Church of the Saviour

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1 Church of the Saviour June 2015

2 Why this book? Hanging by the front doors when leaving the church building is a sign that says His last command, our first concern. When we think about the last command that Jesus gave his disciples Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. we sometimes get tunnel vision on the go and all nations parts of the sentence and begin thinking that this message is only for some people to go somewhere far away. However, this command is for each of us to impact the places that God has put us and to reach out to nearby communities with the message of Jesus Christ. One way for us to do this is to partner with local ministries that are impacting their neighborhoods and communities. This book is one method that we hope you use to connect with what God is doing in several local ministries in and around Philadelphia. In it you will find a brief description about each ministry, current ways that you can pray for them and opportunities where you can get directly involved. It also includes contact information for each ministry as well as individuals at our church who are already partnered with that ministry. We hope that you find this book to be a useful resource to help you be a part of God s great commission. Together in his service, Urban Focus Steering Committee

3 Barnabas Transformation Ministries 1201 E. Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Contact: Luis Centeno Barnabas Transformation Ministries is located in the north part of Philadelphia. This ministry is involved in several types of outreach. They have a ministry center where they have planted a multiethnic church. They also reach out to Muslims and have a good relationship with the leader of a nearby Mosque. In addition, they also minister to police officers and their families in Philadelphia. 1. Pray for the mission team as they go to Canada this summer for outreach to French-speaking Muslims. 2. Pray that God would continue to use the police documentary on suicide prevention among law enforcement officers to impact the law enforcement community in the US and around the world. 3. Pray for the Centeno family to have a vacation together this summer and that God would provide the means and location for it to occur. 4. Pray for the short-term team from BLAST that will be partnering with this ministry in July to share the gospel of Jesus to the local neighborhoods.

4 Cambodian Churches 4700 Old York Road, Philadelphia, PA (Logan section of Philly) Philadelphia Cambodian Evangelical Church (PCEC) Pastor: Vibol Touch, Living Water Church Pastor: Glenn Wesley, Church contact: Steve Scoffone Phone: ext.215, Many Cambodians began to come to Philadelphia in the mid- 1980s after the Khmer Rouge genocide. Church of the Saviour has partnered with these churches since Philadelphia Cambodian Evangelical Church (PCEC) is a Cambodian-speaking congregation with about 70 adults and 30 children. Living Water is the daughter church with about 30 English-speaking attenders between 13 and 35 years old. 1. Pray for PCEC as they are looking for a building to buy. Praise God for the steady growth in their congregation that has created this need. 2. Praise God for the development of a youth group at Living Water by their youth. Pray for God s guidance in the teaching, funds for events and continued growth. 3. Pray for the 12th grade and older youth group, that they would be revitalized and have wisdom for their meetings. PCEC would love to have a group come on a Sunday morning and plan a special children s program. Living Water would love to have a worship team visit and lead singing at our 1:30 p.m. service. Living Water is looking for people who would like to serve with our youth on an ongoing basis.

5 Christian Legal Clinics of Philadelphia Website: Executive Director: Peter Hileman Church Contact: Steve Serfass CLCP is a Christian Legal Aid Ministry which seeks to bring legal help and hope through the gospel to those who cannot afford legal services. We seek to do justice with the love of God by bringing volunteer attorneys to inner-city host ministries at seven sites in North, South, East and West (Sweet Union), Germantown and Chester (Cityteam). 1. Pray for our lawyers as we seek to offer real help and share Christ in humility. 2. Pray for our host ministries as they seek to follow up with those who come for help. Come to our next let Justice Roll Tour 9/10/15 at 6 pm. Volunteer at any of our 7 clinics, especially at the Cityteam clinic in Chester. Be a clinic attorney, volunteer chaplain, or client advocate.

6 CityNet Ministries Upper Darby, PA (Mailing Address: P.O. Box 37, Glenside, PA 19038) Director: Mark Sarracino, Phone: Alternate Contact: Ken Smith, Phone: CityNet Ministries is an urban-focused interdenominational mission organization with a passion to glorify God by working toward citywide transformation in the Greater Philadelphia area. CityNet Ministries fulfills its mission using a three-pronged approach: Networking that promotes unity and mutual encouragement among like hearted ministry leaders. Training that develops urban ministry leaders in a holistic fashion by addressing calling, character and competency. Resourcing that increases the impact any one church has in the city by partnering with urban and suburban churches and ministries. 1. Pray for the second-year students in the LAMPhilly (Leadership and Ministry Preparation) training program. 2. Pray for church leaders implementing CityNet Ministries' training on Biblical discipleship. 3. Pray for CityNet staff to discern which are the most strategic ministry opportunities in the city that will foster Christ-centered sacrificial Kingdom living. Attend CityNet training activities with urban ministry leaders and learn about their challenges. Attend a prayer time for the city with urban ministry leaders and church members. Organize a group to prayer walk in the city and meet with local leaders to learn how you can help.

