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COMMUNITY FOOD AND PRAYER NIGHT – 4th THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH For the history and more information - http://communityfoodandprayer.wordpress.com/ – To volunteer contact missions@gatheringplacechurch.org
PROJECT COMMUNITY FAMILIES – There are lots of ways to help families with donations/repairs. Contact missions@gatheringplacechurch.org
BABY HOUR WITH SENIORS – Third Wednesday of each month 3-4pm at Belmont Village Senior Living – contact Coco Sanchez at 1 858-486 5020 ext 7164
THE ARBORS SENIOR CENTER – First and third Thursdays evenings – variety of activities, songs and crafts – please contact Sara Mason at firstmisssara@hotmail.com
HOMELESS OUTREACH – First Monday of each month 6:30pm in downtown San Diego Salvation Army to share food and fellowship with the growing number of less fortunate in San Diego. It is 90 minutes that will mean the world to those you serve. We distribute clothing, blankets, shoes, and other needed donations. see 825 Seventh Ave, SD 92101. RSVP to Phil at philffcc@san.rr.com Also see web page for more opportunities http://www.ffccsd.org/
CITY OF REFUGE – David and Christina DeWitt sold their comfortable home in North County several years ago and moved downtown to live and minister to many families who live there. Join them on Saturdays to pack groceries and distribute food and clothing to needy families. City of Refuge is located at 2452 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102. Call (619) 236-1775 for more information on how you can help. http://www.cityofrefugesandiego.net/
PRISON MINISTRY – It is a wonderful privilege to be a vessel of God providing encouragement. There is a team that meets every Sunday from 3:45-7PM. Volunteers are not required to attend every week. The team begins with free time with the prisoners with music or a Christian movie or casual conversation. Then dinner for 30 minutes followed with a Bible study and small group discussion. Please call Ron Farnsworth at 760 233 1658 or Arlana Holland at 619-850-6560 for information on upcoming trainings.
RIDES AND SMILES – Would you drive a senior neighbor to a doctor’s appointment or to the store? You’ll receive liability insurance, mileage reimbursement. You choose which rides, if any, to give. For information, call Marilyn Greenblatt (858) 391-0033.
ABRAXAS – Churches of North County Inland have jointly adopted Abraxas High School. Abraxas, located in Poway, receives the least amount of funding of any school in the district, yet is vitally important. This school serves as the last chance most kids attending will have to get their lives back on track. If you are interested in learning more about any of these ministries, contact Pastor Joe Martin at pastorjoeafcf@yahoo.com
POWAY DAYS – GPC is proud to serve our community by being involved in Poway Days, a fun-filled day for the residents of Poway. Anyone can volunteer for this event and there are multiple ways to serve. Contact Pastor Joe Martin at pastorjoeafcf@yahoo.com
CHAPLAINCY – If partnering with Jesus as He cares for the hurting is something you’ve always wanted to do, there is no better time than now! Contact Karen Farrell at 858 880 3977 and she will direct you to the people who can give you more information on this important ministry.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS – each Elementary School has various ways you can volunteer. One way is to work with the “Running Club”. This is a great initiative to help youth get active and prevent the epidemic of childhood diabetes. Contact missions@gatheringplacechurch.org
