Missions and Outreach
Global Mission
Albania
Our church has a partnership with several ministries in Albania. IFES (International Fellowship of Evangelical Students) is a college ministry. The staff of this ministry also relate to Emmanuel Church in Tirana, Albania. The second ministry, Alongside Ministries, is led by Mark and Ruth Stoscher, a couple who planted a church in Erseka, Albania in 1994. In addition they direct a thriving Christian camp. *2010 Mission Dates TBD
Mexico
Read the CSUC Orion article about our 2010 winter mission trip to Mexico.
Local Mission
Chico Urban Mission ~ Lead by Orchard Church (March 16-20)
Take time this Spring Break to let God open your eyes to the difference you can make right in your own community. Chico Urban Mission 2010, will provide opportunities to hear the stories of poverty and need in our community and equip people to properly respond to needs as followers of Jesus. Coming Spring Break, starting Tuesday evening March 16 through March 20. Talk to Casey Moreno or Jessica Reaber for more info. There will be a Curban info meeting on Thursday, Febraury 18 @ 6:30 pm at Jim and Annie Culp's House. Come for dinner and information about the Curban experience. Please e-mail Jim Culp at Jim@orchardchurch.com to RSVP for the info night.
Orchard Church Partnership
Our college ministry has a great relationship and partnership with another church in Chico called Orchard church. This church has a heart for Jesus and serving the Chico community in tangible ways. Students have built relationships in their recovery ministry that supports and houses individuals who are recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. We also have partnered in their youth ministry that reaches out to kids in the Chapmantown area. If you are interested in finding out more about getting involved with this partnership contact student leader Jessica Reaber at jreab6@gmail.com
** Read the latest newsletter from Orchard Church- about our Chico Urban Mission from March 2009!**
Jesus Center
Jesus Center
1297 Park Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
www.jesuscenter.org
If you’re interested in volunteering at a homeless shelter and foodbank in the downtown Chico area, the Jesus Center could really use you! Our college ministry volunteers regularly at the center. If you’re interested in serving at the Jesus Center please contact them at 345-2640.
Jesus Center Breakfasts - first Sunday of each month
An opportunity to BE the church. All the campus ministries of Chico State come together on a Sunday morning, every other month, to make breakfast, eat together and worship God with the homeless and hungry of Chico at the Jesus Center (local homeless shelter and food bank). This is a time to serve, build relationships and connect with our family in Christ. To find out more, contact breakfast coordinators: Ashleigh Ellis (ashleigh.brennan@gmail.com) or Spencer Cooper (scooper16@mail.csuchico.edu)