7 Cityteam Ministries 634 Sproul Street, Chester, PA Director: Kwinn Tucker, Church Contact: Paula Levens Phone: , Cityteam is a Christian ministry serving the poor, the homeless and the lost in urban communities around the world. Cityteam has been helping people in Chester since 1988 through meal programs, providing housing for the homeless, teaching Bible studies, providing a drug and alcohol recovery program, and sharing the love of Christ. 1. Pray that the guests who are served by Cityteam would have hope and come to the know the Lord. 2. Pray that God will continue to direct Cityteam in Chester in their new format for volunteers at the Hope Café. 3. Pray that lives would be transformed by the global ministry of Cityteam. For more information on serving with a team at the Hope Café from 3-8 p.m. on a Saturday, please contact Paula Levens. Members of the team will provide and prepare a meal at Cityteam, set up and serve the guests restaurant-style, help with a church service, praise and worship music, and fellowship with those in need.

8 Frederick Douglass Christian School 700 Central Avenue, Chester, PA Principal: Patricia Vallot, Church Contacts: Gwynne Johnson Phone: , Steve Ramsey Phone: , Mary Reeder Phone: , Frederick Douglass Christian School is a private Christian elementary (K-4 th grades) school that has served urban families in Chester for over 20 years. Currently, 56 children attend school here. 1. Pray for the staff as they partner with Greater Exodus Bible Church. 2. Pray for wisdom for our teachers and administrative staff, as they continue to develop our young students. 3. Pray for the school families for cooperation, support, good health and their finances. 4. Pray for the students safety and spiritual growth during the summer months. Volunteer to speak at chapel or serve in a classroom. Become a sponsor to one of the students. Provide business contacts who can earn tax credits by designating their state tax dollars to FDCS through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Program. Share a talent in the After School Program, such as guitar, chess, sewing, etc. on Monday or Friday afternoon.

9 Grace Dental Clinic 700 Central Avenue, Chester, PA Director: Terry Doyle, Church Contact: Ken Fetter, Grace Dental Clinic was established in 2012 to provide low cost dental care to individuals, adults and children, in Chester. It serves those that have no dental insurance. The clinic is staffed by volunteers under the direction of COS member and Wayne dentist, Dr. Ken Fetter. It is also now under the leadership of Greater Exodus Baptist Church. 1. Please pray for more dentists and dental hygienists to volunteer, so that the clinic may be open more days, and provide dental services for the community. There is currently a waiting list of over 100 people. 2. Please pray for more funds and/or donations to support the operation of the clinic, for items such as dental supplies, dental equipment, etc. to keep the clinic functional. Volunteer as a dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, phone solicitor, grant writer or fundraiser. Donate dental and dental hygiene supplies

10 International Student Ministry (ISM) University of Pennsylvania Contact: Sarah Mitchell Phone: , ISM is part of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (IVCF). The group is called International Friends at the University of Pennsylvania. This ministry is an outreach to non-christian international graduate students. We offer conversational English classes, evangelistic Bible studies and many activities for the students to meet Americans. Each year approximately 100 students from about 15 countries participate in at least one Bible study. Volunteers can develop long-term relationships with students. 1. Pray that we will have American volunteers to meet with students on Monday evenings or by providing transportation for some day outings. 2. Pray that internationals who attend introductory Bible studies will commit their lives to Christ and grow as disciples. 3. Pray for God to provide increased donations as my cityliving and aging expenses increase. Volunteer to meet with students on Monday evenings. Provide transportation for a day or weekend outing. Visit the Global Outreach wall in the church lobby to find more information on current activities.

11 LOGAN Hope School 4934 N. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA Principal: Anita MacBain, Executive Director: Ken MacBain, Church Contacts: Cindy Rumsey Phone: , LOGAN Hope is a nonprofit organization serving Cambodian refugee families and other at-risk children in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia. Eighty-seven students attend our school from K-8th grade. 1. Pray for our LOGAN Hope School students (home life, safety, school work). Pray that each child will believe in Jesus and grow spiritually. 2. Pray for the accreditation process that is beginning: wisdom, discipline, skill, perseverance and resources. 3. Pray for our teachers to have patience, wisdom and joy each day in spite of the many challenges they face. 4. Pray that God would provide for the year s operating expenses beyond scholarship funds. 4. Pray that God would raise up those to give to the renovation of the new building which will join all students together in one building. The renovations are about $3.5 million. Work teams to renovate during the school year. Assist with redesign of our website. Contacts for businesses willing to designate up to 90% of their state taxes through the Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) program. Consistent classroom volunteers for tutoring or as classroom aides during or after school.

