Resurrection Offering
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Each year on Palm Sunday, we come together to receive the Resurrection Offering—a special opportunity to celebrate the hope of Christ and share that hope with others.
This offering invites us to pause and reflect on how Jesus is present and at work in marginalized communities—both near and far. It’s a beautiful way to live out our mission of “making Jesus known” through acts of mercy and justice.
This year, the Resurrection Offering will support four incredible ministries:
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GROW
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Grounds for Restoration
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Whosoever Gospel Mission
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Cradle of Hope
Each of these ministries is making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families by offering compassion, practical support, and the transforming love of Christ.
As you prepare your heart for Palm Sunday, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you might partner in this work—not only through giving, but also by sharing your time and talents. Each ministry has provided specific ways you can get involved, along with a contact person if you’d like to learn more.
Together, we can reflect the hope of the Resurrection in meaningful, life-giving ways. 💛
Ministries the Resurrection Offering Supports
GROW helps immigrants thrive by teaching them English and life skills while introducing them to a community of believers who will love and befriend them in Jesus’ name.
GROW currently serves about 200 students through a volunteer team of 70 teachers and support staff. In addition to language and life skills, the volunteers strive to bring the hope of the gospel to the tens of thousands of immigrants living in Northeast Philadelphia. Volunteers share the Good News about Jesus in each class every time it meets.
English as a Second Language (ELS) classes are currently offered at two sites: Mayfair (five mornings and four evenings a week) and Bustleton (four mornings and evenings a week).
Bustleton – Seven Mile Road Church
525 Welsh Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
Mayfair – Northeast Community Church
3300 Tyson Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19149
Ways to Serve at GROW:
- Become a teacher, substitute teacher, or teaching assistant
- Childcare worker
- Teacher in training
- Conversation Café sponsor
- Attend a Conversation Café
- Administrative support
- Testing new students for class placement
- Life-on-life support
- Become a board member
- Become a ministry partner
For more information:
Please contact Rachel Conley
Visit our website: www.growesl.org
Watch our video
Grounds for Restoration is working to be a substantial supporter of Restoration efforts for human trafficking survivors devastated by slavery and violent abuse. We operate a coffee distribution company to communicate God’s Grace and His passion for Justice, and help provide restoration for lives. We give 100% of our net profits to services and special projects at Restoration Homes in PA, anti-trafficking education efforts, and the anti-slavery work of International Justice Mission.
How to get involved:
- Change your coffee brand to Grounds for Restoration!
- Give GFR Coffee to friends – use it to start conversations about God’s Grace and His passion for Justice
- Receive ‘Human Trafficking 101’ training
- Apply for a part time GFR Internship
- Help us with anti-trafficking & outreach events
- Sign up to receive GFR’s Prayer List
- Help us run new social media campaigns
- Introduce GFR Coffee to churches, organizations, and other potential customers
For more information:
Contact:
Larry Ackley: larryackley@verizon.net
Dawn Ackley: dawnackley5@gmail.com
Website: https://gfrcoffee.com
Watch our video
Whosoever Gospel Mission is a Christian nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide shelter, food, clothing, education, counseling, rehabilitation and other assistance to homeless and/or needy men, women and children in the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. As the lighted sign on our rooftop proclaims each night, we seek to offer the love of Jesus and the hope of the Gospel in both word and deed to those who are hurting.
How to get involved:
- Sponsor a pizza dinner for the men, total cost around $275
- Deliver baked goods as a special treat for the men
- Donate food, personal care items, laundry detergent, and new underwear for our men
- Pray for our men – their salvation, their spiritual growth, for restored family relationships, for good jobs, for victory over addiction and for good health.
- Pray for our staff, their families and funds to strengthen and expand our ministry
For more information:
Contact:
Heather Rice – hrice@whosoevergospel.org
Website: https://www.whosoevergospel.org/wp/
Cradle of Hope ministers to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of single mothers and children 0-24 months old through transitional housing and support services. They provide housing and support services for up to six mothers and their children for up to 18 months in the greater Philadelphia area. The goal is to enable mothers to get full-time employment and permanent housing. The women plan and cook their own meals, do chores, and pay rent. They also attend workshops, Bible study and counseling. Over time it addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs through a family centered program. Cradle of Hope has been home to 123 women and 128 children. 81% of graduates are employed and living in permanent housing.
Ways to serve at Cradle:
- Babysitting
- Tutoring the mothers
- Giving rides to job interviews, doctor’s visits, and food stores
- Helping with lawn/yard maintenance
- House maintenance
- Supervising children during evening workshops
- Helping with fundraising activities
- Sorting/organizing clothing and donations
- Supervising children while mothers cook and do chores
For more information:
Rachel Mullely at: cradleofhope@gmail.com
Cathy Richman at: richman.cathy@gmail.com