AGAPE PRAISE FELLOWSHIP
Agape Praise Fellowship in Essex, Maryland, serves the International community in the Baltimore area. Agape reaches youth through special programs within the public school system. Emmanuel supports these efforts with financial aid and practical assistance.
DISASTER RELIEF
The Disaster Relief Team comes to the aid of the victims of disaster in the US as well as abroad. The Team has served in various towns along the US East Coast as well as in Puerto Rico following hurricanes. Responsibilities include:
- emergency preparedness
- procuring & preparing supplies
- providing relief services such as clean-up & meals
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The Dominican Republic Team serves the mountain town of Manabao, Dominican Republic in various ways, including:
- lending practical assistance
- extending friendship
- offering emotional & spiritual support
- prayer-walking neighborhoods
- hosting VBS for local children
- teaching vocational skills
EAST BALTIMORE GRAFFITI CHURCH
Emmanuel partners with East Baltimore Graffiti Church to minister to and serve the residents of Baltimore by assisting with and supporting:
- Sunday services
- food & supply distribution
- Backpacks for Students
- after school programs
- sports camp
- block parties
- Bus Stop ministry
- Celebrate Recovery
HAITI
Each fall, Emmanuel's Haiti Team collects shoe boxes filled with necessities and treats to be distributed to Haitian children at Christmastime. This practical demonstration of the love of Jesus offers hope and encouragement from American strangers.
The Haiti Team:
- organizes the annual Christmas shoe box drive
- promotes New Missions ministry efforts
- packages & ships shoe boxes
HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Emmanuel's Human Trafficking Team, Beacon of Hope, works to bring awareness to this modern-day slavery by:
- educating & informing
- providing opportunities to victims of human trafficking to become self-supporting
MEXICO
Emmanuel serves in Chihuahua, Mexico with a special focus on the often-rejected Tarahumara community. Working to reach the people of Mexico for Christ is a priority for this team. Offering practical assistance is one way in which the love of Jesus is demonstrated, including assisting the local church of Chihuahua and assisting with education and building projects. We support Pan Necesario to provide the underprivileged children of Chihuahua with ongoing emotional & spiritual support, education, and nutrition.
MEDICAL MISSIONS
Emmanuel's Missions Medical Team provides medical care on the mission field for local residents as well as missions team members.