Mission Work
MONTHLY
January
The Good Shepherd Mission
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A rehabilitation center for men in substance abuse and a temporary homeless shelter. Their mission is to preach the Gospel, feed the hungry, minister to the poor and restore lives through faith in Jesus Christ.
February
Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church
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In Dulce, NM you’ll find the Jicarilla Apache Nation reservation, which is home to nearly 2,800 members of the Apache Nation.
Pastor Brad Kautz serves as pastor for Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church. Pastor Kautz focuses on pastoral ministry, which includes weekly worship, Sunday school, a community prayer meeting, youth ministry and visits to residents of nursing homes, jails and detox centers. Through these means, he brings hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
March
Christian Health​
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The mission of Christian Health is to foster health, healing, and wellness for people of all ages in a compassionate and loving environment consistent with the Christian principles on which the organization was founded.
The mission is rooted in the belief that one ministers to the whole person, recognizing that a person’s faith should be utilized, strengthened, and nourished. Accordingly, Christian Health respects and cares for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those they serve.
April
RCA Mission Shares​
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​RCA Missions is funded primarily through Partnership-in-Mission (“PIM”) shares. A PIM share is a financial commitment that provides an on-going base of support for missionaries, partners and their current needs. We support three missionaries this way – Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church, Adrian and Bernardeth Bobb-Kelly and Al Amana Centre.
May
Bob Grahmann and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
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“The purpose of InterVarsity is to establish and advance, at colleges and universities, witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purpose in the world."
Rev. Bob Grahmann has worked with InterVarsity Campus Ministry for more than 40 years. And while he’s begun to transition to the ministry of mentoring, he still needs our support.
June
Hope Christian Services (formerly Eastern Christian Children's Retreat)​
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A non-profit organization supporting 120 individuals with a broad range of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their desire is that everyone, according to their hopes and needs, has the opportunity to achieve personal growth and a meaningful life. Such a life will be marked by giving to and receiving from others, exercising choice in important aspects of life, and experiencing incorporation into the larger community through work, recreation, worship and a place of residence.
A caring, skilled, dedicated staff minister to the residents, guided by their Christian calling and principles.
July
Paterson Habitat for Humanity​
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Part of a global, non-profit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seek to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope.
August
Adrian & Bernardeth Bobb-Kelly - Tabitha's House
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Tabitha’s House provides medical training, healthcare, scholarships, shelter, nutrition and spiritual nutrition to people who are impoverished and vulnerable in Bluefields, Nicaragua and the nearby villages.
In partnership with the Central Moravian Church, the Bobb-Kellys support families in two neighborhoods and offer medical clinics in remote areas accessible only by boat, meeting practical needs with the good news of Jesus.
September
New Beginnings​
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New Beginnings is a ministry of the Ponds Reformed Church in Oakland, which helps refugees in the Middle East.
October
Bob Grahmann
November
RCA Mission Shares​
December
RCA Care Network
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Donations to Care Network support compassion, evangelism and leadership initiatives.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS
Souper Bowl of Caring
Saint Peter's Haven​
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The services provided at Saint Peter’s Haven focus on supplemental food assistance, transitional housing, and casework services, all of which allow families to maintain a sense of normalcy and empowerment as they work to overcome difficult circumstances. Saint Peter's Haven helps families recover by cooperating with other social services to ensure families receive all available benefits, including veteran benefits, housing and food subsidies, cash assistance, and others.
Lenten Offering
Northwestern College​
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If you want a college that offers a standout experience in all three of these areas – top-rated classes and professors, integration of authentic faith in every part of campus, and a caring Christ-centered community – then you belong at Northwestern College!
Good Friday
Mephibosheth Ministry in Ghana
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The goal of Mephibosheth Ministry is to help bring people with disabilities, their families, and the body of Christ into personal relationship. Pastor Jehu’s ministry offers help and encouragement to people affected by disabilities, their family and friends, as well as churches and other believers who choose to reach out and share His divine love and prayers for their lives.
Easter
United Reformed Church of Clifton General Fund
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This mission is to help support the ministry we have at United Reformed Church. Our general fund monies are used to supplement our offerings.
Thanksgiving
Bessie Green Community​
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The mission of Bessie Green Community is to: “feed, clothe and support our neighbors with compassion and dignity” and provide a holistic approach to social service assistance in the community that ensures self-sustainability in our clients. We stand out from other organizations serving a similar population in our area with friendly and proactive staff. We provide food, clothing, diapers, toiletries, children’s books, life skills education and a social worker to provide additional assistance in housing, rental assistance, utilities and other needed benefits for our clients.
Christmas
United Reformed Church of Clifton General Fund
Christmas Card
The Salvation Army in Passaic​
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“In Passaic Corps, we can see how God is working in the lives of people. We do not just give a hot meal; we give hope to those who need a second chance. We are part of the community, and the community is part of us. Everyone is welcome to The Salvation Army in Passaic."
MINISTRY SHARES
(distributed equally)
Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church
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Adrian & Bernardeth Bobb-Kelly
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Al Amana Centre, Oman
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Al Amana Centre provides relevant, adaptable programming on a wide range of topics to build bridges and foster peace between faith communities.