HART, Mich.—First Baptist Church of Hart, Mich. has sponsored a free oil change day for single women, where thirty-three women had their cars inspected and the oil changed. While their wheels were being serviced outside, the ladies were being intentionally engaged on a heart level inside the church by a group of hostesses. This event also provided an opportunity to invite the women to another outreach event called “The Heart Mall,” held on May 5. Area merchants were invited to provide displays and/or special services. The church provided a coffee bar, beauty spa, demonstrations and crafts, baking contest, and a soup and bread buffet.
Last August, First Baptist Church called Dennis Foley back to minister in Hart as pastor of outreach and assimilation. He had previously served for 17 years as the youth and then senior pastor, leaving in 1998. In January of this year, First Baptist started a Saturday night worship service. This service is casual and designed for people who have little church background. Several adults have been saved and are continuing to attend and grow. The Saturday night service has become an alternative entry point for people in whose lives God is working.
