Community Church members have been key factors in inviting people to visit, and their friendliness has been affirmed by the return visits of many. Every household in the church is assigned to a care group along with 7-12 other households. Barnabas Ministers maintain contact with the households through occasional phone calls, letters, and visits. This is a group of skilled individuals who volunteer their labor to provide home maintenance and repair to those with special needs. We maintain a fund to assist people who are experiencing financial hardship.
Special offerings taken during the year replenish the fund.
Budget counseling may be provided with financial help. This program is intended to help those on public assistance move towards financial independence. Our church is assigned to families in the community and helps them with budgeting, finding housing and transportation, childcare, and general encouragement and assistance. A task force of several church members directs our involvement, but contributions from the entire congregation are frequently sought.