Ministry Opportunities
Monthly Food Distribution
Christ Church has hosted of a food distribution once every month since April of 2011. The food is provided by the Middle Georgia Food Bank (https://mgcfb.org/) and sponsored by the Monroe County Ministerial Association and the Circle of Care thrift store.
Backpack Buddy Program
Christ Church participates in this program by donating large amounts of food received from probationers in lieu of Community Service required by the Monroe County Probation Office for offences.
Kairos
The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
(taken from: https://www.kairosofgeorgia.org/)
Pregnancy Center
Several members of Christ Church were instrumental in the founding of the Monroe County Pregnancy Center in Forsyth and still fully support the work which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that began in 1989.
Their website is www.monroecountypregnancycenter.org
“We strive to develop a close professional relationship with those we serve and assess the situation carefully to support each client’s emotional and spiritual needs during the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy, those of parenthood, or in making an adoption plan. During the pregnancy, we teach classes, at the center or online, on all aspects of pregnancy, including the mother’s health care and ways to safeguard the growing baby, prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care for the mother, and parenting. Classes are also available for parents with growing children in a variety of subjects covering many areas related to child rearing. All classes are associated with our onsite “Clothes Closet” where the mother can access free items for their unborn and then young child.
Circle of Care
While their most visible function is the sale of donated goods, their purpose reaches much further into the community with assistance for those in need. They provide financial help with utilities and housing as well as providing food on site and support of the monthly food distribution hosted by Christ Church.
You can find them on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/circleofcareforsyth/
Benevolence
Christ Church semi-annual Chicken Que
Personal Ministries
Reconciliation House Christmas Dinner
More information about Reconciliation house is available on the web at:
www.reconciliationhouse.org and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/reconciliationhouse