Ministries

Shalom Garden Orphanage

Fairport is sponsoring two of the twenty children in this orphanage located in Kenya. This ministry was started by Margaret Kanyiri and her husband in the fall of 2006.

Those children have been left without parents due to the overwhelming devastation of AIDS in that country. Our church, along with Bethel Baptist Church (Powhatan), Warsaw Baptist Church (Warsaw) and Oak Grove Baptist Church (Oak Grove) were pleased to meet Margaret while she was in the states, studying theology and working to support her family and the orphans. Her love of God is evident and she is committed to helping others. Her desire is to help everyone come to know Jesus. After returning to Kenya in March 2008, she now works to create a safe, loving environment for the orphans, as well as her own family.

Margaret also spends time each week sharing food and God’s Word with people who are in displacement camps due to their homes and farms being burned because of the recent fighting in Kenya.

Kirkland Grove

Kirkland Grove was established in 1892 as a Baptist campground in the vicinity of rural Heathsville.

The campground was the site of week-long religious services, which evolved into the outstanding social event of the area.

The campground is presently used for church meetings, revivals, reunions, and youth camp activities.

The building is in need of repair and tender loving care. Fairport is supporting this ministry financially as well as with upkeep.

Sunday School: 9:45 a.m.
Worship: 11:00 a.m.
Bible Study and Prayer Meeting: 7:30 p.m. (Wed.)