Outreach Ministry Page

  
         
 

OUTREACH MINISTRIES

 

The mission of St. James A.M.E. Church is to worship, serve, and meet the needs of the community through preaching, teaching, and discipleship to help all people in Christ

 

In addition to the outreach efforts of the Boards and Auxiliaries listed, St. James has held two Block Parties for the community and has given away food and clothing to needy families.

 

At the Block Parties, families and individuals also had the opportunity for prayer and to give their lives to Christ.  Those who needed Bibles were give Bibles.

 

Mercy Ministry is just part of what St. James is all about.  The St. James family has partnered with the PEACE Organization (Polk Ecumenical Action Council for Empowerment) in justice ministry. 

 

The purpose of the PEACE Organization is “to build a strong coalition capable of negotiating the interests of our community with a special concern for the involvement and issues of low and moderate income people.”   

The following outreach ministries are in place at St. James A.M.E. Church: 

Women’s Missionary Society

  • Back-to-School – Prepared school supplies for 35 school-aged children
  • Angel Tree – Served 56 children in Polk County in 2011
  • Nursing Home – Visited nursing home residents
  • Donor Awareness – Hosted a “Donor Awareness” program in support of organ donation
  • Kid Pack – This is an upcoming ministry that will provide food to “at risk” children over the weekend and during summer months when school is not in session. 

Sons of Allen

  • Mentor Program – Partnered with Bartow High School to mentor young people, especially boys
  • Youth Incentive Program – Sponsors  fun trips for youth at St. James as an incentive for continuous participation in church activities and good behavior throughout the year

Married  Couples

  • Feed the needy at Thanksgiving – Purchased and deliver cooked food to families at Thanksgiving
  • Partner with George Harris Center for Runaway Youth

Serve dinner and socialize with residents at the Center

Lay Organization

  • Sock Ministry – Provided socks for nursing home residents
  • Canned Food Drive – Provided canned food and non-perishable food items for needy families