Other Opportunities
American Baptist Women’s Ministries of the Great Rivers Region
“ABWM is a Christ-centered ministry with a commitment to encourage and empower women and girls to serve God.”
Gateway 180
Once a month Third takes sandwich items, snacks, and fruit for meals for clients living there as well as provide meals for those experiencing homelessness that come every day. Donated items (new or gently used) are always welcome: children’s books, bedding, and towels. Clothing for children is also needed, especially for 4T and up.
For other items click on: https://gateway180.org/getinvolved/#donate
To help with monthly food contact Donna McDill
To volunteer and help with collections contact Peggy Pittenger
To learn more about Gateway 180 visit:
Babies in the Congo
Missionaries Kathy and Tim Rice serve with a hospital in Venga with a constant need to layette sets, and hats for newborns. Come sew, donate material, or make something to share for this meaningful ministry.
To learn more about the Rice’s visit:
To help contact LaVerne Graham
Christmas in East St. Louis
Each year TBC adopts children who are members of the Christian Activity Center in East St. Louis. Winter clothes are always a huge need as are the wish lists from the 9 children we adopt.
To shop for children or donate please contact:
To learn more about the Christian Activity Center:
International Fellowship/CBF Mission in St. Louis
Sasha and Mira Zivanov serve in South St. Louis to immigrants from many countries providing a weekly food pantry, tutoring and help with paperwork for those with limited English skills. They were a recipient of funds from TBC’s Urban Committee to support tutoring with improved computers and printers. Their partnerships with Oak Hill Elementary as well as ministry for women leaving prison.
For volunteering opportunities contact: Peggy Pittenger
or Judy Parham