Community
There are so many experiencing homelessness in our community, and because we are our brother's keepers, we are here to help. We have a ministry area designed explicitly to reach out to those on the street. We use one-to-one relationships to bring salvation, encouragement, and friendship to people experiencing homelessness.
We could not consider this area of ministry without remembering Jeanne, a former member of this Church who passed away several years ago. To others, she may have looked like any homeless woman on any corner; perhaps you might have passed her by without a second thought. You might have seen a homeless alcoholic, but to God, she was someone different. We witnessed the transformation in her life as she gave her heart back to Christ, stopped drinking, rented a room, and joined this Church, where she remained a member until her death.
Friends like Jeanne and our love for Christ compel us to open the doors of this Church to pray with others. God has blessed us to see the results of love in our sister Jeanne's life and many others we have had the opportunity to meet and serve.
We are committed to taking the love of God to the hurting, reaching beyond the walls of this Church into our community.
Celebrate Recovery
Our Christ-centered 12-step recovery program meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:45 pm. All who are struggling with sobriety, hurt, pain, or habits of addiction are invited to attend. All are welcome to this confidential, Christ-centered support group. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues controlling your life.
Food, Clothing and Benevolence
Our food pantry is open every 3rd Saturday between 10 am and 1 pm. During these hours, we provide food, toiletries, laundry supplies, toothpaste, soap, personal care items, and clothing for needy people.
We also have a Benevolence Fund to provide financial aid to individuals in need on an urgent basis. Benevolence may not be applicable for cases where long-term financial support is needed. The church can adjust or disapprove an applicant's request and may consider providing non-monetary assistance.
Our concern when determining assistance is one's need. The deacons who administer this fund do so to ensure that applicants have necessities such as food, housing, and medical necessities.
Covelescent Ministry
Do not cast me off in the time of old age; Do not forsake me when my strength fails. Psalm 71:9
Why do we take time out of our busy schedules to go and visit others in nursing homes and hospitals? The answer is straightforward: we are honored to be an earthly reminder that God has not forgotten about them. During Christmas and at various times throughout the year, we carry our songs, warm socks, hugs, holiday cheer, and the gift of our time for the residents of the many facilities we visit.
All involved in this ministry agree that the sacrifice of time is nothing compared to the joy we receive during our visits. Our children not only gain an appreciation and respect for the elderly, but we are all blessed to hear their stories.
