So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10
CRESTVIEW COMPASSION
Over the last couple of months, we have been updating our approach to benevolence ministry to focus more upon addressing the core issues behind needs. The biggest difference is that we have added to into our process a team of church volunteers who will conduct intake interviews and begin life coaching with those who need help. The goal is to build longer term relationships and employ evangelism and discipleship as an integral part of helping our community. The result of this is what we are calling Crestview Compassion.
The goal of this ministry is not simply to meet a single financial need, that often is a reoccurring issue. The goal is to build relationships, help people see the root of their financial struggles, share the gospel, and fulfill the great commission through discipling these individuals. We simply have a unique opportunity, due to their situation, where people are coming to us instead of us having to go to them. There are two ways people can find help through Crestview Compassion:
Anyone who needs assistance can APPLY. When an application is received a series of meetings are set up with our team of trained volunteers to get to know the person, hear their story, assess the situation, and help them to identify potential solutions. Anyone inside or outside Crestview who lives in our local care may apply. If you know of someone who needs assistance, direct them to apply through the application on the Compassion page of the website.
Any member who knows of a situation of need can submit a RECOMMENDATION. For example, if you know of a situation where a member of Crestview needs assistance with adoption costs - make a recommendation. Or maybe a classmate’s home burns and you’d like to assist the family with emergency assistance - make a recommendation. We want to come alongside one another to minister well in our community. Any member may make a recommendation through the Compassion page of the website.
Here is the new webpage: Crestview Compassion
The funds association with Crestview Compassion are overseen by our deacons and approvals of assistance are approved by them. Designated gifts to support this ministry are welcome.
Training is underway now. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer who assists with intake interviews and life coaching, let me know: thomas@crestvewbaptist.org.
WORSHIP CENTER SEATING
How you walk into church on Sunday makes a difference for our life in the church family. Pray about where you sit. Do you regularly consider how your seating choice impacts others? Have you noticed that when someone arrives a few minutes late they find it difficult to find a place to sit?
It is an exciting time within our church. Every week we are seeing a steady increase in attendance. One of the ways we can serve one another is to make room for one another. Here are 3 SIMPLE TIPS for serving others in your seating selection each Sunday:
Sit in the balcony.
Sit in the front pews.
Sit to one side of a pew rather than the middle.
Thanks for loving one another - even in where you sit on Sundays!
For His Glory,
Pastor Thomas