Local Mission Partners
Do not seek honor and prestige, but like Jesus be ready to serve others. (referencing: Matthew 20:20-28)
CITRUS SCHOOL
We are partnering with the teachers and students of Citrus School. The ministry is centered on giving hope to children by showing them God’s unconditional love and guiding them into becoming whole persons socially, intellectually and spiritually. Contact: Pam Wear at pamwear3@att.net
JESUS CENTER
Jesus Center offers hospitality in the name of Jesus to the poor in our community. Members of BPC are involved in special projects, holiday meals, helping to prepare and serve meals, serving on the board of directors, facilitating strategic planning, and the Sunday breakfast. Contacts: Run for Food- Janine Reale, janine@altivation.com. Sunday Breakfasts- Rick Mesa, rmesa@amgchico.com.
VICTORY FOR VETERANS
Victory for Veteran’s purpose is to help veterans and their families who suffer as a result of serving our country by offering support in obtaining food, various services, and help ease unexpected financial burdens local veterans and/or their families. Contact: Irish McNeil, irishmone@sbcglobal.net
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
The goal of this ecumenical housing ministry is to eliminate poverty housing in Butte County, one house at a time by partnering with future homeowners and engaging broad community support. Contact: Clif Sellars at SLRSFAMILY@aol.com
YOUNG LIFE
Young Life is an outreach ministry to adolescents in Junior High, and High School who are unchurched and disinterested in Christ. Contact: Tom Hughes at thughes@iwins.com
ORCHARD CHURCH
BPC’s college ministry works with Orchard church to serve the poor of Chico by assisting with a variety of projects including providing Christmas gifts to children in Chapman town, and community clean-up days. Contact: Bonnie Johnston at bjohnston@bidwellpres.org
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army provides a variety of assistance programs to the needy here in Chico and around the world. BPC has partnered with the local Salvation Army for many years to prepare and serve Sunday evening dinners to those in need of a warm meal. Contact: Greg Grimm, g.grimm@sbcglobal.net
YOUNG LIVES
YoungLives is a ministry of Young Life especially for teen moms and their babies. Through traditional Young Life activities like club, camp and Campaigners,