CHURCH FOCUS ON LOCAL MISSIONS

The Work of Community missions Services is all about meeting people where they are today and directing them to God’s desire for their life right now and in their future. Please remember us in prayer: 1) For guidance from God through the Holy Spirit to share his heart with people everywhere. 2) For the salvation of those we minister to in their communities. 3) For our spiritual walk and growth through time spent with God in private prayer. 4) For balance in our family life and in developing wise relationships. 5) For financial provision to meet personal and ministry needs. We appreciate the opportunity from First Baptist Church Atlanta very much, to highlight our local missions ministries. "It is God who is working in you, making you willing to obey Him and giving you all that you need to accomplish His good purpose" Philippians 2: 13. (Paraphrased)

Hunting Eggs and Hearing about God's Love

Oh yes! we sure do celebrate Easter. We do not celebrate paganism as some would suggest. For us it's all about Love in demonstration. Caring, sharing, serving. Finding a need and filling it, finding a hurt and healing it. It is a season of renewal and remembrance. Just As we see the flowers bloom in hope of a new life, we also embrace the Love of God which he demonstrated in giving his only sinless son to die and then be resurrected for us.
"For God so loved the world that He gave his only sinless son to die for us, and whosoever believes in him, would not perish but receive everlasting life through him" John 3:16...... "My friends, if this is the way God loved us, we must also love one another" 1John 4:11. Love protects from danger and through acts of kindness provides opportunities for others to prosper. Accept God's love today and you will receive the benefits He promised.

A Profile of Toni Branyon

Toni Branyon, is the director and co-founder of C.I.T. As an elementary school teacher for 26 years, she was always surrounded by children. Toni earned a Master's Degree in elementary education from Auburn University and has dedicated much of her life to training children. Toni's commitment to helping children reach their full potential led her to working with community after-school programs. In 2002, Toni became the director of a community center, which provided numerous programs to children in the inner city. Through Toni's love and determination for the community members, the program and children flourished.

Toni's work also led her to volunteering at her childhood camp. While there, she reconnected with Trudy Cathy White, which eventually led her to the Lifeshape Foundation. Through her partnership with Lifeshape, Toni's vision for C.I.T. is being realized. Today, in multiple communities in Metro Atlanta children are beginning to learn, grow and succeed through the programs and services offered by C.I.T. "The children’s grades are improving. Parents, teachers, and volunteers have reported the children’s behavior has improved; community relationships are being formed. Parents are being more active in the schools. Church members and after school families are forming relationships. Some after-school families are even visiting the church.” -[Toni] Toni has been a NAMB missionary since 2002. In November 2008, Tim Cummings of Whirlwind Missions introduced Joe, Scott Sr and Toni and suggested to them that they team up to serve an apartment community in Lithonia, GA. Now Toni and Joe has added Judy Mckinley to their team. Together Toni, Joe and Judy presently serve in four different apartment Communities in Atlanta. There are still other communities interested in the programs and services now offered by CIT and CMS but there is also a great need for faithful volunteers. Please pray for Toni as she seek to obey God’s call to love and serve others. Pray for her Protection and safety. For Financial provision both personal and for doing the work of serving others through Communities in Transformation.