LOCAL MISSIONS changes local lives

An assortment of grocery items on a wooden surface, including a large Aldi shopping bag filled with vegetables and snacks, packaged foods like stuffing mix, pie crusts, marshmallows, whipped topping, onion soup mix, canned pumpkin, broth, and various fresh vegetables such as potatoes and onions, with a wooden cutting board, a small plant, and a tiled wall in the background.
Thanksgiving meal promotion with text and decorative sunburst design

thanksgiving baskets

Sharing a Thanksgiving meal with a family in need is a privilege we don’t take lightly. For the past several years, we have been able to provide the ingredients for a full-course meal, including the turkey and all the sides.

We’re blessed once again to make the Thanksgiving holiday a little easier for families who may be struggling or facing unforeseen challenges.

A complete meal costs $40. Volunteers are ready to begin preparing the baskets. Please click the sign at the left to participate in this rewarding outreach.

People wearing masks at a food distribution table with bananas, bottled water, and packaged food under a wooden shelter.
People gathered under a shelter distributing food and bottled water outdoors during winter, with snow on the ground and traffic lights in the background.
Children and adults lining up outside a wooden shelter to receive free food, with tables holding snacks, bread, and bananas.
A wooden outdoor blessing box filled with paper bags, plastic bags, and food items, with a sign on top labeled 'Blessing Box' and a nearby sign indicating 'Private Property, No Trespassing'.
People standing in line outside a building, receiving clothing and supplies on tables, with some wearing masks.
People wearing face masks and gloves sorting through clothing and personal items under a wooden shelter with a sign that reads 'Private Property, No Trespassing'.
A table with small jars of dipping sauce, a slow cooker filled with spaghetti, and individually packaged sandwiches or sliders.

local missions helps local families

teams collect and organize donated food, planning meals

local vendors help fill pantry shelves and freezers

team plans and assembles meals, delivers and serves meals and drinks for children and adults

special clothing collections for cold weather

Local missions embody the essence of Christ to those around us, as we extend an invitation for them to enter into a transformative relationship with Him. Each gesture of kindness or expression of encouragement contributes to this mission, serving as a reminder that we can connect with individuals in our immediate surroundings.

Acts of kindness play a crucial role in local missions. When we engage in small acts of love, they create significant impacts within our communities. Each opportunity to serve instills hope and showcases God’s love in action. As a community of believers, we are called to share our time, talents, and resources with those in need. These circumstances provide moments where God can be revealed through our actions. Every act of kindness presents a chance to share the goodness of our Lord with others.

LOCAL MISSIONS ARE transformative

A young person's hand holding an elderly person's wrinkled hand outdoors on a sunny day.

Assisted Living Care Team

Local team provides spiritual encouragement

The Bible teaches us to bring relief to anyone who is weak or is at a social disadvantage. As believers, we share a duty toward helping the sick and elderly.

Our passionate leader has served in nursing home ministry for many years. She is diligent to prepare a Scripture-based devotional, selects songs that resonate well with the elderly, and the entire team spends one-on-one time with residents. A simple hug. A word of encouragement. A listening ear. That’s all it takes!

If you are local to the Mansfield, Ohio area, you are welcome to join the team. Please complete the volunteer form, and we will be in touch.