Our Ministries
Honor Pantry
In 2019 Branches built an honor pantry, by the front entrance, as a way people in the area could receive food 24x7. Our vision was to fill needs without any forms to fill out or questions to answer in order to get food. The pantry solely exists on donations from church members, friends, and neighbors in the community. At times it is quite full and at other times close to empty but when a call for food is issued, hearts respond. We see it as a way to serve our God by serving our community as Matthew 25:35 states, “For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.” The sign by the pantry says, “Honor Pantry – Take what you need. Leave what you can. Bless and be blessed.”
Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter
Branches has the privilege of feeding our local homeless men, women, and families at the Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter located in Bartow County The shelter helps individuals get back on their feet and focuses on their “return to the community as productive members.” Please join us in being God’s hands and feet as we support and encourage each person’s individual journey.
We fix monthly meals on the second Thursday of every month. The Templeton family heads up this ministry and emails out a link from the Meal Train website for the prepared food or purchased items needed to prepare the monthly menu. To be included send us your name, email and cellphone number to info@branchesofChrist.com for additional information. We drop off our prepared meal at Branches by 4:30pm on that Thursday and then it gets delivered to them.
We fix monthly meals on the second Thursday of every month. The Templeton family heads up this ministry and emails out a link from the Meal Train website for the prepared food or purchased items needed to prepare the monthly menu. To be included send us your name, email and cellphone number to info@branchesofChrist.com for additional information. We drop off our prepared meal at Branches by 4:30pm on that Thursday and then it gets delivered to them.
Recovery Group Encouragement Meals
Branches started quarterly homecooked meals to show Christ’s love and our encouragement to those who gather in the Branches Foundation for a CA recovery meeting every Monday night.
“Beyond Human Aid” is affiliated with Cocaine Anonymous though anyone who wants to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances (including alcohol and other drugs) is welcome. The group has grown to almost 100 men and women from the surrounding communities.
The family of Branches signs up to prepare a dish, or purchases something, from a pre-planned menu. We then gather to welcome, serve, and encourage them to stay on the path before them. It has been our honor and privilege to do so.
“Beyond Human Aid” is affiliated with Cocaine Anonymous though anyone who wants to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances (including alcohol and other drugs) is welcome. The group has grown to almost 100 men and women from the surrounding communities.
The family of Branches signs up to prepare a dish, or purchases something, from a pre-planned menu. We then gather to welcome, serve, and encourage them to stay on the path before them. It has been our honor and privilege to do so.
Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child
Branches participates in Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child, through its members by donating items, funds for shipping, or filling a shoebox(es). We collect and receive items all year long and then have a packing party to put together the shoeboxes from the individual items received. Those who fill their own shoebox(es) bring them to the church in November to be prayed over and collected to deliver to a OCC processing center in the area.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. “Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14, ESV
Every year since, Samaritan’s Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 232 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God’s love.
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world. Through this project, Samaritan’s Purse partners with the local church worldwide to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and make disciples of the nations. “Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.” Mark 10:14, ESV
Every year since, Samaritan’s Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 232 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. The project delivers not only the joy of what, for many kids, is their first gift ever, but also gives them a tangible expression of God’s love.