Sharing...: Outreach

"Go and Do Likewise" - Luke 10:37

Outreach at Good Samaritan is about people helping people of all generations and backgrounds.  Just as the petals of a flower grow from the center, we wish to direct our energy outward, keeping Christ at our center. 

Our recent efforts have included offering aid to local homeless and low-income families, abused women, children of prisoners, military in Iraq, families and orphaned children in Rwanda, victims of hurricane Katrina, and abused and abandoned children.

As Jesus relates to us the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37), it is clear we are called be aware of our surroundings and give aid to those in need.  The Samaritan offered compassion and aid to the man along the road, who had been beaten and robbed.  Jesus urges us to “Go and do likewise.”
 
Thus, we encourage each individual and group within the church to become involved in identifying and addressing the needs of our local, national, and worldwide communities.   If you are a person who has a passion for outreach or would just like to become involved, we invite you to participate in an existing program, start a new program, or join our Outreach Committee.  The Committee, which meets 4-6 times during the year, sets goals, evaluates outreach projects, manages the Outreach budget, and provides leadership and counsel for the Vestry and parish.  For additional information contact Eric Lynn.