International Teacher Welcome Basket List for Columbia Metro Churches
Fill a 1.5 bushel rectangular laundry basket with the following items: Drop off baskets and items by Monday, July 17 from 9am – noon at Spring Valley Baptist Church (91 Polo Road, Columbia). International Teacher Facts: Notes from International Teachers: “We were truly grateful when we received those welcome baskets. You don’t expect them, but…
April 2023 – Connecting Through School Appreciation Days
In this newsletter you will find:
Showing Teacher Appreciation
Robbie Tweito, a member First Baptist Pickens and a volunteer for Heart4Schools, has been serving teachers and staff members in her local school district through various initiatives. Heart4Schools is a network of churches serving students and teachers in South Carolina. At a recent Heart4Schools gathering, Robbie explained how they started their mission. “We decided we…
Meeting Needs of Students in Our Area
SCBaptist churches have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students throughout the state by meeting their needs in a variety of ways. Here are some key ways that churches can help meet the needs of students: By offering these and other resources, SCBaptist churches can help meet the needs of…
Starting a Backpack Buddies Program
The Backpack Buddies program is an initiative that helps fight food insecurity among children in the state. The program provides children with nutritious meals and snacks to take home in their backpacks over the weekends, when school meal programs are not available. Here are some key points to know about the program: Benefits of Backpack…
Starting a Reading Buddies Program
Reading Buddies programs are an excellent way for churches to support students in their local communities. The program matches volunteers with young students to provide reading support and help improve literacy skills. Here are some key benefits and ways to get involved: Benefits of Reading Buddies Research has shown that students who participate in reading…
Supporting Teachers in Our Communities
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our communities, dedicating their lives to educating and inspiring the next generation. SCBaptist churches have the opportunity to show their support and gratitude for these dedicated individuals by offering a range of resources and programs. Here are some ways that SCBaptist churches can support teachers: South Carolina Baptist Convention…
Standing in the Gap for Students
Deer Park Baptist Church in North Charleston, SC has been serving teachers and students in North Charleston since 2016 through Heart4Schools. The ministry started with simple acts such as backpack buddies and reading partners, but soon shifted its focus to come alongside teachers, serving them and helping meet their needs. Cindy Watts, a member of…
Be A Teacher’s P.E.T.
Are you looking for a great way to connect your church family with your school partner? Invite them to become a “Teacher’s P.E.T.”! Riverbluff Church encourages our members to get involved in our school partnership with Oakbrook Elementary in a variety of ways. Many cannot participate in Reading Buddies or other activities, but everyone can…