Spring Valley Community Church was planted with a missional mindset. Since its earliest days, it has been involved in serving her community. From throwing an annual community Free Fair to trips to Kenya, Africa to help an orphanage and many things in-between, SVCC carries mission in its DNA. As followers of Jesus, we believe we must make a difference in our community and world by serving others.
We view our role of being involved with missions to encompass three levels: local (Allendale and surrounding areas) regional (various areas of the greater United States) and global (various nations throughout the world). While we have ongoing ministry relationships with the organizations listed below, we also have openness to go wherever we feel called to help.
The Work Search Roundtable provides support, encouragement and assistance to anyone un or under employed by providing help with where to start, resumes, interviewing skills, networking and accountability. Meeting every Thursday from 8-9 AM at the Spring Valley Community Church Office. Email us for more information.
Resources:
Job-Hunt.org - A good site with lots of links and advice to help find a job, write a resume, and avoid interview mistakes.
Process Guide - Work Search Round Table Process Guide
Families Victorious
Is alcohol, gambling, pornography, anger, abuse... deteriorating life for you or someone you know? Hope and help are available for those wrestling with addiction or codependency. Families Victorious is a support group for anyone struggling with a wide variety of addictions or codependency and meets every Wednesday from 6:30-8 PM at Love INC (11620 60th Avenue). Email us.
Love INC-Love In the Name of Christ
Love INC networks with area churches to help show God's love to people in practical and effective ways, believing that the resources to meet any need can be found in the Body of Christ, and that by working together, we can make a real difference. Visit their site for more information. Click Love I.N.C. January Newsletter for their latest Newsletter.
Young Life
Picture a sea of teenage faces in a crowded school hallway. Some kids are trying to blend in; some are being carried along by the crowd; others are deliberately swimming against the tide. All of them are trying to find their way in a culture that is crowded with the noise and glare of media messages and peer expectations.
Young Life seeks to carry the message of Jesus Christ into that tumultuous tide and points teenagers toward life as they were created to live it. Since 1941, the dynamic that has characterized Young Life is its commitment to relationships. Young Life leaders meeting kids on their turf in the interest of friendship. As leaders get to know teenagers, they are able to share the love of Jesus Christ through platforms like Young Life club, Campaigners and trips to camp.
Whether kids are seeking answers or just acceptance, Young Life is there for them, armed with a desire for fun and the ultimate message of hope.
For more information regarding Young Life in the Allendale area visit their site.
Campus Ministry @ GVSU believes that meeting the spiritual needs of college students is crucially important. Many students face personal, relational, and spiritual struggles. Some feel pressure from those who reject or question their values or faith. All are in the midst of making important decisions at this crucial point of life. This ministry is privately funded through supportive churches and individuals who share their commitment to care for the personal and spiritual lives of GVSU students. For more information, visit their site.
Transforming Lives, Here and Abroad
Kenya Matters is a non-profit organization committed to demonstrating compassion in action through the material support of orphan children in Karai, Kenya. Many charities with focus on Africa provide valuable resources to individuals and communities; we are pleased to be part of that effort. Kenya Matters is distinguished by a lean organizational structure which allows us to not only support the community financially, but also to build real relationships between African families and those of our volunteers and donors. This intimate collaboration results in a process that is not only supporting of those in need, but personally transformative for all involved. To learn more about this amazing organization & what they are doing right now, click HERE.