Our Missions and Passions
Hickory Grove Great Banquets and Awakenings
On our rural campus (Hickory Grove) in Orio, we host Great Banquet and Awakening weekends several times each year. These are outreaches dear to our hearts, for through them we are helping men and women, boys and girls, discover who God is and are encouraging them to develop a closer relationship with the Savior. While some of the volunteers for this effort are from our congregation, we are far outnumbered by faithful Christians from churches of many denominations throughout the Wabash Valley area of Illinois and Indiana.
On our rural campus (Hickory Grove) in Orio, we host Great Banquet and Awakening weekends several times each year. These are outreaches dear to our hearts, for through them we are helping men and women, boys and girls, discover who God is and are encouraging them to develop a closer relationship with the Savior. While some of the volunteers for this effort are from our congregation, we are far outnumbered by faithful Christians from churches of many denominations throughout the Wabash Valley area of Illinois and Indiana.
Marion Medical Mission
Since 1990 MMM has provided over 13,000 safe water wells to remote villages in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Each village does what it can to make brick, find and bring the stone and sand to the well site and provide the unskilled labor. MMM provides the cement, pipe, pump, skilled labor, and training. A gift of $350 provides a permanent source of safe drinking water.
marionmedical.org
Since 1990 MMM has provided over 13,000 safe water wells to remote villages in Malawi, Tanzania, and Zambia. Each village does what it can to make brick, find and bring the stone and sand to the well site and provide the unskilled labor. MMM provides the cement, pipe, pump, skilled labor, and training. A gift of $350 provides a permanent source of safe drinking water.
marionmedical.org
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The Harvest Center - Nicaragua
"We have been in Nicaragua full time since 1995 working to evangelize through new church planting. Three churches have been started with the help of committed Nicaraguan co-workers. A big part of our job is helping the Nicaraguan leaders equip the churches to reach out as Christ reached out to a people tangled in vices and ground down by poverty and hopelessness. So far we have helped the new churches establish ministries such as a Christian elementary school, an agricultural loan program, and a technical vocational shop. Each church has unique open doors of opportunity and we want to help each new church equip itself to meet these challenges. We help them balance caring ministries for hurting people with the proclamation of the Gospel."
Marcus & Ann Pearson marcusnann@yahoo.com www.cosechanic.com
"We have been in Nicaragua full time since 1995 working to evangelize through new church planting. Three churches have been started with the help of committed Nicaraguan co-workers. A big part of our job is helping the Nicaraguan leaders equip the churches to reach out as Christ reached out to a people tangled in vices and ground down by poverty and hopelessness. So far we have helped the new churches establish ministries such as a Christian elementary school, an agricultural loan program, and a technical vocational shop. Each church has unique open doors of opportunity and we want to help each new church equip itself to meet these challenges. We help them balance caring ministries for hurting people with the proclamation of the Gospel."
Marcus & Ann Pearson marcusnann@yahoo.com www.cosechanic.com
United Caring Shelters - Evansville, IN
In 1996, United Caring Shelters bought a large abandoned brick warehouse. It was close to the main bus terminal and the services for employment, social service agencies and government offices that assist the homeless and needy in the area.
The first floor soup kitchen provides meals for everybody, no questions asked. United Caring Shelters is the only local shelter to offer laundry and shower facilities and allow the use of the shelter address to people who need to use it for job applications, social security disability benefits and so that their family can keep in contact with them.
The second floor has over-night bunk beds in a dorm-type atmosphere. There is a curfew at night and a wake up service for those who need to get to work on time in the morning.
The upper floor have been renovated for the Transitional Housing program. Each apartment has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area. Each tenant is required to have a job and the rent is based on his income. unitedcaringshelters.com
In 1996, United Caring Shelters bought a large abandoned brick warehouse. It was close to the main bus terminal and the services for employment, social service agencies and government offices that assist the homeless and needy in the area.
The first floor soup kitchen provides meals for everybody, no questions asked. United Caring Shelters is the only local shelter to offer laundry and shower facilities and allow the use of the shelter address to people who need to use it for job applications, social security disability benefits and so that their family can keep in contact with them.
The second floor has over-night bunk beds in a dorm-type atmosphere. There is a curfew at night and a wake up service for those who need to get to work on time in the morning.
