Oregon Hill Baptist Center
“Sharing the Light of Christ”
Located on: The ground floor of Pine Street Baptist Church
Address:
400 S. Pine Street, Richmond, VA 23220
If you have questions about a ministry or want to volunteer, contact:
Rev. Jennifer M. Turner, Community Missionary
Phone: (804) 648-1353
Email: jennifer.turner@rbaonline.org
Reports and Information
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History
The Oregon Hill Baptist Center is one of three Baptist Centers located in inner-city Richmond. The Centers are primarily supported by the Richmond Baptist Association, The Baptist General Association of Virginia and the churches in which they are housed.
The Center began with the vision of Blanche White, executive director of the Woman’s Missionary Union of Virginia, for a religious work with families of the Oregon Hill community. The Center opened with a Vacation Bible School on June 7, 1940 as the Cary Street Baptist Center.
In 1974 it was moved to its present location inside of Pine Street Baptist Church, and the name was changed to the Oregon Hill Baptist Center. The Center and Church work very closely in partnership along with many volunteers to reach the community and beyond with the light and love of Jesus Christ.
Directors
1940-44 Allie Lee Arendall, Minnie Stinnett, Carolyn Boothe & Rachel Dickson
1944-68 Viola Saunders
1968-88 Bill Berry, Director; Evelyn Berry, Associate Director
1989-96 Evelyn Berry, Director; Gracie Kirkpatrick, Associate Director
1996 to
Present Jennifer Turner, Director
Ministries Offered
* Bible Study for All Ages
* Sunday Night A-Live - informal worship
* “Kids on the Hill” - tutoring, exciting games, interest groups, and Bible
stories for children kindergarten through 5th grade.
* Youth Gatherings - discussions, fellowships, trips, and mission projects
* Sports Teams - basketball and softball
* Tutoring - for children and teens
* Education Scholarship Assistance
* Senior Adult Fellowships
* Day Camps and Summer Camp - for children and teens
* Emergency Assistance - food, financial assistance, etc.
* Counseling and Referrals
* Special Interest Classes - Parenting, Crafts, CPR, etc.
* Family Activities - skating, retreats, etc.
* OHMOMS - mother’s support group.
* School Supply Ministry - Click here for an informational flier on 2010 event.
* Christmas Store Ministry - Click here for informational flier.
Volunteer Opportunities
* Prayer - please pray for Oregon Hill and for the Baptist Center as we strive to share Christ’s love with our neighbors.
* Financial Support - financial gifts are of great importance as we try to minister to the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of the people in Oregon Hill and beyond.
* Kids on the Hill Volunteers - help with homework, lead a Bible study or an interest class, OR prepare a snack dinner for the children.
* Senior Adult Dinner and Program - provide dinner and/or program for a group of community senior adults.
* Day Camps - help lead Bible study, crafts and recreation for children during the summer.
* Sponsorships - help sponsor a child or teen to go to camp or on a group outing with the Center.
* Child Care - help provide child care during OHMOMS meeting or other special activities.
* Other - share YOUR special talent or skill.
