TRINITY
SERVES “The Whole Church bringing the Whole Gospel to the Whole World” - D AV I D B O S C H
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Welcome At Trinity, our passion is to see the love of Jesus at the center of each life, at the heart of every community and as the source of all our actions. One of the best ways that we can accomplish this mission is by serving others. Together, we have the opportunity to be part of God’s redemptive mission in this world. Through serving locally, nationally and globally, our hope is to share the transformational love of Jesus with the world.
five different ways that you could use your unique gifts & talents to be the hands and feet of Jesus: Contained in this booklet are
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IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH TRINITY
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Volunteers play a crucial role in our church’s life; this section lists ways you can serve within our church family.
in the world
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This section covers the serving opportunities that we are committed to as a church, so you don’t only get to help others, you also get to know people in our church family while serving together.
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This section covers different ways you could serve our mission partners, or with national or international organizations we support.
We believe that God has called you to do amazing work to be, and bring, the love of Jesus to others. We also believe that God has created and wired you in specific ways to accomplish your calling. We hope the information in this booklet excites you about getting involved and helps you find the right opportunity for you and your family.
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We have a number of amazing organizations doing God’s work throughout our community. This section covers our service partners and tells you what you need to do to get involved.
Supporting Local & International Missionaries This section covers our missionary partners and informs you how you can support our local and international missionaries.
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AT TRINITY
There are many ways that you can lend a helping hand and put your unique skills, abilities and experiences to use, all the while getting to know those in the church family even better as you serve side by side.
Kids
Youth
We need 6-10 volunteers for each Sunday service in order to provide the best experience possible for our children and families. We also have opportunities to serve at our kids midweek programs (school year) and a seasonal opportunity to serve for the week of Sky Kids (summer).
We need 8-12 volunteers to serve as Huddle leaders for our teens’ small group meetings midweek. We also have opportunities to serve with Middle School on Sunday morning and have seasonal opportunities for the annual Winter Retreat and the weeklong SummerQuest camp.
When: Sundays starting at 8:45am and 10:15am in Darien; 9:45am in Greenwich; Wednesdays at 4:00pm Who: High School students, adults; background check required Contact: Scott Tilton, Children & Family Ministries Pastor, scott.tilton@trinitychurch.life
When: One night midweek, based on Huddle schedule; Sundays starting at 10:30am in Darien; 10:00am in Greenwich
First Impressions & Communion Servers We need 10-12 volunteers for each Sunday service to make people feel welcome, and to create a warm and inviting environment. The specific roles needed are Greeters, Next Steps Host and Communion. When: Sundays at 8:45am and 10:30am in Darien; 10am in Greenwich Who: Children with their parents, High School students, or adults can serve on the First Impressions Team. Adults and High School students can serve communion. Contact: Monica Ward (Greenwich) Communication and Ministry Coordinator, monica.ward@trinitychurch.life Mary Grace Gabriel (Darien) Ministry, Care and Prayer Coordinator, marygrace.gabriel@trinitychurch.life
Who: Adults; background check required Contact: Josh Barton, Student Ministry Pastor, josh.barton@trinitychurch.life
Media Intern
Meals Ministry
Internships are available
Our Meals Ministry Team provides meals for people in times of illness, grief or a new baby. Please let us know if you would like to be on call to make (or buy) and deliver meals.
to learn and assist with photography and videography.
Groups We offer three terms of Groups throughout the year: Fall and Winter/Spring are 12-week terms and Summer is an 8-week term. Groups only happen through committed leaders willing to teach or facilitate a group. When: Weekly meetings for the course of the term, schedule determined by group leader Who: Adults Contact: Katie Evans, Groups Pastor, katie.evans@trinitychurch.life
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When: Determined by specific need and the volunteer’s schedule Who: High School students, adults Contact: Julien Jarry, Creative Director, julien.jarry@trinitychurch.life or fill out an intern application at www.trinitychurch.life/intern
When: Determined by needs as they arise and the volunteer’s availability Who: Adults or families Contact: Rachel Hughes, meals@trinitychurch.life
For the most up-to-date listing of opportunities or to sign up to serve at Trinity, head to www.trinitychurch.life/serve
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with TRINITY
One of the best ways to grow in your faith is to serve others! We have a number of ways that you can get involved with some amazing community partners alongside other awesome people from the Trinity community.
