Cobb Street Angels

Proverbs 19:17
“One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his good deed.”

Sisters of the Heart would like to thank Susan Waggoner for her invaluable service to Cobb Street Ministries. Because of her commitment to serve the Lord and to make a difference in the lives of others, BHBC has a growing ministry to Cobb Street by providing meals, volunteers and much needed goods to this Christ–honoring ministry. Susan is stepping down as champion to Cobb Street Ministries. God has called Juanita Amerson to step into this role and we are pleased to welcome her. If you are interested in finding out more about this remarkable ministry, please contact Juanita above.

What is Cobb Street Angels?

Cobb Street Angels is a BHBC organization that supports the work of Cobb Street Ministries, a local shelter and rehab center. Cobb Street “Angels” teach, tutor, mentor, do maintenance and repairs, provide prepared meals, childcare, donations of food and household goods, and respond to other needs as they present themselves at Cobb Street Ministries.

What is Cobb Street Ministries?

Cobb Street Ministries was organized 32 years ago by Carol and Harvey Paschal to heal spiritually, emotionally, and physically; and to house, feed, clothe, comfort, educate, and provide other needed help to homeless, addicted, pregnant, or otherwise distressed women, children, and sometimes entire families in the Cobb County area. It has grown to provide an eighteen-month program to help individuals identify the causes and solutions to their homelessness, addiction, or abuse, while providing them with support and a place to live in a homelike environment. It is both shelter and sanctuary.

What is our purpose?

Cobb Street Ministries' first purpose is to show the hurting person the unconditional love of Jesus Christ. Burnt Hickory Baptist Church has partnered with Cobb Street Ministries through its InsideOut Missions Ministry to assist Cobb Street in accomplishing this goal. The Women’s Ministry at Burnt Hickory plays a major role in helping the church assist Cobb Street minister to these women and children. There are many needs.

What can I volunteer to do?

On site at the Ministry:

• Answer the phone
• Visit with residents
• Participate in prayer walks
• Participate in, or plan by yourself or with your group, special events for the residents
• Mentor, tutor, or teach
• Offer childcare for moms during adult classes or special events
• Join with others to provide meals
• Participate in repairs or maintenance to the residences
• Provide vehicle maintenance and repair
• Provide professional services such as chiropractic, hairdressing, massage, or nail care
• Work in The Angel Closet, the ministry thrift store
• Teach a subject in which you are gifted, such as art or music

Other opportunities for service:

• Donate used clothing and household goods to The Angel Closet
• Adopt a child or adult to gift at Christmas
• Participate in donating a Thanksgiving basket
• Encourage children to keep an Angel Box to store unused goods to donate
• Donate gift cards for children’s educational supplies
• Donate food and household supplies to the ministry for use in the residences

Proverbs 14:31
“He who oppresses the poor taunts his Maker, But he who is gracious to the needy honors Him.”

If you have any questions or for more information about this ministry, please contact Juanita Amerson above.