Neighborhood Ministry

“Meeting practical needs and directing people to the study of the Word of God”

 "And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,

you will abound in every good work. As it is written: 'He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his

righteousness endures forever.' Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also

supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. You will be

made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity

will result in thanksgiving to God." 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 (NIV)

 

The City Mission’s Neighborhood Ministry is able to help support the community in a variety of ways. Last year we had nearly ten thousand visits to our clothing rooms, delivered over 1600 holiday meals, and provided Bible studies and worship services for many.

Case Management

• Emergency Services (16,000 annually):  distribution of free clothing, hygiene items, linens, diapers & baby items, new toys & games, school supplies, emergency food and holiday food baskets (1800 annually) to individuals through Quiet Waters Clothing, TCM ministries and collaborating churches and agencies.
• Referrals to professional & human services programs and resources
• Intensive Case Management:  in-depth assistance, problem solving and biblical counseling

 

Evangelism & Discipleship

• Hospitality, gospel presentations, evangelistic services and bible studies are offered with emergency services
• Discipleship Bible Studies, fellowship clubs and church integration for those who desire

• City Bible Institute (CBI)

CBI offers college level courses in Bible study, theology and ministry and a course for teens from Ready Defense Ministries:

Spring 2008 Semester starts January 14:

• Hermeneutics: Advanced Bible Study
• Bible Tools and How to Use Them
• How to Interpret the Bible
• The Book of Galatians
• Understanding & Ministering to Students
• Church History
• Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
• The Book of Acts
• The Book of Habakkuk: Prayer and Faith
• Ready Defense Ministries will offer a course on atheism for teens. Currently atheism is popular topic on college campuses.

 

Special Programs 

• Community Health Fair, Saturday, June 7, 2008 (details to come)
• Free Online Tax Filing, February 2 - March 31 (by appointment only)
• 5th Thursday for Financial Fitness

 

Material Gift Drives  

• Holiday Food Drive, September 15 - November 15
• New Toys and Games Collection, November 10 - December 10
• Operation Hope Totes, February 4 - March 21 
• Diaper-a-Thon (diapers, formula and other baby items), July 1 - 31
• School Supplies Collection, August 4 -29

 

For information about our Neighborhood Ministry contact:

Craig Vincent, Chief Program Officer/Outreach
216-431-3510 ext.249
or via email cvincent@thecitymission.org.