Ministry teams - Social Concerns & Missions

Purpose

1. To proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ by engaging in mission, assisting the human development towards the improvement of human relations, to meet human needs through and other worthy service (excerpts from the Basis if Union - UCA)

2. To address social issues that affects both the material and spiritual life of the community, therefore working towards the improvement and the sustaining of life as a whole.

3. To be sensitive and responsive to the needs of the marginalised sector of the Australian community by creating a strong outreach program addressing those in great need.

Program & Activities

Sponsor a child in the Philippines, through World Vision (being undertaken through Youth Ministries)

Support Sunshine Mission through the donation of canned goods, used clothing and volunteer-work

Plan to continue to support the Sunshine Mission, financially

Fundraising activities such as the Sacrificial Dinner. (Proceeds from the evening dinner went to a scholarship fund for ministers in the Philippines)

Nursing home visitations, to spread God's love through the singing of songs and interaction with the elderly in the homes. Usually takes place during Mothers Day, Fathers Day and the Christmas season (also being undertaken through Youth Ministries)

Participates in both Christmas Bowl Appeal and Lenten Appeal

Develop and sponsor forums on pressing current issues in the community

To assist new arrivals/immigrants in seeking out and using services available to them, and to help them settle into their respective new homes and lifestyle.

Plans are under way to conduct outreach in Caroline Springs through weekly Bible studies and fellowship and ongoing Adult Bible study.

Continuing support to the Mission Service Fund of the Synod.