The upper floor have been renovated for the Transitional Housing program. Each apartment has a kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living area. Each tenant is required to have a job and the rent is based on his income. unitedcaringshelters.com
Victorious Children's Home - Kenya
"This is a great opportunity the Lord has given me to share with you the wonderful things He is doing at Victorious Children's Home. I rejoice in Him as I count the many blessings of His faithfulness. The children that were once homeless and without hope now have big smiles on their faces with their pain erased. The loss of their parents to HIV/AIDS seems to be covered with love and care. This program has been successful just because of your generous contributions in prayer, encouragement, and finances. Your gifts have enabled us to provide food & clothing, shelter, and medicine for these children. Some of them are infected with HIV/AIDS. This journey of faith began in 2004 and when I look at the achievements, it is just overwhelming joy." vchhope.org
"This is a great opportunity the Lord has given me to share with you the wonderful things He is doing at Victorious Children's Home. I rejoice in Him as I count the many blessings of His faithfulness. The children that were once homeless and without hope now have big smiles on their faces with their pain erased. The loss of their parents to HIV/AIDS seems to be covered with love and care. This program has been successful just because of your generous contributions in prayer, encouragement, and finances. Your gifts have enabled us to provide food & clothing, shelter, and medicine for these children. Some of them are infected with HIV/AIDS. This journey of faith began in 2004 and when I look at the achievements, it is just overwhelming joy." vchhope.org
Founder Vicki Odundo
Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
PFF has established mission work in Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Africa, the middle East, Central America, and many other contries around the world.
Their Mission Statement:
"We mobilize congregations to participate with God in bringing good news of the kingdom into cultures where the church has yet to take root."
Their Vision Statement:
"For Every People: An Indigenous Church. For Every Church: A Mission Vision." www.pff.net
PFF has established mission work in Russia, China, India, Pakistan, Africa, the middle East, Central America, and many other contries around the world.
Their Mission Statement:
"We mobilize congregations to participate with God in bringing good news of the kingdom into cultures where the church has yet to take root."
Their Vision Statement:
"For Every People: An Indigenous Church. For Every Church: A Mission Vision." www.pff.net
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA - SIU Carbondale IL
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. They minister to students and faculty through small group Bible studies, large gatherings on campus, leadership training, thoughtful discipleship and life-changing conferences and events.
www.intervarsity.org
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA is a vibrant campus ministry that establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty. They minister to students and faculty through small group Bible studies, large gatherings on campus, leadership training, thoughtful discipleship and life-changing conferences and events.
www.intervarsity.org
Mission of Hope - Haiti
As an organization following Jesus Christ, MOH exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti.
- Intentionally modeling Christ's love through relationships.
- Repeatedly sharing the Gospel message in targeted geographies.
- Strategically developing national leaders to carry the vision to the nation.
- Continuously pursuing God's physical, mental, social and spiritual destiny for every person.
- Responsibly utilizing all resources and talents to their fullest potential for God's glory.
www.mohhaiti.org
As an organization following Jesus Christ, MOH exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child in Haiti.
- Intentionally modeling Christ's love through relationships.
- Repeatedly sharing the Gospel message in targeted geographies.
- Strategically developing national leaders to carry the vision to the nation.
- Continuously pursuing God's physical, mental, social and spiritual destiny for every person.
- Responsibly utilizing all resources and talents to their fullest potential for God's glory.
www.mohhaiti.org
WADI
Wabash Area Development Inc. - Mt. Carmel, IL
WADI assists low income residents with their home energy costs and gives home winterization assistance.
WADI assists low income residents with their home energy costs and gives home winterization assistance.
Hope Pregnancy and Resource Center - Mt Carmel, IL
Hope Pregnancy Center and Care Net's network of more than 1,100 pregnancy centers offer hope to women facing unplanned pregnancies by providing practical help and emotional support.
The ultimate aim of Hope Pregnancy Center is to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. As a result, the hearts of women and men are being changed by Christ's love to desire positive and healthy choices. In addition, those struggling with past abortions are finding God's healing and forgiveness. care-net.org
Hope Pregnancy Center and Care Net's network of more than 1,100 pregnancy centers offer hope to women facing unplanned pregnancies by providing practical help and emotional support.
The ultimate aim of Hope Pregnancy Center is to share the love and truth of Jesus Christ in both word and deed. As a result, the hearts of women and men are being changed by Christ's love to desire positive and healthy choices. In addition, those struggling with past abortions are finding God's healing and forgiveness. care-net.org
Hope Pregnancy &
Resource Center
Resource Center
These are some of the ways we as a church and as individual Christians reach beyond ourselves. Our goals are to help meet the needs of the disadvantaged, and to reach, educate, and train individuals who will themselves help and reach others, building God's kindom. In every outreach we strive to share the love Christ has so graciously given each of us.