Community Services
To improve the quality of life in the church and surrounding communities by providing an on-going support for the physical and material needs of people.
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink: …” Matt. 25:35, 36 NKJV
Seven Point Vision
- The BLOOD of JESUS was shed for all mankind.
“…for thou wast slain, and has redeemed us to GOD by the blood of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;” Rev. 5:9
(Vine-Life will help any race, creed, color or sex)
- REDEMPTION from the curse of the law is available to all men.
“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us…” Gal. 3:13
(When you accept Jesus Christ as your Personal Lord and Saviour, you are redeemed from poverty, sickness, disease and worry.)
- JESUS is GOD’S provision for the abundant life in the earth realm.
…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” John 10:10
(As a believer, you are heirs to an inheritance, under the covenant that was cut with Abraham.)
- The CHURCH should be extenders for hope (BIBLE Hope).
“According as His divine power have given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him that have called us to glory and virtue.” 2 Peter 1:3
(The church has the responsibility to teach the gospel to the poor and to be extenders of expectation or BIBLE Hope.)
- We will help anyone until they are able to BELIEVE GOD for their own provision.
“If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; not withstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth profit?” James 2:15-16
- Those in need must be willing to LEARN GOD’S WORD.
“Then they that gladly received His word were baptized… And they continued steadfastly in the apostle’s doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.” Acts 2:41-42
- The WORD OF GOD will work for anyone.
“The Lord shall open unto thee His good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in His season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.” Deut.28:12
Resources
- Food boxes, hygiene packets, hot meals
- Agency Referrals
- Apartment/housing Referrals
- Mattress program
- Clothing
- Financial counseling
- Spiritual Counseling
- Tap Program
Job Opportunities
- Job Search
- Job Referrals
- Resume Preparation
Homeless Shelter
Feeding those who are in shelters and on the streets. (Women, Men and Children)
You shall open your hand wide to your brother, to your poor and your needy, in your land.” Deut. 15:11 NKJV
- Shelter/housing
- Hygiene packets
- Sack lunches
- Hot meals (shelters)