Men's Small Group
Trinity Bible Church
Outreach
What is Outreach?
Outreach is any activity or ministry that extends the love of God and puts into practice both the physical attributes of reaching out to the world as we see in Matthew 25:35 - 45; and the spiritual activities of sharing the Gospel.
Outreach at TBCO is reaching out to world, either across the fence (local) or around the globe (missions).
At TBCO we continue to actively support 6 missionary families.
- Alan and Caulene Bussard in Slovakia with the Integra Venture and by extension of Integra the Children's Garden school and orphanage in Kenya. Most recent update: The Bussard's;
- Don and Nettie Douma with Africa Cooperative Action Trust in South Africa;
- Rev. Ron and Hillary Grossman with Israel's Hope Ministries of Canada, serving Canada and the USA east coast. Visit www.ihopecanada.org. Most recent update: The Grossman's;
- Henk and Irene Wolthaus with Operation Mobilization in Germany and in prayer their son Sam serving on the OPM ship Doulos as it brings the Gospel around the world. Most recent update: The Wolthaus's;
- Shamus and Sherri James with Youth with a Mission in Grenada. Most recent update: The James's;
- Russell and Jenny Gant; with St. Peter and St Paul's Anglican church in Albury England. Most recent update: Rants from the Gants
For more information on these Missions, check out the Missions Board in the TBCO Foyer.
The current Missions Committee of Dennis Kuz, Dean Giesbrecht, Sally Gray, Rebekah Murphy and Ann Miller communicate with our missionaries, bring awareness of them to TBCO and continue to develop a mission's policy.
Missions are also responsible to foster mission's awareness by encouraging the people of TBCO to consider mission projects.
- We have been gladdened by the desire of our senior youth group to go on a mission's trip to Nicaragua this summer. February's Chez Valentino's went a long way to launching this project and providing the initial financial support for the team that will be heading to Central America.
- The "You Feed Them" Missions project began in the summer of 2008, shortly after a small group at TBCO called "40 Days of Community" completed a food cupboard project for the local community. It was determined that there was much more need as far as hunger relief, both in the local community and abroad. The solution to where the ongoing efforts would be directed was found after team members were introduced to Lynn Fraser, and her friends Silas and Kimberly Owiti-Oduor. Silas is a native of the village of Alego, Kenya and therefore a valuable and trusted contact for the team's efforts in this village of great need. Visit our YouFeedThem page for more information about the project and how you can help.
Local Outreach:
In addition to our Community Organic Gardens here at TBCO, we also reach out to our local community with the following:
Clothing Exchange:
This semi-annual event is an exchange of clothing and goods in our community. This practical method of showing God's love allows our people to see the day to day needs of individuals and families. Many thanks are directed to and their team of volunteers for continuing to organize this highly anticipated event.
Bethlehem Live:
In early December the grounds and building are transformed into a recreation of the village of Bethlehem at the time of the birth of our Saviour. The people of Osgoode and the area are invited to come for an evening to walk through the journey that the shepherds and wise men took on their way to see the Christ child. It is a humbling event, as attendees pause to reflect on what God had provided. We thank for organizing this special event.
Knotty Knitters:
A group of ladies meet each Wednesday evening to knit and share God's goodness in their lives. Out of this has come the production or practical items directed to those in need in our community. Last year the Knotty Knitters sent their knitted wares and toiletry items to Naomi House in Winchester for distribution to women in need. The Knitters continue to meet regularly to knit and create similar items. heads up this group and welcomes anyone who has a desire to serve God with their knitting talents.
Sleeping Bags:
Last winter, the Men's Ministry was inspired to bring to the attention of TBCO the needs of homeless persons in the greater Ottawa area. With the local "in HIS care" program they organized a campaign to provide sleeping bags for those individuals who are displaced and without shelter so that they might have some level of comfort as they live on the streets. We thank and praise God for our Men's Ministry's effort. For more info please contact .
As you can see by the above summary, Outreach touches many areas of the local and far reaching community of God. There continues to be much that can be accomplished and it is only limited by the hopes and inspiration of our people. The leadership of TBCO is committed to making our church a permission granting church.
If God is calling you to do something for Him in reaching out spiritually and practically to the world around you, please don't be shy in letting your ideas be known. We will endeavour to direct and guide and equip you in what you see God calling you to do to reach the world He loves.
There is still much work and if this area of Outreach is a ministry that burdens your heart, you are more than welcome to join the committee. Please contact our Deacon of Outreach .
