" ... you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Acts 1:8
Our Missions and How We Support Them
Antioch
(Jerusalem)
Dinner in the Park: Feeding the homeless of Antioch, at the "O" Street Park, the 3rd Sunday of each month. We provide a meal for 60-75 people here each month. Check out the menu in the church kitchen to find out how you can help. Call Tami for more info, 757-1611.
Options for Women of California (formerly The Pregnancy Care Clinic): Walk for Life in May. Baby Bottle Bank Fundraiser starts on Mother's Day and ends on Father's Day. Annual Banquet in October. COTR Women's Fellowship sends annual support. Our church liason is Janice Hagen.
Local Convalescent Homes: The Women's Fellowship sews adult bibs and hosts birthday parties and bingo games for residents.
Community Food Closet: We collect non perishable groceries and canned goods the first Sunday of each month for this ministry that provides assistance to the community.
Church on The Rock Food Closet: We provide food for those in need when the Community Food Closet is closed.
California
(Judea)
City Ministries, San Francisco: Feeding the homeless in San Francisco and, seasonally, distributing clothing. Usually on the 2nd Friday of each month. For more info call Beth, 757-4359.
Meals on Wheels, Walnut Creek: COTR Women's Fellowship sends annual support. Some church members volunteer to drive in Antioch/Pittsburg. Drivers are always needed. For more info, call Jennifer in the church office, 757-4359.
Zimbabwe United Methodist Pastors: We collect aluminum cans and clear plastic bottles for recycling to send aid to United Methodist Pastors in Zimbabwe. Cans and bottles are collected the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Click here to view the video of a recent meeting with the pastors and District Superintendent in Zimbabwe.
