OUTREACH MINISTRY

 

The OUTREACH MINISTRY TEAM focuses on community projects where there is an evident need which we as a church can fulfill;  provides visitor brochures, hospitality and new member events; offers a card ministry to our congregation on their special days;  recognizes newborns and heads Lay visitation to our shut-ins.  One of our members monitors multimedia, especially TV, for wholesome family viewing. We lead and provide financial and substantive aid to feed the homeless and/or poverty stricken families through congregational involvement. We also encourage small group participation in prayer and study groups in always welcome your input and ideas for further ministry.

 

The Outreach Committee’s biggest event is Thanksgiving Dinner.  Last year over 400 people were served, and each year we expect more. 

 

Reaching out and touching someone’s life brings joy to them and to you!   

 

 

The Gathering

Every Sunday morning blessings abound as we gather together. Some of our most faithful are of Hispanic origins.  In an effort to bridge the linguistic and cultural gap I ask them to teach me  sayings in Spanish.  Anytime I explore word   meanings in another language or read different Bible translations, I am rewarded with new clarity and  understanding.

 

 Several weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to be able to ask in Spanish whether a person knew Jesus.  I remembered from high school Spanish that there are two different words for the verb to know’. I decided to ask a group of “regulars” who speak Spanish to help me. They conferred together and told  me that the correct verb to use was conocer. I smiled, told them gracias, and turned to walk away.

                   

 

 Humberto quietly called me back. “That’s not what we say.” He softly told me. “We say estoy en Christo. That means ‘I am in Christ’.  That is very important to us.” What a beautiful thought. I absolutely saw ‘knowing’ Christ in a new way.  This idea expressed so much more, implied such deeper meaning, and certainly seemed more profound to me that just asking someone if they ‘knew Jesus’.

 

         Juan 14:20  En aquel dia ustedes se daran cuenta de que yo estoy en mi Padre, y ustedes en mi, y yo en ustedes.

          John 14:20  On that day you will realize that I am in my Father, and you are in me and I am in you.

         We all implore you to Vaya con Dios. 

         Go with God, blessings and peace,

 

        Donna Cumbee

 

Pennies for the Penny Pot
Are your pockets getting full of change? The Penny Pots in the Sanctuary and the Narthex are always open to receive your spare change. This change helps the Outreach Committee in our various Outreach projects. Thanks for helping!

 

 

And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased... Hebrews 13:16

 

 

Blessings, Outreach Committee