Mark 12:29-31 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart ... love your neighbor as yourself."
The Mission Ministries strive to share the love of God through His Son Jesus Christ so that all people will know Him. The caring starts in our church and then spreads out to help others in our community, our country and our world.
Please click on the ministry titles for additional information.
Guatemala Blog On July 24, 34 people from Faith Community will depart for eight days of mission work in Guatemala. Please remember this team in your prayers as they bring the love of Christ to the Mayan people.
The team will be building a home, building stoves, and handing out shoes, clothing and chicks.
To follow this team’s progress and view pictures throughout the week, please click below.
Mission Outreach The Missions team of Faith Community reaches out locally, nationally and internationally to spread God’s Word and love. Through in-person volunteering, offering financial assistance, and supporting missionary trips of Faith congregation members, we hope to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ.
Locally, we support: Living Water - an urban ecumenical ministry located in Hamilton, Ohio that focuses on the development of people and the revitalization of its community Queensgate Food Services Interfaith Hospitality Network provides shelter, meals and assistance for homeless persons Kairos Prison Ministry Lakota Pastors Association Haven House the only free, Christian-based homeless shelter in Hamilton, Ohio Nast Trinity United Methodist Church diverse and inclusive UMC church in downtown Cincinnati Emmanuel Center - serves the children and families of Over-the-Rhine with a variety of programs, including senior activities, after-school care, and a child development center One Way Farm cares for abused, abandoned and neglected children (ages 6 to 21) in Southwestern Ohio
Nationally, we support: Angel Tree Prison Ministries deliver gifts to prisoners’ kids in their parent’s name and provides an opportunity to share the Gospel Habitat for Humanity brings communities together to build decent, affordable housing for low-income households Henderson Settlement makes home repairs for people in Frakes, Kentucky McCurdy School provides quality education in a Christ-centered environment for the people of Espanola, New Mexico
Internationally, we support missionaries in: Africa The India Gospel League Russia China Cambodia Haiti Mexico
Caring & Sharing (help with meals and childcare)
Handy Helpers (small household repairs) Handy Helpers is an outreach ministry that provides small, handyman home repairs for friends and members of Faith Community.
Particular skill areas include: Carpentry Electrical Plumbing Drywall repair General maintenance
Those receiving help are asked to pay for any necessary materials and to prayerfully make a donation to the Handy Helpers ministry. No job is too little, but some may be too big! Please contact the church office for more information.
Home/Hospital Visitation Team Our Mission: To serve and please our Father by reaching out to comfort others
The Hospital/Home Visitation team is available to visit anybody in Faith’s family in need of extra support, prayer or conversation with a friend. To receive a visit, please contact one of the pastors, the church office or check the clipboard during Sunday services.
Members of the team will visit hospitals, nursing homes or homes and will bring communion if desired.
"Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men." Ephesians 6:7
Hispanic Ministry The Hispanic Ministry team is a group of individuals from Faith Community and several other churches in the West Chester/Liberty Township area that work with the local Hispanic community. This team meets regularly to work together with the Pastor of Esperanza Viva (Living Hope) to develop plans and goals for assisting the Hispanic community.
Volunteers are always needed and speaking Spanish is not a requirement. Some of the opportunities to serve include: ESL (English as a second language), After school homework help, food, and special events. If you have a willing heart and hands, we have a place for you. Please contact Faith for more information.
Esperanza Viva holds a service every Sunday from 1:30-3:30 in Spanish at Faith Community in the Sanctuary.
Ongoing events: ESL Classes - Woodbridge Apartment Clubhouse every Sunday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. After School Program - Woodbridge Apartment Clubhouse Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Family Day - Last Sunday of Each Month 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. A Light Meal is provided each family day.
Esperanza Viva (Living Hope) Service - Every Sunday beginning at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. A light snack is provided after the service for fellowship.
Stephen Ministry (one-to-one support) Everyone goes through difficult times and having someone there who cares and listens can help you get through the confusion, stress or loneliness. That special someone can be a Stephen Minister who is:
A child of God who walks beside a hurting person A caring Christian friend who really listens A lay person with 50 hours of Christian care training
Stephen Ministers help meet the needs of people who are hospitalized, terminally ill, bereaved, in a job or spiritual crisis, new members of the church, disabled, homebound or lonely. Meeting on a weekly basis, this distinctively Christian care is done in strict confidentiality.
SCRIPTURE CALL-OUT: Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
There are currently seven Stephen Ministers who meet regularly with care-receivers and six Stephen Leaders who administer the program. Whether your need is large or small, there’s a Stephen Minister ready to walk with you.
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Knitting Group The Knitting Ministry reaches out to the community in three ways:
We make bibs and teddy bears for Faith Community newborns We knit baby items for premature and full-term babies through the Touching Little Lives ministry We sew turbans, seatbelt pillows and comfort bears in coordination with Christ's Church of Mason for the American Cancer Society
Please join us the first Wednesday evening of every month from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for fellowship and to make a difference in people's lives.
Good Samaritan Faith Community’s Good Samaritan Ministry is an outreach to all people in need. Through the Food Pantry plus donations of clothing and household donations, we help our neighbors, regardless of background.
Faith’s Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 1pm to 2:30pm and Saturdays from 10:00am to 11:30am and is located in the small kitchen. Anyone requesting assistance is asked to provide basic identification such as name, address, phone, etc.
All who receive assistance through the Good Samaritan Ministry are invited to worship with us and share fellowship in the body of Christ.
