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The Reason for Missions

As Jesus prepared to leave the earth to return to his Father in heaven, He gave his final instructions to his disciples...

"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.  And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."  

Matthew 28:18 NIV

 

 

Mission Statement

"The Fresh Start Community Church Missions Committee exists to inform, advise, and promote the fulfillment of the Great Commission at Fresh Start Community Church - helping to take the message of Christ to our community, state, nation, and the world."

Missions Efforts

Currently, Fresh Start Community Church helps support Sherman and Kay Critser through the Church Of God (Anderson, In.) and MACU Pastor scholarships.

Sherman and Kay Critser	MACU
Sherman and Kay serve as Regional Coordinators for Africa and as missionaries to Cote d'Ivoire. See their full profile here. Read their recent newsletters here.	Visit the MACU website here. Fresh Start helps provide funds for scholarships for students in pastoral ministries programs.

 

Other Missions Activities

Missions is all about meeting people's needs.  Our primary need is for a Savior... and helping to meet pressing worldly needs allows us to actively show the love of God to those around us.

Food Pantry	The food pantry serves as a supplementary source of food for the needy in our community throughout the year.   The food pantry is located at the Family Life Center and is open from 5:30 - 6:30PM on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. In 2011, the food pantry provided assistance to 323 families, representing a total of 1335 people.
Thanksgiving Baskets	We have so much to be thankful for.  A Savior, a Church, and most of us can be thankful that we have plenty of food.  The missions committee coordinates Fresh Start's efforts to help the less fortunate at Thanksgiving by giving turkey or ham baskets to those whose Thanksgiving may not include an abundance this year. In 2011, the Church provided baskets to 50 families.
Mission Bake Sale	The mission bake sale is held in early December.  You can choose from a variety of delicious baked goods - with all proceeds going towards the missions efforts of the Church.
Angel Tree	Kids love Christmas!  Most of us adults do, too!  But Christmas can be a very trying time for imprisoned parents and their children.  Angel Tree shows the love of Christ to these separated families by providing both useful and fun gifts to children with one or both parents incarcerated.  In 2011, the Church accepted 42 angels, providing a toy and a clothing gift to 21 children.  Look for information concerning Angel Tree in November.
Christmas Dinner Baskets	I can't imagine Christmas without overeating!  Yet famililes in our own neighborhoods find themselves without an adequate Christmas dinner.  The missions committee coordinates the Church's efforts to meet the needs of these families by providing Christmas Dinner Baskets.  In 2011, the Church provided baskets to 28 families.
Missionary Visits	Missionaries visit Fresh Start from time to time.  During these visits, they usually speak to a Wednesday evening class or a Sumday morning Sunday School class.  These visits provide a great opportunity to learn about both the challenges and opportunities associated with taking the message of Christ to those who haven't had the opportunity to hear His message.  Look for these events in your worship folder and make it a point to attend.
Missions Trips	Although no missions trips are scheduled at this time, in-country and foreign short term missions trips are being considered.

 

 

How can I be involved???

Pray	for the lost in our community and around the world.
Participate	in Missions activities.
Give	to missions to help spread the gospel of Jesus around the world.
Promote	Missions by telling your friends about Fresh Start's Mission's activities.
Go	on a mission trip and help spread God's love.

Mission Committee Members

Amanda Storie, Jim and Janice Baker, Gene and Doris Fox, Mort Wilson, Vickie Himes, and Jennifer Gibson.  

Contact

For more information, please contact the Church office at 405-794-7313.