Filling in the Blanks Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends. When: Once per month on Thursdays (during the school year) Who: Adults, teenagers What: Deliver food and read to preschoolers Where: Children’s Learning Center Classrooms, located in Stamford
New Covenant Center Through their soup kitchen, New Covenant Center provides 300 healthy, hot, nutritious meals daily to all those who are hungry. When: We serve on the second Saturday and the last Wednesday of every month. Who: Adults, teenagers or mature children with their parents What: For each day, we have two spots to cook (2:15-4:15 pm) and 5-6 spots to serve the meal (4:15-5:30 pm).
in OUR community
There are so many fantastic organizations being Christ’s hands and feet throughout our community. Below is a list of service partners that we highly recommend you to support with your time and talents.
A House on Beekman www.ahouseonbeekman.org We aim to create a seamless series of programs from birth to career that empowers the next generation of the South Bronx to reach their full potential. Where we serve: Mott Haven- South Bronx Volunteer opportunities: House of Beekman has a variety of opportunities for volunteers! To find out more, visit https://www.ahouseonbeekman.org/get-involved. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Derek J. Smith- derek@ahouseonbeekman. org or Sloan Hedrick- sloan@ahouseonbeekman.org to find out more about House of Beekman.
Where: New Covenant Center, 174 Richmond Hill Avenue, Stamford
Pacific House Pacific House serves 70-100 men breakfast and dinner daily and provides overnight emergency beds for men, and operates a dropin day program that provides case management services for men and women. Serving the New Canaan, Darien, Greenwich and Stamford areas.
Person-to-Person
When: Once per month on Wednesdays
Provides emergency assistance for basic needs plus other support to individuals and families as they move toward financial stability. Our vision is communities of financially-stable, hunger-free homes, with educational opportunities for all.
Who: Adults, teenagers
When: Twice a month on Thursdays
What: Preparing dinner (2:30-4:30pm), serving dinner (5:15-6:30pm) or delivering dinner (4:30-5:15pm).
Who: Adults, teenagers
Where: Pacific House’s Emergency Shelter is located at 597 Pacific Street in Stamford.
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What: We have three spots to help receive and load donations. For each day, we have three spots (11:00am1:00pm) Where: The Person-to-Person warehouse is located at 425 Fairfield Avenue in Stamford
For the most up-to-date- listing of opportunities or to sign up to serve with us, head to www.trinitychurch.life/trinityserves.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission www.bridgeportrescuemission.org Fighting poverty from the inside out by providing a place of hope and dignity as we feed the hungry, clothe the needy, shelter the homeless, and restore the addicted. Where we serve: Coastal Fairfield County Volunteer opportunities: Meal prep; serve meals in our dining room or mobile kitchens; organize donations at our warehouse; do collection drives for our pantry; maintain our properties; help distribute groceries to our neighbors in need; become a driver for our mobile kitchen; create blessing bags for our homeless and hungry neighbors; buy groceries. Who can serve: Adults Interested in learning more? Visit www.bridgeportrescuemission. org/volunteer or contact Patti Law, Community Relations Manager, at (203)333-4087 ext 118.
Building One Community www.building1community.org Bringing passionate people together to help low-income immigrants and their families in the greater Stamford area succeed in the community. Where we serve: Stamford and greater Stamford area Volunteer opportunities: Math & reading tutoring, English as a second language (ESL) classes, computer teacher, Youth Group leader. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers 14+ years old Interested in learning more? Contact Margarita Zimmerman at mzimmerman@ building1community.org or visit https://building1community.org.
