Aim
To work in conjunction with local charities and agencies with the provision of food and/or other essentials of a non perishable nature to those who are most in need in our city.
This is a no strings attached approach whereby the church as a whole can contribute to a worthy cause. This will provide a simple form of witness to the local communities in need that City Church cares about their social needs.
Method
Contact will be made with a local charity or agency which will establish what their specific needs are. Once this need has been established, a request will be presented to the church to make some provision in kindness to the charity or agency in relation to the need.
For example, a charity that deals with young single mothers may have a need for nappies. Therefore a request is made to the church to make donations of nappies and those members of the church who wish to, give in this area. The initiative continues on a weekly basis for a pre-defined period and thereafter all nappies collected are given to the charity as a gift from City Church.
Achievement
This will be achieved in the simplest of fashions. A large PINK bucket will be placed in a prominent place within the church on a weekly basis with a sign stating Operation PINK thereon. Members of the church will simply be asked to donate to the cause by placing the requested item in the bucket provided. When the bucket is full or a pre identified date has been reached, the contents will be donated to the chosen charity or agency.
Involvement
Members will be encouraged to share as much involvement as possible and to think of charities or agencies whom they would like to see assisted in this way. Each time a donation is made to a charity then another one is chosen for the next time.
It may transpire that there is an individual charity or agency or indeed group of charities or agencies that the church provides to on a more permanent basis.
