BEFC Compassion Ministry

 

Purpose

To prayerfully, materially, individually, and if appropriate financially, support those projects and individuals which will significantly extend God's kingdom throughout Central Vermont and the surrounding region by sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Vision

To do what Jesus would do in our local church community and surrounding areas and to provide opportunities for BEFC church family to be the “hands and feet” of Jesus Christ.

Guiding Principles:

 

• Focus on giving practical support to those who are suffering and in need of loving assistance. Whether due to illness, injury, life transition, or other type of stress. (at times people may have a need for meals, visits in the home or hospital, transportation, family respite, or other assistance).
• Seek to bless the less privileged by meeting practical needs such as food and clothing, while preserving dignity, with the anticipation that Jesus will use us by allowing for those we serve - to experience the Holy Sprit working in their lives and hearts.
• Demonstrate the love of God to help and encourage those around us.
• Any compassion project must point people to the central message of salvation and redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ.
• Ensure our ministry is reaching real needs that are not currently being met by other secular agencies.
• Minister so as to help people help themselves.

 

It is wise to remember only those things done for the redemption of humanity will stand for eternity and that the spiritual need of men is given primary importance as this opens the way to all else.