Global Impact Celebration 2024
Joshua 1:9 – “Haven’t I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
What is GIC?
Global Impact Celebration is one of our biggest events every year at Callahan First Baptist Church. It is both an incredible opportunity to meet and hear from many of our partners in the mission of sharing Christ with the world, and encourage them in their work through Praying, Giving, and Going.
20th Year of GIC
For our 20th year of GIC, our theme is “Wherever I Go”.
Throughout This Week
Learn of opportunities to be personally involved.
Join Together
Join together with us in sharing the Hope of Christ Wherever We Go.
Letter from Pastor Lynn
We are excitedly looking forward to our Global Impact Celebration 2024 July 24 – 28! This is our annual missions celebration when we give glory and praise to God for all He has done and is doing in and through the ministries with which we partner. Please make these 5 days a priority and plan to participate in one of the most exciting weeks of the year!
In this booklet you will find our schedule for the week along with other important information you will need. It will answer many questions you may have and be a valuable resource not only for the week of Global Impact Celebration but for the rest of the year as well.
If you haven’t already done so, please join me in praying for God to use this week in powerful ways. Ask Him to encourage us, challenge us, and change us for His glory. We want to do more praying, giving, and going than ever before! I’m looking forward to joining you in taking the Gospel to our Callahan, Northeast Florida, America, and the rest of the world!
Where We’ve Been: 2004-2024
Since its inception in 2004, our annual missions conference has been a cornerstone of our church’s commitment to global outreach and support. This year marks the 20th anniversary of an event that has profoundly influenced our missions giving, fostering a deep-seated culture of generosity and active participation within our congregation.
Given since 2004
Mission trip participants
Who We Are
Missions at Callahan First includes over 63 Mission Partners worldwide.
Here, you will learn a little more about our 2024 GIC Missionary Participants. We encourage you to make some time with each mission group. Here are some ways you can do that during GIC 2024.
During the week there will be booths setup for each mission and multiple opportunities for Small Groups to meet individually with Mission Partners. Take these chances to experience what each mission is involved in daily and how you can pray for them.
GIC 2024 Missionary Participants
Amie Shields
Bring Your Brokenness
Andrew Baker
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Angela Washington
City Rescue Mission
Bob Britton
College of Missionary Aviation
Chris Reinolds
NE Florida Baptist Association
David Chakranarayan
Mission India
Eric & Ellen Peters
Pioneers
Les & Saralee Tilka
Christian Light Ministries
Lizzie VanZant
ETHNOS 360
Mark & Faith Souter
Set Free Ministries & Church
Michael & Robin Slaughter
NAMB Military Chaplain
Rhonda Hall
The Nest
Richard & Kimberly Hansen
Sidewalk Ministries
Rick & Elizabeth
Pioneers - Restricted Access
Rodney & Tonya Trawick
Promised Land Retreat
Samuel & Jessemine Johnson
Peace Community Church
Steve & Kathy Myers
CHARM
Sundy Goodnight
One More Child
Tom & Debbie Turner
International Christian Centers for the Deaf
Wherever I Go
There are multiple ways you can participate in GIC 2024.
One way you can be involved in missions is to give to our Faith Commitment Budget. Each one of us can help reach out to our mission partners and be used to help them in their daily work for the gospel. Financial support is an important part of this work
Another way you can be a part is to commit to giving a few hours (as little as 2 hours) to a week (168 hours) to participate in a mission trip. Throughout the year, we have opportunities for you to go and help our mis- sion partners with fulfilling their work.
Everyone is needed to be part of our prayer team. Within this GIC 2024 Booklet, we have provided you with a list of 63 of our incredible mission partners. We are asking that you join with us to take time and pray for them regularly. Through our 8:26pm Targeted Prayer Times on Tuesday Nights, we ask you to also lift up our mission partners. On our new Mis- sionary Display, in the lobby, you will also have the opportunities to see updated prayer needs that will help you stay connected.
