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Missions & Community Service |
Jon EtchesonServant Group Leader
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Jesus commissioned us to "...go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28: 19-20)
This group seeks ways to make this commission a reality. Northside supports two world missionary efforts in South Africa and Brazil.
Jim and Jan Hyde ~ Cape Town, South Africa
Jim and Jan Hyde work in Cape Town, South Africa and neighboring Namibia. Their work includes support for radio broadcasts, Bible correspondence courses, and the outreach program, "Bibles for Africa."
Contact:
Jim and Jan Hyde
P.O. Box 5511
Tygervalley 7536
South Africa
Email:
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Fax: 011 27 8663 59424
Chris and Allesandra Kelley ~ Praia Granade, Brazil
Chris and Allesandra Kelley work in Praia Granade, Brazil to establish a new congregation.
Community Service
Jesus also said to " ...Love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12: 31)
The Misssions & Community Service Servant Group helps in serving people in our community and instills a deep conviction and enthusiasm within the group and others in the congregation so that we may serve and love as Jesus did. The primary focus is going among those in need, seeking activities that will provide the best opportunities for us to share our faith as we serve.
Northside and its members support and serve many organizations in our community, including:
Midwest Food Bank, Home Sweet Home Mission, Western Avenue Community Center, Birthright, Crisis Pregnancy Center, Nehemiah Ministries, Neville House, Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity and more.
Current Needs and Opportunities
Nehemiah Ministries, a Christian counseling service based in Champaign-Urbana that specializes in counseling those struggling with homosexuality and other sexual issues, has ongoing financial needs. If you would like to support their efforts, send your contribution to Nehemiah Ministries, P.O. Box 773, Urbana, IL 61803.
"Faith in Action" is looking for Volunteer Friends for persons 55+ to assist elderly in shopping, go for friendly visits, make friendly phone calls, or provide transportation to medical/non-medical appointments in Bloomington-Normal. Call Madonna Wilkens at 825-2153 or Bobbi Hynes at 827-7780.
marcfirst needs volunteers to help maintain yards by trimming bushes, removing limbs, weeding flower beds, planting and applying mulch. No mowing required. Call Dave Altshue at 275-2704.
Looking for a good group activity? Home Sweet Home Mission's "Adopt-a-Meal" program is looking for groups willing to underwrite, plan, prepare, serve, and clean up after a meal at the Mission. If you'd like to schedule a meal, contact Steven Sparrow at 828-7356.
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