CHRIST CHURCH SAMARITANS

The Good Samaritan offered freely of his time as he stopped to minister to the man and then went out of his way to get him to an inn, and returned again at a later date.   The Samaritan also ministered from his talent as he bound up the man’s wounds and poured in the oil and the wine.  And finally, the Samaritan ministered through his treasure as he paid the bill in full for the care of the man while he recovered at the inn.  It is after the example of the Good Samaritan that Christ Church chooses to pattern our outreach ministry.

At Christ Church, we want to focus on tangible ministry in our local area.  This is a hands-on kind of ministry involving time and talent.  This may take the form of working with Habitat for Humanity, or getting involved in helping the homeless in our local area… it may mean working at the soup kitchen, or visiting the homebound.  It may also mean supporting those in need with financial gifts from time to time.  Of course there are also financial needs for continued ministry in the area and Christ Church supports several key ministries and this ministry involves our treasure.  Each of us represents the hands and feet of our Lord.  Each of us will be able to serve Christ in and through Outreach with our time, talent, and treasure.
 

For information on our Outreach Ministries, please click here!

Our Lord's Pantry

The Pantry serves a cross section of applicants ranging from the homeless to those who just need some help on that week.  They come to us as referrals from other agencies. They come on foot, on bikes, share rides and even on the bus. We try to provide enough food to cover a period of approximately one week.  The Pantry is open on Monday and Thursday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Our applicant base has been increasing steadily over the past few years and we continue to be in need of volunteers and donations. If you would like to donate to the Pantry, please click here to view the items we need the most!

 Manatee Religious Services

(MRS) is funded by many denominations and is available to help meet the needs of individuals and families in cooperation with various government agencies and churches. Through validation of need, MRS ensures assistance goes to qualified individuals, and duplication of services does not deplete limited resources.

Our Daily Bread Mission
 

This ministry is located in the downtown Bradenton area and provides hot meals and warm smiles to the homeless and economically unstable in our community every day of the year. Teams of volunteers from Christ Church prepare and serve meals every Sunday.  If you feel the leading of our Lord to join in this ministry, please contact the church offices at 747-3709

The Budget Box
 

The Budget Box is a project of the Episcopal Church Women. This is a ministry that offers gently used items at a nominal cost.  All proceeds go to Christ Church Outreach.  If you have items to donate, please contact the church offices to coordinate the time.  The Budget Box is open five days a week - September through May and is staffed by over 50 volunteers. Consignments are accepted on Monday only. Donations are gratefully accepted any day.  Please stop in and say hello!

  Manatee Community College (MCC) Chaplaincy

Christ Church founded and is a major sponsor of MCC Ministry. Headed by Father Don Nicholson and assisted by Deacon Kathy Gilpin, MCC provides counseling, guidance and other resources. The Center, located on the MCC Campus, has an open door to all. It holds worship services as well as Christian outreach to the entire MCC community.

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is an effort to provide the opportunity of home ownership to families who would otherwise not be able to afford it. The owners help to build their homes along with volunteers thus building " sweat equity."   Call the church office at 747-3709 to find out how YOU can help.
 

Crop Walk

Crop Walk is an outreach fundraiser for state, national and international needs. Walkers raise sponsorship money to support this dynamic ministry.