Reaching Out . . .

Missions and Ministry Projects

Mission Partners

As a member of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, Avenue Road Baptist Church supports, through its church budget and with special offerings, the work and mission of the Convention and of Canadian Baptist Ministries in Canada and around the world. Support for Relief and Development needs is given through the Sharing Way of CBM which works with partner churches in many countries and through the World Aid program of the Baptist World Alliance.

In addition, regular support is given to the Guelph Association of Baptist Churches, to Camp Hermosa, to Matthew House Refugee Ministry in Toronto, to Oasis Dufferin Community Centre and Food Bank in Toronto, to Friendship House in Brantford, to Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship in Winnipeg, and to local community projects like the Christmas Basket Fund, the Salvation Army Mitten Tree, Trinity Community Table (meals for the needy), and other projects.

The church supports financially, and through prayer and encouragement, three Global Partners-in-Mission who are currently serving with Canadian Baptist Ministries:  Rev. Johnny Byrne-Mamahit and Mrs. Paige Byrne-Mamahit in leadership development and church planting ministries in Balikpapan, Indonesia. Other prayer partners include such Canadian missionaries as Rev. Joyce Hancock with rehabilitation of street kids in Brasilia, Brazil; Dietrich and Edith Desmarais at Bethlehem Aboriginal Fellowship in Winnipeg; Phyllis Ortiz and Erika Abele of Oasis Dufferin, Toronto, and Anne Woolgar of Matthew House, Toronto.

The Church is kept up to date on the work of our partners through "Mosaic" a publication of Canadian Baptist Ministries, "the Link and Visitor" from the Baptist Women in Ontario and Quebec, "The Canadian Baptist" from the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec, the weekly CBM Prayer Line via internet with requests printed in the Sunday Church Bulletin, the monthly newsletters of Oasis and Matthew House, and through letters and email notes from the partners themselves.

Outreach Projects

Showing the World Jesus' Love.

Service to others is one of our primary and practical ways of showing God's love to our neighbours: those across the street, and across the world.  Here's a sampling of some of the work we share in at Avenue Road.  Excited?  Come on board, and make a difference with us!

Welcome House

Ministry to Refugees.

At our fall business meeting, the congregation approved the proposal of our Refugee Task Force to create “Welcome House,” a ministry to refugees in our church house.
In a nutshell, we will use the house to welcome refugees who have come through the ministry of Matthew House in Toronto or Fort Erie for up to one year each as they settle into life in Canada. We will provide volunteer support to help them achieve independence, orienting them to our community and how to accomplish day-to-day tasks here. $5000 is already committed by the Mission Circle and the Friendship Circle for the start-up costs of this ministry, and a strong volunteer team is in place. A document detailing the project is available in the narthex.

If you would like to volunteer to help with rides from time to time, or any other service you could provide to new residents, please contact Linda Rothery, chair of our Welcome House team.

Thank you, especially to everyone who has worked so tirelessly to get the house ready for these new friends. We believe God has truly equipped us to accomplish the work he has given us. The hundreds of hours of labour you have given are greatly appreciated.

Community Clothesline

Helping stay warm.

Are you in need of gently used clothing for you and/or your family?

The “Community Clothesline” is a new and exciting ministry to the Cambridge community run by Avenue Road Baptist Church. This service is FREE for any Cambridge resident in need of practical assistance. Items include children’s, women’s and men’s clothing and shoes.
The "Community Clothesline" uses a “drop-in” style approach where people can come by anytime that suits them during our 'open' hours. The Community Clothesline will be open Thursdays 12:30-2:30pm

If you have any interest in serving in this ministry, either on the front lines or behind the scenes, please speak to Holly Heise.
Have something to donate? Donations of gently used clothing can be dropped off to 465 Avenue Rd. Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm.
For more information call: (519) 621-4391.

Please Note: We are currently accepting spring/summer donations. Personal items (i.e. underwear) will not be accepted.

Community Programs

Many small ways to help out . . .

Did you know . . .

We save:  - used eye glasses for Operation Eyesight.
                - Campbell soup labels for sports equipment.
                - Zehr's grocery tapes for the Friendship Circle.
                - aluminum rings from pop cans to donate for wheelchair purchases.
                - used postage stamps for the Oasis ministry.

We have a food box for donations that are used for the Food Bank.

We take donations of coffee, sugar, pasta, etc. to support the ongoing needs of Trinity Table.

We support Matthew House in Toronto. Their needs are bedding, towels, dishes and small appliances (i.e. toaster, kettles, etc.).

We support Oasis Centre with Christmas toys for their children's ministry.

All of this takes place in the alcove on your left, as you come through the main doors of the church. Your contributions are gratefully appreciated. Thank you.

The Bridges Shelter

Serving our neighbours in downtown Cambridge.

Volunteers from Avenue Road serve down at the Bridges Shelter in downtown Cambridge the third Sunday of every month on a rotating basis.  Service includes helping prepare, serve and clean up for those having dinner at the shelter.  Come join us as we have a little fun in the kitchen, and wait on others with a smile! 

Interested in joining us?  Contact:  Leona Cox.