AVAILABLE MEN'S GROUPS

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Christ Church Men
We are committed to growing as disciples of Jesus Christ in community with other men and advocating on behalf of men, children, and youth around the world. We do this through our monthly meetings. We fellowship with drinks and BBQ, then on to a guest speaker and a lesson. We support many missions and ministries down the hall, around the corner, and around the world. Our support for our missions is raised through a rummage sale and our annual golf tournament. If you're looking to get to know other men of faith, Christ Church Men is the place for you.

Bob's Men's Group
Join Bob and other men of Christ Church for great fellowship, community, and Bible study each week on Wednesday mornings at the Fairview Heights Chick-Fil-A starting at 7:30am.

Bill's Men's Group
Come join men of Christ Church each Wednesday mornings at 8am at Bread Co. in Fairview Heights. If you are looking for accountability, Bible Study, and fellowship, this is a great pre-work group to join. All men are welcome!

Men Crushing Snakes
Crushing Snakes is a Men’s Bible Study and Accountability Group. We use video presentations most of the time with study questions from the presenter/author. We also discuss Men's Accountability as Christians. We meet on the First and Third Mondays of the month in Smithton. (meeting days may vary based on holidays etc.)

Going Deeper - Revisited
Join Mark and other men of Christ Church as they revisit the sermon from the Going Deeper service. Men of all ages are welcome to the Fairview Heights Bread Co. each Thursday at 7:30 am.

Armor of God
Are you looking to put on the full armor of God? Needing a strong group of men who can stand by your side and help you remain firm in the faith? The Armor of God men's group is an opportunity to sharpen your biblical skills and strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ. We meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Fairview Heights campus Coffee Cafe at 6:30 pm.

Men's Discipleship Group
Come join Mark and the men of Christ Church as they grow in their faith and memorize scripture.

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AVAILABLE WOMEN'S GROUPS

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Faith & Friendship - Learning, Living, & Laughing
The Faith & Friendship Learning, Loving, and Laughing Connect Group meets together as a time of growing in our relationship with God; learning how God loves us; loving on each other; and lots of laughing at the same time. We participate in the church studies throughout the year. At other times we will discuss devotionals or other topics that explore our faith. No outside work or preparation is required to attend. We meet on Tuesday evenings at 6:15 pm in Scripture Hall the Wonderfully Made Teen room at the Fairview Heights Campus.

Faith & Friendship
Faith and Friendship is a Women's Ministry at Christ Church that seeks to connect women of all ages and stages with Jesus Christ. Through fellowship, encouragement, study, prayer, and faith conversations based on Scripture, we hope you will gain lasting friendships and grow your relationship with the Lord. We have 1 session on Tuesday nights from 6:15pm - 7:30pm, 2 sessions to choose from - Wednesday from 10:00-11:45 am at the Christ Church Fairview Heights Campus as well as a Wednesday ZOOM group that meets from 10:00am - 12:00pm.

Faith & Friendship - The Anointing
Faith & Friendship - The Anointing is a women's ministry that seeks to connect women of all ages to Jesus Christ. This will be done through fellowship, encouragement, prayer, and biblical teaching. We hope you will gain lasting friendships and grow your relationship with the Lord. Our ZOOM group meets on Monday mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 am. If you have any questions, please contact office@mychristchurch.com. What makes our group special is that we want to connect with women outside of our geographic area. New members are welcome to join us at any time. Our ZOOM number is 82304712285 and the password is 788493

Christ Church Women
We are committed to growing as disciples of Jesus Christ in community with other women and advocating on behalf of women, children, and youth around the world. We do this through our monthly meetings. We fellowship with refreshments, then on to a guest speaker and a lesson. One of our ministries is serving funeral dinners for the church. We reach out to the grieving families and offer comfort. We support many missions and ministries down the hall, around the corner, and around the world. Our support for our missions is raised through a rummage sale. We meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 am in the Student Lounge.

