The Purpose of the Helping Hand Ministry is to share Christ’s love by helping people with important financial needs and when needed to help people move toward financial independence by providing financial assistance with necessary expenses, biblical counseling in areas of need and volunteer work opportunities. This ministry doesn’t just give out fish; it takes time to invest in people and teach them how to fish.

How We Can Help: For those simply needing occasional financial assistance with daily living expenses, the need is assessed and financial help is given. Opportunities to give back through volunteering in ministries are also presented and encouraged.

For those who frequently seek financial assistance or otherwise have greater needs more help is offered to specifically meet those needs. This usually begins by evaluating the overall financial situation and establishing a workable plan. This typically involves assessing monthly income and expenses, providing financial counseling based on biblical principles and developing and implementing of a financial plan that will help the person live within their financial means, or at least come closer to that goal.

If the person is without employment, several types of help can be offered depending on the need. It is usually important to discuss work history, recent employment situations and daily habits to learn more about the person’s present situation. Often times other needs are discovered that may lead to biblical counseling to provide guidance and growth that can help the person achieve greater success in future employment opportunities and in other important areas of their lives. Through Biblical counseling we learn how to apply important Bible principles in problem areas of our lives. Help with résumé writing, filling out job applications and presenting oneself to potential employers is also given as needed. Opportunities to volunteer services back to church and community ministries allow those receiving help to give back to the church and local ministries for the help they are receiving. Service opportunities also provide those overseeing the ministries to give a meaningful recommendation to potential employers regarding the volunteer’s work ethic, level of responsibility and abilities. Volunteer service can help people earn credit toward bills when financial assistance is sought with the person receiving credit toward an agreed upon bill. Our practice is not to give cash to or to write checks to those who seek financial assistance. When goals are met a check is written by the Church to the billing agency.

Help around the Church: Church Office (660) 465-2060

Whether it is folding bulletins, mowing the lawn, working in the community garden, cleaning up around the church… there is always something to do. We’d love to have you!