Domestic Violence Crisis Center Stamford (DVCC) www.dvccct.org Committed to providing effective services, support and education for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence across Connecticut and beyond. Where we serve: Lower Fairfield County Volunteer opportunities: Provide court or legal services, become a certified volunteer and serve on Hotline or Safe house, assist in projects, organize and assist in food rescue, help in the office with administrative work, or aid in the development and implementation of sustainability plan. Who can serve: Adults Interested in learning more? Contact Anita Lai at ALai@Dvccct.org or the Stamford office at (203)588-9100.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Connecticut www.Coennecticutfca.org To see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes. To lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. Where we serve: FCA is a global organization that is over 65 years old and in 84 Countries. We are expanding into Connecticut and currently have a presence in Darien, New Canaan and Stamford. Our goal is to get into Greenwich High School this fall and expand throughout the rest of Fairfield county and eventually entire State. Volunteer opportunities: Sponsor breakfast for the morning huddles at the schools. Help serve during this huddles. Various events throughout the year. Help support coaches huddles and bible studies. Additionally, a variety of international volunteer opportunities are available. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers
Elinor Martin Residence
Interested in learning more? Send an email to info@foodrescue.us or visit www.foodrescue.us/getinvolved
Filling in the Blanks www.fillingintheblanks.org Fighting childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends. Where we serve: Stamford, Norwalk and Greenwich, CT and Bedford, NY. Volunteer opportunities: Participate in a packing event; coordinate a packing event with your group; pick up food from Stamford Food Bank; deliver bags of food; help with their holiday backpack creation Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Tina Kramer at tkramer@fillingintheblanks.org.
https://emr4motherandchild.org/ Provide support including housing for women at risk due to pregnancy. Where we serve: Areas in Westchester County with women 18 or older at risk for abortion Volunteer opportunities: Sponsor breakfast for the morning huddles at the schools. Help serve during this huddles. Various events throughout the year. Help support coaches huddles and bible studies. Additionally, a variety of international volunteer opportunities are available.
First Loved Ministries
Who can serve: Adults, teenagers
http://firstlovedministries.org
Interested in learning more? Send an email to info@foodrescue.us or visit www.foodrescue.us/getinvolved
To provide resources for life-changing experiences of God’s love Where we serve: Primarily on the East Coast and organizations looking for a deeper understanding and transformational connection to the Father’s love. Interested in learning more? Contact Gail Dorey, Administrative Assistant, at gail@firstlovedministries.org.
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FOCUS Fairfield/ Westchester
Food Rescue US
www.infocus.org
www.foodrescue.us
To present Jesus Christ, Lord and Savior, to independent school students, to the end that they might come to know Him and glorify God through their Christian witness and through lives of Christian service in the Church and in the world. Where we serve: Middle and upper school students in Fairfield and Westchester Counties, primarily at the independent private schools. Volunteer opportunities: Help serve and connect with students at our regular meetings during the school year. During the summer on Martha’s Vineyard serving with FOCUS summer programs. Volunteers can lead on a program with students or behind the scenes in the kitchen.
Reducing hunger and food waste in local communities in America. Where we serve: Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield Counties, and operate in 12 states as well as the District of Colombia. Volunteer opportunities: Pick up surplus food from our food donors (grocers, restaurants, etc) and deliver directly to local Receiving Agencies (community kitchens, food pantries, etc.).
Inspirica
www.hopeandrenewal.org
www.inspiricact.org
Providing clinically excellent counseling and training in a discreet and caring environment grounded in faith with specialties in family, individual, and couples counseling.
Break the cycle of homelessness by helping people achieve - and maintain - permanent housing and stability in their lives.
Where we serve: Fairfield and Westchester Counties, as well as surrounding communities Interested in learning more? Contact Mary Beth Gilbert at mbgilbert@ hopeandrenewal.org or call (203) 340-9816.
Interested in learning more? Send an email to info@foodrescue.us or visit www.foodrescue.us/getinvolved.
Interested in learning more? Contact Brandon Farquhar at bfarquhar@ infocus.org or (203)536-4354.
