Local Evangelism and Global Missions
Brett Thompson, Pastor of Evangelism and Missions:
Pray, Give, Go: November is a month of prayer
During the month of November our church family is intentionally praying for renewed passion for local evangelism and global missions. Each day we will post verses and prayer requests on social media. Be sure you are following us on Facebook at facebook.com/fbcforney. Click below for a weekly prayer guide.
Greatest Gift to Jesus Missions Offering
Our second annual Greatest Gift to Jesus Missions Offering Day is Sunday, Dec. 8. In honor of Christ's birth, throughout the month of December, we are collecting a special missions offering to accelerate the spread of the gospel from our city to the ends of the earth. 100% of this offering will go to missions. We encourage you to consider giving an offering over and above your regular tithe. You may give either in our services or online at fbcforney.org/give. Choose either the "Greatest Gift To Jesus" or the "FBC Missions" funds.
Click to give your Greatest Gift to Jesus
Local Evangelism
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
FBC Forney and the North Texas Food Bank have partnered together to provide food to anyone in need. This large scale food distribution takes place on the last Monday of each month in our parking lot from 9-11 a.m.
NOTE: Our next distribution date is Nov. 25.
New: The distribution will take place in the back parking lot on the last Monday of the month and is now a drive-thru process. Those picking up food will enter from the south side across from Claybon Elementary School. Follow the directional signs and stay in their car, food will be brought to them by our volunteers.
Volunteers: Please arrive by 7:30 a.m. to help set up and distribute food. For more information email or .
- We will set up signs, tables, and supplies.
- Some of this will be done by a small advance team.
- If you want to be a part of that small advance team, let Kirk or Brett know.
- Between 7:00 am and 8:00 am - The food truck delivers food, and volunteers set up tables for sorting and distribution.
- From delivery to 9:00 am - Volunteers sort food items into bags or boxes and stage on tables for distribution.
- 9:00 am - We start handing out food via the drive-through process.
- 11:00 am - We finish handing out food.
- Clean Up
PARTY IN THE PARK
These summer block parties in community parks of neighborhoods around Forney allow us to provide local residents with a fun, evening event with bounce houses, games, and food.
WOOLLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
FBC Forney serves students and their families who are zoned for WMS in Mesquite ISD. For more information email .
There are three areas of service available: (Please note everyone is subject to a background check.)
- Tutors will work with students in the subjects of Math and English between 4:00p - 4:45 p.m. Any retired educators would be a great fit! Even if not retired, join us! You will be used wisely.
- Bus drivers will transport the students from WMS to FBC Forney at 4:46 p.m. in time to have Wednesday night supper.
- Shepherds will guide and direct student visitors during supper and then lead them into the student ministry garage by 6:30 p.m. for Wednesday night worship.
Wednesday Schedule:
4:15-5:00 p.m. Tutoring Sessions
5:15 p.m. Meal at church
5:50-6:30 p.m. Hang out in Garage
6:30 p.m. The House Student Service
8:00 p.m. Load bus
8:30 p.m. Drop off back at Woolley
FORNEY ISD HYGIENE KITS
Each month, FBC Forney provides personal hygiene product kits to every FISD student on the free food program (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). For more information email .
Delivery Drivers
Click here to sign up to deliver kits to student homes.
FORNEY ISD SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS
FBC Forney is partnered with Griffin Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School, and the Early Childhood Center in the OC. Throughout the year, opportunities arise to bless the schools and build relationships with students and their families.
GIFT OF HOPE
FBC Forney and Forney Police Department are partnered together to provide gifts to families in need at Christmas. This one night event impacts many families in the community.
UPWARD SPORTS
Our state of the art athletic facilities provide the venue for hundreds of children to participate in Upwards football, cheerleading, and basketball.
For more information email or visit fbcforney.org/sports.
DOOR TO DOOR
FBC Forney is systematically going to every home in the surrounding area in order to invite them to church and share the gospel with them.
Dates: Saturdays from 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Dec. 14: Door to Door Christmas Eve Blitz
PERSONAL EVANGELISM TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Over the course of just one workshop that is offered several times during the year, attendees learn how to share the gospel 1-on-1 with an unbeliever.
2025 Dates TBA:
CHRISTMAS EVE AND EASTER SUNDAY
These elaborate, exciting events are a deliberate effort to draw unbelievers to hear and consider the gospel.
2025 Mission Trips
Details and registration coming soon
International Trips
- Guatemala (Students) - March 8-14
- Sumatra, Indonesia - Spring 2025
- Madrid, Spain - tentative for April 26-May 3
- Southeast Africa 1 - May 3-10
- Southeast Africa 2 - June 14-21
- Northern United Kingdom (Students) - June 20-29
- Malawi - July 23-August 2
- Toronto, Canada - August 16-23
- North Africa - September 13-20
- Lombok Island - September 26-October 5
- Southeast Africa #3 - October 11-18
- London - November 1-8
Domestic Trips
- Pearl Harbor- March 2-8
- Austin (Students) - July 13-18
- Sturgis - August 1-9