Women's Prayer Team
Do you have a heart for prayer? Join us as we pray weekly for our pastors, staff, lay leaders, and ministries. We pray for spiritual revival across the STL Metro area, the nation, and the world. We also pray for individual prayer requests. Come as often or as infrequently as you like.

Collinsville Ladies Bible Study Group
CM Ladies Bible Study Group is for any woman who wants to dig into God's word. We meet every other Wednesday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm throughout the school year, with breaks around holidays. We currently utilize books to facilitate, but may also go with a specific book of the Bible in the future. All are welcome, even if you do not attend the CM Campus!

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AVAILABLE CO-ED GROUPS

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Coffee with Bernie
Monday morning breakfast and coffee. Fellowship and study with Bob and friends. The group was founded by the late Rev. Bernie Kneale.

Faith & Cancer Co-ed Group
We want to connect those with newly diagnosed, repeat diagnosed, or in remission with the powerful support and love that comes with a relationship with Jesus Christ. If you struggle with cancer and your faith, we would like to help you grow your relationship with Christ so that He can help you deal with your condition. We will learn together as we combat our illness, pain, fear, and doubts. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:30pm in Classroom 1. (Due to the sensitive nature of the subject, childcare will not be available for this group nor will children be able to attend meetings or be unsupervised outside of the room.)

Families Anchored in Christ - Parent's Group
Parenting is hard! Don’t do it alone! There may not be a manual on parenting, but there is a book that offers timeless advice to parents: the Bible. Join us for a connect group focused on families with young children! Families Anchored in Christ strives to be a community of parents who encourage each other to grow in Christ-centered faith & also be equipped to teach our children to do the same. Join us every Sunday at 9:30 am in the Fairview Heights Campus gym. Childcare will be provided.

The House of Rock
The House of Rock is an ongoing Bible study group that focuses on the most powerful tool we have as Christians. The Word of God. Our goal is to become wise men and women who build their homes on the rock of God’s word. Every Sunday during the 11:00 service, we meet in the FH Chapel; to study a particular book of the Bible. Verse by verse, chapter by chapter, we discuss the readings and encourage each other to live out our lives according to scripture.

Prime Timers
The Prime Timers group exists to help bring together men and women who are 55+ for fellowship and community. We plan 6-8 day-long outings a year to various places of interest. If you are looking for a great time to come together and get to know other believers at Christ Church in the same age and stage, join us!

Sonlight - Co-ed Group
Sonlight is a coed group that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:35 AM in the Fairview Heights Chapel. Our group is open to all individuals seeking a closer walk with Jesus through fellowship and the study of God's word.

Win It - Sports Families Group
We are a Connect Group connecting families managing the demands of sports while prioritizing what matters—our Faith, our Family, and intentionally putting GOD FIRST in all we do. Every Sunday at 11:00am in the Christ Church Fairview Heights Campus Gym Loft. For more information, please contact Mike and Stephanie Michaels at mmichael@buildwithimpact.com.

Trellis - The Next Generation
Trellis is a Christ-centered community for young adults (ages 18–30) designed to help the next generation grow in faith, thrive in community, and bear lasting fruit. Just as a trellis supports a vine, we offer a framework of authenticity, consistency, and vulnerability—guiding young adults as they are discipled, equipped, and empowered to lead. We gather weekly on Sunday nights from 6–8 PM in the FH Chapel for worship, Bible study, the breaking of bread, and intentional community. Whether you're starting college, starting your career, starting a family, or somewhere in between—you are welcome here. This is a place to plant roots, grow in your faith, and be supported every step of the way.

From the Twilight Zone to the God Zone
From the Twilight Zone to the God Zone is a group for those who love the Bible and what it means to be a Christian while also enjoying science fiction. Each Monday night from 6:30-8:00pm we will watch a classic science-fiction episode with strong biblical teaching. If you are a fan of classic television such as Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Hour, and others, this is the group for you. Come check out these modern-day parables and see how they take their inspiration from the Bible.

