Local Missions - Matthew 25:35-39
In Matthew 25:35-39 Jesus said, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."
NPC members teach English as a second language on Saturday mornings at the Church. Numerous times a year we assist the American Red Cross in blood drives at Neelsville. With the cooperation of Montgomery County, Neelsville teaches faith-based job-readiness courses at the Clarksburg jail for those persons who will be re-entering the community. Other annual events at Neelsville include the Christmas Giving Tree which provides low-income children and their families with food and presents; and collections throughout the year of non-perishable food items, formula and diapers go to Germantown and Damascus Help for distribution.
Non-profit organizations partially supported by Neelsville include:
• Campus Outreach - Lauren Arold, minister to college students in the Washington, DC area, specifically at GW University.
• Christar Organization (www.christar.org) - Steve and Kathi Amar minister to Iranian population in metro Washington, DC area.
• Damascus and Germantown HELP (www.damascushelp.org and www.germantownhelp.org) - provides delivered emergency food up to twelve times a year; prescription assistance and Thanksgiving and December holiday help.
• Faith Connections (www.Faith-Connections.org) provides emergency assistance to those in need.
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes (www.fca.org) - through the influence of athletes and coaches they bring the Word of the Lord to schools, community and camps.
• Gabriel House ( revbillcraig@hotmail.com ) - provides housing for women who are pregnant with spiritual and practical guidance daily.
• Good News Jail & Prison Ministry (www.goodnewsjail.org) - provides an all encompassing spiritual program at our county jail and through the USA.
• Interfaith Works (www.communityministrymc.org) - provides a variety of services to those in need. 301-762-8682.
• Intervarsity Christian Fellowship (www.intervarsity.org) - at the University of MD they train and use students to be God’s missionaries among campus youth.
• Meals on Wheels of Germantown (www.mowgermantown.com) - delivers nutritious meals to homebound residents who are unable to provide their own.
• Rainbow Place Shelter (www.rainbowplace.org) - provides a warm, safe environment for homeless women.
• Rebuilding Together in Montgomery County (www.rebuildingtogethermc.org) - with many volunteers performs home repairs and modifications for low-income homeowners. 301-933-2700.
• Rockville Pregnancy Center & Medical Clinic (www.rockvillepregnancycenter.org) - a faith-based medical clinic and pregnancy counseling center to empower women to choose life-affirming alternatives to abortion. 301-770-4444.
• Shady Grove Pregnancy Center (www.pregnancy-options.org) - specializes in helping women with problems due to an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. 301-963-6223.
• Stepping Stones Emergency Shelter (www.steppingstonesshelter.org) - assists for men, women and children to regain their independence by offering food, shelter and other opportunities to become self-sufficient as a family. 301-251-0567.
• Upper Montgomery County Assistance Network (www.uman-mc.org) - provides emergency financial assistance, education and referral services to those who are in danger of being homeless. 301-926-4424.
• Youth for Christ of Montgomery County (www.mmyfc.org) - provides spiritual information and guidance from middle school through adults including sub-culture ministry. 301-519-9020.
• Young Life of Upper Montgomery County (www.younglife.org) - introduces middle and high school students to Jesus Christ and helps them grow in their faith. 301-963-5501.