Bladen County Released Time exists to bring God’s Word to public school students through legal, off-campus Bible classes. Every month, students across Bladen County are given the opportunity to hear the Gospel, grow in their faith, and be part of something eternal.
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But there’s a problem—we’re running out of reliable ways to get them there.
Right now, our current buses are old, unreliable, and in constant need of repair. These buses have served us well, but they’ve reached the end of the road. Frequent mechanical issues are not only costly—they’re also forcing us to cancel classes when transportation fails. We never want a broken-down bus to stand in the way of a student hearing the Gospel.
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That’s why we’re launching the “Drive the Gospel” campaign. We’ve located two used school buses in great condition for only $5,000 each—a rare and affordable opportunity to expand and stabilize our transportation fleet, but we need your help to make it happen.
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Our Goal: $12,000
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2 Used Buses @ $5,000 each = $10,000
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Titles, insurance, and maintenance prep = $2,000
That’s 144 seats—144 opportunities for students to hear about Jesus each week.
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Why It Matters:
Each new bus gives us the ability to:
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Provide safe, consistent, and reliable transportation
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Expand Released Time’s impact across Bladen County, by reaching more students than ever before
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Eliminate class cancellations due to bus breakdowns
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Ensure every student has a chance to hear about Jesus
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Sponsor a Seat
Help us fill the bus—one seat at a time! Every dollar helps provide transportation for students to attend off-campus Bible classes through Bladen County Released Time.
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$10 – Fuel a Ride
Covers the cost of gas for one student’s trip to Bible class.
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$25 – Share a Seat
Team up with another donor to help sponsor one full student seat.
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$85 – Sponsor a Seat
Covers the full cost of one student’s weekly transportation to and from Bible class.
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$170 – Send Two
Make space for two students to ride, learn, and grow in their faith each week.
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$250 – Sponsor 3 Seats
Help us reach a group of students—maybe siblings or friends—who ride together each week.
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$500 – Sponsor a Row
Covers one full row of 6 students—bringing a whole crew to class together.
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$1,000 – Sponsor a Route
Supports one full pickup route—allowing us to reach students in a specific area or school zone.
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$5,000 – Sponsor a Bus
Fund 72 seats on a single bus—providing reliable transportation for one full vehicle.
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Ways to Give:
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Online by clicking here
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By Mail: Checks payable to Bladen County Released Time, PO Box 1, Dublin, NC
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Church Partners: Consider taking a Sunday to promote “Sponsor-a-Seat Sunday”!
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How You Can Help:
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Give: Every dollar counts—$5, $50, or $500.
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Sponsor a seat: $85 sends a student to Bible class.
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Share: Post, email, and tell your church.
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Pray: That these buses will carry more than students—they’ll carry the Gospel.
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If you would like to help support Bladen County Released Time by giving to our campaign online, click the button below.