Open Arms

The Open Arms ministry volunteers gather weekly to pray and serve hot meals to any hungry man, woman, or child. Through these collaborative efforts, we also offer basic needs like hot showers, hygiene kits, haircuts, and clean clothing. While meeting some very basic needs, we get to extend a listening ear and a comforting word. In doing so, we are given opportunities to share the Gospel and our love of Jesus Christ.

Our overall purpose is threefold:
1 – Love each other so that others will know we are Christ’s disciples.
John 13:34-35
“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

2 – Not that our service is counted as if we are serving Christ, but to serve Christ by serving others.
Matthew 25:40
“The King will answer and say to them, ‘Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me.’

3 – to reconcile the world to God by building relationships that allow us to share the great things Christ has done for us.
Corinthians 5:20
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Your generosity through any donation will be greatly appreciated and used for those who need it.

Ways to help:

  • Praying for the needy & homeless
  • Giving a small amount of your time

Clothing Needs:

  • Men’s pants
  • Women’s jeans
  • Men & women’s t-shirts
  • Men & women’s sweatshirts
  • Men & women’s socks and shoes of all sizes

Other Donation Items:

  • Soap/body wash (travel size are best)
  • Shampoos (travel size are best)
  • Toothpaste (travel size are best)
  • Toothbrushes
  • Combs/brushes

Community Food Drive

The Open Arms Ministry collects and distributes essential food for our community.

WANT TO HELP?

You can bring donations to the Grace Church foyer on Sundays, or to the church office Monday through Thursday.

Food Needs

Pastas:
Macaroni & Cheese
Spaghetti

Miscellaneous Items:
Cereal
Granola Bars
Peanut Butter
Non-Perishable Milk
Sports Drinks

Canned Food:
Raviolis
Spaghetti O’s
Beefaroni
Tamale Soup
Tuna
Beef
Hash
Chili