Missions Guide
A Detailed Look at Our Local Partners
Center of Hope
Through 25 years of service, Center of Hope has learned that while addressing the material aspects of poverty is important, true rehabilitation and restoration are only achieved through long-term solutions. They have focused their work on an integrated service model that addresses the holistic needs of individuals and leads them to a path of economic independence and improved quality of life.
They provide multiple services including:
– Grocery Assistance
– Daily Meals
– Financial Assistance to those in crisis
– Educational Opportunities & Career Development
– Mentoring
For more information about Center of Hope and the services they provide, or to see how you can get involved, please visit:
centerofhopetx.com/volunteer
Manna Storehouse
Manna Storehouse is a Non-Profit organization, operated completely by volunteers and supported by 11 churches and multiple businesses within Weatherford and Parker County. Their mission is to assist those in need to sustain a dignified life which hopefully leads to an improved life style, thereby improving confidence and independence.
Manna strives to provide food, clothing, furniture, and household goods to families in need that live in the Parker County Area. Occasionally, they will provide assistance to clients who qualify for help with various kinds of bills.
To learn more about Manna Storehouse and how you can get involved, please visit:
mannastorehouse.org/volunteer-information
Grace House
Grace House Ministries has been serving Weatherford and the surrounding area with the love of Christ for 30 years. The organization has three primary programs, Options Clinic, Grace House Pregnancy Center, and Pure Truth.
Options Clinic offers pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and other medical services as part of a pregnancy consultation for women and their male partners who have just learned they may be pregnant. The goal of the consultation is to encourage a life affirming decision and share the gospel with them. Options also offers a post-abortion recovery Bible study for those who have been through an abortion to point them toward healing and forgiveness in Jesus.
Grace House Pregnancy Center offers support from pregnancy through the toddler years for new parents. Moms and dads attend classes and earn points for diapers, car seats, pack & plays, strollers, etc. to help these families educationally, materially and hopefully, emotionally and spiritually as well.
Pure Truth in an in-school education program presented to area middle and high school students encouraging healthy decision making, especially in the area of postponing sexual activity until marriage. Pure Truth also equips parents to engage difficult topics through Pure Truth for Parents events.
For additional information on how you can help support our mission partner, visit the Grace House Ministries website at:
ghmtx.com/get-involved
Hearts Full of Love
Hearts Full of Love is about serving other people and sharing the love of Jesus. They are a volunteer-led ministry serving under-served residents in Parker County. Hearts Full of Love has dedicated volunteers from various churches, denominations, and background who desire to provide hope to men, women, and children living in our community.
To get more information about Hearts Full of Love or to see how you can get involved, please visit:
hfolministries.org/volunteer
Senior Center
Parker County’s Senior Center serves persons aged 60 and over with nutritional, educational, recreational, and social programs. The Senior Center is a place for those 60 and over to socialize, enjoy nutritious meals, and participate in activities such as pool, bingo, line dancing, art club, gardening club, walking club, book club, quilting and more. Other important services are provided, as well as an onsite food bank used on an as needed basis and in emergencies for those who need groceries.
For more information about the Senior Center and how to get involved, please visit:
pccoa.org/parker-county-committee-on-aging/volunteer
Parker County Ministerial Alliance
Parker County Ministerial Alliance is a Christian ecumenical organization consisting of church pastoral leaders and para-church leaders who gather for fellowship, prayer and planning of activities that promote Christian unity and witness.
Members of the PCMA provide prayer for civic and government functions in Weatherford and Parker County. PCMA also oversees and manages a fund to help the needs of transients in Parker County with food, shelter and gasoline as well as providing resources for bus tickets if deemed necessary.
Further, the PCMA sponsors local “Kids Against Hunger” ministry initiatives by hosting and facilitating packaging events whereby food is distributed locally, nationally and internationally to help alleviate hunger.
WinShape
Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! WinShape Camps for Communities brings the ultimate day camp right to your neighborhood, combining fun, faith and friendship into an action-packed week.
Campers completing grades K-5th cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play, with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home at night—all of this while learning more about Jesus. At the end of the week, we serve up a yummy lunch for the whole family to wrap up camp!
Local Project Dates 2024 - 2025
*Center of Hope*
September 23, 24 & 26, 2024
February 24 & 25, 2025
April 14 & 15, 2025
September 15 & 16, 2025
November 10 & 11 2025
*Serve Sunday*
October 27, 2024
April 27, 2025
*Roo Football Dinner*
October 3, 2024
*Fall Fest*
October 27, 2024
Candy Collection all October
*Operation Christmas Child*
November 10 (Boxes due)
*Center of Hope Christmas Baskets*
October/November (Food Collection)
December 14 (Handout Event)
*COHO*
December 6, 2024
*Egg Hunt*
March 2025
*Grace House Baby Bottles*
May 11 - June 15, 2025
*Peach Festival*
July 12, 2025