     • Good Samaritan Clinic
     • Meeting Place Meal Delivery (Contact: Barbara Houston)
     • Back Pack Ministry (Contact: Becca Moon)
     • Habitat for Humanity (Contact: Ron Clifford)
     • Men’s Fellowship & Service Group (Contact: Steve Bailey)
     • Toy Store (Contact: Janet McDaniel)
     • Home Insecure (Contact: Frances Hall)
     • Wood Cutting Ministry (Contact: Todd Lynn)
             - The Ecumenical class has been delivering firewood to the needy in the community through BUCM. The wood is typically delivered on the 4th Saturday each month during cold weather.
     • Children’s Missions (Contact: Cassandra Feamster)
     • Outreach Center (Contact : David Alexander)
     • School Supplies Donation Drive (Contact: Vanessa Martin)
     • Mimosa Christian Counseling Center – contact Jane Rawson
     • Celebrate Recovery – contact Debbie Burleson
     • Pillowcase Ministry - contact Margaret Seitz
     • Ramp Building - contact Steve Bailey
    • Hurricane Recovery – contact Steve Bailey or Sandy Baden 

Ramp Building Project

Skilled members of First Baptist teamed up with members of El Bethel and Foothills Service Project to build a ramp at Arney’s Chapel Methodist Church on March 23rd. Thank you to all of of the hard workers for investing your time and effort towards doing God's work!

2022 School Supplies Donation Drive

The 2022 School Supplies Donation Drive was a huge success!
Over $2000 worth of school supplies have been given to four local schools in need.

Youth Missions Gallery

Photos from the Summer 2022 Youth Mission Trip to Wilmington, NC.

FBC Missions Trailer

The FBC Missions Trailer during the Canton Flood trip fall of 2021.