Mercy Ministry – Serving Opportunities

We are called to serve the city, a church for the city. The Christian is called to show mercy and justice for the needy and poor, just as Jesus did, and so the Renewal Diaconate has organized a list of organizations and opportunities to help and provide mercy needs for those in the city. So how can YOU serve?

WHY? – "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." – 1 Peter 4:10

 

HOW? – Email care@westphilly.renewalchurch.org if you have any questions, need more information, have additional ideas, and/or to sign up!

 

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MEDICAL

Who? Medical Fellowship and Outreach
(in partnership with Medical Campus Outreach and Tenth Presbyterian Church)
www.tenth.org/index.php?id=749
Where? 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA
What? Discipleship amongst students and practitioners in the medical ?eld through Bible studies, Sunday School classes, city-wide events/conferences, and Summer Medical Institute
When MCO Healthcare Fellowship Monthly Lunch
1st Sunday of each month from 12:45-2:00pm in Tenth Fellowship Hall

LEGAL

Who? Christian Legal Clinic Philadelphia
www.clcphila.org
Where? Salvation Army – 5501 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA
What? Partner with local community centers to provide legal aid to urban families in low-income areas of Philadelphia
When? Clinic Attorney (Provide free legal consultation during open clinic)
3-4 hours/month. Clinic open 2 times/month from 4:00-6:00pm

Referral Attorney or Firm (Accept referrals of clinic clients on pro bono or reduced fee basis)
Commitment to at least one case/year

Support Office and Administration Needs
Flexible

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Who? Henry C. Lea Elementary School
webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/l/lea
Where? 4700 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA
What? Support the Pre-K to 8th grade school that serves families in our neighborhood
When? School Supplies and Snack Donations
As needed

School Cleaning/Painting Days
3-4 hours on a Saturday

Support for Teachers in the Classroom or After School Programs
School Days from 9:00am-3:00pm and/or After School from 4:00-6:00pm

Who? Mastery Charter School – Shoemaker Campus
www.masterycharter.org/internshipnew2.htm
Where? Any office within 35-40 mins of 5301 Media Street, Philadelphia, PA by public transportation
What? Mentor Sophomores in a real office environment during their required Internship Program
When? Every Wednesday from 1:30-5:00pm from February 1st-May 30th

ADULT RECOVERY

Who? Bethesda Project – Our Brothers' Place
www.bethesdaproject.org
Where? 907 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA
What? Serve and care for the city's most vulnerable homeless population
When? Monthly Meals (Prepare, deliver, and/or serve a meal)
Once a month

Clothing and/or Toiletries Donations
All Year

Who? Acts Ministry to the Homeless
(in partnership with Tenth Presbyterian Church)
www.tenth.org/index.php?id=108
Where? 1701 Delancey Street, Philadelphia, PA
What? Minister with the Gospel while meeting the physical and relational needs of homeless and addicted men and women
When? Community Dinners (Provide worship, food, and hospitality)
2nd Sunday of each month from 1:30-4:00pm

Fellowship Bible Studies (Share a meal and lead a Bible study)
Tenth Presbyterian – 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of each month from 4:00-6:30pm
West Philadelphia – Fridays from 7:00-9:00pm

Who? Whosoever Gospel Mission
www.whosoevergospel.org/wp/
Where? 101 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
What? Assist the Mission as they provide food, clothing, education, counseling, and other assistance to homeless and/or needy men in the Philadelphia area
When? Saturday Chapel (Participate in a worship service with skits, sermons, praise, etc.)
Based on Availability

Souper Sunday (Make dinner, share a meal, and hold a worship service)
Based on Availability

Saturday Sorting (Help sort, label, and clean at the thrift store)
Based on Availability from 10:00am-2:00pm

Clothing and Toiletries Donations
All Year

Adult Education (Offer tutoring help to men who are working to get their GED)
Flexible


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