Giving Tree Global - Bread of Life www.givingtreeglobal.org The mission of Giving Tree Global is to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to demonstrate the unconditional love of God to people of all faiths by providing food, clothing, and shelter to those in need. We live by the simplicity of the gospel and of devotion to Christ, allowing nothing to detract from the power of the cross. We serve an extraordinary God who does miracles in the lives of ordinary people. Where we serve: Westchester County Volunteer opportunities: Help with food drives, stocking shelves, food rescue, or making pantry bags. Most opportunities are on the weekends but there are some weekday opportunities. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Sue Wexler at sue@givingtreeglobal.org.
Where we serve: Fairfield County, CT Volunteer opportunities: To see all of the volunteer opportunities available with Inspirica, please visit https://www.inspiricact.org/ volunteer. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers
Who can serve: Anyone with a car and active driver’s license.
Who can serve: Adults
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Greenwich Center for Hope and Renewal
InterVartisy www.Intervarsity.org
Interested in learning more? Contact Sarah Kennedy, Development Associate and Volunteer Coordinator, skennedy@inspiricact.org or (203) 388-0109.
Establish and advance at colleges and universities witnessing communities of students and faculty who follow Jesus as Savior and Lord: growing in love for God, God’s Word, God’s people of every ethnicity and culture, and God’s purposes in the world. Where we serve: Universities around the country. In Southern CT: Connecticut College, Western Connecticut State, Southern Connecticut State, Quinnipiac, University of Bridgeport, and Fairfield. Volunteer opportunities: Weekly volunteers to host bible studies/small groups, disciple students individually. Monthly volunteers to assist with campus outreach events by making food, attending events, praying for students at events, etc. Who can serve: Any adult who has completed the InterVarsity volunteer on-boarding program and a volunteer application. Interested in learning more? Contact Colby Putnam at colby. putnam@intervarsity.org or (603)303-9186.
Lead NYC www.lead.nyc Focuses on training and equipping NYC-area pastors, marketplace, and ministry leaders. Nurturing leaders, uniting congregations and inspiring Christians to integrate faith into every aspect of their daily life. Where we serve: The New York City area Interested in learning more? Contact info@lead.nyc or call (718)593-8626.
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Life line Chaplaincy www.LLChaplaincy.org Life Line Chaplaincy exists to offer compassionate support for our brave first responders and their families (of any faith or of no faith) as they face these crises. First responders (police, firefighters and EMTs) constantly face extreme levels of personal danger. Our first responders frequently deal with desperate, traumatic, and emotionally exhausting scenarios. They encounter the worst societal evils known to humanity on a daily basis. The safety and wellbeing of our communities is directly linked to the mental and spiritual wellbeing of our first responders. Life Line Chaplaincy serve as “spiritual care providers� to our first responders who are the highest level of risk of suicide, PTSD, substance abuse, and divorce. Where we serve: Stamford Police Department, Stamford 911 Dispatch, Westport Police Department, Connecticut State Police Who can serve: Adults
Neighbor to neighbor www.ntngreenwich.org Improving lives by creating access to nutritious food, quality clothing and basic living essentials in an atmosphere of kindness and respect. Where we serve: Greenwich, Stamford, Port Chester Volunteer opportunities: Regular volunteers can help in the food pantry and clothing room, corporate and community groups and students volunteers on Monday-Saturday from 8:30am-12:30pm, and Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30pm-5:30pm. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers 14+ years old, 12-13 year-olds with a parent Interested in learning more? Contact Duncan Lawson, Operation Coordinator, at (203)622-9208 ext 12 or visit www.ntgreenwich.org/how-you-can-help/volunteer.
Interested in learning more? Contact Rev. John Revell at (203) 517-4762.
