Operation Christmas Child (OCC)
Project Leader: debbie.turk@yahoo.com
Our congregation began supporting this ministry during the COVID pandemic and we take great joy in it. This non-denominational ministry sends gift-filled shoeboxes to children around the world who are living in poverty, as a tangible way to demonstrate God’s love and as an opening to share the Gospel with them.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Pack one or more shoeboxes as a family or individual during our annual Fall in-gathering.
•Help set up and maintain our OCC “Give/Take” table where items are shared across our members.
• Help at our annual OCC “Packing” party.
•Transport shoeboxes to the area drop-off center.
Ministry in Mission
Project Leader: Jrychel@gmail.com
Our congregation is one of the original supporters of this ministry, as it was founded by long-time St. Mark member, Jackie Rychel. The mission of the ministry is to provide charitable, religious, humanitarian and educational opportunities and support in t he United States and abroad to further the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. Historically Ministry In Mission is focused on supporting children and elders in Haiti. Newly established ” Medicine in Mission” which will provide a unique approach to creating sustainable global health care opportunities .
Volunteer Opportunities
•Donate funds which can be sent to Haiti to purchase food.
•Volunteer time to help on medical missions. Doctors/nurses are especially needed, but volunteers are also needed for administrative tasks.
Steppin out Missions (SOM)
Project Leader: dmrobinson2@gmail.com
We were introduced to this ministry through one of our members, Donna, who has close family that joined this group in 2005 to help after Hurricane Katrina. Steppin Out is a faith-based, non-denominational group that partners with like-minded ministries, (ex. Samaritan’s Purse) on building and construction needs in the U.S. and abroad – often disaster relief. Their goal is not just the physical task of construction, but also on building relationships with the people that they help and sharing the Gospel.
Volunteer Opportunities
•Please reach out to Donna to inquire about their needs.