Resurrection Offering
The Resurrection offering gives us a chance to consider how Christ is showing up in marginalized communities around us. As followers of Christ, we are called to follow in His footsteps and show up where He is most needed. As you read about each ministry below, will you prayerfully consider how you could also support these ministries with your time and talents? Each ministry has listed ways to get involved. There is also a contact listed for each ministry. Please reach out to them if you are interested in serving.
To give to the Resurrection Offering please click here and under Fund select “Offering-Resurrection”.
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, even amidst the pandemic, 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 Izzy Concepcion or Sue DeHart
Visit our website: www.growesl.org
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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
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Kianga Kids desires to partner with the African Evangelical Presbyterian Church to communicate the Hope of the Gospel through community health programs that serve children and their families in Kenya’s impoverished and underserved areas. By selling handmade African goods, we support children’s healthcare ministries throughout Kenya.
How to get involved:
- Sign up for the Kianga Kids email newsletter to pray for specific students and other current needs.
- Host or help out at a craft sale.
- Shop on the Kianga Kids website and encourage friends and family to do so! Proceeds go towards supporting children’s healthcare ministries throughout Kenya.
For more information:
Contact Lois Carr: loisecarr@gmail.com
Website: https://kiangakids.com/
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