Jesus calls on us to be "the salt of the earth" and "the light of the world": "In the same way let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." (Matthew 5:13-14). When we serve the people of Madison County, we bring glory to God as we invest in our communities. That's why First Baptist Bethalto serves the citizens of Madison County through the following programs:
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Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of families every month across 35 states. Angel Food Ministries crosses denominational lines and has spread the good news of Jesus through inserts that are placed in each food order.
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"Upward Sports" is a fun, reliable, passionate, and encouraging, sports experience for boys and girls, in Kindergarten through 6th grade. "Upward" provides first-class, organized, detailed, sports programming in basketball and cheerleading. Our current season includes the months of December through February. Unique aspects of "Upward" include an Evaluation Placement System which fosters equality of competition between teams, as well as a Substitution System, which allows for equal playing time amongst all participants. Through "Upward," children are exposed to quality coaching and sport development. "Upward" emphasizes character and integrity instead of a "win-at-all-costs" mentality, which may often be found in today's sports world.
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