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Objective
To
strengthen the faith, challenge the beliefs of the unbelievers,
work as a team with like-minded ministries, as well as reach
people with the Gospel effectively and efficiently as possible.
To develop a comprehensive approach to working with individuals
in crisis and lead them to Christ, because I believe that
all human beings are capable of positive change. If we provide
holistic services in order to bring hope and restoration to
the community. We will accomplish our mission through various
community outreach programs that will provide consistent and
comprehensive spiritual and social support. Ultimately a visible
and accessible community outreach center to include a second
stage housing program, which will provide concrete solutions
to existing spiritual/social problems, as well as client/community
empowerment.
| Vision
Healing this community and beyond where
lives are transformed through Christ’s Love, Grace
and Compassion. We develop a system to restore the hopes
and dreams of men, women and children living in poverty
and in risk situations, to address such issues as spiritual
knowledge, life skills, character, etc. Be a tool in
bringing hope to individuals long term future. Provide
referrals (means) of escape from domestic violence,
abuse and neglect. Provide Biblical and Spiritual based
means of restoration and regeneration using Apostolic
and Evangelical applications. Isaiah 61:1-4
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| Mission
To
encourage, guide and lead people into a growing and
active relationship with Jesus Christ, in which they
can benefit and serve their family, church and community
for the sake of the Great Commission. Our mission is
to demonstrate God’s Love by alleviating human
needs and suffering in this community and beyond. In
an effort to relieve human suffering, we will combat
hunger, deprivation and physical affliction with provisions
of food, clothing, referral for shelter, referral for
medical care, and other basic necessities of life. We
pray that in the near future, we will be able to help
facilitate the development of healthy, vibrant and self-sustaining
communities by addressing larger issues of Education,
Skill Training, Community Health, Employment, Housing
and Food Security.
To
empower our clients/guests to become valued members
of society while raising awareness for their plight.
To reflect the Love of God in all that we do. MERC will
seek to exemplify Christian Compassion and enevolence
while conforming to the highest standards of Integrity,
Dignity, and Confidentiality. We will be Committed….
To providing and developing assistance to economically
disadvantaged victims of social environmental and natural
disasters throughout the community and beyond. Matthew
4:19, Isaiah 61:1-4
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St.
Stephen Baptist Church, 5757 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, Maryland
20748