Our Missions

At the heart of our church is a deep commitment to sharing the love of Jesus — both across the globe and right here in our own community. We believe every person is called to be part of God’s work, whether that means supporting missionaries in distant countries or serving neighbors just down the street.

On this page, you’ll find information about the global missionaries we partner with and support, as well as the many local missions we are actively involved in throughout the year. From outreach events and service projects to ongoing community partnerships, these ministries create opportunities for everyone to make a meaningful impact.

Our local missions are always looking for new volunteers, and there is a place for you — no matter your schedule, experience, or stage of life. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Christ, bringing hope, compassion, and light to the world around us.

We invite you to explore, pray, and join us as we live out our calling to serve.

Local Missions

Below you’ll find information about each of our local missions, along with opportunities to support and serve through these ministries.

Beds Inc

Beds INC, supported by Love INC, provides brand-new beds and bedding to families and children who otherwise would be sleeping without proper beds. Church volunteers help deliver and set up beds, ensuring families have comfortable, safe places to sleep.

For more information about volunteering with Beds INC, please contact Jay Wright.

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Blood Drive

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For more information about volunteering with the Blood Drive, please contact Jan Bushey.

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Christmas/Easter Caroling

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For more information about volunteering with Christmas/Easter Caroling, please contact June Nuzzo.

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Community Mission Program

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For more information about volunteering with the Community Mission Program, please contact Rick Reiland.

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Drive Through Living Nativity

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For more information about volunteering with the Drive Through Living Nativity, please contact Lisa Ruvo.

Extended Care

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Food Pantry

Our food pantry distributes groceries and essential food items at no cost to people and families experiencing food insecurity in the community. Helping neighbors meet basic nutritional needs, especially during financial hardship. 

For more information about volunteering with the food pantry, please contact Lisa Ruvo.

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HOAM - Hope On A Mission

Hope on a Mission offers street outreach to people facing homelessness and addiction by providing hot meals, clothing, hygiene kits, and consistent relational care. Their “Pop-up Provisions” events meet immediate needs while building trusting relationships.

For more information about volunteering for Hope On A Mission, please contact Toni Viau.

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HUGSSAV - Help Us Give Support to Sexual Assault Victims

HUGSSAV partners with hospitals and local organizations to provide comfort items – like clean underwear, bras, and toiletries – to survivors of sexual assault during medical care and follow-up. Their goal is to offer compassionate, practical support during a traumatic time. 

For more information about volunteering with HUGSSAV, please contact Laureen Friary.

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Kids Hope

Kids Hope works to partner churches with local elementary and middle schools to provide weekly one-on-one mentoring relationships between trained adult volunteers and students in need of mentorship. These caring, consistent relationships help children feel valued, supported, and encouraged to thrive in school and life. 

For more information about volunteering for Kids Hope, please contact Jen Colucci.

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Love INC

Love INC partners with local churches to help neighbors in need through coordinated, relational support rather than one-time handouts. Trained volunteers answer calls, carefully assess needs, and connect individuals and families to local resources, church-run “gap ministries,” and practical help like personal care items, linens, furniture, and beds. Love INC also offers prayer, life-skills classes, mentoring, and support groups, serving hundreds of families each year through churches working together. 

For more information about volunteering with Love INC, please contact Claire Vigna.

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Loving Stitches

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For more information about volunteering with Loving Stitches, please contact Marjory Fiorile.

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Mary Merillat Christmas Tree

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Mission Garden

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For more information about volunteering in the Mission Garden, please contact Sue or Nelson Nieves.

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Midnight Run

Midnight Run is a local outreach ministry that serves people experiencing homelessness by providing food, clothing, and essential supplies, typically through evening “runs” into communities where people in need gather. 

For more information about volunteering for the Midnight Run, please contact Louis Arocho.

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Operation Christmas Child

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For more information about volunteering with Operation Christmas Child, please contact Sue or Nelson Nieves.

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Sacandaga Family Mission Trip

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For more information about joining the Sacandaga Family Mission Trip, please contact Ann Bell.

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Scarlet Hope

Scarlet Hope is a Christian outreach ministry serving women affected by trafficking and sexual exploitation. It provides relational support, community, discipleship, and Gospel-centered care to help women find hope, restoration, and dignity. 

For more information about volunteering with Scarlett Hope, please contact Colette Varanouskas.

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Walter Hoving Home

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For more information about volunteering with the Walter Hoving Home, please contact Sue Mock.

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World Vision Chosen

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For more information about volunteering with World Vision Chosen, please contact Sue Mock.

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Our Missionaries

Below, you’ll find information about each of the missionaries we support and the important work they are doing around the world.

