MINISTRIES OF MERCY

In James 2:13 we read "Mercy triumphs over Judgment". Four simple words, that best describes our Heavenly Father's compassion freely given to me and to you. To this we would have to add kindness, patience, and forgiveness to provide a clearer portrait to the unsaved, and perhaps those in challenging circumstances. Mercy is a gift He gives to us freely, a gift to pass along. "Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful" (Luke 6:36)

We encourage you to prayerfully consider becoming part of our outreach ministry and use one of your gifts to assist a church family, or a stranger who may be in a challenging circumstance. To learn more about getting involved in any one of the opportunities listed below; our purpose statement, core values, and how you can receive assistance, please visit us on our website http://www.gracefreechurch.org/mercy.html

Should you have an interest in joining us, please locate this form in our lobby, circle your area of interest, fill out the reverse side, and place it in Harry Bafundi's mail box (# 1). Then you will be contacted by one of our ministry coordinators.

Thank you for your interest in sharing your gifts and glorifying Christ.

Church Family :

• Seniors Care: This is our Transportation Team providing rides for our shut inns when no other opportunity is available
• Food Pantry: Several opportunities to serve on a team exist (Inventory; Baggers; Pick Up/Delivery)
• Prayer Warriors: As part of our existing Prayer Warrior team, your intercessory prayer focus will be the confidential prayer needs for this outreach ministry
• Visitation/Communication Team: Assisting Pastoral & Church Leaders call/visit/write to our church family Shut Inns/Seniors
• Community Resource Center: "Liaison" Team for coordinating, listing, and making known/available information on local support organizations
• Community Giving Tree: Seasonal Team focused on providing Christmas gifts of encouragement for the Elderly, Widows, and Special Circumstances.
• "Dinner and..." : Coordination Team developing informal groups of 6-8 the opportunity to meet, fellowship together, and break bread

Community:

• Community Kitchen (Keene)
• Habitat for Humanity   (Call Office Direct for updates on area projects and locations 357-8474)
• Bible Studies: Holton Home, Brattleboro
• Singspiration: Hill Top House, Brattleboro
• Visitation: Harborside/Westwood, Keene; Maplewood, Westmoreland.
• Crafts (Hill Top House, Brattleboro; Eden Park, Brattleboro)

Seniors Care Team is still in need of 2 individuals willing to assist our church Seniors/shut inns by providing transportation in the event of a challenging circumstance.  Please contact Harry Bafundi by e-mail (hbafundi@gracefreechurch.org) or call the church office extension #105 if you would like to be part of this team