Missions Outreach
We exist as a community to help people, all people, find healing in Jesus.
Welcome to Susanna Wesley! We are a mission-focused community of faith seeking to answer God’s call to step out into the world and
“to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8.
As a missional church, our focus is on outreach to the community and beyond, striving to meet the tenets our mission statement “to make Disciples of Christ through loving, serving, encouraging and growing together.” Our endeavors are prayed over, with the oversight of our Mission Outreach Team.
Our Mission Outreach Team works with the ministries of our community to assist and guide with financial management from our Leadership Board. As a missional church, we tithe from our annual church budget (we set aside 10%+ of our budget for missions).
“to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8.
As a missional church, our focus is on outreach to the community and beyond, striving to meet the tenets our mission statement “to make Disciples of Christ through loving, serving, encouraging and growing together.” Our endeavors are prayed over, with the oversight of our Mission Outreach Team.
Our Mission Outreach Team works with the ministries of our community to assist and guide with financial management from our Leadership Board. As a missional church, we tithe from our annual church budget (we set aside 10%+ of our budget for missions).
Fishes and Loaves
The Fish and Loaves ministry provides assistance to the Meals on Wheels program by delivering a hot meal to those in need on the 4th Saturday of every month. Our ministry has expanded through the efforts our Women's Fellowship as they prepare meals twice a month for the homeless shelterd in our local area.
If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Bobby Scarborough or the church office at 804-642-7551.
If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please contact Bobby Scarborough or the church office at 804-642-7551.
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Charlotte’s Annual Toy Drive
As a 4 year old living in West Virginia, Charlotte Kirby began a toy drive that grew to very large proportions. The Kirby family moved to Gloucester in 2019 and the toy drive began a new in 2020. Charlotte reaches out to local businesses and community organizations to sponsor drop off boxes for toys. The toy collection and distribution for children 0-19 takes place at Susanna Wesley. |
Red Bird Mission Trip - 2024
This years mission team replaced a deck, completed home repairs and supported the ministries of Red Birds food pantry, community store, senior citizen center, and many other supporting ministries to the community they serve.
This is a year-round work opportunity for volunteers in mission. Work Camp strives to provide home repair for low-income community residents and maintenance for Mission buildings and grounds. Some examples of work projects are roof replacement, small room additions, painting, building porches or ramps, and grounds keeping. Other light duty work is available such as office work, craft and community store helpers, and recycling. A single fee covers the cost of each person’s lodging, meals, and materials used.
This years mission team replaced a deck, completed home repairs and supported the ministries of Red Birds food pantry, community store, senior citizen center, and many other supporting ministries to the community they serve.
This is a year-round work opportunity for volunteers in mission. Work Camp strives to provide home repair for low-income community residents and maintenance for Mission buildings and grounds. Some examples of work projects are roof replacement, small room additions, painting, building porches or ramps, and grounds keeping. Other light duty work is available such as office work, craft and community store helpers, and recycling. A single fee covers the cost of each person’s lodging, meals, and materials used.
Fred Meyer Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Fred Meyer Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2001 upon the passing of Fred Meyer. Fred had a passion for learning and the fund has grown through the giving of the community to carry forth Fred's vision of helping our youth continue in their education. The fund has grown through memorial contributions and personal donations over the years. Today we are drawing upon the donations and investment growth from the investments. The fund has assisted over 25+ students through annual scholarships. The scholarships are open to members and their families.
If you would like more information and an application call the church office.
The Fred Meyer Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2001 upon the passing of Fred Meyer. Fred had a passion for learning and the fund has grown through the giving of the community to carry forth Fred's vision of helping our youth continue in their education. The fund has grown through memorial contributions and personal donations over the years. Today we are drawing upon the donations and investment growth from the investments. The fund has assisted over 25+ students through annual scholarships. The scholarships are open to members and their families.
If you would like more information and an application call the church office.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The Carol's Crafters created prayer shawls which they knitted, collected, blessed, and then distribute as need arises.
If you have a loved one who would like a prayer shawl contact Beth Roach (804-695-4245)
The Carol's Crafters created prayer shawls which they knitted, collected, blessed, and then distribute as need arises.
If you have a loved one who would like a prayer shawl contact Beth Roach (804-695-4245)
Missionary Support
The Mission Society
As a community we support Donald and Carol Paige who began their missionary journey in Paraguay in July 2008. In 2021 they have moved to Spain to begin a new journey in service to the families in Barcelona bring the love of God through the care of the children in Christian Preschool.
And, just like that, a new school year is beginning!
Tomorrow (August 19, 2024) there will be 10 teachers and staff joining us for a week of new-staff orientation. This will be the first year since we arrived that we have had the majority of our staff in the country for orientation instead of doing it virtually from the U.S. We also praise God for this being the first year we do not have major holes in our staffing as we approach the start of the school year!
Except for a few national hires, our teachers, administrators, and staff are missionary-supported in that they fundraise their salaries. They make sacrifices, leaving their homes and cultures to sow into a new generation of Spanish children. It is not just a job, it is a ministry!
This is how you can intentionally pray:
Love and Blessings!
- The Paige's
The latest news from the Paige's:
digest.epistle.org/b1ecbe53-c0c5-4f1f-ab68-3fe1b53a630b
The Mission Society
As a community we support Donald and Carol Paige who began their missionary journey in Paraguay in July 2008. In 2021 they have moved to Spain to begin a new journey in service to the families in Barcelona bring the love of God through the care of the children in Christian Preschool.
And, just like that, a new school year is beginning!
Tomorrow (August 19, 2024) there will be 10 teachers and staff joining us for a week of new-staff orientation. This will be the first year since we arrived that we have had the majority of our staff in the country for orientation instead of doing it virtually from the U.S. We also praise God for this being the first year we do not have major holes in our staffing as we approach the start of the school year!
Except for a few national hires, our teachers, administrators, and staff are missionary-supported in that they fundraise their salaries. They make sacrifices, leaving their homes and cultures to sow into a new generation of Spanish children. It is not just a job, it is a ministry!
This is how you can intentionally pray:
- for speedy processing of visas to allow the five remaining new staff members to join us soon (Sarah Mae, Mike, Chloe, Jenna, Dana).
- for the provision of reasonably priced apartments for two new staff families (the Straubes and the Crases).
- for wisdom and stamina for the admin team (Walter, Laura, Mike, Carol) as they prepare all the details for orientation and the new school year.
- for a successful new-staff orientation this week and for the returning staff who will be with us starting the 26th.
- for the staff retreat scheduled September 4th-6th.
- for unity in mission and vision among all staff members as we prepare to minister to students.
- for spiritual protection over the school, the lives of our staff members and their families, and our students and their families.
- that LIFE International School will continue to be a beacon of Truth and Love within the city of Tres Cantos and the community of Madrid.
Love and Blessings!
- The Paige's
The latest news from the Paige's:
digest.epistle.org/b1ecbe53-c0c5-4f1f-ab68-3fe1b53a630b
Buck A Day
This relatively new mission organization exists to help fund the underfunded missionaries, to reach the unreached, to encourage followers of Christ to honor His last words to go and make disciples, and to help facilitate the funding of a global harvest of souls.
This relatively new mission organization exists to help fund the underfunded missionaries, to reach the unreached, to encourage followers of Christ to honor His last words to go and make disciples, and to help facilitate the funding of a global harvest of souls.