Dinner and the Word
We normally meet on the third Friday evening of each month. We start with an awesome meal together and then we break up into usually two groups and watch and discuss the Chosen.

New Baden Connect Group 
We want to connect with anyone in the New Baden area for digging into God's word and fellowship. We meet at a home in New Baden to make it easy for others in the area to join us. Our group is primarily made up of couples, but everyone is invited!

Grieving with Hope 
At the Grieving with Hope Connect Group, we’ll be studying a book by GriefShare. Members will be guided through the book that helps to process emotions and hurts while taking in what God has for your individual healing needs. If you are looking for comfort, hope, and joy even amidst your own pain of loss, we would love to invite you to the Grieving with Hope Group.

The Watchman on the Wall
This group is dedicated to understanding the current prophetic times and how they relate to God's prophetic timepiece: ISRAEL. We will independently watch a weekly video, led by an eschatology (end time) scholar and then meet to discuss. We will offer a zoom link option for those who cannot meet during our scheduled time. There are several ways to interpret Revelation, but this study will be from a Pre-Tribulation / Pre-Millennial view point with a literal understanding of Bible prophecy.

Scott Adult Bible Study
Looking for a great way to get involved at our Scott campus? Join us for Bible study and devotion every Sunday from 9:00 to 9:45 am and hang around for service.

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AVAILABLE SPECIALTY GROUPS

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Christ Church Volleyball
Christ Church Volleyball is a group of people from Christ Church who love to play volleyball. We play on Monday nights in the Christ Church Gym and we also have league teams. This is adult co-ed volleyball. We play on Mondays from 6:30-8:30. It is recreational so whoever shows up plays. We also have league teams. They play off-site and no child care is provided. The nights vary as well as their skill level.

Parents of Special Needs Group
Join our Wonderfully Made Ministry Parents for a time of fellowship! We meet on the first Sunday of each month in Classroom 1 from 11:00-12:30 am. Buddies are available on the 2nd floor to care for all WM individuals and siblings. We would love to see you there!

Vets Helping Vets
"Vets Helping Vets" assists Christ Church veterans in getting practical VA information. We will also come together as former military members for "Esprit de corps", and share our " God Pinged" military experiences. We hope to be involved in Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, honor guard, military funerals, and possibly other events.

Believer's Basketball
Believer’s Basketball is a group that meets to have competitive fun and fellowship. We begin with a short Bible study or devotional, a time of prayer, and then hit the courts. This group is for individuals who are serious about playing basketball, former athletes, or those who would like to grow in their faith while also staying fit.

Social Singles
Social Singles is a connect group open to men and women ages 40 and up who are never married, widowed or divorced. We plan outings at various places of interest throughout the year. If you are looking to serve, gain friendships and do activities with other believers in Christ then please join us.

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CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY

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AWANA
AWANA meets at the Christ Church Scott Campus Thursdays 6:30p–8:00p. Serves children 2 years old (by September 1)-High School. Awana meets September through May. Awana is a discipleship program that emphasizes scripture memory with the goal that all children and youth will come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Clubbers spend time each night on games, large group lessons, and handbook time. Clubbers receive awards for their work throughout the year and during an end of year celebration. 

Creation Clubhouse
In Creation Clubhouse, we minister to children 6 weeks old through Kindergarten. At this age, children have a natural wonder and curiosity about everything around them. Creation Corner is the place where that natural wonder and excitement is focused on our loving Heavenly Father. Here, our planned learning activities provide a spiritual foundation for our children. Through small groups and worship they will learn that God made them, God loves them, and Jesus wants to be their friend forever. We give children a big view of God and cultivate their desire to grow in relationship with Him. 

