Missions Ministry

The missions ministry exists to glorify God by creating opportunities to extend the gospel to the surrounding local community, as well as opportunities to serve and give towards regional, national, and global areas. We make it our priority to bear witness to the gospel in both word and deed. We recognize the significant value of sharing the gospel message through both proclamation and demonstration.

If you would like to be more involved in any of these mission opportunities, please email us at help@searoadchurch.org.

LOCAL MISSIONS

Community Outreach Services

COS is much more than a conventional “food pantry.” Providing a weekly dry food and produce pantry as well as a school snackprogram, voucher program for perishables and baby supplies and hygiene products. The Holiday food basket program is a particularly special ministry in which Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets are prepared and distributed to families in need. COS only serves the local communities of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel. Comprised of support from 11 different churches, this volunteer ran organization utilizes Assistance Officers who help review need-based candidates and manage the contribution process to qualified families. This presents the body of Christ a great opportunity to serve the local community and extend His Love in meaningful and tangible way. To learn more about this ministry, please visit coskennebunks.org.

Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center

Located in Sanford, Maine, the Alpha Pregnancy Resource Center is a pro-life ministry that focuses on counseling and supporting at-risk moms and their partners. This life-changing opportunity is obviously an extremely critical need in our culture and we appreciate the organizations approach to building relationships with constituents and we are happy to be involved in supporting them not just within our monthly support financially but also with special opportunities through the year such as the “Bottle Drive” and the “Walk For Life.” Keep an eye on the calendar for how you can get involved with these events. To learn more about this ministry, please visit alpha-prc.com.

Washington County (WaCo) Mission

Every Summer, and for years now, our youth ministry have been blessed with the opportunity to partner with Stroudwater Christian Church in Portland Maine to deliver critical services and materials to impoverished homes and communities in Washington county, ME. Washington County is one of the poorest counties in all of the United States. Comprised of small fishing towns and farming communities, Washington County rings in different socially, economically, and spiritually than the rest of Maine and the U.S.A. So, with the help and leadership of volunteer professionals and with the indispensable support of a large group of wonderful hardworking youth, the goal of the WaCo Mission is to share the love of Christ to the people of Washington County by giving impoverished families and community facilities a hand-up by repairing and furnishing—free of any costs and with no strings attached—broken homes, playgrounds, schools, and etc. To learn more about this ministry, please visit stroudwater.org

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS

Chosen People Ministries – Jerusalem

Ruth and Luda Ford are located in Jerusalem and their ministry is focused on bringing the good news of Jesus Christ to the Jewish community in that area. Bible studies, street evangelism, lectures and printed/web material are all used to open doors and communicate the saving truth to those blinded by sin. To learn more about this ministry, please visit chosenpeople.com.

Heather Lewis – Cyprus

Heather works with a ministry called Ideas based in Littleton, CO. The work she is involved with takes her to many countries of unrest, many of which are located in the Mediterranean area. In certain countries, religious persecution is creating a desperate situation. Families are fleeing after being forced to either accept the local religion or die. Because of this activity, a current project she is helping organize is called Oasis in the country of Cyprus and is designed to help facilitate provision of food, clothing and shelter to these homeless refugees seeking to begin a new life. We are thankful for Heather’s commitment to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth.  For more information, please contact Heather Lewis.

Larry Kessler – Russia

Larry and Mary Kessler describe their ministry as “coming alongside the Russian believers and encouraging them by building supportive relationships.” Beginning with visits to a church in Perm, Russia, their ministry has expanded throughout the country. Teaching a class in a Bible School, ministering in rehabilitation centers, and encouraging Pastor’s and ministry leaders one-on-one, is just some of what Larry can be found doing throughout the year. Larry also began a program called “One Year for Jesus” in which he recruits individuals that will commit one full year to travel around the country and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To learn more about this ministry, please contact Larry Kessler.

Elizabeth Martin -Honduras

Elizabeth Martin is a nurse with the Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) in Honduras. The CHSC is a ministry of Christian doctors, health professionals and healtheducators serving the poor in places that have little or no access to healthcare. Each year, they bring compassionate, life-saving health services to hundreds of thousands of families around the world. They are often the only access to care for young families in poor communities. Click HERE to learn more about her ministry.