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Its mission is to assist the vulnerable, the lonely, the sick and the aged with love and acts of kindness.
The ministry involves local corps (church) members of all ages reaching out in meaningful ways to care for people in their community.
 In the name of God we intend to press on to serve Him by serving people. Not unlike the love of God, we hope to help people unconditionally and uncompromisingly. We do so in His strength and by the resources He provides from the hearts of many people.
(Commissioner James Knaggs)
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How do the Community Care Ministries make a difference?
Providing support to the corps (church) by:
Visiting the sick and lonely
Providing practical assistance where possible
Visiting people:
In their own homes
In hostels and nursing homes
Supporting the lonely, whether:
Elderly
Single parent
Homeless teenage
Person living alone
Caring for the sick, in hospital or at home:
By visitation
By offering transport or other requests
Involvement in the Family Support Service by helping with:
Material aid
Budget counselling (training required)
Shopping advice
Supporting prison chaplains through:
Prison visitation
Support for families of prisoners
Community Care people are those who are willing to be:
Gardeners
Visitors
Hairdressers
Craft teachers
Cooks
Drivers
People with some time to give, love to share, and a real desire to help people reach their full potential.
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