Mercy Ministry

Summary

Giving to the poor and caring for the poor belong to the essence of being a believer in Christ.

 

What is it?

Meeting basic needs through deeds

 

Where in the Bible?

O.T. law

  

Jesus

 

N.T. teaching

 

Who are the recipients?

“Who is my neighbor?”

 

Why do it?

Not guilt; not duty

 

What next?

1. Help someone in our church with a pressing need.
2. Help one of your neighbors with a pressing need.
3. Help distribute food in our adopted Olathe neighborhood.
4. Volunteer to come alongside a resident in our adopted neighborhood.
5. Provide something special or extra for a disadvantaged family.
6. Send a VOM “Action pack” to help Christians suffering from persecution.
7. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen.