They are excited to speak with the minister and look forward to being invited to come on board for supper. Good, clean clothing is distributed at the Recycle Shop. Hundreds of low-income families benefit from this ministry that makes well over a ton of used clothing available each week. The Chaplain visits with the folks at the Pantry and offers pastoral care in addition to the daily bread. Worship is conducted in the interdenominational chapel.
Weddings frequently take place there as well.
The fundamental purpose of all forms of outreach is to help the people of the area help themselves. Additionally, the Mission offers a Christmas Program that reaches over 3,000 people. Churches and individuals donate various knit items to be used as gifts. Preparation for holiday giving begins in September. Education is the key to helping young people break the cycle of poverty that has gripped this area.