Christ Church Kids
Christ Church Kids is a worship service designed just for 1st-3rd graders! At Christ Church Kids children connect with leaders and friends while they learn how to navigate the Bible, that they can trust God no matter what, that they need to make the wise choice, and that they should treat others the way they want to be treated. This is accomplished through fun and creative ways, led by Small Group Leaders and our Worship Team! 

Christ Church Tweens
Christ Church Tweens is a worship service for Tweens (4th-6th grades)! We know most research shows if a child does not personally know Jesus by the time they are 13, their chances of coming to know Him drop drastically. At Christ Church Tweens we cultivate every event to strengthen tweens’ relationship with Jesus, grow their Christian community, and help them know Jesus as their Savior. This is achieved through Small Groups, worship, Biblical sermons for tweens, and events! 

Christ Church Teens
We meet weekly every Sunday Morning at 10:45am in the Student Lounge. This group is open to all students in 7th through 12th Grade. We kick off with a free breakfast and game each morning before diving deep into our Bible Study. In this group, we have read through the whole New Testament as a group, we will take books of the Bible and break it down to what it actually means, we break out into discussion groups to further discuss what it means to us, we study Apologetics, and we help our students learn how to read, study, and engage with their Bibles. If your student is interested in growing in their faith walk and deepening their understanding in Biblical knowledge, we highly recommend this group! 

Wonderfully Made - Special Needs Ministry
The Wonderfully Made Ministry Parent Connect Group is for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. It is a time of fellowship and an opportunity to celebrate wins, share resources, and pray for each other. We meet on the first Thursday of every month from 6:00-7:30pm on the third floor of the Fairview Heights Campus. Childcare is provided for all Wonderfully Made Ministry individuals and their siblings on the 2nd floor, please contact Samantha Lusher to register for childcare at samanthalusher@mychristchurch.com.

 

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WORSHIP MINISTRIES

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Communion Stewards
Communion stewards assist the pastors in serving communion to the congregation during all Sunday worship services. Minimal training. 

Pew Crew
Pew Crew places pens and offering envelopes in the pews each week in the sanctuary, balcony, and chapel. Volunteers are assigned one of three sections. A volunteer performs his/her pew packing duties once per month on average.

Shuttle Ministry
Christ Church owns 2 shuttle buses. These buses are used during the week transporting various ministries “around the corner and around the world” to facilitate ministry. They are also used on Sunday mornings to transport people to and from the shuttle parking lot.

SYNC Center
Provide information to church members and guests about upcoming opportunities to connect and serve. Team members serve 1-2 Sundays/month before and after the church service at the SYNC Center in Scripture Hall. 

Welcome Ministry Team
The Welcome Ministry Team consists of Greeters, Ushers and Welcome Desk Volunteers. We are responsible for all Fairview Heights Campus services. We consist to connect people to Jesus Christ through a spirit of love and welcome for all that walk in our doors.  Greeters are located at the doors to welcome worshippers. Our ushers are responsible for facilitating a comfortable atmosphere for all church attendees in the sanctuary, collecting the offering and assisting with communion. Our Welcome Desk volunteers are available to answer questions for visitors and members alike. We are also available to do building tours for those interested.

Worship Production Team
The production team is the “behind the scenes” team for worship at Christ Church. We provide scenery, lighting, sound, and video support for worship services at all campuses and online. If you have a passion to serve through creating, worship, music, or technology, this may be the place for you. 

Worship Team
We are looking for dedicated worship leaders, both vocal and instrumental, to lead the congregations at all 4 campuses in worship each Sunday.

 

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CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRIES

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Congregational Care
Our congregational care ministry offers opportunities to visit the sick, serve as a community nurse, conduct worship services at local assisted living facilities, or serve as prayer partners. 

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry
Provide interpeting services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Anyone interested in learning American Sign Language or interacting with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is welcome. To interpret you must be a certified American Sign Language Interpreter, level 3 or above.

