Serving Lake Wales, Highland Park, and Waverly, FL and surrounding areas
Choices Pregnancy Care Program provides support to those
in the Lake Wales community who are experiencing
an unplanned pregnancy.
All services are completely confidential and are offered at no cost.
Medical - Pregnancy Testing, Limited Ultrasounds, Abortion Information, STD/ STI Testing, and Medical Consultations
Resources - Material Aid, Transitional Housing, Fatherhood Initiative and Adoption Referrals
Coaching and Education - Pregnancy Options Coaching, Post-abortive Healing Groups, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, Relationship Education, Health Education and Information, Prenatal Education and Support, Parenting Classes
Baby Bottle Campaign
All donations support Choices Pregnancy Care program and the clients in need of our services
The campaign begins on Mother's Day and Ends of Father's Day
Choices offers...
- Pregnancy testing
- Limited Ultrasounds
- Pregnancy Education
- Birthing Classes
- Coaching
- STD/STI Testing
- Resource-Earning Program
- All or our services are free and completely confidential
BBC's Nesting Basket for the Lake Wales Choices Pregnancy Care Center
The Choices Pregnancy Care Nesting Gift Basket is a simple but meaningful way our church family can come alongside new mothers with love and practical support. Through this program, we invite members to donate essential baby items such as clothing, diapers, formula, blankets, and other necessities that help a mother prepare for her newborn.
Each donated item becomes part of a thoughtfully assembled “nesting” gift basket—designed to ease the burden of those first weeks and remind mothers that they are not alone. These baskets are distributed through Choices Pregnancy Care to women who may be facing challenging circumstances, offering both encouragement and tangible care.
By participating in this ministry, our church has the opportunity to reflect Christ’s compassion in a very real way—meeting physical needs while pointing to the greater hope found in Him. Whether you give one item or many, your generosity helps create a warm and welcoming start for both mother and child.
St. Pauly's Textile Inc.
The joint Mission of St Pauly Textile and Bethel Baptist Church is to collect USEABLE clothing from the Lake Wales community, and successfully redistribute that clothing to people in need nationwide and worldwide.
On our property at Bethel Baptist Church (BBC), St Pauly's has placed a beautiful, portable trailer as the Lake Wales community collection point.
This attractive, well constructed trailer will attract huge amounts of clothing donations from our Community for redistribution to provide for those in disaster relief areas in America, other indigenous peoples in need throughout the world
An EPA study says that 85% of clothing in the U.S. is ultimately thrown away instead of donated. This indicates a very low donation rate (15%).
- St Pauly's collects from 1,400 partnering organizations over 175,000 pounds of clothing per day
- In 2023 they shipped over 68 million garments, which clothed an estimated 3 million people
- As part of this Christian ministry, we invite you to join us in prayer and service as we labor together with God to clothe a world in need.
One More Child – A Mother’s Day Offering
Each year on Mother’s Day, our church participates in the Southern Baptist initiative known as One More Child—a special, designated offering focused on caring for vulnerable children and families.
This ministry exists to serve those in some of life’s most difficult situations, including foster children, hungry children, trafficked children, single mothers, and struggling families. Through the generosity of churches like ours, One More Child is able to provide meals, safe homes, counseling, and ongoing support to those who need it most.
Mother’s Day is a fitting time to give, as we reflect on the value of family and the calling to care for those who are hurting and in need. Your gift goes beyond a single moment—it becomes part of a larger mission to bring hope, healing, and the love of Christ to “one more child.”
We invite you to prayerfully consider how you can participate in this offering. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families who need to know they are seen, valued, and loved.
Serving partner churches in eastern Polk County
• We exist for the Church. • Our Mission is Healthy Churches. • We provide training, resources, and guidance to churches when invited by the church. • We honor the autonomy of every church. • Church Revitalization, RE-vision, Strategy, Demographics, and Resources are some of the ways we can serve you. • Church Planting is an important Christian ministry to reach the rapidly growing population of eastern Polk County.
Ridge Bible Training Center is a Bible Institute to train pastors, ministers, and church leaders here in the Ridge.
The 520 hour course includes:
1. Bible Study Methods and Rules of Interpretation 6. Personal Spiritual Life
2. Old Testament Survey 7. Church Ministry/Administration/Education
3. New Testament Survey. 8. Teaching Principles and Methods
4. Preaching Biblical Messages and Pastoral Ministry. 9. Church History Survey
5. Bible Doctrine Survey. 10. Missions/Evangelism/Discipleship
In the mid-1970’s Pastor Rayburn Blair from Temple Baptist Church in Tallahassee had the vision to start a children’s home. Soon 14 acres of land was soon donated and once funds were raised, ground was broken, construction began, and the Lighthouse opened in October 1977 to provide a temporary home for boys and girls of all ages. In the late 80’s and early 90’s the home transitioned to being a home for troubled teen girls only.
The Lighthouse program is a combination of set schedules, work responsibilities, Biblical counseling and instruction, private education, athletics, extra-curricular activities, family visits, music training and performance, and community involvement – all in an environment of love and structure. We are, above all, a Christian home, and that spiritual emphasis runs through every phase of the program. The girls are required to attend church, maintain personal devotions, memorize Scripture, and gospel music is all that the girls sing. All counseling is done from a Christian, Biblical perspective, and all school, dorm, and administrative personnel are experienced counselors.
