Big A Club - Georgia Baptist Women

BIG A CLUB

Partnering with First Baptist Church, Hampton, TN to share the gospel with children living in poverty.

“For the last several weeks, we walked into church and there were boxes in our foyer labeled BIG A CLUB. Our volunteers can’t believe crafts, gift cards, and checks arrive weekly! We added a class for 7th and 8th graders, and the partnership with Georgia Baptists helped make this possible. I told Mac, Big A Coordinator (who was a bit skeptical), to wait for it. He has been a believer in the power of Georgia Baptist Women!!”

Becky Brumitt

Hampton Baptist Church, TN

ABOUT BIG A CLUB

WHAT IS THE BIG A CLUB?

Big A Club is a weekly afterschool children’s Bible ministry for grades 3-6 at First Baptist Church, Hampton, TN with more than 60 students enrolled. Students arrive by school bus, eat a meal, and recite the pledges of the American flag, the Christian flag, and the Bible. They rotate through Bible story time, recreation, crafts, and music before parents arrive at the end of the night.
WHY BIG A?
WHAT IS THE POVERTY LEVEL?
- Hampton First Baptist is a small, rural, Southern Baptist church located in Carter County, TN.
- Tennessee has 95 counties and Carter County is the 14th poorest county in the state.
- Carter county has the 10th lowest median household income rank at $31,842. Many of the Big A children come from families that struggle to provide food and basic toiletries for their children. Although a large percentage of the families are receiving food stamps, this assistance cannot be used for personal hygiene items.
- The community rests in the shadow of the Appalachian Mountains and is served by one elementary school – Hampton Elementary School.
- Due to the large percentage of students eligible for free or reduced breakfast and lunch in Carter County schools, the county school board voted to provide free and reduced meals to ALL students in the school system.
HOW CAN I PRAY?

Hampton First Baptist is a member of the Watauga Baptist Association and supports the Southern Baptist Convention and the Cooperative Program. The church has a Sunday school attendance of 40-45 each week and has an annual budget of less than $85,000. Providing for the needs of the BIG A children is a challenge but God has given them great opportunities to impact their lives. Hampton Baptist BIG A Club needs partnerships with co-laborers in Christ.

DONATE CRAFT SUPPLIES

1. CONTACT

Send an email to Beverly Skinner for the Big A director’s contact information.

2. COLLECT

Collect craft supplies according to the current needs of the Big A Club. The Big A director will give guidance on most needed items.

3. SEND

Mail craft supplies to FBC Hampton. Providing craft supplies is an immense help to the Big A leaders!

Additional Needs

Hygiene Supplies

Toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, regular size bars of soap, deodorant, shampoo, and washcloths.

T-Shirts

Children receive new t-shirts each year. Front includes a Christian logo, and “Hampton BIG-A” on the back.

Financial Support

Buy food, meet unexpected needs, and support the overall budget of the Big A Club.

Big Vision Items

Large tent, inflatable bounce house or obstacle course. Host teams for special events, i.e. back-to-school party, summer day camps, etc.

Children's Clothing

NEW briefs for boys, NEW panties for girls, NEW socks, hair bands for girls, and NEW ball caps for boys.

Recreation Supplies

Hula hoops, jump ropes, soccer balls, sidewalk chalk, and balloons.

Requested Items

Clorox wipes, paper towels, large bottles of hand sanitizer, and styrofoam plates.

Download Big A Club Flyer

GET INVOLVED

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