Director & Founder: First Lady Missionary Virginia Sims
"Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a Cheerful Giver" ~ 2 Corinthians 9:7
The Cheerful Givers Ministry's purpose is to take the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Word of God) into the community, whereby giving of thyself to help others in need. This ministry is devoted to touching lives through the gospel and humanitarian help, by helping needy families and children in the community and surrounding areas.
The Cheerful Givers Ministry was founded in 1999 by Missionary Virginia Sims, First Lady of Lake Zion Baptist Church in Belcher, Louisiana.
This ministry has assisted many people in a variety of ways:
- Over 100 children and families have received gifts, food, and financial assistance during the holiday season
- During Hurricane Katrina, First Lady and Pastor Sims housed two families in need by providing food and shelter
- Donations were made to other Hurricane Katrina evacuees sheltered at First Baptist Church in Oil City, Louisiana and a shelter at New Growth Baptist Church in Waskom, TX.
- Provided financial assistance to the people stricken with an illness, laid off workers and people fallen on bad times
- Coats collected and distributed to needy children and adults in the community
- Missionary Sims helped a family whose home was destroyed by a fire. She went to a local furniture company and they furnished the family's home with furniture.
Future Goals of Cheerful Givers Ministry
Missionary Sims vision is to assist any and every person who are less fortunate. The ministry has been funded by cheerful givers of the church and by Missionary Sims herself.
- Her desire is for this ministry to be completely funded so that she can provide more help on a full-time basis. She has already dedicated her life to it full-time.
- Provide transportation for senior citizens and other who need transportation for doctor's appointments, hospital visits, etc...
- Provide monetary assistance
- To continue providing services in the community with The Spirit of Excellence and An "Excellent Spirit"
