Outreach at Central Christian Church

What is the Outreach Committee?
The Outreach Committee is a committee focused on spreading God's Word by financially supporting the people and programs dedicated to reaching those in need locally, nationally and internationally.

Outreach is truly the backbone of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) congregations. Jesus said: "I was hungry and you gave Me food, I was thirsty and you gave Me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed Me, I was naked and you clothed Me, I was in prison and you came to Me. And when you do this to one of the least of these, you do it to Me." (Matthew 25:35-26 & 40)

We are the only committee whose budget is proposed, collected and given away. Every penny we collect in special offerings or fund raisers has a purpose and is disbursed accordingly.

Special Day Offerings
We are the committee responsible for collecting the special offerings each year. Each special offering is used for a specific purpose:

• Reconciliation Offering - Provides the primary support of Disciple's efforts to advocate against and dismantle racism and structural oppression.
• Thanksgiving - Provides support for Disciples colleges and universities such as Transylvania in Lexington, KY, Eureka College in Eureka, IL, and Culver-Stockton in Canton, MO, as well as seven Theological institutions affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) including Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis.
• Christmas - Supports Indiana regional ministries such as camps, conferences, pastoral care, regional educational opportunities and establishing new congregations.
• Week of Compassion - Disaster relief and reconciliation mission in the United States and throughout the world that is received in late February.
• Easter - Goes to general ministries, to ensure that the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will continue to be and share the Good News of Jesus Christ from our doorsteps to the ends of the earth.
• Pentecost - An annual offering received in the late spring that supports the establishment of new Disciples of Christ congregations. Disciples established a goal to start 1000 new congregations by 2020.

Other Projects and Ministries

• Global Mission Partner Emphasis ­Support Global Mission partners.
• Habitat for Humanity - Eliminate poverty by building affordable housing.
• Mission Trip Funds - A new fund to provide scholarships for church members called by God to spread His Word through mission trips. There is also a special fund to help with mission trips for youth.
• Bedford Church Camp - We use the Bedford Church camp and support it by providing camp counselors, work day helpers, and through our financial support.

 The Outreach Committee is for:

• Those who have the desire to be an instrument in spreading God's Word to people at home and abroad.
• Those who feel they have a calling to spread the good news of Jesus by being part of a mission team.
• Those whose passion is to provide help to disaster victims, develop new. churches all over the world, or help to provide housing for low income families.

If you feel called to join the heart of the church, the Outreach committee welcomes you!! You will be amazed to see how many lives are changed by God's love through Outreach!

What the Outreach Committee Does

• We present special offering campaigns. These include a letter and a Minute for Mission, and fundraiser work as needed.
• We plan and hold fundraising activities such as the bi-annual rummage sale, a chili supper and silent auctions to help send our missionaries to the mission field.

Are YOU a Missionary?

• If you have traveled to another country to help others in God's name, you are a missionary.
• If you have traveled to another state to help those devastated by storms and destruction, you are a missionary.
• If you have traveled to teach Children about our Lord, help others less fortunate or be a witness for God, you are a missionary.
• If you have served a meal to someone who is hungry, you are a missionary.
• If you have traveled across the Street or even next door to help someone in need, you are a missionary.

Want More Information?
For more information or for a one-on­-one conversation, please contact the church office, 522-4211, for the name of an Outreach member who would be glad to speak with you about this special committee.

Chili Mission Fundraiser - 2009