5.3 Mission, Vision, and Values of ACOP

[Anna]

I see myself extending God’s grace and igniting hope in my community by getting involved in the lives of the those in my community. Spending time with people, helping out in times of need, getting together to share common or not so common interests, are ways in which I try to connect with those around me. In church, I am learning peace making, gentleness, and humility which are keys that enable me to extend grace in more challenging times and ignite hope in those around me.

[Zach]

I see myself presently extending grace and igniting hope in the community in which I live by sharing the Gospel with all who will hear, but also by actively pursuing relationships through which to do so, both within and without the church. Grace is something believers and non-believers alike resonate with, and offering God’s love and our friendship (time, listening ear, attention and presence) to a community free of charge creates many opportunities to share the hope that we have in Christ. I am investing time in people who I am hoping can also go and do the same, and thereby exponentially affect our community with the love of God embodied through our relationship and connections within the area.

[Afraz]

I am presently working with a private Christian Primary school on the Island of Trinidad and Tobago, we do give scholarships to students. Do have a ministry I am working alongside with that do a feeding program on the island of Jamaica. Now where I live and the Ministry I belong to we do work with the reform individuals from the prison system.

[Jessica]

Connection. I am connecting with all ministries within our body, as well as community. Spending time and serving them each individually. Building relationship. I am also connecting our church within community with activities so they know we are a safe and fun place.