God calls us to love and care for our community as we influence them to follow Jesus. We believe that the best way to do that is by building relationships and seeking to meet the needs of those in need. This practical love of Christ takes many different forms. We invite you to participate in the various outreach ministries that are listed below:
Houston School Outreach
This has been a great year as we have adopted Houston School and had many opportunities to minister to the children, their parents and school staff.
Graffiti Removal
Several times a year, graffiti removal teams are sent out around our community to paint over graffiti.
Guitars Not Guns
Teaching at-risk youth a skill that might lead them away from a life of crime. We are looking for teachers (skilled or not), or donations. $95 buys a guitar kit. Contact Paul at 280-1233.
Visalia Rescue Mission
There are various opportunities for you to get involved in helping the homeless and those fighting life’s addictions at the Rescue Mission. NC has volunteers who serve food, lead Bible study’s and do other ministry tasks here. Contact Nancy Olson at (559) 734-0346.
Jail Ministry
The jail ministry team reaches out to those who are incarcerated in the local county jail through the following:
• Jail visitation - regularly visit those in jail, sharing God’s love and encouragement with them.
• Correct correspondence courses - this group meets regularly to correct Bible correspondence courses.
Contact John Sayers at (559) 733-6722.
Angel Tree
This ministry reaches out to those in prison through visitation and Bible study. At Christmas they also minister to the families of inmates by providing gifts for their children.
Contact Doug Ruby at (559) 733-3727.
Christmas with Dignity
A local outreach to help the working poor provide Christmas gifts to their children.
Contact Paul & Lori Pasion-Gonzalez at (559) 734-4357. |
