Missions & Evangelism

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations

Matthew 28:19

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Acts 1:8

Being a disciple of Christ, Discipling others in Christ and being a witness of Christ in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to the ends of the earth, is the mission of every believer. We are to impact others for Christ in real and tangible ways. The Gospel message, food, shelter, clothing, healthcare and safety are some of the broad categories of service we should be doing to help fulfill even more scripture that Jesus emphasized.

The Immanuel Plan

Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the outer parts of the earth

We are to be witnesses to these four parts, our town/community, our State, our Providence and our World. During our travels we will encounter needs which will reach into all of these areas.

Local, State, National and Global Missions

Over a one year period of time, we designate missions monthly that fall into these categories. Local Missions, State Missions, National Missions and International or Global Missions. We seek to create a balance in these areas and to also proclaim the Gospel Message in the same manner.

Join the mission

Interested in giving? Benevolent and Outreach gifts are credited to the mission in the month the gift is received. You can not designate a gift for a mission of a different month.
You may click in the Blue Box below or click on the Learn More to visit the website of each organization and give directly.

Click here to go to the Giving Page of Immanuel Church and Select Benevolent\Missions Fund

January - FISH (Friends In Service to Humanity) - Their mission is to provide emergency assistance to the needy people residing in Shelby County in the form of food, clothing, medicine, and other necessities. Besides the food pantry, FISH also has a thrift store. The thrift store is open to the public & they encourage everyone to come & shop. The proceeds from the store are then used in fulfilling FISH's mission. They accept donations of clothing, linens, and household items for the thrift store. Donations of non-perishable food & personal care products are accepted for the food pantry. FISH is also looking for volunteers.
FISH has been active in Shelby County since 1979 & Immanuel Church was one of the four churches to assist in the early years of this organization. FISH is located at 1128 W Michigan St, Sidney Ohio.

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February - Change of Heart Prison Ministries - (Formerly known as Epiphany) This is an ecumenical Christian ministry for young men & women who are in custody at Juvenile Justice Facilities. Their purpose is to manifest God's love to incarcerated and troubled youth. Ginger Holtkamp is a member of the Change of Heart Prison Ministry team.

March - Bevan & Laura Stein - missionaries in Slovakia - The Steins have been missionaries in Slovakia for almost 29 years. They minister to orphans & special needs children via camps, programs, & equine therapy. He also has a ministry to "unchurched bikers." After the war broke out in Ukraine, Bevan Stein has been trucking humanitarian relief into many parts of Ukraine. They also began a ministry helping refugees from South Sudan that have traveled into Uganda (Africa).