Created in the image of God, following the model of Jesus, the Christ, and listening to and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we seek to love God with all of our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and our neighbor as ourselves. Responding to this grace:
Mission / Outreach
We envision transforming relationships as the body of Christ worldwide by:
- Serving and caring for those in need in our congregation, community, and world, recognizing that we see God’s presence as we work in the world1
- Embracing our responsibility as stewards to care for and protect all of God’s creation.
- Growing in our understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ
- Engaging in Mission/Outreach that connects us to the life of the church, including Worship, Christian Education and Fellowship
1. We see God’s presence in the whole world and are given the responsibility to care for all of God’s creation.
How do I get involved?
- Sign-up sheets for events can be found on the “clipboard tree” in the Christian Education Lobby of the church as the date approaches.
- Carpools are often available, and leave from the church parking lot on the day of the event.
Hands On Missions
These ministries are accomplished by the grace of God and your efforts.
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Volunteers spend three hours at the
World Medical Relief
Volunteers spend the morning at the World Medical Relief Detroit facility sorting donated medical equipment and medical supplies for distribution locally and overseas. Suitable for ages 10 and up.
Greening of
Detroit Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers spend a day helping build decent, affordable housing. No previous construction experience required! There are also opportunities to serve lunch/refreshments during “blitz builds”. Suitable for ages 16 and up.
Transforming our church to host the homeless for one week each year provides the opportunities to serve. Everything from setting up beds, preparing and serving meals, providing transportation, and overnight hosting are needed.
Volunteers are needed to staff the daytime
South Oakland
Various community groups, using the kitchen and Fellowship Hall at the Baptist church in
Joy of Jesus Camp Clean Up
Spend a spring day in the beautiful “thumb” area of
Yucatan Peninsula Mission
The youth will be going to help our brothers and sisters in the Yucatan in April 2-10, 2011.