“If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy
the
needs of the oppressed...the Lord will guide you always.”
Isaiah 58:10-11
The Church at Rock Creek’s mission statement
is “Take Jesus as He is to people as they
are.” Based on this, the Rock
Creek Homeless Ministry (RCHM) works to meet
the basic needs of the homeless where they
are, as they are. Showing them they
matter to God. We work through the
following teams in conjunction with other
local agencies and organizations.
The Breakfast Trailer Team
Members of the RCHM volunteer one day a week
from 7:30–8:00am at the Breakfast Trailer
located behind LR City Hall. The Breakfast
Trailer volunteers hand out backpacks, cold
drinks, baked treats, brown bag meals, and
breakfast to the homeless.
The Clothing Team
Within this team, members of the RCHM
volunteer in a variety of different ways. A
group volunteers one day a week from
12:00–1:00pm at the Clothes Closet located
at First Presbyterian Church downtown. A
group of volunteers hand out clothes, shoes,
and toiletries. Another group volunteers to
sort and prepare clothing items which are
received through donation activities for
transport to the Clothes Closet. Another
group works in the Clothes Closet on
weekends and evenings to organize and stock
items on shelves and hangers. The Clothes
Closet provides seasonal, clean, and
appropriate clothing articles to the
homeless.
The Donation Team
Members of the RCHM volunteer to identify
and secure products and monetary donations
to ensure the RCHM continues to serve the
homeless population in Central Arkansas.
These volunteers collaborate with other Rock Creek
members, small groups, ministries, as well
as
local businesses, foundations and grant
programs to secure resources needed to
sustain the activities and outreach efforts
of this ministry to the
homeless. We are building long-term
sustainability for this ministry in Central
Arkansas.
The Mobile Outreach Team
Members of the RCHM volunteer to go out on a
Mobile Outreach Van to distribute comfort
items like blankets, soap, hygiene products,
water, and other donated materials to those
living in wooded areas in and around Central
Arkansas. If you are interested in engaging
the homeless of Central Arkansas in a safe
environment, or if you want to reach out to
people in need please consider this team as
an option for ministry within the Rock Creek
Homeless Ministry. The van goes out on
Monday & Wednesday evening from 6-9pm, and
on Saturdays from 2-4pm.
“Always give yourselves fully to the work of the
Lord because you know that your work for the Lord is
never wasted.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NIV)
