Be a Lighthouse to Others
Phillips Memorial Baptist Church
HOPE CIRCLE of Phillips Church
Hope Circle’s purpose is to play an active role in Christian service both to our church and to the world-wide Christian community. Hope Circle is associated with the American Baptist Women of RI and the National American Baptist Women's Ministries.
Community Mission Projects of Hope Circle.
Monies from the May Breakfast, Christmas Bazaar, and other events go to:
The Baptist Home
Camperships for Phillips’ youth
Stewardship giving to Phillips
Lawn care funds
South Providence Neighborhood Ministries (SPNM) for programs and fuel assistance. Also, Christmas items are collected for SPNM.
Hope Circle Knitting Group knits items for mission projects.
Hope Circle Crafters Group makes items for the Christmas Bazaar.
Call 467-3300 ext. 1 for information on Hope Circle meeting times.
Check out Hope Circle news for more info.
Phillips Memorial
Baptist Church
565 Pontiac Ave.,
Cranston, RI 02910
401-467-3300
fax 401-467-3302
Serve the Lord with gladness
Volunteer at Phillips. For information on occasional, weekly, monthly, or seasonal volunteer opportunities, call the church office 467-3300 ext. 1 Also, see the Deacon Page.
Care Meals -- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED !
Be a part of our care meal preparation team for Ronald McDonald House, Crossroads Homeless Shelter, and for individuals in emergency need. Call Phillips for details: 467-3300 ext. 1.
The Fellowship Cafe
Donations support a variety of special projects for ministry and mission. See you at the cafe on Sunday after worship in Fellowship Hall.
PMBC Deacons Fund
Donations provide emergency support for persons in critical financial situations.
Look for envelopes in pew rack and place your donation in the offering plate on
Sunday. With the high cost of gas, housing and food, our neighbors are in need.
MISSION GIVING Check out Mission News
Four special annual offerings are taken during worship:
One Great Hour of Sharing (disaster relief)
America for Christ (national ministries, including American Baptist Churches of RI)
World Mission Offering (international missions)
Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering "Remember with love. Give with gratitude."
Volunteers needed to assist in a monthly worship service at the
Scandinavian Home in Cranston. Call Rev. Smith at 467-3300 ext. 2
ASSIST IN MINISTRY
Opportunities are available for Lay Readers, Ushers, and Greeters on Sundays at Phillips Church. Call the church office for more information: 401-467-3300 ext 1.
SPNM Food Pantry
Bring canned, non-perishable foods to Phillips Church for
South Providence Neighborhood Ministries’ Food Pantry.
Volunteer at SPNM Call the SPNM office for details: 401-461-7509
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Phillips Church has many volunteer opportunities available from gardening to nursery care to coffee making, from ushering on Sunday to being a lay reader. Call the church office for details. 401-467-3300 ext 1. THANK YOU!
Taste of Heaven Ministry
As part of its outreach effort, the Mission Board has voted to sponsor a project called "The Taste of Heaven Ministry." This ministry is currently active in filling some of the many needs at two local homeless shelters. 53 backpacks have been filled with school supplies for the children at family shelters in Warwick and at South Providence Neighborhood Ministries. The shelters are always in need of: adult socks, underwear, soap, deodorant, shampoo, and toothpaste. Leave items in the SPNM or Crossroads basket (marked for Taste of Heaven).
John Clarke Nursing Center -- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Each day, residents at the John Clarke Nursing Center in Middletown RI are provided with the vital medical care they need. But as Christians, we know that people need more than mere medical care, food and shelter. To learn how you can help enhance the lives of residents at the John Clarke Nursing Center, call 401-846-0743.
ABCORI Volunteers needed
Front desk volunteers are needed for support and assistance at the busy office at Canonicus. Volunteers are needed for one day a week from 10 am to 2 pm, answering phones, greeting visitors, and handling light clerical tasks. Interested? Call 401-294-6318 ext 102.
MENTORING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership is looking for mentors for children in grades 1-12 who for one reason or another are lacking the support that enables them to be all they can be. A mentor can be a life-changing role model in the growth and development of a child. Do you have an hour a week in which you could share yourself, your experiences, your attention to enhance a young person’s life? This is a well-established program which provides guidelines and support. If you are interested, contact the Church office at 401-467-3300 ext. 1.