12 Philadelphia House 6374 Overbrook Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Director: Jesse Ruhl Church Contact: Kathy Bell Phone: , Philadelphia House was formed in 1971 as a nondenominational, nonprofit organization to minister to international students, scholars and professionals living in or visiting Philadelphia. PH serves this ever-growing community of internationals by helping them adjust to the American culture, providing housing and transportation, English tutoring, weekly Bible studies and hosting regular social events. Through this work PH is able to teach internationals about Christianity and to share the gospel. 1. Praise God for new believers who have come to know the Lord through this ministry and for numerous opportunities to share the gospel through close relationships with Middle Eastern students. 2. Pray for a spirit of unity and community among the multicultural group of residents at PH. 3. Pray for the addition of several members to join the corporation s board of trustees that oversees and supports the ministry. 4. Pray for the Director and Resident Advisor who live at PH and strive to develop relationships with residents. Consider getting involved by helping to host an international dinner at PH. Contact Jesse Ruhl atv for more details.

13 Sweet Union Baptist Church 1536 N. 59th Street, Philadelphia, PA Pastor: Zachary Ritvalsky Church Contact: Art Hartel Phone: , We are building the Kingdom of God one person at a time in the Haddington, Morris Park, Cathedral Park and Carroll Park communities. We are a congregation of 100 people who primarily live in the referenced area and are focused on bringing Kingdom transformation through the gospel to the people and educational, housing, employment and publicsafety systems that operate in our communities. 1. Pray for the success of our workforce-development effort. 2. Pray for the donation and renovation of five abandoned properties that will be rehabilitated as affordable housing and used as a source of jobs for the students in our workforce-development program. 3. Pray that God would be glorified through our labors. 4. Pray that we can be the catalyst for revival in the communities we serve. 5. Pray for our partnership with Young Life and their efforts to reach students at Overbrook High School. 6. Pray for the launch of our community center, specifically the re-launch of our legal clinic and partnership with the State Department of Labor and Industry. We need an administrative person to donate at least 10 hrs/wk through 2015 to interact with community residents and support community-related activities. This individual needs to be skilled on a computer, Microsoft products and the Internet. Contact Pastor Zack if you are interested in applying.

14 Young Life Urban Philly Church Contact: Jeff Morrison Phone: , Young Life has five ministries in the Philadelphia area. We also are doing foundational work in six high schools, four colleges and two YoungLives programs. We have weekly clubs where approximately 100 students meet each week. College Tours Throughout the semester, juniors and seniors from Olney Charter High School have been touring college campuses with their leaders. Leaders and universities alike have affirmed the capabilities of these young people and have encouraged them to pursue higher education. Our goal is that these students would realize their full God-given potential and make moves to positively impact their city. The Masculinity and Manhood Course How should a man handle conflict? Is the media s portrayal of masculinity accurate? What does it mean to be a man? All of these questions and more are being discussed by young men at the Boys Latin Charter School. Every week Young Life leaders teach a character-development seminar based on a Biblical understanding of manhood. The class is engaging pulling themes from popular culture, providing a space for questions and vulnerability, and giving the freedom to try out new ways of interacting with others. 1. That seniors would experience deep faith as they prepare to leave YL in high school and start a new chapter. 2. For Wyldlife (middle-school ministry) as it begins at Boys Latin Charter MS.

15 YoungLives Delaware Valley Regional Coordinator: Debbie Perkins Church Contacts: Rebecca Emory Phone: , Bonnie Gleeson Phone: , In YoungLives we reach teen moms by entering their world, modeling the unconditional love of Christ, and encouraging them to become the women and mothers God created them to be. Through the support of caring adults, teen moms are empowered to make positive choices, set and achieve goals, and live a future rooted in Christ. 1. Pray for mentors in all six of our locations. 2. Pray for more funding for our work in Chester. 3. Pray for God to raise up a group of leaders to start the work in Coatesville. 4. Pray that each of our Bible studies will continue to grow. Be a mentor in one of the YoungLives locations. Our Norristown club is looking for people/groups who would be willing to cook and bring a meal for the club, which is about 25 people. Their club meets at the First Presbyterian Church of Norristown on the second Thursday of each month. If you would like to do this some month, please contact the Club Coordinator Deonna Thompson at Deonna.n.thompson@gmail.com. We are also in need of people who would be interested in doing child care for that club night as well.

16 Steve Scoffone Pastor of Global Outreach