Christian Outreach
Mission
The Christian Outreach Ministry’s activities and efforts are in response to the “Great Commission” (Matthew 28:19-20), and the words of the Lord from Matthew 25:35: “for I was hungry and you gave me meat: I was thirsty and you gave me drink: I was a stranger and you took me in.” Our mission is to identify opportunities and to develop programs where the resources of time, talents and treasures of the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church may be used effectively.
The Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Christian Outreach Ministry (COM) has a number of mission activities planned which may be of interest to you. After a brief description of the activity, you will find the name of a COM contact person who can give you more information and, hopefully, sign you up for participation.
Ongoing Activities
LINK/PORT
Outreach shares in this effort serving the homeless in cooperation with other churches.Volunteers prepare and deliver food, serve food and spend a night at the designated church. Contact Joe Avellar.
Canteen Ministry–From His Hand
This program takes food prepared at home and at our church to serve at the Grove Christian Outreach Center. Contact Joe Avellar.
Habitat for Humanity/Peninsula Housing Partnerships
Habitat for Humanity has announced that it will be building a new home in the area. The start date is not yet established but volunteers will be needed to do the building.
Peninsula Housing Partnerships rehabilitates housing in the area. Dates for coming programs will be publicized as they are received. If you would like to volunteer to help with one or both of these programs please go ahead and contact Dorothy Geyer.
WESFEL/Campus Ministry
The Christian Outreach Ministry is responsible for our church’s outreach program to William and Mary students. Our director is Gini Campbell. She will be assisted by David Gates. They would welcome volunteer help in the Adopt a Student Program and other activities.
FISH
Food collection for our local food and clothing pantry—FISH continues on the third Sunday of the month. You may leave your contributions in the back entrance hall. Food is gathered and transported each month by Bond and Barbara Carter.
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) brings nonprofit organizations and government organizations together, in order to coordinate and cooperate in disaster preparation and assistance in the Williamsburg area. Contact David Willett.
Please join us in these activities.