Follow our Mission Team on the ground in Haiti by checking out their blog at http://haiti2011rfa.blogspot.com/
To fulfill our missions purpose at RFA, we seek to "build up and send out Spirit-filled agents of local and global transformation." Whether at home or abroad, a missions journey can be a life-changing experience for those with the heart to serve. Take a look at how YOU can get involved in missions at RFA.
Ship of Zion Community Day - Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm in southeast Raleigh, volunteers "meet the needs" of hundreds of our needy neighbors by giving away boxes of food, providing free lunch, providing health screenings, and praying with and ministering one on one with people. To find out how you can get involved, contact Paul Mosley at mxraypaul@aol.com or visit www.raleighmeettheneeds.org for more information.
Teen Works - Providing a source of positive and consistent alternatives and support for early teens (12-15 years old) in Wake County Foster Care, volunteers work with 45-55 local teens in all day Saturday activities every 5 to 6 weeks. To find out more information or how to get involved, contact Joey & Meghann Totherow at (919)740-6214 or joeyandmeghann@gmail.com.
Becoming Foster Parents - Assists those interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents for some of the 573 foster kids in Wake County. Contact Alex & Sandra Wisnoski, Foster/Adoptive Parent Coordinators, at 662-3005 or awisnowskijr@nc.rr.com.
Transitional Enrichment Initiative - Works with 10-14 young men and women at Ship of Zion in three 10 weeklong sessions sharing life skills & employment readiness to help these young people "work together to uplift their community" as they work to change their own lives. Contact Bill Woodworth at 467-3873 or bwoodworth@nc.rr.com.
Bread of Life Food Ministry - Secures and provides large boxes of food for multiple ministries across Wake County who give these boxes away to people in need. Contact Paul Moseley at 779-3143 or mxraypaul@aol.com.
Prison Ministries:
One Day with God is in partnership with Forgiven Ministry and Wake Correctional & Neuse Correctional Centers helping reconnect 30 inmates with their children.
Visiting trains & supports volunteers to visit and minister to inmates in prison.
PBC Transition House assists inmates as they transition back into life outside of prison.
Contact Brian Dickerson, Prison Ministry Coordinator, at 280-0832 or bdickerson@gmail.com.
Blogs for Mission Trips
Ghana 2010 - http://missionghana2010-raleighfirst.blogspot.com
Dearborn 2010 - http://dearbornmission2010-raleighfirst.blogspot.com
Venezuela 2011 - http://venezuela2011rfa.blogspot.com
Haiti 2011 - http://haiti2011rfa.blogspot.com/
Adopt-A-Missionary Program - Individuals, families, or small groups can "adopt" a missionary family by encouraging, communicating with, and praying for them on a continual basis. If you are interested in participating or would like more information on the "adopt-a-missionary" program, contact Bob Stock at bstock77@earthlink.net.
Long-term Missions Opportunities - RFA also partners with several national and international groups to send missionaries throughout the world. If you think God is calling you to the long-term missions field, we can help get you through the process. Contact Chris Connell at cconnell@raleighfirst.org or (919)781-3249 for more information.
OUR PURPOSE
Our missions efforts at RFA are based on fulfilling the Great Commission of Christ, "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you."(Matthew 28:19-20). The mandate of missions also includes ministry to the totality of human need, "feed the hungry...clothe the naked...visit the sick and imprisoned." (Matthew 25:31-46). The geographic scope of missions is "Jerusal...Judea and Samar...and to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8), a viewpoint that is also part of the missions mandate, as is much prayer, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Therefore beseech the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest." (Matthew 9:37-38). Because so many of the world's population live in regions that are either hostile to or unaware of the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ, our priorities will continue to emphasize those areas of the world, and future financial commitments will of necessity reflect that priority. "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached to all people groups for a witness to all people, and then the end shall come." (Matthew 24:14).To fulfill our missions purpose at RFA, we seek to "build up and send out Spirit-filled agents of local and global transformation." Whether at home or abroad, a missions journey can be a life-changing experience for those with the heart to serve. Take a look at how YOU can get involved in missions at RFA.