Brian Roberg - DiscipleMakers, Penn State

DiscipleMakers is a Christian campus ministry focused on helping college students explore the Bible and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Staff engage students through Bible discussions, service on campus, and open conversations that welcome skeptics and seekers alike. Their goal is to equip students to live out their faith and make a lasting impact beyond college. 

Larry & Susan Salay - Wycliffe Bible Translators, South America

Larry and Susan Salay partner with Wycliffe to help bring accurate Bible translations to language groups that lack Scripture. Larry works as a translation consultant and trainer for South American languages, while Susan equips missionary recruits through intercultural training at JAARS. Together, they mentor translators and missionaries so communities can engage with God’s Word in their own language. 

Holly Nelson - Special Hope Network, Zambia

Special Hope Network supports children with intellectual disabilities and their families in Zambia through community-based care, education, and advocacy. Their Community Care Centers provide therapy, parent training, medical guidance, and educational support in inclusive local spaces. The ministry also trains disability advocates in churches, schools, and clinics to reduce stigma and promote inclusion. 

Jeremy Koeries & M’Gliwe Simdinatome - J-Life Africa, South Africa

J-Life Africa trains and mentors Christian leaders across Africa to build disciple-making churches that multiply and serve their communities. Through leadership coaching, sports ministry, arts, and discipleship programs, J-Life equips leaders to influence churches and society. Their long-term vision is a growing network of healthy churches across cities and nations in Africa. 

Tom Johnson - RCA Global Mission

Tom Johnson serves with RCA Global Mission by equipping French-speaking Christian leaders in the U.S. and Canada. He helps provide training and credentialing for pastors and church leaders who lack access to formal theological education. His work strengthens churches by developing capable, well-trained leadership. 

Dr. Fernando Gonzalez – Students International, Dominican Republic

Dr. Fernando is a medical missionary who shares the Gospel while providing healthcare to underserved communities in the Dominican Republic. He oversees physical therapy, dentistry, and community health sites, while also offering pastoral care to staff. His ministry integrates medical service with spiritual support. 

Brother Ebeneezer – Metropolitan Mission, India

A successful Christian ministry in the southern part of India, where, for many years, locals were primarily exposed to Hinduism and Islam. Brother Ebenezeer and the Metropolitan Mission staff plant and grow Christian churches through leadership development, groups, retreats, gatherings, mission opportunities, and care ministries.

Nate & Sarah Sobieck – Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ), Boston

Nate and Sarah serve with Cru, a Christian campus ministry focused on helping college students grow in faith and follow Jesus. In Boston, they work with students through small groups, large gatherings, retreats, and mission opportunities. Their goal is to develop Christ-centered leaders who carry their faith into the world after graduation. 

Josh Bode – Protestant Church of Oman / Al Amana Centre

Josh Bode supports international Christian congregations in Oman as they worship, serve, and build relationships across cultures. He also serves at the Al Amana Centre, where he works in operations and ecumenical affairs. His ministry emphasizes Christian unity, hospitality, and respectful engagement in a diverse context. 

Warren & Lynette Jee – J-Life, USA

Warren and Lynette, former youth leaders of the Hopewell Reformed Church, heard the call to expand the growing success of J-Life Africa by nurturing support here in the U.S.

Mike Reilly – Samaritan’s Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a relief organization responding to crises like war, natural disasters, famine, and disease by providing emergency aid, medical care, clean water, food, and other essentials. They aim to meet physical needs while sharing the hope of Jesus Christ, and are known for programs like Operation Christmas Child and international disaster response. 

Al Amana Centre – RCA Global Mission, Oman

Al Amana Centre provides educational programs that build understanding and foster peace between different faith communities. Through dialogue, training, and shared learning, the Centre helps people engage respectfully across religious and cultural differences. Its work supports reconciliation and cooperation in a diverse context. 

Sowers of the Kingdom – Dominican Republic

Sowers of the Kingdom is a Christian nonprofit that partners with missionaries and local communities in the Dominican Republic. Their ministry includes medical clinics, construction projects, home visits, and a private school serving children. They focus on building long-term, Christ-centered relationships while meeting practical needs. 

Elizabeth Kennedy – HELO Inc., Haiti

HELO provides loving homes, education, and opportunity for orphaned and abandoned children in Haiti. Children live in family-style homes with caregivers and receive schooling, nutrition, and life skills training. The ministry’s goal is to raise confident, self-reliant adults equipped with education and a trade. 

Dr. Vanesa Capelian – Students International, Dominican Republic

Dr. Vanesa serves as the dentistry site leader in Jarabacoa with Students International. She provides dental care while sharing the love of Christ with patients and community members. Her ministry connects professional healthcare with compassionate spiritual outreach.