When BCC reincorporated as an independent congregation in 2018, we began researching Christian missions to support in four expanding circles of outreach like Jesus’ described in Acts 1:8. Jesus said…”You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. Then you will tell people about me in Jerusalem (local missions), and in all Judea (regional missions)and Samaria (national missions). And you will even tell other people about me from one end of the earth to the other. (international missions)”
BCC MISSIONS:
Regular support is given to-
1. Navigators at the University of Iowa / Sarah Altenhofen. This organization
leads a community of students who want to know God and Jesus Christ. They
inspire through discipleship, Bible study and life on life relationships. They work
regionally as well as internationally.
2. Samaritan’s Purse Ministries under the leadership of Franklin Graham,
provides needed support nationally and internationally in over 110 nations for
disaster relief, medical care and the delivery of lifesaving supplies. In Operation
Heal Our Patriots, Samaritan’s Purse works to mend military couples.
Operation Christmas Shoe Box delivers millions of gifts and blessings to
children in need.
3. On His Path is an international program that supports the medical and surgical
correction of club feet victims. John and Jean Mitchell from Wayland, Iowa serve
as our local connection to Eythan Zermeno, DOB 10/24/22. We currently support
Eythan and his family with prayer and financial support for his procedures in El
Salvador.
4. Smile Train, founded in 1999 as provided cleft pallet surgeries to over 2 million
people in over 60 countries. These patients receive 100% free treatment of their
condition. BCC has supported this mission since 2018.
5. Local Food Pantry located at BCC started in 2020, prompted by needs resulting
from the COVID-19 pandemic. It consistently serves the food insecure in
Brighton and the surrounding areas.
6. BCC’s Winter Coat Closet provides gently worn donated coats and new hats,
mittens and scarves to those needing such items.
7. KCII Radio Broadcast. Each Sunday morning, during a 30 minute radio spot,
Pastor Rick Zickefoose’s sermon is broadcast on the local radio station KCII
106.1 and 102.5 FM as well as 1380 AM. On-line listeners can also go to
Playstore, download KCII’s app and listen anywhere in the world.
8. Washington County Right to Life recently found new life when BCC assumed
responsibility for continuing the efforts of this organization. Annual “Change For
Life” collects coins/ change in baby bottles to support the Right-to-life booth at
Washington County’s KidzFest.
9. Facebook livestream reaches an infinite number of hearts each week as BCC’s
church service is streamed into local, national and international homes.
Other missions receiving support:
1. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Program, “Family Connection”
provides education and support to families in Washington and Henry Counties
who have children birth to 5 years of age. Their vision, “Every child, beginning at
birth, will be healthy and successful.”
2. Richland Childcare Center, built to provide much needed childcare for the are
of Richland, Iowa.
3. Healthy Ninos international mission. Support was given to a local physician’s
mission to Honduras. This mission provided medical, nutritional and
infrastructure support for those in need.
4. Persecuted Christians receive pray support monthly as BCC’s congregation
receives education and knowledge of their plight as they struggle to believe in
areas where they are persecuted.