If you are a parent or legal guardian interested in possibly placing a young lady (13-17) with the Lighthouse, please call the Lighthouse Children’s Home, (850) 877-3778 for application procedures.
Missionary to Nepal
Ram Narayan Chaudhary and Family
I was born on September 17, 1972 into a Hindu family in Nepal. We worshipped many gods and goddesses. My mother was frequently afflicted with different sicknesses. We found no possible nothing or no one to help her. Meanwhile, I went to India where I met some Christian women who shared the Gospel with me. However, I opposed them. These Godly women sent a pastor to me. After he explained the love of Jesus, he handed me some Gospel booklets. While reading, I came across the portion where Jesus had died for our sins. I then went to attend a church, and was touched by the message. We prayed for my mother and God healed her. One day while I was at home, God began to speak to my heart in a special way. I repented of my sins and received Jesus as my Savior. Thereafter, tarrying in prayer, my Savior called me to serve Him full time. After completing a short-term Bible training course, I am now working with Gospel for Asia ministries, a Christian ministry that supports national workers serving as the hands and feet of Christ. I am serving as a missionary in Nepal.
Missionary to Bangladesh
Prosanta Sarker and Family
I was born on August 2, 1990 in a Hindu Family in Bangladesh. One of my classmates, a Christian often told me about Jesus Christ. Since it was contrary to the teachings of Nimduism, I always opposed him. One Sunday, I went to his house to have a talk with him. On that day, the worship service was held in his house. When I saw the people praising God with joy and peace, I was surprised. When the pastor preached from the Word, I was convicted of my lost state. My friend prayed with me and I received Jesus as my personal Savior. I Became a changed person. When I witnessed the love of Christ with my friends, many of them responded to the Gospel positively. The Lord confirmed His call upon me and I enrolled in a Bible School and continue to do missionary work here in Bangladesh.
Missionary to Punjab, India
Vikram Bedi and Family
I was born into a strong Hindu family in India. I have parents and two siblings. My parents spent time faithfully in performing religious rituals to receive blessings but we did not have peace in the family. Sadly my mother suffered from severe back aches. We had spent a lot of money for her treatment but she did not get cured. Moreover my father was also addicted to alcohol and created a lot of problems in my family. At this point in time one of our neighbors who was a believer suggested us to go to church. So I along with my mother began to attend the church. As the pastor and the believers fervently prayed for my mother she was healed completely period from then on my faith in Christ began to increase. Thus with a repentant heart I confess my sins and receive Jesus as my personal savior. Since then I began to spend time in the Lord's presence praying and meditating on his word. I prayed to God to show his specific will in my life. After being confirmed of my call to serve my master I enrolled in Bible school.
The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM)
VOM serves persecuted Christians in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow Christ. Pastor Richard Wurmbrand and his wife, Sabina, founded VOM after being imprisoned for their Christian witness in Communist Romania. Since 1967, VOM has been dedicated to inspiring all believers to a biblical faith by telling the stories of persecuted Christians, thereby inspiring a deeper commitment to Christ and the fulfillment of his Great Commission, no matter the cost.
Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God’s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.
CHRISTIAN MINISTRY PROJECTS
• International Crisis Response • Operation Christmas Child • The Greatest Journey
• U.S. Disaster Relief • World Medical Mission • Greta Home and Academy
• Children’s Heart Project • Operation Heal Our Patriots
Missionary to Haiti
Tessa Andrews
Haitian Proverb:
“Hope gives man the reason to live”.
Tessa has been a missionary to Haiti since 2018 working with Reciprocal Ministries International (RMI). RMI is “Mobilizing Global Partnerships to Transform Lives in Christ.” It was founded in 1987 as an evangelical faith-based mission to facilitate Connected Church-to-Church Partnerships (C3 Partnerships)
In 2020, Tessa officially transitioned into her now full time role working in the Hope for Kidz ministry. Hope for Kidz, is a child sponsorship program founded to meet the educational and physical needs of Haitian children. As an integral ministry of MEBSH (Mission Evangelical Baptists of Southern Haiti), Hope for Kidz works with some 40 churches and 100 church schools. Tessa’s ministry is to come alongside the leadership in those churches in order to support and encourage them as they go out into their communities and evangelize and disciple. MEBSH schools typically cover grades K-9. Children are chosen for sponsorship based on financial need.
Tessa also runs our social media accounts, helps with teams when necessary, and holds English classes for the RMI staff.
Central Africa Baptist University
CABU has been committed to "train the next generation of servant-leaders in Africa for Great Commission living.” This is driven by a vision “to facilitate obedience to the Great Commission until Christ has been made known by reproducing gospel-preaching churches in every village, town & city across Africa.”
Ministries of CABU
Advancing the Gospel to the 987 unreached Groups in Africa <> University provides Degree and Bible and Education <> Seminary Degrees <> Theological Studies by Extension <> Imbila Publishers <> Kasonho Theological Library <> Faith Radio broadcast throughout Kitwe and soon all of Zambia <> Pastor Training Block classes throughout the year <> Military Chaplain Training with certificate after 9 Block Classes <> Missionary Training Block Classes <> Church Planting <> Faith Children’s Village (Orphange)
