Help In The Storm - Economic Crisis Relief
ABCOPAD recognizes we are in the midst of a very difficult economic crisis. Many churches in our region are ministering to people who have lost their jobs, experienced struggle with the down turn in the stock market (dwindling retirement funds) or issues surrounding mortgages and the housing market. As a result, many of our churches in the midst of increasing ministry needs, have fewer resources to work with due to cut backs in donations and contributions.
In an effort to assist not only our Regional Churches but also individuals in ABCOPAD, this web page is dedicated to offering solutions in the midst of the crisis. It is our hope individuals and church families will submit ideas, programs and testimonials, sharing what is working in their congregation to help others during this troubled time. As articles and messages arrive, they will be posted on the web page along with any contact information provided.
It is our hope that as we partner together as the family of God we will be able to weather this difficult economic storm.
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ABC-USA Offers Help To Churches During The Economic
ABCUSA Creates Forum for Sharing Resources on Economic Distress
(Recent ABC-USA Article)
Recognizing that American Baptists and their congregations are feeling extraordinary economic challenges, an ad hoc group of national and regional executives of the denomination are creating an electronic forum for sharing ideas, strategies, and resources on how to cope creatively.
The new Web site can be accessed by any and all American Baptists at www.abc-responds-economy.ning.com.
"The 'ning' part of the Web site has interactive features that allow not only searches and submissions, but also conversations, questions and responses, and evaluative feedbacks," explained C. Jeff Woods, associate general secretary of ABCUSA and the main developer of this new Web instrument.
The idea is as old as the New Testament, when the Apostle Paul encouraged the early Christians and the early Christian churches to help each other, especially when in distress and tribulation. Only the technology has been updated!
Download Entire Article:
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Help With Church Finances:
Executive Minister:
Rev. Frank Frischkorn |
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Caryl Casey
407 Madison Avenue
Hatboro PA 19040-3296
800-932-9442 (o)
Fax: 215-328-6013
Email: caryljc@aol.com |
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Help For Individuals:
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Pastor LaVette Paige:
Martin Luther King B.C.
15th & Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103
717-233-6241
lavettepaige@yahoo.com |
Help for people in Pennsylvania: www.heretohelp.pa.gov
Dauphin County: Dauphin County Commissioners have finalized details of an April 9 forum to help the jobless. The forum will run from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. Admission and parking will be free.
It will feature three workshops that will highlight government services and other programs that can help the jobless. The workshops will focus on topics including state programs that can link people to jobs and training, state unemployment benefits, emergency financial assistance and obtaining emotional support.
All the topics will be covered in workshops that run simultaneously beginning at 2:30, 4:30 and 6 p.m. Commissioners say at least 50 employers will be on hand to discuss job opportunities. |
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Economic Help For Seniors In Delaware |
Delaware_State_Benefits.pdf |
Denise Veselicky,,
c/o First Baptist Church
159 N. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 687-3940 (o)
Fax: (412) 687-3941
Pghbaptist@aol.com |
Help For Individuals and Churches In The Pittsburgh Area
Denise has provided downloadable documents and links to helps for both individuals and churches in the greater Pittsburgh Area. Included is information regarding Neighbor-aid Program. A community fund created in direct response to the Economic Crisis offering grants for emergency aid to non profit organizations and emergency aid assistance (food, housing, transportation and utilities) to individuals. |
Help for Local Church Families:
Rev. Richard McIntyre
475 W. 3rd St.
West Wyoming, PA 18644
(570) 704-9301 (o)
Email: rmcintyre@abcopad.com |
I came across an article titled "Guiding Your Church Through Financial Crisis" by Ken Walker. http://www.churchcentral.com/article.php?id=2825. We have been given permission to post the link on our website. |
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Pastor Gary Messinger
Cedar Run Baptist Church
PO Box 76
Slater Run, PA 17769
(570) 753-5487
kgmessy@chilitech.net |
Pastor Messinger purchases 100 books, "The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving" by Randy Alcorn (about a dollar a piece) and gave them to church members. Since then the church family has experienced a better understanding of stewardship and blessings from God. |
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Rev. Kathryn Eagles:
Cross Road Baptist Church
201 S. Second Street, Bangor, PA 18013
610-588-3966
crossroad@epix.net
www.crossroadbaptistbangor.org |
Finding ways to help feed hungry people!
ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES Soul Food
Downloadable Flier From The Church
We also offer our Soul Food ministry. Every Wednesday @ 6 PM, we offer free homemade soup, fresh bread, and dessert as well as free prayer and the opportunity to ask questions about God! We are seeing God answer the prayers and concerns of many of the people who come. Thanks! Kathy Eagles |
Rev. Peter Wilson
Calvary B.C.
42 Washington Blvd
Williamsport, PA 17701
570-322-7256
petercwilson1@yahoo.com
www.calvarywilliamsport.com |
Calvary Baptist Church discontinued its bulletin service to save money. The Sunday Bulletin is printed on regular paper, however students in Pete's church submit drawings that are used for the bulletin cover. On some Sundays, Pete uses a passage of scripture taken from "The Message" instead of a drawing. This has been a big hit at Calvary. |
During this time of Economic Crisis,
it might be helpful to do some teaching on the
importance of stewardship
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American Baptist Stewardship Web Pages
www.stewardshipresources.org
www.parishpublishing.org/ |
Testimonials / Sermon Ideas / and More:
ABCOPAD Executive Minister,
Rev. Frank Frischkorn |
Helpful articles regarding stewardship and church giving.
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