Community Outreach Ministry

Our Heart for the Community

We believe that faith without works is dead. Our Community Outreach Ministry exists to demonstrate God’s love through practical service to our neighbors, especially those facing difficult circumstances.

Current Programs

Food & grocery support

What: We help connect families facing hunger with groceries or gift cards through partners, donors, and believers in their area — we do not operate a walk-in pantry.

How to Help:

• Give to our mercy fund
• Volunteer for follow-up calls or coordination
• Sponsor a family’s groceries through our contact team

Community care (from a distance)

What: We coordinate practical help—meal support, encouragement, and connecting people with local resources—without operating a physical pantry or dining hall on site.

How to Help:

• Give toward mercy and outreach funds
• Volunteer for phone prayer or follow-up
• Share needs through our contact page so we can respond

Practical needs

What: When possible, we help connect families with clothing, food, or other resources through partner ministries and believers in their own communities.

How to Help:

• Donate toward designated outreach offerings
• Offer to meet a need in your own neighborhood as an extension of this ministry

Senior Care Ministry

What: Encouragement and prayer for elderly viewers and their families, plus help connecting them with trusted helpers in their own town when practical needs arise.

Services (as volunteers are available):

• Phone calls and prayer
• Coordinating meal or errand help through local contacts
• Sharing online worship and resource links

Seasonal Outreach

Back-to-School Drive

• Collect school supplies for local students
• Provide backpacks and clothing
• Partner with local schools

Thanksgiving Baskets

• Provide complete Thanksgiving meals
• Deliver to families in need
• Include personal notes of encouragement

Christmas Toy Drive

• Collect new toys for children
• Partner with local organizations
• Organize gift wrapping events

Winter Coat Drive

• Collect warm clothing for all ages
• Distribute through community partners
• Focus on children and elderly

Community Partnerships

We work closely with:

• Local food banks
• Homeless shelters
• Senior centers
• Public schools
• Other churches and faith organizations

Volunteer Opportunities

Ways to serve remotely:

• Prayer, phone follow-up, and encouragement
• Coordinating practical help through partners and local believers
• Administrative support (email, scheduling, social posts)
• Fundraising and awareness for mercy projects

Special opportunities:

• Seasonal giving campaigns
• Online events and teaching
• Sharing needs and testimonies (with permission)

How to Get Involved

1. Contact us: Tell us your gifts and availability through our contact page.
2. Choose your lane: We’ll suggest prayer, giving, coordination, or local partnership options.
3. Brief orientation: For roles that need it, we’ll walk you through expectations online.
4. Start serving: Bless others from where you are — no building shift required.

Donation Needs

Gifts are used for mercy, outreach, and connecting people with tangible help. Specific lists are shared when drives are announced on our events page and social channels — we do not maintain a public drop-off address on this site.

Impact Stories

“The food pantry has been a lifesaver for our family during my husband’s unemployment. The volunteers are so kind and never make us feel ashamed.” - Community Member

“I love volunteering at the community meals. It’s amazing to see how a simple meal can bring people together and show God’s love.” - Volunteer

Contact Mark Thompson to learn more about our outreach programs or to start volunteering today.