“…you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Locally
Noah’s Ark Preschool
Our very own, Noah’s Ark Preschool, is our in-house opportunity to share the love of Jesus with children and families in our church and community each and every day. Click over to the preschool webpages to learn more!
Wrapped in Love
Wrapped in Love is a non-profit, charitable clothing store in downtown Buffalo that provides a boutique-style shopping experience to families with foster, kinship and adopted children. They provide new and gently used clothing free of charge. St. John’s will host a “Warm and Fuzzy” corner!
Love INC - Big Woods
The church doorstep is a common destination for those in need. But most churches alone cannot fully meet the needs of every homeless family, unemployed father, single mom, hungry child or senior citizen.
Love INC enables churches in a community to coordinate their resources and services, so people in need are not turned away. This is a great opportunity for churches to come together to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ!
Timber Bay
Through a blending of large group times, small group activities, service projects, one-on-one mentoring, retreats and camping, Timber Bay gives youth many opportunities to connect with positive adults in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere. Using the Bible as our foundation, we seek to address the many difficult issues that our youth face and search with them for applicable solutions.
In Our World
Uganda, Africa
Joshua and Whitney Smith serve with International Messengers in Uganda, Africa. The Smiths have been serving as missionaries in Uganda for the past six years, where their passion for sharing Jesus’ love has impacted the community of Paicho and beyond. At the heart of their ministry is Legacy Mission High School, a place that has become a beacon of hope and transformation for countless young lives. Through education, discipleship, and relationships, the school equips students academically and spiritually, shaping a new generation that will carry the light of Christ throughout Uganda.
Through a wonderful partnership with believers in America, they also offer Leave a Legacy Scholarships, from which 24 children are currently receiving scholarships that will change their lives forever.
Please continue to pray for the Smith family for a balance between ministry, family, and faith. Also, pray that God will use Legacy Mission High School to reach thousands of youth with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Word of God, and quality education for hundreds of years to come. Thank you for being a part of what God is doing in Uganda!
Below are links to support the family, the high school, or the Leave a Legacy Tuition Scholarship program.
Mexico
GDP (God will Provide) provides daycare service to local families without cost to those in need. Protecting 50 children per day, meeting their needs & showing them how God cares for them. In addition, Casa Hogar (orphanage) runs 24/7, housing up to 26 precious children. While in our care they are taught life skills, healthy relationship habits & God’s love. We strive to be a light to those in the community of Maneadero, protecting the children of the community to open up hearts to the Gospel!
Thailand
HIS (Hope International Schools, Inc) was founded in 2008. Their first school, School of Promise in Thailand opened in 2010 with the purpose to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with students and families, provide excellent education, and break the cycle of poverty and oppression for vulnerable children. The school opened in May 2010 with 12 students and now has grown to almost 150 students.
The Middle East
Due to the nature of their work, missionaries will not be mentioned by name, but you can learn more about their work on the website linked below.
Ghana, West Africa
End Times Harvest Bible College exists to impact future pastors and church leaders through training founded upon the uncompromised principles of the Word of God, immerse men and women in the Word of God, in daily worship, and in the practical aspects of ministry, and impart practical ministry skills by providing students with daily opportunities to experience on the streets what they have learned in the classroom. Find out more about ETHBC and the Anthony Family below.