The Mission Team at First Church of Christ with permission from the Board of Elders and Deacons at the March 10, 2024, board meeting has decided to replace the rotating mission slot, normally dedicated to one new mission each year, with a new initiative which will be called Unleashed Outreach.

Unleashed Outreach is answering the call for members of First Church of Christ, as outlined in the book of Acts, to reach out to people in our communities with their own outreach projects in which they will actively participate.

When a member of the congregation has a project or mission that will have a positive impact on those in our communities while still demonstrating the compassion and love Christ; The Mission Team will be able to assist with their project with a financial donation of $200.00 along with promotions, collection of other donations, and prayer. There is room in the annual budget for 12 separate ministries or projects each year. Each project or mission would be eligible once every twelve months with a completed registration form
 

International Disaster Emergency Services (IDES) exists to meet physical and spiritual needs of suffering people throughout the world in the name of Jesus Christ with five focus areas:

Evangelism:
Our primary goal is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ in everything we do.

Disaster Response:
IDES works in partnership with Christ’s servants around the globe to care for victims of natural disasters.

Hunger Relief:
We fund both long and short term hunger relief efforts, providing nutritious meals for those in neeed.

Community Development:
 IDES’ mission partners help people create a better future for themselves and their children by providing them with a “hand-up” instead of just a “hand-out”.

Medical Care:
We provide medical supplies, equipment, prescription medications, vitamins, and other materials requested by mission partners worldwide.

Through our programs Rapha seeks to:

• Prevent the trafficking of children before it starts.
• Provide healing, hope, and freedom through quality care for children who have been rescued from trafficking.
• Train and Reintegrate children who come into our care.
• Educate, Engage, and Empower advocates to rise up and fight this injustice.

The sole purpose of Deaf Missions is effectively communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ with deaf people worldwide.
They accomplish this in many ways such as visuals, outreach, and training.

Visuals

• The Bible: American Sign Language Version
• Big Bible Stories
• ASL Sermon Series
• Dr. Wonder’s Workshop
• Daily Devotions for the Deaf

Outreach

• Bible Camp for the Deaf
• Christ’s Church of the Deaf
• After School Bible Classes
• International Missions
• Operation SERVE
  
  

Training

• Workshops and Seminars
• Deaf Christian Leaders Conference
• Christian Interpreters Conference
• Extension Program
• International Bible Training Center

Camp Nebowa is yet another mission where we have the unique opportunity to not only support financially but directly as well. Each year we assist with getting youth and children to the camp both with financial support and transportation to and from. In the past we have also had members and youth be a part of the staff at the camps. Many lives are changed and transformed when they attend camp.
The mission of Nebowa Christian Camp is to facilitate a minsitry outlet for area Christian Churches in Nebraska and Iowa for the purpose of providing a Christian camp experience for youth and adults.

First Church of Christ has been honored to support the mission of Midwest Christian Services for over 50 years. It is one of those rare opportunities where we get to suppport a mission both financially and directly. The boys and staff attend our worship services and attend Bible classes before the service each week. We also plan and implement monthly birthday parties for them at the home. We are truly blessed to have them be a part of our church family.
The mission of Midwest Christian Services is to supply needs; physical, spiritual, and emotional for the clients and staff through Christian training and environment.

Midwest Christian Services has been serving children since 1963!  MCS provides residential treatment to male adolescents, ages 8 to 18.  The average treatment duration is 12 to 18 months.  MCS is licensed by the Department of Human Services to provide Comprehensive Rehabilitation and Supportive Residential services.  Referrals are accepted from the Department of Human Services and Juvenile Court Services.

Midwest is located in Northwestern Iowa, four miles south of Peterson and eight miles north of Highway 3 on M-27.  The rural setting enhances the treatment focus and includes the benefits of country living.