LOCAL MISSIONS / COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Royal Family Kids' Camp - "RFKC" shares the love of Jesus with fifty 7-11 year old abused, abandoned and neglected children in the Wake County Foster Care system through a weeklong summer camp experience. To sponsor the registration for a child or to volunteer your time, contact Bill Woodworth at bwoodworth@nc.rr.com.Ship of Zion Community Day - Meeting the 2nd Saturday of every month from 9:00am to 1:00pm in southeast Raleigh, volunteers "meet the needs" of hundreds of our needy neighbors by giving away boxes of food, providing free lunch, providing health screenings, and praying with and ministering one on one with people. To find out how you can get involved, contact Paul Mosley at mxraypaul@aol.com or visit www.raleighmeettheneeds.org for more information.
Teen Works - Providing a source of positive and consistent alternatives and support for early teens (12-15 years old) in Wake County Foster Care, volunteers work with 45-55 local teens in all day Saturday activities every 5 to 6 weeks. To find out more information or how to get involved, contact Joey & Meghann Totherow at (919)740-6214 or joeyandmeghann@gmail.com.
Becoming Foster Parents - Assists those interested in becoming foster or adoptive parents for some of the 573 foster kids in Wake County. Contact Alex & Sandra Wisnoski, Foster/Adoptive Parent Coordinators, at 662-3005 or awisnowskijr@nc.rr.com.
Transitional Enrichment Initiative - Works with 10-14 young men and women at Ship of Zion in three 10 weeklong sessions sharing life skills & employment readiness to help these young people "work together to uplift their community" as they work to change their own lives. Contact Bill Woodworth at 467-3873 or bwoodworth@nc.rr.com.
Bread of Life Food Ministry - Secures and provides large boxes of food for multiple ministries across Wake County who give these boxes away to people in need. Contact Paul Moseley at 779-3143 or mxraypaul@aol.com.
Prison Ministries:
One Day with God is in partnership with Forgiven Ministry and Wake Correctional & Neuse Correctional Centers helping reconnect 30 inmates with their children.
Visiting trains & supports volunteers to visit and minister to inmates in prison.
PBC Transition House assists inmates as they transition back into life outside of prison.
Contact Brian Dickerson, Prison Ministry Coordinator, at 280-0832 or bdickerson@gmail.com.
GLOBAL MISSIONS
Short-term Missions Trips - There are several short-term missions opportunities available at RFA that will affect nearly every continent of the world. No matter your vocation, gift, or strength we have a trip that needs you! We encourage all of our members to try a short-term missions trip at least once. You will feel the joy of striving for a noble purpose in the Kingdom of God and will develop lasting friendships with your team and with the people to whom you minister. You will never be the same afterwards! This year we are making preparations for trips to India, Moldova, Ghana, and Haiti. If you are interested in one of these trips or want to know more, contact Mike Cason at mtsrfa@gmail.com.Blogs for Mission Trips
Ghana 2010 - http://missionghana2010-raleighfirst.blogspot.com
Dearborn 2010 - http://dearbornmission2010-raleighfirst.blogspot.com
Venezuela 2011 - http://venezuela2011rfa.blogspot.com
Haiti 2011 - http://haiti2011rfa.blogspot.com/
Adopt-A-Missionary Program - Individuals, families, or small groups can "adopt" a missionary family by encouraging, communicating with, and praying for them on a continual basis. If you are interested in participating or would like more information on the "adopt-a-missionary" program, contact Bob Stock at bstock77@earthlink.net.
Long-term Missions Opportunities - RFA also partners with several national and international groups to send missionaries throughout the world. If you think God is calling you to the long-term missions field, we can help get you through the process. Contact Chris Connell at cconnell@raleighfirst.org or (919)781-3249 for more information.
