Riverheads WRE (Weekday Religious Education)
The state of Virginia allows for release time which means parents can give permission of their children to be excused from school to receive religious instruction. The program is funded privately and happens off school grounds. The Riverheads WRE program is one of the most successful in the state with a 95% voluntary opt-in participation rate. With the opening of a new elementary school for 2017 the program is on hold while we build a new classroom on property right next to the school.
The state of Virginia allows for release time which means parents can give permission of their children to be excused from school to receive religious instruction. The program is funded privately and happens off school grounds. The Riverheads WRE program is one of the most successful in the state with a 95% voluntary opt-in participation rate. With the opening of a new elementary school for 2017 the program is on hold while we build a new classroom on property right next to the school.
SACRA (Staunton Area Church Relief Association)
It is not unusual for a person in need to call churches for financial assistance, be it assistance with food, utilities or rent. As a smaller church with limited financial and people resources we have found that we can best support the charitable work of the church by directing our charitable dollars to SACRA. The staff at SACRA have all of the resources needed to direct the distribute of money and other resources to people who need it the most.
It is not unusual for a person in need to call churches for financial assistance, be it assistance with food, utilities or rent. As a smaller church with limited financial and people resources we have found that we can best support the charitable work of the church by directing our charitable dollars to SACRA. The staff at SACRA have all of the resources needed to direct the distribute of money and other resources to people who need it the most.
Kingsway Food Bank
Kingsway is a local branch of the Blue Ridge Food Bank. The main food bank is in Verona and our branch is located at the Spotswood community center. Kingsway is more then a food bank. they also have a clothing closet, housewares and provide toys at Christmas time. Periodically through the year we take up special offerings for the Kingsway.
Kingsway is a local branch of the Blue Ridge Food Bank. The main food bank is in Verona and our branch is located at the Spotswood community center. Kingsway is more then a food bank. they also have a clothing closet, housewares and provide toys at Christmas time. Periodically through the year we take up special offerings for the Kingsway.
Rachel - Missionary with ACTS International
Rachel is a young women with a heart for un-reached people groups. She has periodically gone on short term missions trips but now seeks to become a full time missionary. Starting in September 2017 she will step into this role. We are one of a handful of churches that provide for her monthly needs and a few of our members join dozens of other individuals in providing for her needs from their own personal resources. If you would like to help Rachel people contact the church ad we will provide you with further directions.
Rachel is a young women with a heart for un-reached people groups. She has periodically gone on short term missions trips but now seeks to become a full time missionary. Starting in September 2017 she will step into this role. We are one of a handful of churches that provide for her monthly needs and a few of our members join dozens of other individuals in providing for her needs from their own personal resources. If you would like to help Rachel people contact the church ad we will provide you with further directions.