Faith Community Nursing
We exist to connect people to the healing and love of Christ by assisting people to reach the God-given potential in their lives. The Faith Community Nurse Coordinator is on staff to guide and direct nurses and other medical personnel to promote health and wholeness in mind, body, soul, and spirit. In the ministry, we provide monthly Blood Pressure Clinics at church, monthly events for various types of health information, Emergency coverage for church services and events, and other health initiatives and activities. 

Shepherd Care
Shepherd Care ministers to members who are homebound, or in assisted living or nursing home facilities, or cannot attend worship regularly. The Shepherd is assigned one or two people to visit at least once a month to bring the love and compassion of Christ through presence, prayer, listening, and sharing life together. Other activities that build the relationship like writing cards, having a meal together, doing a devotion or sharing communion are also encouraged. An interview with the Assoc. Pastor and the Faith Community Nurse are required. Training is provided.

Visitation Team
The Visitation Team serves Christ Church by visiting people who are members or participants of Christ Church. They bring the healing love of Christ to those that are in the hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation, or assisted living facilities. We make brief visits that let people know that they are cared for through our presence, listening, and prayers with Christ’s love and compassion. An interview with the Assoc. Pastor and the Faith Community Nurse Coordinator is required. Training is provided.

Wedding Coordination Team
This team assists our wedding couples here at Christ Church with all the many details of getting married. Coordinators work the rehearsal and the wedding in teams of two or more. Duties are to make sure the church is set and ready, assisting others serving in the wedding and ensuring the wedding party and family members have everything they need. New coordinators are trained by shadowing a minimum of two weddings. Coordinators are scheduled as needed and asked to assist with a minimum of two weddings a year. Rehearsals are 1 hour Weddings are 4 hours. 

 

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RETAIL, MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY MINISTRIES

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Bookstore
The Bookstore at Christ Church is designed to connect each visitor to Christ by providing resources for growth and building a deeper faith. We select items that inform, challenge, inspire, teach, provoke, encourage, equip and renew. Plus, you can feel good about each purchase you make as all proceeds go to support the mission and vision of Christ Church.

Building and Grounds
Join a team of dedicated volunteers who do all types of construction, repair and maintenance projects in and around the church. If your gift is to be handy around the house, you’ll be a great asset to Building and Grounds. Projects take place all throughout the year and vary in complexity. No matter what your skill-set is, we’ll have something just for you.

Coffee Cafe
The Café at Christ Church is a vibrant place to be every Sunday and Wednesday. We offer delicious coffee and pastries that will brighten everyone’s day. 

Deep Cleaning Crew
Join a team of dedicated volunteers who do specialized, deep cleaning in targeted areas. It’s like “spring cleaning” around your house. However, these projects take place all throughout the year. This all-volunteer team focuses on specific areas that may require very extensive cleaning once or twice a year. We leave the day-to-day tasks to our trained custodial team, but offer up assistance to get deep in the nooks and crannies, keeping our church clean and safe. 

Safety and Security Team
Our Safety and Security Ministry provides a safe and secure environment for everyone at church functions. They welcome all volunteers; no prior experience is necessary, but they are always looking for active and retired police officers and military personnel. This weekly commitment requires a 90-minute one-on-one training session and monthly and quarterly training.

 

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SPECIALTY MINISTRIES

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Prayer Shawl Ministry
We crochet/knit Prayer Shawls for people that are sick or they could be having a hard time and they are in need of prayers. After we make the Prayer Shawls we tag them with a prayer and that they come from Christ Church. Then the prayer group prays over them and blesses them before they are handed out.

Burnt Offerings Cooking Team
The Christ Church Burnt Offerings Team helps to create food for Christ Church and its events when the need arises. If you are looking to join a fellowship of men who love to serve others through food, this is a great opportunity for you. 

 

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AROUND THE CORNER MINISTRIES

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Building Bridges
The Building Bridges ministry exists to inspire and equip others to build relationships with one another among the diverse community of people within and beyond our church family. We host fellowship events and volunteer opportunities.

