Foreign Missions

Foreign Missions

Fifth Sundays at NBEGAT

“Churches on Mission” across the Eastern Field

Our Association moves together in mission. On every Fifth Sunday, each member is invited to give $8 toward Foreign Missions so we can respond quickly and faithfully to needs beyond our borders. 

Leadership: The Foreign Mission Effort is led by Sister Gwen Deason. 

Why Fifth Sundays?

  • Simple & united. A single rhythm that every church can remember and join. 
  • Ready resources. Consistent gifts position us to help when needs arise—no delays, no scrambling.
  • A witness of partnership. Our churches are stronger together; the East serves beyond the East. This outward posture flows from the spiritual renewal we’ve experienced coming “home” and working side-by-side.  

How to Give (Two Easy Ways)

1) Give online (Givelify)

Use the button below and choose your amount. If “Monthly” or “Recurring” is offered in the app, you can set that too.

Foreign Missions

Every Fifth Sunday — each member gives $8.

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NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553
Memo: Foreign Missions
Lead: Sister Gwen Deason • Office: cos@nbegat.org
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    2) Give by mail

    Make checks payable to NBEGAT, Inc. and mail to:

    NBEGAT, Inc.
    P.O. Box 657
    Galveston, TX 77553     

    (Memo line: “Foreign Missions.”)

    Fifth-Sunday Calendar

    2025

    • March 30, 2025
    • June 29, 2025
    • August 31, 2025
    • November 30, 2025

    2026

    • March 29, 2026
    • May 31, 2026
    • August 30, 2026
    • November 29, 2026
    Tip: Add these to your phone calendar now; invite a friend or your ministry team.

    What Your Gift Supports (examples)

    • Gospel partners and churches serving outside our immediate region
    • Relief and recovery efforts when crises strike
    • Resources that equip pastors, evangelists, and volunteers on the field
    • Strategic, need-driven projects approved and reported through Association leadership

    (We publish brief impact notes in the Eastern Beacon of Hope so you can see gifts at work.)

    Church Toolkit (copy-and-paste)

    Bulletin line (short):
    Fifth-Sunday Foreign Missions next Sunday — every member $8. Give via Givelify or mail: NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553. 

    Announcement (longer):
    Our Association’s Fifth-Sunday Foreign Mission offering is led by Sister Gwen Deason. Each member is asked to give $8. You can give on Givelify or by mail (NBEGAT, Inc., P.O. Box 657, Galveston, TX 77553). Thank you for helping us respond quickly to mission needs. 

    Accountability & Updates

    • Designation honored. Funds marked Foreign Missions are used for that purpose.
    • Transparency. We include Foreign Missions summaries in meeting reports and newsletter recaps. Key Association actions and safeguards that protect our work and assets are recorded and approved by the body. 

    Pray With Us

    • For open doors and effective partners on the field
    • For protection and provision for workers serving in hard places
    • For the Lord to multiply every gift for His glory and the good of people

    Questions & Contact

    • Foreign Missions Lead: Sister Gwen Deason (via Association office) 
    • Email: cos@nbegat.org • Website: nbegat.org
    • Moderator’s Office: Moderator@nbegat.org • (409) 682-6548
    • Campus: 128 County Road 119, Edna, TX 77957

    Our “why,” in one sentence

    Coming home reminded us who we are: Churches on mission—building up the saints here so we can bless the nations there.  

    — National Baptist Eastern General Association of Texas (NBEGAT)