benevolence
FCOG’s Benevolence Team operates several programs aimed at drawing people to God by the physical expression of God’s love. The benevolence team receives many requests for help, and many of them are urgent requests for food, bill paying, car repair, a month’s rent, etc. There is a process to ensure that the available benevolence funds are used effectively for crisis situations. Besides the actual requests for help, there are several formal programs under way.
- Car Care Saturdays: Scheduled quarterly, car care is provided at a local automobile service business to provide a basic, quality safety inspection and lube/oil/filter as needed, free of charge for widows and single parents who need this ministry.
- Meals Ministry: When members of this ministry learn of crisis needs within the body during sickness, a return from the hospital or an absent homemaker, they deliver meals to the homes as needed.
- The Carpenter’s Hands: When members of this ministry learn of problems with house repairs that the occupant personally cannot do, or afford to have done, they assist with repairs as possible.
- Hospital Flowers: When members of this ministry learn of members and/or family members in the hospital, they arrange to deliver a bouquet expressing FCOG’s concern and support.
- Thanksgiving Baskets: Members of this ministry collect food and money in November to be able to provide a holiday meal to families in need.
- Bag Hunger Ministry: Together we can…TACKLE HUNGER
First Church is firmly committed to enlarging its Benevolence Food Ministry to address the ever-growing need for food throughout the Vero-wide community.
Every individual and family can HELP! WE ARE NOW RECEIVING DONATIONS food “drop-off” containers and bags are available for your donation at each entrance.