New Covenant center www.newcovenantcenter.org
Mothers for Others www.mothersforothers.org
Supports the well-being of underserved families by providing diapers and baby equipment for children from birth to 3 years old. Where we serve: Largely Greenwich and Stamford Volunteer opportunities: Hosting a diaper and wipes drive at any location or event, working a one hour shift as schedules allow to greet clients when they come to pick up diapers in our donation room, or raising funds through an event, such as a bake sale. Assisting in re-package diapers at a monthly 2 hour event for 8-10 people from an organization, or picking up diapers from The Diaper Bank of CT in North Haven, CT. Who can serve: Adults, teens, mature children with their parents Interested in learning more? Contact Andrew Barer, Director of Development, at 203-406-0017 or visit www.pacifichouse.org/support-our-work/volunteer
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Providing basic living items and services that focus on self-sufficiency to those in need, treating each individual man, woman, and child as our guest with respect, dignity, compassion, and empathy. Doing this in a safe, trusting and welcoming environment. Where we serve: Stamford Volunteer opportunities: Help prepare and serve meals, stock pantry shelves, help receive food deliveries, serve as assistant shoppers to our pantry guests, hold food collections/food drives. Assist in planning 3 major annual events and volunteer on the day of the event. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact David Lovegreen, Volunteer Coordinator, at (203)964-8228 ext 416, email at DLovegreen@ccfc-ct.org, or visit www. newcovenantcenter.org/volunteer.
Pacific House www.pacifichouse.org Preventing and ending homelessness in our community. Where we serve: Fairfield County and beyond Volunteer opportunities: Prepare and serve a meal through the Meal-a-Month Program, mentor a client at the Computer Cafe, mentor a young adult client, help out with fundraising efforts in the administrative office, or assist in annual events. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers, mature children with parents Interested in learning more? Contact Velma Clark at VClark@pacifichouse.org.
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pathways www,pways.org Offering adults with severe mental illness housing and total wraparound comprehensive support. Where we serve: Greenwich Volunteer opportunities: Mentor a community client, grab a coffee or take a walk with a client, teach a class (art, writing, Alpha, etc.) during the Fellowship hours (9:00a.m. 2:00p.m. during the week). Who can serve: Adults, Teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact info@pways or visit www.pways.org/volunteer.
PEHT: Partnership to End Human Trafficking
The Undies Project www.theundiesproject.org Our mission is to provide new underwear to men, women, and children in need to improve their lives.
www.peht.org
Where we serve: Fairfield and Westchester counties
Dedicated to fighting against human trafficking by supporting sex trafficking survivors through a comprehensive residential recovery program and social enterprise.
Volunteer opportunities: Help unpack, sort and distribute shipments four times a year. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Lucy Langley at 9ucy@theundiesproject.org or Laura Delaflor at laura@theundiesproject.org.
Where we serve: Northeast United States Volunteer Opportunities: Help maintain the residence for our residential program and assist survivors in many aspects of their journey through recovery. Who can serve: Adults Interested in learning more? Contact Elizabeth Koldyke Boolbol at elizabeth@peht.org.
YoungLife Greenwich www.greenwich.younglife.org Introducing adolescents to Jesus Christ, and helping them grow in their faith. Where we serve: Greenwich
Person-to-Person
Volunteer opportunities: YL Leaders work directly with students, building trusting friendships by getting to know students at school events, through coaching, and tutoring. Sharing Christian faith with students through regular weekly and monthly meetings and camp experiences (5-7 hours per week). Additionally, we take annual service trips for high school and college age students offered at Young Life resort properties throughout the US and abroad.
https://p2phelps.org/
Who can serve: Adults
Provides emergency assistance for basic needs plus other support to individuals and families as they move toward financial stability. Our vision is communities of financially-stable, hunger-free homes, with educational opportunities for all. Where we serve: Lower fairfield County Volunteer opportunities: Provide groceries and casework services through Person-to-Person on Wheels, stock shelves and guide clients who visit the Food Pantry, receive, sort, and hang items at the clothing center, greet and assister those who walk in to Person-to-Person as a receptionist, or volunteer as a driver delivery. Who can serve: Adults: Anytime Monday through Friday between 9am & 4pm Students: After school and on Saturdays during the school year. During school breaks and summer vacation. Interested in learning more? Head to https://p2phelps.org/volunteers/ to learn more and see what opportunities are available.
