Missions & Ministries Supported by The FCC.
In accordance with the instructions that our Heavenly Father has given us through His Word, the Board of Missions uses the biblical model to determine how to disperse the church’s tithing offering.
“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.” (Malachi 3:10).
For this reason, the church’s “tithe” (10% from all offerings) is set apart to first support organizations or ministries whose goal is to advance the “Kingdom”. The “Kingdom” is an organization or ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus as part of the help they provide to the community. Any funds remaining after the church’s tithe is set apart as benevolence to help widows and orphans, members of our church family, and local families in need.
Holy Joe’s
125 Sherman St. Hartford, CT 06105 860-233-5564
Holy Joe’s Café has become a dynamic part of military Chaplains 24/7/365 service to the troops, which also includes: helping soldiers with family emergencies, care for wounded soldiers, conducting memorial services for the fallen, and counseling survivors when a soldier is killed in battle. Soldiers are allowed complete confidentiality to express themselves to the Chaplains.
“Holy Joe’s Café is a place where chaplains in makeshift chapels are able to bring a taste of home to the tired, the anxious, the angry, the lonely and the wounded,” says Chaplain A.S. “They all can get a gourmet coffee, a reminder that the world they willingly left behind still cares.”
BethChesed
PO Box 3483 Woonsocket, RI 02895 401-596-0411
Beth Chesed (House of Kindness in Hebrew), is an orphanage in the fertile fields of Caracol, on the north coast of Haiti. This orphanage is unique in that it is run by a Messianic Jewish congregation some 1500 miles away, on the east coast of the smallest state in the US, the state of Rhode Island. When this congregation was entrusted with the responsibility to care for these children, it began to teach them the instructions that G-d gave to the children of Israel.
Before long, signs and wonders followed. It then became clear that G-d had a much bigger plan than simply helping orphans with food, clothing, and shelter. He desires to heal Haiti, a little nation instrumental in the rebirth of the state of Israel in 1948… and He will do it with the one thing that will never pass away, His Word.
Walter Hoving Home
40 Walter Hoving Rd. Garrison, NY 10524 877-247-5401
The Walter Hoving Home is a nonprofit, residential discipleship home for Ladies with life-controlling problems such as drug addiction, alcoholism, prostitution and court cases. The program is geared to rebuilding the lives of women in an atmosphere of warmth, trust, support and love.
They are taught taught a new way to live with a biblical foundation. They deal with the issues in their lives such as anger, bitterness, low self-esteem that have caused them to live destructive lifestyles. Another component is the Career Readiness program which helps them establish a healthy work ethic and prepare them for the employment.
Jubilee Prison Fellowship
PO Box 1550 Merrifield, VA 22116-1550 1-800-206-9764
Prison Fellowship believes that a restorative approach to prisoners, former prisoners, and all those affected by crime and incarceration can make communities safer and healthier. Their ministry is founded on the conviction that all people are created in God’s image and that no life is beyond God’s reach. As Christians, they believe that Jesus — Himself brought to trial, executed, buried, and brought to life again — offers hope, healing, and a new purpose for each life. He can make even the most broken people and situations whole again.
Through an amazing awakening to new hope and life purpose, those who once broke the law are transformed and mobilized to serve their neighbors, replacing the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal. Angel Tree is for the children whose parent(s) are behind bars. A Christmas gift and personal message is delivered on behalf of their parents who is behind bars. They are also reminded of God’s love, as shown in the gift of His Son, Jesus, so many years ago.
Community Kitchen of Torrington
220 Prospect St Torrington, CT 06790 860-482-0130
The Community Kitchen of Torrington is more than just a site to receive a nutritious, hot meal. It is a place people to come to for daily contact with others and a place that provides an opportunity for individuals to meet staff from area agencies and participate in programs that address the many needs and problems they are experiencing. The soup kitchen serves people from all walks of life, including homeless individuals and families and the working disadvantaged.
The operating budget is supported solely by the generous donations from the public and through grants. Volunteers assist daily with food preparation, serving, clean up, and weekend coverage. The FCC has the privilege of serving lunch to our brothers and sisters each time a fifth Saturday occurs in a month.
New England Sea Farer’s Mission
1 Black Falcon Avenue, Boston, MA 01880 (617) 443-0282 , Steve Cushing
New England Seafarers Mission is an outreach ministry of the local church that serves the international seafarers of the maritime business community. Our goal is to bring the comforting presence of God onboard the ships we visit, offering Spiritual and physical assistance where we can. Our ordained chaplains and trained lay ship visitors reach out in the ways of advocacy, companionship, support and prayer. During our busy cruise ship ministry, we are assisted by caring volunteers who offer their time and talent to create an oasis of help and a house of prayer for crew members.
The FCC has had the privilege of volunteering at the New England Sea Farer’s Mission for numerous years.
Jezreel International
10 Interstate Avenue Albany, New York 12205 518-438-4370
Jezreel International is a Christian humanitarian aid organization which collects, organizes, and ships desperately needed medical and hospital supplies, food, clothing, furniture, building supplies, personal care and hygiene products, baby products, toys, and new shoes to over 40 nations in need. In addition, they are also a resource for area rescue shelters for battered women, drug and alcohol rehab facilities, pro-life pregnancy centers, inner-city ministries & food pantries as well as several veterans’ relief organizations.