The Mission Team takes its cue from Christ's directive to welcome the strangers, feed the hungry, and shelter the homeless. This team responds to those in need in our community, in our city, and around the world. Volunteers are the heart of our program. The chair of the Mission Team is J Wade.

Mission Team Goals

• Increase efforts to empower people in the process of gaining stability in their lives

Move night shelter to year round operation

Promote mentoring and personal relationships with people experiencing homelessness

Support the efforts of the ICA/ICM Visioning Task Force

Support Six Star Refugee Program

Dogwood AA

Women's AA

Continue to support those people in need in times of crisis, and hardship through:

Community Fellowship

Support of Mercy Church work

ICA/ICM (emergency needs: counseling, food, clothing, MARTA tokens)

Serve as advocates for the needs of the wider community

Earth Covenant Ministry (Community group, CSA?)

Bread for the World

Inform the congregation of World and National Issues of need

Support the Child Development Center's work and mission

Increase opportunities for scholarships

Promote active participation by the 3 Board members

Increase opportunities for interactions between the congregation and the CDC

Increase congregational support of the Church at large

Missionary support

Special offerings

Presbytery and General Assembly work

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