Ministries
About APC Mercy Ministry
Our deacons have a Biblical mandate (Acts 6) to address needs within the Body of Christ, so we have a Deacons' Fund collection on the first Sunday of each month to provide the resources to help people. The deacons, who counsel, encourage and pray for people with financial, medical and emergency needs, manage this fund. In an average year, 60% of the money distributed goes to people in the Body of Christ – most of them within our own congregation. The remaining 40% is used to share the love of Christ in a tangible way with our community. Every week, several people call the church or show up at our door looking for financial assistance.
Mercy Ministries is very challenging, a work that involves us with people in very personal ways. Even if you aren’t a deacon, there are ways you can help. You can, of course, contribute to the monthly Deacons’ Fund offering. But the deacons could also use the help of men and women at APC to counsel and encourage the people we support. Contact Chris Sicks, Director of Mercy Ministries, to find out how you can help.
Foster Children Ministry
Alexandria’s Churches Called to
Serve Alexandria’s Children
If any group of people has a special place in the Lord’s heart, it is children in crisis. The City of Alexandria has a problem right now: 194 children in the foster care system, but a crucial shortage of families to love and nurture these children. Right now, a group of believers from a number of churches in the City are working together to recruit more foster families. This fall, an informational seminar will be held so you can learn about the numerous ways the Body of Christ can work together to help these children in foster care.
To learn more, click HERE.
Our deacons have a Biblical mandate (Acts 6) to address needs within the Body of Christ, so we have a Deacons' Fund collection on the first Sunday of each month to provide the resources to help people. The deacons, who counsel, encourage and pray for people with financial, medical and emergency needs, manage this fund. In an average year, 60% of the money distributed goes to people in the Body of Christ – most of them within our own congregation. The remaining 40% is used to share the love of Christ in a tangible way with our community. Every week, several people call the church or show up at our door looking for financial assistance.
Mercy Ministries is very challenging, a work that involves us with people in very personal ways. Even if you aren’t a deacon, there are ways you can help. You can, of course, contribute to the monthly Deacons’ Fund offering. But the deacons could also use the help of men and women at APC to counsel and encourage the people we support. Contact Chris Sicks, Director of Mercy Ministries, to find out how you can help.
Foster Children Ministry
Alexandria’s Churches Called to
Serve Alexandria’s Children
If any group of people has a special place in the Lord’s heart, it is children in crisis. The City of Alexandria has a problem right now: 194 children in the foster care system, but a crucial shortage of families to love and nurture these children. Right now, a group of believers from a number of churches in the City are working together to recruit more foster families. This fall, an informational seminar will be held so you can learn about the numerous ways the Body of Christ can work together to help these children in foster care.
To learn more, click HERE.