Interested in learning more? Contact Ben Allen, Area Director, at ylbenallen@gmail.com or (330)641-2412.
For the most up-to-date listing of service partners, head to www.trinitychurch.life/serve. Want to nominate a local organization to become a service partner? Email Jake Kircher, Associate Pastor, jake.kircher@trinitychurch.life.
In the World
As we seek to see the whole gospel made real in the whole world, consider participating in an international mission trip and/or supporting one of our international service partners.
Danitas Children https://danitaschildren.org Rescue, love, and care for orphans and impoverished children in Haiti, meeting their needs physically, emotionally, educationally, and spiritually so that they are empowered to become leaders in their communities and nation. Where we serve: Haiti
Children's Rescue Mission
Christian Mission to gaza
www.crmission.org With faith in Christ, breaking the cycle of poverty for Honduran families by providing relief, aid, and educational programs that empower individuals, families and the community.
www.cm2g.org Reaching out to the people of Gaza , as well as the Iraqi & Syrian refugees in Jordan, with Christ’s love
Where we serve: Children and families in Teupasenti, El Paraiso Honduras
Where we serve: Iraqi & Syrian refugees in Jordan & the needy people in Gaza Strip
Volunteer opportunities: Local opportunities include creating or researching curriculums and ways to better teach the Gospel to children in Central America or create marketing materials focus on Christian/poverty relief. Research and implement ways to educate children in poverty in rural Honduras using technology. Research organizations/foundations that want to invest in a Christian organization to teach the Gospel and break the cycle of poverty.
Volunteer opportunities: Visiting the Iraqi & Syrian Refugees in Jordan & helping with Relief work, we can take Volunteers to Jordan to help with the Iraqi & Syrian refugees in Jordan, we could take very few people to Gaza if they have something unique to offer.
Abroad opportunities include Short Term Mission Trips to Teupasenti, Honduras to do door to door evangelism, musicians to start a Christian band with children, teaching computers and technology, or building projects like fixing homes for seniors, building latrines, or building Sunday School classrooms. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Miguel Giron at (203)434-2863.
Who can serve: Adults Interested in learning more? Contact Pastor Hanna Massad at hannamassad2@ gmail.com.
Interested in learning more? To learn more about volunteer opportunities and how you can support Danita’s Children, contact usoffice@danitaschildren.org or (615)721-8433.
Global Hope Network International www.globalhopenetwork.org Bringing Help and Hope to the Hidden and Hurting! Where we serve: Villages living in extreme poverty Volunteer opportunities: Virtual admin support, marketing and social media. Trips are regularly scheduled and posted on our website for individuals, families or groups wishing to visit a village and offer a hand up! Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Melody Gardner at Melody.Gardner@ghni.org.
jenga www.jengauganda.org JENGA provides the basic essentials of life to the most vulnerable and needy people of Mbale in Eastern Uganda. Through diverse and sustainable development projects, we are quipping Ugandans to meet their own needs and to forever change their communities. We have a vision to see a thriving Uganda full Godly leaders influencing all spheres of society, an increase in sustainable community partnerships delivering holistic transformation, and a re-imagined and revived church reflecting and advancing the kingdom of God. Where we serve: JENGA works in the urban slums and rural villages of Mbale, Uganda. Volunteer opportunities: Trinity regularly takes small groups on short-term mission trips for JENGA, and there are short- to mid-term volunteer opportunities. Interested in learning more? Contact Michelle Hayball at chellehayball@gmail.com.
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Starfish Greathearts Foundation USA
Love of Orphans Foundation
Partners in Health
www.Loveoforphans.org
https://www.pih.org/
We offer love and care to orphaned, disabled and impoverished children and youth. We accomplish this by relational involvement during our biannual visits and through monetary support.