Legacy Of Missions
For more than 20 years, Callahan has been in- volved in missions through Giving, Going and Praying. Everyone can be involved in helping share the Hope of Christ. Although we have been involved in GIC for 20 years, we are not finished. We will continue to find ways to get resources to…
- Equip our partners
- Support our partners
- Work together to share Christ
Faith Commitment Goals
During GIC you will be asked to help us gather our Faith Commitment Budget. This Budget allows us to support our missionaries, fund mission trips and provide needed resources to the mission field. Amen Goal is our minimum goal that we hope to reach. Glory Goal will allow us to do more and reach out more. Hallelujah Goal will enable us to reach out in the best way. Pray about what you can give… Together we can give more.
AMEN
$323,937.41
GLORY
$336,976.31
Hallelujah
$350,162.76
Going In Faith
Hours • Days • Weeks
There are many opportunities to serve from just 2 hours to 168 hours (week). Explore the “Wherever I Go” booklet for examples or contact the church office for serving options.
Praying in Faith
Prayer is essential for missions as it provides spiritual strength, guid- ance, and protection for missionar- ies, fosters unity and partnership between the church and those sent out, and opens doors for new op- portunities to share the gospel. It reminds us of our dependence on God’s power and sovereignty, ensur- ing that our efforts are aligned with His will. Through prayer, the church supports and encourages mission- aries, playing a crucial role in the global mission to spread God’s love and message of salvation.
Targeted Prayer Emphasis
Throughout the year, join us on Tuesday nights at 8:26pm to have a targeted prayer time, wherever you are, for our church, for missions, and for your own individual needs.
Internal Prayer Guide
Use the guide in the “Wherever I Go” GIC booklet on pages 11-12 to pray daily for our Mission Partners. We have 63 just in that booklet who need prayer on a daily basis.
Mission Display
Also, throughout the year, you will be able to interact with our Mission Display in the lobby and find updated prayer needs by which to pray over our partners in ministry.
GIC 2024 Schedule
Wednesday, July 24
5:00pm-8:00pm
Prayer Time | Worship Center
A time for all who would like to pray for the Global Impact Celebration, for the missionaries, for the events, but most of all, for open hearts to hear God’s call on our lives. Prayer guides will be available.
There will be no childcare available.
Thursday, July 25
6:45pm-8:00pm
Opening Ceremony | Worship Center
This is an opportunity to be introduced to our missionary guests, worship, and hear from our pastor. Childcare available for 2 and under. Please pick up your children before Dessert Reception.
8:00pm-8:45pm
Dessert Reception | Gym
Talk to the missionaries about their ministries while you try out fabulous homemade desserts.
Friday, July 26
6:30pm-8:00pm
International Banquet/Blessing Mart | Gym
Join us for a meal with international flair; then, hear missionary testimonies and see the gifts our Bible Fellowship Groups have purchased for their ministries. 1st-5th Graders may attend the Banquet.
Childcare will be available for Babies-5th Grade; however, children should eat with their parents and then be taken to childcare.
Saturday, July 27
6:00pm-8:30pm
Youth In-Home Briefing
Youth will meet at a home for a pool party, dinner and hear from a missionary guest.
Children’s Activities | On Campus
While parents attend their in-home briefings, there will be food, games and a missionary speaker to engage CF Kids. Child-care for ages 2 and under.
6:30-8:00pm || In-Home Briefings
Small Groups will join together to fellowship and hear from a specific missionary.
Sunday, July 28
9:00am
Small Group Briefings
Small Groups have been assigned a missionary to speak during class time. Some classes will meet together.
10:15am-11:30am
Commitment Service | Worship Center
Our final service for GIC 2024 and an opportunity to hear about leadership’s vision for missions for the upcoming year from Pastor Lynn Hyatt.
GIC 2024 Class Assignments
Click the button below to see the breakdown of which Mission Partner will be with your Small Group on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28.