Church Food Pantry Changes
When it comes to helping those in need, in particular with food, we feel as a whole, we can do a better job. Beginning this year, we would like to better serve our community and still be able to serve our church as well. We are partnering with the Richmond Community Food Pantry to be able to effectively serve both our community and church. We will still have an onsite food pantry that we will keep stocked for our members or those who are regular attendees to our church (discretion up to the Elders/Ministers). To better serve our community and partner with the Community Food Pantry we will be doing food drives, serving as a church, taking special donations (above regular tithes), and other special events to help them serve the community. The Richmond Food Pantry works on a referral system. We will be able to refer people in the community to the food pantry (must be referred by the secretary, a minister or an elder). The Community Food Pantry is open every day from 1 pm - 3 pm, except for national holidays. People can receive food once every 30 days. The amount they receive is based on the amount of people living in the household and they are supplied enough food for 3 days.
What are we going to do? *A box will be put out in the hallway for donations of non-perishable items. *We will hold monthly food drives to collect food. *Special monetary donations can be made (above regular tithes & offerings). *Special events will be held at various times to gather food to donate to the pantry. *4 - 5 people from our congregation will be needed who can be available during the day, one or two days a month, to help hand out food. *We will need some strong individuals to be on a call list to be available to help load/unload trucks and stock shelves when needed.
At the end of each month, the food will be analyzed to see if anything is needed in our church food pantry. We will replenish any needed and the rest will be delivered to the Richmond Community Food Pantry.
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For more information on the Community Food Pantry clickhere.
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| Furnishings & Facilities Care Ministry Coordinators- Wendy Thompson & Jenelle Burris
Careful attention is given to the appearance of the church interior. This team has a passion for creative decoration touches and other aesthetic improvements. Special attention is given to preparing the building for holidays, such as Christmas and Easter.
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| Women's Ministry Coordinators- Jennifer Jefferson, Carol Hawkins, Christa Reisert
A variety of women's events are planned throughout the year, such as: retreats, brunches, movie nights, games nights, and other activities. Bible studies are also offered at different times during the year.
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| Library Ministry Coordinator- Mark Groves
Central maintains a good selection of books, tapes, and videos designed to help the Bible teacher and student. We want to provide a good selection of quality materials for children and adults.
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| Youth Ministry Youth Minister- Shawn Hamilton
Central Christian Church is a growing church with young families who are interested in the best for their children. A wide range of ministries for children and youth are provided.
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Central supports Christian missions locally and around the world. Currently 10% of all church offerings are designated for the missions.
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Birthright of Richmond- Birthright, established in the 1980's, works confidentially one-on-one with women in crisis pregnancies, encouraging them to give birth. They offer love & compassion as well as physical assistance through professional resources which includes social workers, physicians, psychologists, ministers & employment. New mothers are also helped with clothing, diapers, & other baby needs.
Christ Reaching Asia Mission Worldwide Inc (C.R.A.M.- C.Y. Kim)- C.R.A.M. is a multifaceted mission working in China, North Korea and Vietnam that provides medical clinics, preschools, disabled children care & camp.
Christian Student Foundation of Ball State University- The campus house provides students a place for Bible study, worship, and other study & social activities. Students are also trained in Christian service.
Cincinnati Christian University- Established in 1924. It's mission is: To teach men & women to live by biblical principles & to equip & empower them with character, skills, insight, & vision to lead the church & impact society for Christ.
Fellowship of Associates of Medical Evangelism (F.A.M.E.)- Provides medicine & medical services to third-world countries. F.A.M.E. builds and equips hospitals & clinics where Christian missions are established.
Grundy Mountain Mission- Located in Grundy, Virginia, Mountain Mission School provides a full child care facility (home, church & Christian-based education) to at-risk & abused children.
Haiti Outreach Missions (H.O.M.)- A non-profit organization with the goal of introducing Christianity to the people of Cite Soleil, Haiti & neighboring communities through evangelism, church planting, medical treatment, education & nutrition.
Italy-Lecce Christian Mission- Pino Neglia ministers with the church at Lecce in the southern tip of Italy. He teaches courses preparing church leaders & oversees the fellowship of the Italian Christian Churches & Churches of Christ.
Leon Dorleans- Leon is the pastor of Christian Community Church in Cite Soleil, Haiti.
Mahoning Valley Christian Service Camp- Started in 1943 in Rushvillle, Indiana, the camp provides strong Bible-based education and activities in a summer camp setting with the goal for encouraging decisions for Christ & Christian service. Adult retreats are also held here throughout the year.
Robert Nyamawi Mwangala- Robert is a native of Kenya, Africa and a Timothy of Central. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Studies at Cincinnati Christian University, graduating in May of 2009. He has returned to African to equip ministers, help with Christian training, & church planting through his ministry, Discipleship Ministries International.
Training Christians for Ministry in Eastern Europe (TCM International Institute) Begun in 1957 by Gene Dulin, TCM first delivered Bibles, food & clothing to Easter European Christians. After purchasing a former hunting lodge, Haus Edelweiss, just outside of Vienna, Austria, TCM began training Eastesrn European nationals to expand God's work in their own countries.
Mission Committee Members
Eric Benns (spokesperson)
Cora Dragoo
Thelma Frame
Jeff Jackson
Nina Royer
Laura Winchester
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