Our Ministries and Missions
Our church serves in a number of mission activities. Some are listed below with brief descriptions and links to web sites if available.
United Methodist Church - World Wide
Through our contributions to the United Methodist Church, we and other United Methodist Churches support many global ministries such as UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and The World Hunger/Poverty Program. Please visit www.umc.org to learn more about these and our other global ministries.
United Methodist Children's Home
The children's home, located in Lake Monroe FL., provides a Christian environment for children unable to live at home due to abuse, abandonment, family breakdown, etc. For more information about this organization, please visit www.flumch.org.
Rock of Salvation Methodist Church, Las Parras, Cuba
Our sister church in Cuba receives both spiritual and financial support from our congregation. Members of the church make periodic visits to help with projects and deliver much needed worship materials.
Christians Clothing Children
This initiative works to help the most at-risk children in Vero Beach by providing school clothing and uniforms, hygiene kits, backpacks and basic school supplies. The team shops for specific children with whom they have been provided specific sizes and needs. We pray for each child by name. We provide a back-to-school party with dinner for the families at which the clothing and supplies are presented.
Harvest Food & Outreach Center
This local organization helps those in need to transform their lives by providing food, crisis care, opportunities for education and employment counseling. Harvest offers crisis care, emergency food boxes, and a cost share grocery program. We are privileged to partner with Harvest by providing volunteers and financial support.
Visit www.harvestfoodoutreach.org, for more information.
Habitat for Humanity - New Build Begins January 2012
This well know organization invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need. Members of our church have participated in construction of a number of Habitat homes in the local area. April 2011, we completed a Circle of Faith Habitat House at 6565 5th Street, Vero Beach. Click here to view photos of our participation in this project. Join the Christ by the Sea Team, call the church office for detailsl. For general information regarding Habitat for Humanity , please visit www.irchabitat.org.
Operation Christmas Child
Our church is delighted to be a part of Operation Christmas Child.
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. For more information, please visit www.samaritanspurse.org.
Samaritan Soup Bowl
Christ by the Sea participates with this yearly community fund raiser. This year the Soup Bowl will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2011. This initiative helps to feed the homeless and hungry in Vero Beach. The soups are contributed by local restaurants and participation helps make a difference in our community.
The Source
This local Christian organization provides meals, shelter, clothing and counseling to needy families and individuals. Members of our church help in this endeavor by preparing and serving meals and by donating food items and clothing. A team prepares and serves Sunday Dinner the second Sunday of each month. Contact the church office to volunteer. For general information, please visit, www.iamthesource.org.