We go. We make house calls. We
Where we serve: Hogares Luz y Vida, an orphanage in Bogota, Colombia for disabled orphans Volunteer opportunities: Biannual trips to visit the orphanage, that take place in Summer and mid February. Who can serve: Adults, teenagers Interested in learning more? Contact Vicki Gatling at 914-6714135.
www.starfishcharity.org
build health systems. We stay. We provide a preferential option for the poor in health care by establishing long-term relationships with sister organizations based in settings of poverty. Partners In Health strives to achieve two overarching goals: to bring the benefits of modern medical science to those most in need of them and to serve as an antidote to despair. Where we serve: We serve international communities in need located in Haiti, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Navajo Nation, Peru, Rwanda, and Sierra Leone. Interested in learning more? Contact (857) 880-5100 or info@pih.org.
Starfish brings life, hope and opportunity to children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. We identify the very best communitybased organizations and partner with them to bring health, education and protection to orphans. Where we serve: Children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa Volunteer opportunities: Host a Dinner of Hope to help raise funds to support the work of Starfish in South Africa, donate your birthday, volunteer to serve on a fundraising committee, or help start a local fundraising chapter. Interested in learning more? Contact Candice Behrens, usainfo@starfishgf.org.
World Relief - Haiti www.worldrelief.org World Relief stands with the vulnerable and partners with local churches to end the cycle of suffering, transform lives and build sustainable communities. With initiatives that focus on disaster response, health and child development, refugee and immigration services, economic development and peacebuilding, we work holistically with the local church to stand for the sick, the widowed, the orphaned, the alienated, the displaced, the devastated, the marginalized and the disenfranchised. Where we serve: Haiti (among other countries)
Remember Nhu www.Remembernhu.org Ending child sex trafficking through prevention. Where we serve: Currently we serve in 17 countries in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and South America, aiding children that are at a high risk to be trafficked in these lesser developed countries or areas. The primary causes that lead to high risk are poverty, being orphaned or a single parent and poor law enforcement & government oversight. Volunteer opportunities: International internships, future short term missions trips. Who can serve: Adults Interested in learning more? Contact Don Chambers at Don.Chambers@remembernhu.org.
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Volunteer opportunities: The best thing you can do locally is pray! We invite you to join us in praying for the programs, staff, volunteers and church partners of World Relief. Pray specifically for the displaced and refugees in the Middle East. Another way to serve is to advocate. Join World Relief in following the of Jesus by advocating on behalf of individuals and communities, as well as working to influence the policies and structures that create poverty and oppression‌. Interested in learning more? Contact Grace Man, Church Partnership Director, and gman@we.org or call (901)692-4892.
Want to nominate an international organization to become a service partner? Email Andy Hayball, Lead Pastor, andy.hayball@trinitychurch.life.
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Supporting Local and International Missionaries Our desire is that each of our missionary partners would have a Barnabas Group (named after the apostle Paul’s encourager and companion), a group of 2-12 people who commit to supporting them through prayer, encouragement, regular communication, and practical service. Joining a Barnabas Group means committing to pray on at least a weekly basis for the missionary, meeting with your group every 4-8 weeks to pray together, staying in regular communication with the missionary and supporting the missionary practically when he or she is in the U.S. Our hope is to form these missionary support groups to uplift local organizations in their missionary work Rob
Local Missionary Partners: BEN ALLEN YO U N G L I F E
S H E R R I FA L C O BREAD OF LIFE
B R A N D O N FA R Q U E FOCUS
R E V. J O H N R E V E L L LIFELINE CHAPLAINCY
If you are interested in being in a group that supports local work, email Jake Kircher, Associate Pastor, at jake.kircher@trinitychurch.life.
International Missionary Partner: DON CHAMBERS REMEMBER NHU
LORRAINE BIXLER JENGA
LORRAINE BIXLER JENGA
SUSHIL MARANDI GLOBAL HOPE NETWORK I N T E R N AT I O N A L
MIGUEL GIRON CHILDREN’S RESCUE MISSION
If you are interested in a group that supports missionaries working internationally, email Andy Hayball, Lead Pastor, at andy.hayball@trinitychurch.life.
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