Faith Reformed Church is committed to supporting local and international ministries that seek to provide for the physical and spiritual needs of people. As people in our community are struggling to put food on the table, a main focus this year will be supporting the COPE and Salvation Army food banks in Fort Erie and South Niagara Life Ministries, which provides godly counselling for the hurting and the afflicted. Internationally we will continue to support the Samaritan’s Purse and Come Over and Help organizations, both of which are dedicated to providing assistance in the neediest countries and sharing the gospel. You will also find partners we have supported in the past or hope to do so in the future.
Community Outreach Program Erie (COPE)
COPE was established in 1983 and has helped to alleviate the effects of poverty in the Greater Fort Erie area since that time.
- To ensure that no one is going without the basic need of food.
- To offer support to individuals in immediate crisis, with possible referral to the appropriate human service agency.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/58326592078/
South Niagara Life Ministries
Our mission as a Christian charity is to offer free and timely help, resources, and counsel to individuals and families in LIFE altering crises, distress, and circumstances.
We are concerned for the physical, social mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of those we serve.
Reaching, Rescuing, and Renewing Lives is the essence of our mission.
Check out SNLM’s 3rd quarter Newsletter for up-to-date news on their activities.
2023 South Niagara Life Ministries Banquet
In October, 2022 seven members of Faith Reformed attended an evening of celebration of SNLM’s 30th anniversary and listened to three inspiring testimonies from people who were helped by them. It was a wonderful evening of fellowship.
Samaritan’s Purse Canada
Samaritan’s Purse sends teams throughout the world in war zones and disaster stricken countries to provide supplies, medical aid and hope through sharing the gospel. We support their Christmas shoebox campaign every year and raise funds for disaster relief as needed.
Read more about this organization on their website: samaritanspurse.ca
Check out the Franklin Graham update for April for the latest information on the relief efforts in Turkey. Also see this request for us to Pray for Turkey.
The Salvation Army Food Bank
The Salvation Army provides food for hundreds of families and individuals in Fort Erie each month thanks to the financial and food donations from members of the community.
http://salvationarmyforterie.org/foodbank/
Come Over and Help (COAH)
The mission of COAH is “Partnering with churches in Eastern Europe to bring glory to God through gospel proclamation and practical ministry.“ In the past, it smuggled bibles into the communist countries of Eastern Europe and today it is working to support the people of Ukraine, Belarus and other countries affected by the Russian invasion.
Read more about COAH at coah.org.
Athabasca Reformed Church – Calling Lake ministry
Athabasca Reformed Church’s Calling Lake ministry is an outreach to First Nations youth. Calling Lake is about 60 kilometres north of Athabasca.
Pastor Nathan submitted the following report for recent activities at Calling Lake:
You can find out more about Athabasca Reformed Church and its various ministries by clicking on the link below.
https://www.arcathabasca.ca/ministries
Athabasca/Calling Lake produces a weekly newsletter. If you are interested in learning more about their activities, please click on the links below.
https://m.facebook.com/pages/category/Church/arcathabasca/posts/
You can find out the latest news from Christ Community Church on their website.
Wycliffe Canada works to end Bible poverty by facilitating the translation of God’s Word among minority language communities worldwide.
Niagara’s Pregnancy & Family Support Centre – Dealing with family crisis, an unexpected pregnancy or in need of support? No one should have to go it alone. Hope and help is just one click away.