Christian Activity Center
The Christian Activities Center (CAC) is a school after school in East St. Louis for children ages 5-18. From 3:30 - 8pm, the center wraps around each child with hot meals and four class blocks in faith, education (Common Core aligned reading, writing and math), computers and health (exercise, recreation, trauma counseling and life skills). In the process, CAC keeps kids off the mean streets that surround them and raises them into responsible, equipped adults who someday will transform East St. Louis. Summer hours are 10am - 6pm.

College Connections
The ministry of College Connections brings words of encouragement, Bible verses, and the love of Jesus by handwriting on homemade cards during the school year. We have a group of people that faithfully pray and write to college students of all ages and stages. The students or their families sign up by filling out a form that shares information with College Connections. We use this information to tailor the cards to each specific student. We meet one Monday a month, from 6:30-8:00pm at the Fairview Heights Campus during the months of August through April. If you would like to write or receive cards, please contact Carrie Schuetz at schuetzfamily@hotmail.com.

Fairview Heights Food Pantry
Christ Church accepts donations year-round to stock the Fairview Heights food pantry. Items needed include: Canned Meats. (Chicken, Beef, Spam, Tuna, Corned Beef Hash, etc.) Hamburger Helper & Boxed Stuffing. Soups – (especially cream soups, mushroom, chicken, potato, etc.) Various canned vegetables – (especially corn.) Breakfast Items – (Boxed cereals, oatmeal, grits, Cream of Wheat, pancake mix & syrup) Paper products – (paper towels & toilet paper) Hygiene products – (hand soap, hand sanitizer, deodorants, cleansing wipes, etc.)

R3 Development
R3 recruits, trains, and employs East St. Louis youth in the construction trades by teaching them job readiness skills, a Biblical worldview and work ethic, team building, and positive strategies for career advancement. 

Restore Network
The Restore Network supports vulnerable children in the STL Metro East community by partnering with local churches to recruit foster families and adoptive families and establish volunteer support teams. They have ongoing needs for food, childcare, and prayer.

No Greater Love
NGL is a non-denominational mission organization focused on the task of spreading the Gospel through discipleship and evangelism. 

First Priority
First Priority provides campus ministry at Metro East schools for middle and high school students by equipping students to share the gospel among their peers. 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
FCA’s mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church. 

Metro East Diaper Bank
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community by collecting unopened boxes of diapers and distributing them to parents and families in need.

Welcome Home Ministries
Love thy neighbor and make a big impact in a family’s life in 3 to 4 hours on a Saturday. Volunteer with the Welcome Home Ministry, which connects people with Christ by providing furniture and household items to families in need in the metro east area. The deliveries are Christ Church’s version of Extreme Makeover ....we don’t just drop off ...we make a house into a home!. Our goal as a ministry is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ at any time possible. We strive to show God’s love and how his servants can reach those who need him. 

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AROUND THE WORLD MINISTRIES

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Feed My Sheep
Feed My Sheep Ministry provides free medical clinics to various communities in Honduras, sponsors children’s education, and partners with local churches in support of individual spiritual development and feeding programs. 

Right Turn Ministries
Right Turn Ministries nurtures the spiritual and physical needs of the people of San Pedro Sula, Honduras, by sponsoring children’s education through private donors and by partnering with local churches to equip home Bible studies. Right Turn Ministries also partners with the Jeremiah 29:11 Mission Honduras to provide food sustainability and Christian education to 50+ street children sheltered by the mission. 

Christ Philippines Mission
The ministry partners with local churches provides feeding programs and sponsors children’s education at various locations in the Philippines. 

Hines Uganda Mission
HUM, through their sponsorship program, orphanage, medical clinic, AWANA program, and primary school, train and equip children in Kamonkoli, Uganda, to be future servant leaders and overcomers for the kingdom of God. 

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