COMMUNITY IMPACT
Serve our local community by meeting the needs of our neighbors.
Use these service opportunities to be a witness to the love of Jesus to those whom we are serving and to share the Gospel with them.
Current local partnerships:
Brooks/Bartram Lakes Assisted Living Facility
Encouraging residents through group visits every other month, talking with them, singing hymns, having Bible study, and making crafts
Connecting with a resident one-on-one on a regular basis, reading to them, talking with them
Distributing small gifts or cards to the residents throughout the year
Care Portal (Foster Care Ministry)
Meeting specific needs of families facing the possibility of children entering into foster care or families who are currently fostering children in their home (ex. bring a meal, get groceries, donate diapers, a dresser, mattress, clothes, etc.).
Connecting with the family to build a relationship
Supporting a young adult aging out of foster care who needs items to help them succeed in getting a job and established in an apartment (laptop, bike, furniture).
Isaiah House 117 (Foster Care Ministry)
Meeting the needs of children at the time when they are entering the foster care system
Collecting specific items to fill a bin to go directly to Isaiah House
Currently, we are boys clothing size 12-18 months and 18-months including outifts, pajamas and onesies, all brand new, nothing used.
First Coast Women’s Services (FCWS)
Supporting women in crisis pregnancy situations
Collecting specific items to fill a bin to go directly to FCWS
Currently, we are collecting items to serve new moms in need including diapers (sizes 4,5,6), baby washcloths, towels and lotion.
Bartram Springs Elementary School
Encouraging staff through hosting meals at the school including the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon this fall
Writing notes to the 100 staff/teachers at the school
Donating gift cards for the staff/teachers
Winter Express
Leading this family-centered event in December in our church shopping center with Christmas carols, crafts, dance performances, children’s musical performances, and other kids activities in partnership with local businesses
Serving as a volunteer at the event including greeting and directing guests, setting up and tearing down, working at a table/booth
Spiritual Gifts: Helps, Evangelism, Giving
Contact: Melissa Callegari