Local Missions
I was hungry and you fed me,
I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
I was homeless and you gave me a room,
I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
I was sick and you stopped to visit,
I was in prison and you came to me.'
Matthew 25:35-36
It is both out duty and our delight to serve our local community. There are many ways to get involved with us at SHBC to show the love of God to Mobile in tangible ways. The following are just some of the missions organizations that we support on an ongoing basis. If you'd like to find out how you can be involved in serving with us, please contact Michael Sherman
or call him at 342-5349.
Please click on the title of the ministry below if you would like to be directed to their website for additional information.
Haven of Hope
Haven of Hope is a Christian drug treatment home for women. The Woman's Missionary Union (WMU) of SHBC conducts a Bible study every Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. for the ladies attending the program. There are also opportunities to help the ladies earn their GED.
McKemie Place
McKemie Place is a place of hope for the homeless women in our city. Our church serves dinner there on the first Thursday evening every month. Feel free to provide your favorite dish or come and help serve. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Activity Center parking lot by the buses. Check our Events page for specific information about upcoming dates when we will be serving them dinner.
Home of Grace
The Home of Grace provides a Christ-centered alcohol and drug rehabilitation program for women. The Spiritually based program combines the principles of AA and the teachings of Jesus Christ. Contact us to see how you can help us support this critical ministry.
Light of the Village
Light of the Village is a faith-based, hands-on Christian Ministry designed to share the love of Christ to individuals impacted by crime and poverty. This urban ministry is located in Alabama Village in Prichard, Alabama. Through this ministry the light of Christ shines daily. Some of its vital programs include education for children, GED training for adults, afterschool programs and many others. This ministry requires many people with a variety of talents. We'd love to have your help in supporting the Light of the Village.
Habitat For Humanity
Here in Mobile, we have a very active Habitat for Humanity dedicated to building simple, decent housing for people in need. Our church is involved through organizing builds both through our Sunday School classes and independent of them. Contact us for information about how you can support current builds in our area.
Alabama Baptist Children's Home
The Alabama Baptist Children's Home is a non-profit ministry dedicated to protecting, nurturing and restoring children and families through Christ-centered services. There are numerous opportunities to serve this important ministry that is devoted to children in our area. Please contacts us so we can help you find out what you can do to help these children and those who are caring for them.
Waterfront Rescue Mission
Waterfront Rescue Mission provides a place for homeless men to receive love, meals, shelter, and counseling. We have members who faithfully go to Waterfront Rescue Mission each month. They take the time to share Christ with the men at the mission through conversation, coffee, and a devotion.
Adults on Mission
Adults on Missions is the local missions organization for our church. Through it church members are provided ongoing education about and opportunities to support in missions on our local area and beyond. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month. Check out the Messenger for updated info.
For additional infomation on how you can help us support these vital missions organization please contact Michael Sherman or call him at 342-5349.