|
Hope Community Church is currently walking through some of the most exciting days of our ministry. Worshiping in North Lakeland provides us with many opportunities to minister to the community. With these opportunities comes great responsibility as well and we cannot do all that we are called to do without your help. If you would like to get plugged into one of our ongoing ministries, complete the form below. We look forward to walking with you through this journey to Believe, Belong and Become in Jesus Christ.
|
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” |
|
|
|
Wycliffe Bible Translators’ vision is for people from every language to understand the Bible and be transformed. Wycliffe’s mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation and work together so people can encounter God through his Word.
Our church partners financially and prayerfully with Steve and Carol Jean Gallagher, who work with Wycliffe Bible Translators. Steve is a Bible translation consultant, providing quality assurance to translations, and Carol Jean is an administrative assistant for Wycliffe’s recruitment team. |
|
World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.
They pursue this mission through integrated, holistic commitment to: Transformational development that is community-based and sustainable, focused especially on the needs of children. Emergency relief that assists people afflicted by conflict or disaster. Promotion of justice that seeks to change unjust structures affecting the poor among whom we work. Partnerships with churches to contribute to spiritual and social transformation. Public awareness that leads to informed understanding, giving, involvement, and prayer. Witness to Jesus Christ by life, deed, word, and sign that encourages people to respond to the Gospel. A Great Read The Whole in Our Gospel by Richard Stearns (President of World Vision). Contact: www.worldvision.org |
|
Mercy Ships International is a global Christian charity that was founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens. Since that time, Mercy Ships has performed services valued at more than $1 billion, impacting more than 2.48 million of the world’s most desperate people. We have completed more than 581 port visits in 57 nations. We use hospital ships to transform lives and serve nations one at a time. A ship is the most efficient platform to deliver a state-of-the-art-hospital to regions where clean water, electricity, medical facilities and skilled personnel is limited to nonexistent. And because more than 75% of the world’s population lives within 100 miles of a port city, a hospital ship can reach many people who need care. Watch CBS 60 Minutes video on The Mercy Ships at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4rmbcU9Jxo Read the Story of the Mercy Ships Ministry: Ships of Mercy by Don Stephens (President and Founder of Mercy Ships International). Contact: www.mercyships.org
|
|
International Justice Mission is a Christian ministry that believes everyone deserves to be safe. Their global team has spent nearly 20 years on the front lines fighting some of the worst forms of violence in Africa, Latin America, South Asia and Southeast Asia. They partner with local authorities to rescue victims of violence. Help local authorities find people suffering from violence and oppression, and bring them to safety while bringing criminals to justice. They work relentlessly in local courts to ensure traffickers, slave owners, rapists and other criminals are restrained from hurting others and restore survivors. They provide trauma therapy and counseling to survivors of violence, and they work with partners to give survivors the education, job training or tools they need to thrive, and to strengthen justice systems. They identify gaps in the way systems protect the poor and then work with police, prosecutors, courts and social welfare agencies and to address these complex challenges. Read the Story of IJM: Good News about Injustice: A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World by Gary Haugen (President of IJM). Contact: www.ijm.org
|
|
Anchor House Ministries is a Christian ministry located in Polk County, Florida committed to reaching boys in crisis. Often things happen as a result of parents being unable to take care of their son, independent of anything the boy has done. Unfortunately, in Polk County, most often these boys must leave the area to receive the care they need. Anchor House Ministries, a Christian facility, has been in Auburndale since 1974. It is dedicated to providing a place for boy’s ages 10-17 in a traditional program and young men ages 18-21 in an extended care program that are referred either by the state, or private counselors. Through developing life plans that include goal setting and educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and practical experience, they endeavor to enable young men to manage their own behavior, make sound life choices, and make positive decisions in preparation for reunion with their family, or independence and self-sufficiency. They are licensed by the State of Florida for over 30 boys. Anchor House offers a secure place, on our ten-acre campus, for boys to live in peace while they are nurtured in a Christian atmosphere. The boys also have an opportunity to grow self-sufficiently, leading into adulthood and becoming a positive influence in society. ‘Boys becoming men,’ is the tradition of Anchor House. Our graduates now serve our armed services, local government, business and industry, and many other vocations. Contact: www.anchor-house.org
|
|
Lighthouse Ministries is set apart by the Spirit of God to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to meet the physical, emotional, and other needs of the poor and at-risk population so they may know and experience God’s peace, life purpose and fulfill their God-given potential. They emphasize four pathways to progress including Spiritual Growth in relationship with Jesus Christ, Community through restoration, serving and helping others; Industry through positive work ethic and internships; Education through skill for learning and understanding. Contact: www.Lighthousemin.org
|
|
Noah’s Ark is committed to empowering individuals who have developmental disabilities by advocating on their behalf and by providing or facilitating choices of meaningful employment, recreational and social opportunities and affordable housing in an inclusive community of their choice. Contact: www.noahsarkflorida.org |
|
The Salvation Army is an international movement and an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. Contact: www.salvationarmylakeland.org
|