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WHAT IS MISSION
If ministry can be defined as a service to believers, then
ministry can be deifined as a service to non-believers. We are being sent out into the world as representatives of Jesus
Christ.
In the great commissions Jesus said "Go to the
people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and teach them
to do everything I have told you" (Matthew 28: 19-20 CEV)
ARDARA CHURCH'S MISSION STRATEGY
Ardara church has two distinct avenues for supporting missions, through
the Deacons and through the Interpretation and Stewardship committee
The Deacons sponsor a number of reguarly scheduled fellowship opportunities,
some of which raise cash that the Deacons then use to do God's work, both in missions and in ministry.
Mission giving from the congregation that is specifically designated
for mission purposes are the only monies spent in support of missions. No missions are supported directly from the General
Fund.
The choice of what missions to support from the congregational mission
fund, and how much money to send is generally recommended to Session from the Interpretation and Stewardship Committee with
no mission money spent without Session approval.
One exception to this plan is for mission donations that are designated
by the donor to go to a specific mission. Session does reserve the right to reject any mission donations if the specified
mission is deemed inappropriate for our Church to support.
The Interpretation and Stewardship Committee welcomes suggestions of
new missions to support. Recently mission spending has been focusing on supporting local missions or supporting missionaries
with local ties, who are working to spread the gospel throughout the U.S. and throughout the world.
link to alternate pathway pregnancy center
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAY PREGNANCY CENTER
Alternative Pathway Pregnancy Center, (formerly Ark Crisis Pregnancy
Center) is a Bell Vernon based ministry focusing on equipping individuals & families to make healty life-affirming choices
concerning sexuality & childbearing consistent with biblical truths
FOOD CERTIFICATES
Throughout the year, our deacons provide grocery store
food certificates to community members who they deem would benefit from them. These certificates can be used to provide food
in times of need
LARIMER FOOD BANK
Ardara church continues to support this local mission,
both with financial suppor (we have designated our Hunger Fund proceeds to the Larimer Food Bank) as well as our monthly delivery
of boxes of canned goods and non-perishables to needy families in this program sponsored by the Saint John's Church in Larimer
link to light of life rescue mission
LIGHT OF LIFE RESCUE MISSION
The Light of Life Rescue Mission offers a cold hungry person
much more than a plate of food & a bed. Lives consumed by the ills of poverty, addiction and homelessness are restored
through the extension of God's love and specially designed programs. Discover how you can become a part of their lives, a
helping hand along their road to self-suffincency
more information on the meals on wheels program
MEALS ON WHEELS NORWIN
Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization that delivers hot meals
to the elderly, often the only hot meal they might eat during a given week.
RANDY ELLIOT
Randy Elliot is a missionary in Arizona with local ties (he is a cousin
to Warren Watson) Randy and his wife Rhonda have chosen to devote their lives to bringing the Gospel to remote areas
of Arizona, including an indian reservation as well as through a prison ministry. Randy works in conjunction with American
Missionary Fellowship
mars home for youth page
MARS HOME FOR YOUTH
Mars Home For Youth provides a comprehensive range of services for
children & families in crisis.Their hallmark is a residential care program for troubled and abused children & youth
from the ages of 9 to 17. Other services include community based multi-systematic therapy programs for at-risk youth
& families.
samaritin's purse & operation christmas child
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritin's Purse, dedicating
God's love to needy children through gift filled shoeboxes. With the help of churches around the world they deliver the boxes
to many boys & girls who have never before received Christmas presents. We introduce them and their families to God's
greatest gift Jesus Christ and many lives are changed for eternity.
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