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How Will Your Group Get Involved in Community Service?
By Paul | September 6, 2007
In Mt.22:37-40 Jesus tells us that loving neighbors and loving God are really the same commandment. Gen.1:26-27 explains why: Our neighbors are made in God’s image, just as we are, and if we love God, we will love ALL who bear His image! In Mt. 25:31-46, Jesus tells us that we will be judged by our love for neighbors who have nothing to give us in return! In Mt.5:16, Jesus tells us that our good works are how the world sees God and is opened to Him.
Bethel’s core community service ministries include:
1. The Benevolence Team, which provides relief to those in financial distress
2. Elijah’s Pit Stop, which provides transportation for those who cannot afford it, and job training for some who are attempting to come out of homelessness
3. Nehemiah’s Network, which:
a. Provides relocation assistance for those who need to move their belongings.
b. Accepts donated furniture and appliances, and gives furniture and appliances to needy persons, World Relief, Habitat for Humanity, and other agencies.
c. Provides home repair and construction assistance to those who cannot afford it, and to community service agencies.
4. Special Events, such as:
a. Sharefest
b. Special giving to the needy at the start of the school year, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
c. Fall Frenzy events at Eastgate and Rowena Chess elementary schools
5. Volunteers and financial support to a wide range of community organizations, such as
a. Grace Clinic
b. Union Gospel Mission
c. Skills Development Mission
d. Tri-Cities Pregnancy Network
e. Eastgate and Rowena Chess Elementary Schools
f. Many, many others!
To find out how you and your group can get involved, contact John Schultz! John.schultz@bethel-church.org, 628-0150.
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