"A MIND FOR MISSIONS" RIVERS OF LIFE MISSION STATEMENT To glorify God and further Fountain Baptist Church’s Christian witness by providing support to the health, educational, socio/economic, and/or spiritual needs of developing countries outside the United States with a focus on Africa and other countries descendant of the African Diaspora movement. Reference Scriptures:Genesis 2:10-14    Psalms 36:7-9 PROVERBS 02 April 2001 - "The river swells from the little streams." - (Bateke proverb) 10 October 2000 - The river swells with the contribution of the small streams. - (Bateke proverb)

On Sunday, October 20, 2002, Fountain Baptist Church (FBC's) first annual African Heritage Day, launched the Rivers of Life Ministry to: raise awareness and appreciation for the rich African culture promote a "Mind for Missions" through the Rivers of Life Ministry The sanctuary was decorated with authentic African artifacts on loan from the Newark Museum. The Ministerial staff, Deacons, Choirs, and Ushers were dressed in coordinated African attire. Church members and visitors also wore splendid garments reflective of the diverse cultures of African countries. It is our goal that FBC witness will encourage individuals and other churches to do more to support Africa and other countries in need. Map taken from Virtual Tourist.Com site.

AFRICA Most Populous Country: Nigeria 126,635,626 Largest Country: Algeria 2,381,740 sq km Highest Point: Kilimanjaro 5,895 m Longest River: Nile River 6,825 km Largest Lake: Lake Victoria 69,500 sq km Largest Desert: Sahara Desert 9,065,000 sq km

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AFRICA AND FBC FOREIGN MISSIONS Africa, The Continent Kenya Educational Sponsorship Program    Pelonomi Children's Home Community Project    Carroll Shaw Memorial Center    Baptist Convention College Mission Trip DONATIONS Make a Donation HOME PAGE FBC Home Contact Information Fountain Baptist Church Rivers of Life Ministry 116 Glenside Avenue Summit, NJ 07901 Email:rol@fountainbaptist.org Rivers of Life web pages designed by Designs Around You