Johnson Ferry’s Response to the Earthquake in Haiti:

Thank you so much to all of you who donated to disaster relief help in Haiti. To date, we have received $50,787.33 designated for relief work in Haiti.

How is Johnson Ferry responding to the tremendous need in Haiti?

We forwarded funds collected to the following two ministries:

• Samaritan’s Purse
• Mission for Haiti

Both of these ministries are not only responding to the urgent physical needs but also responding to deep spiritual needs through the gospel of Jesus Christ.

We have sent two assessment teams in early February to work with our long-time ministry partners Adventures in Missions (AIM). These JF teams traveled to Haiti from a host location in the Dominican Republic. As a result of these trips, we will host a Haiti informational meeting Sunday, February 28 at 4:00 pm in the Fishbowl.  You will learn about upcoming medical, evangelism, and construction teams that will be sent to Jacmel, Haiti.  Haitian Pastor Dieupie Cherubin, JFBC partner from Jacmel, will share a vision for reaching Haiti for Christ.  GM staff will share trip details.  

Short-term Mission Trip Interest

If you are interested in serving on one of these short-term mission trip teams, please register your name online. We are compiling a list of names and will communicate with you once opportunities are solidified. We especially need people with medical skills.

We are still accepting donations for Disaster Relief efforts in Haiti devastated by the recent earthquake. If you would like to contribute, you can make a donation online or by check payable to Johnson Ferry Baptist Church with a note for "Disaster Relief-Haiti". Checks can be taken to the business office or mailed to Johnson Ferry.

Churchwide Disaster Relief/ Rebuild Adult Trips

Skilled and unskilled men and women workers, are needed. General rebuilding, flooring, painting, ministering to home owners, and non-construction ministry activities are just some of the things that you will experience.  As these trips are organized and available for sign-ups, they will be available for registration on the web.

• Disaster Relief Training
  Go to www.gabaptist.org and click on "Special Training Class".  A list of future dates for Disaster Relief Training is available under Disaster Training Seminars.
• Red Cross Volunteers
  go to www.redcrossatlanta.org and click volunteer.

Since 1974, more than 70,000 believers in North America have experienced the Perspectives course.  Learn timeless truths on God’s heart for the world.  See how the gospel is understood and received by people of other cultures. Experience how this affects our witness of God’s love.  

In each of the 16 sessions, you will hear a different dynamic speaker, discuss material with other participants, and expand your understanding through weekly readings and study.  

Course held at Johnson Ferry

Mondays 6:30 - 9:30 pm
January 18 – May 10
Mega Room

Cost: $220 for audit and certificate level registration by January 5, $240 after January 5*
(additional cost for undergraduate and graduate level credit.)  There is a Family Discount of $50 off for every family member after the first full paying family member.

*Johnson Ferry members who meet Certificate requirements will be offered a $120 credit applied towards a JF mission trip by the end of 2011.  Certificate requirements include: attending lectures, completing reading assignments and open book homework, 5 personal responses and a small integrative paper.

For more information or to register, visit www.perspectives.org.