OUTREACH

The mission of the Outreach Committee at EFC Newport is two-fold: first, to carry forth the Word to those that may not know Jesus usually referred to as “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28:16-20) and second, to conduct acts that mirror the acts of Jesus. This includes service wherever the need exists.

• Our Outreach program has three distinct areas of activity. They are:
  • Local Evangelism and Church Growth
  • Missions
  • Service Programs
    
• We have numerous Outreach programs underway now.  Some are complex and require participation of the entire church while some are suitable for some groups or individuals just wanting to make a difference. They are summarized below. Moreover, we always have a need for leadership within the committee.
• Soup Kitchen
  • Meets once a month at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Newport
  • Feeds on average 50 men, women and children
  • Volunteers needed for cooking, serving, cleanup
• JMT
  • Annual missions trip to Jamaica for one week
  • A combination of service (construction mostly), education and fellowship
  • Also performs the “Chicken Ministry”
    • Establishes chicken raising program with pre-designated families
    • Chickens raised by their families and sold for profit
    • More chicks then purchased
    • Self-sustaining
  • JMT requires application and pre-travel screening
  • Other opportunities include support to other member’s missions trips
• Church Has Left The Building
  • Church-wide event where multiple teams perform organized acts of service throughout the community on the same Sunday morning
  • Instead of a traditional service
  • Activities range from car washes to beach/park cleanups to nursing home visits
• InterVarsity @ Roger Williams University
  • College student outreach
  • Monetary support only at this time
• If any of the above events interests you (or you have an idea for a new outreach effort) please contact the church at 847-1490.