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Locally...
Community "Mission Blitz" - Annually we sponsor a "Mission Blitz" where our entire church family engages in a wide variety of "hands on" service projects and random acts of generosity and hospitality to meet the needs of people in our local community.
Good Samaritan Center - We have developed a vital relationship with the Good Samaritan Center in Excelsior Springs. This ministry serves the needs of people in Ray and Clay counties. We offer financial assistance and other donations (furnishings, clothes, small appliances, etc.) throughout the year. The center is always in need of both donations and volunteers who are willing to aid them in their ongoing work with people in need.
Salvation Army - Each year during the Christmas season our church family is involved in partnering with the Salvation Army in their work and ministry. Church members volunteer to help ring bells at a local merchant. This fund-raising effort is important to the Salvation Army and the monies collected are the life-blood for their year-round efforts.
Food Pantry - We support a local food pantry that serves the needs of area families. Food donations come from the generosity of our church members and constituents and our Missions Team keeps the pantry adequately stocked. Every first Sunday (Communion Sunday) we observe what we call First Feast wherein church members are encouraged to deposit food donations in the collection bin in our Sonshine Hall.
Local Assistance - We have a benevolence fund that we utilize to provide assistance (utilities, medicine, etc.) to local families. We have some budgeted funds and occasionally receive special donations to this account from people in our congregation.
Various Area Ministries - We support a wide variety of area ministries. A few examples: Spofford House, Excelsior Springs Nursing and Rehab Center, Project Warmth, Synergy Services Family Care, Harvesters.
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