Serve
Blessed
To Be A
Blessing
Every member of Parkway Church is a missionary...
An ambassador of Jesus Christ—
A person who has been blessed
so that they may be a blessing to others.
Hands On
Parkway’s Missions Team encourages every member to find a place to serve others outside the Church walls. Take a look at the opportunities below. If you have any questions, or would like to find a way to get involved, contact Matthew at 770-889-8694 or
matthew.bullard@parkway-church.org .
Local Missions
Eagle Ranch
Eagle Ranch is a Christian-based children’s home for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 18. The Ranch is a multi-faceted center – a home, a school and a counseling center – where children live for a season of their lives while their families learn to put their lives back together again.
The Place
The Place serves Forsyth families facing difficult times with: emergency basic needs – food, medical, clothing, and job training. The Place also operates a thrift store providing affordable merchandise, and all sales support agency operations.
No Longer Bound
Young Life
Young Life goes to youth, on their turf and in their culture, building bridges of authentic friendship. These relationships take time, patience, trust and consistency. We listen to their stories and learn what’s important to them because we genuinely care about their joys, triumphs, heartaches and setbacks. Kids’ lives are dramatically impacted when caring adults come alongside them, sharing God’s love with them.
Cumming Manor
Our Nursing Home Ministry is focused in the Cumming Manor Assisted Living and Cumming Nursing Center. It is our goal to be ambassadors of Christ by reaching out and sharing the love and message of our Lord to uplift and encourage the residents. We share in Bible study, hymn sings, musical bingo, one-on-one visitation, praying with the residents, nail primping with the ladies, and various activities surrounding annual events. Our focus is to be a Christian friend, humble in spirit, a cheerful good listener, and most of all to share the love of Christ in our hearts.
In The Works…
The Missions Team has been praying for the Lord to lead us to meet the needs of our local community, and we believe He is pointing us to address the following needs.
Trailer Park Ministry
A Free Medical Clinic
Prison Ministry
If you would like to be a part of these efforts, contact Matthew.
Our Commitment To Missions
At least 10% of our annual budget is allotted to Missions, but more importantly Parkway members are committed to serving others with our hands and feet. Our goal is to spread the Gospel, in word and deed, locally and globally.
International Missions
Operation Christmas Child
Each year we demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world by packing a simple shoebox with a variety of gifts that will bring delight to a child and share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Through Samaritan’s Purse these shoeboxes are delivered to impoverished boys and girls at Christmas.
Meal Packaging Program – Ash Wednesday – March 9, 2011
25,000 people die of hunger-related causes every day. Under-nutrition is associated with half of all childhood deaths. Stop Hunger Now’s assembly process combines rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavoring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals into small meal packages. These meal packages are sent around the world to people suffering from severe hunger. 40-50 volunteers can package 10,000 meals in just two hours. Watch for details on this special event coming soon.
Nicaragua Mission Trip – October 2011
Amigos works internationally in Nicaragua to promote rural development in the areas of water and sanitation, health care, education and nutrition, small business, and community development. Nicaragua is the poorest Spanish speaking country in the world. Our trip will include construction work, health clinics, spiritual programs, sports, and visiting orphanages. All members are invited! Watch for details coming soon.
OC International
OC is an interdenominational faith mission in structure, interchurch in ministry, and international in vision. With more than 500 missionaries, OC is involved in evangelism, discipleship, leadership training, Church growth, missions, and support services.