The Church will Minister to the needs of the poor, the hungry, the homeless, the oppressed, the disenfranchised, the lonely, and the lost.

Strategies

Strategy #1: Feed the hungry.

The Church will ensure that the needs of the hungry are met in their local area by focusing support efforts to the County Food Pantry  and County Benevolence. Find a congregation member who will serve as the Church's coordinator with the Food Pantry and attend meetings. Develop a church program for routinely supplementing and supporting food bank. Host a quarterly covered dish evening meal at the church at which an entrance donation can be made to support Food Pantry.

Strategy #2: Serve the needs of the poor, homeless, and oppressed.

Support local programs that benefit the poor, the homeless and the oppressed. Provide toiletries for Salvation Army, Resource Center & homeless Shelters. Explore alternative giving programs (encourage giving of gifts or donations to charities). Provide school supplies for needy children.

Strategy #3: Community Service

Expand Vacation Bible School to assure access by all children that want or need to attend. Increase volunteer support. Provide scholarships for the needy in the community.

Build database of needs and resources (consolidate and expand existing information). Explore opportunities to provide elderly assistance, daycare, meals, transportation, recreational activities, and others. Provide after-school programs for children. Provide transportation to cancer center appointments for those in need (some may already be provided by Caring Ministries).

Strategy #4: Spiritual, mental, and physical health.

Partner with counseling services. Create/prepare a counseling office. Organize support groups for people in life transitions e.g., unemployed, divorces, health issues, etc. Partner with DCS to create and maintain a good parenting course.