What we are called to do
Our mission is to fulfill the command of Christ in Luke 14:21 "Go out quickly into the streets and alleys of the town and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame." It is our purpose to help them come out of a life of hopelessness and despair into a joyous and productive life in Christ.
How we do it
- Comb the city streets in search of people who are lost, hungry, homeless, or hurting.
- Share the good news of God's love in the context of informal conversation, presented with gentleness and respect, and tailored to the life situation of each individual.
- Convene gatherings at which volunteers would be present and available to befriend those who come, to share a meal with them, and pray with them concerning their needs and concerns.
- Distribute practical gifts to those who come, such as: clothing, shoes, food, toys for children, toiletries, tents, sleeping bags, etc.
- Conduct brief Christian worship services at each of these gatherings with songs, sharing, and a simple gospel message. We collect the names of those who attend and find out where they can be found for some follow-up visits for prayer and encouragement.
- Arrange and facilitate small group meetings in parks and other suitable places in the inner city where people can enjoy friendship, prayer, and support from Believers.
- Visit the nearby neighborhoods, particularly those where underprivileged people live, offering them friendship, Bible study, and support for some of their felt needs.
- Partner with Christian believers to insure that this ministry is effective. This involves recruiting volunteers to cook and serve meals, distribute gifts, counsel and pray with people, provide music, present testimonies, work the streets, collect information and follow up, conduct small group meetings, and/or contribute financially as God provides.
We will not be satisfied, nor will be feel that our job is done until every hungry mouth is fed, every naked body is clothed, every broken soul is mended, and every person is brought to faith in Jesus Christ.
