Mission & Outreach

 As an extension of our faith we become the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in the world around us.  We are called to share the love that was given to us by God with all that we come in contact with.  

First Christian does a variety of mission work, ranging from serving at Newgate and Hi-Way 80 Rescue Mission to embarking on domestic trips to St. Louis and Joplin. Our next international opportunity will be to serve in Costa Rica and work with followers of Christ in establishing God's Kingdom here on Earth.

Outreach

Outreach of First Christian Church in Longview begins within the hearts of our members and the walls of our building and extends beyond to community, regional, and national programs. FCC Longview continues a long history of being a strong servant church. The current annual budget allocates over $57,000 for Outreach. Just as significant as budgetary commitment is the ever-faithful support of our members who volunteer their time and talents to various agencies in our community. Over $151,000 of in-kind service by our volunteers is given to non-profits in our community.

The following is a list of some of the agencies supported by FCC Longview:

  • Grief Groups (Postponed due to Covid-19)

  • Rusk Birthday Party provides birthday cakes and gifts to the residents

  • Refuge International (medical clinics in rural Guatemala)

  • Adopt a School-Ware Elementary

  • Longview Community Ministries’ Food Box, Meals on Wheels, and Service Center

  • Newgate's Stewpot

  • East Texas Child Advocates, including Children's Advocacy Center, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

  • Crisman School Scholarship

  • Rainbow Room for foster parents' supplies

  • Forever Friends for at-risk teen girls

  • East Texas Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (ETCADA)

  • Habitat for Humanity

  • East Texas Literacy Council

  • House of Hope

  • Bethany Home for out-of-town families of hospital patients

  • Juliette Fowler Communities

  • Longview Christian Retirement Homes

  • Disciples Crossing (Camp at Athens, Texas)

  • Longview Preschool for economically disadvantaged families

  • Women’s Center of East Texas

  • Highway 80 Rescue Mission and its sister, Hope Haven for women

  • International Affairs Seminar to train our youth to see the needs of the world

  • Church Finance Council (Disciples' "United Way")

  • Northeast Area of the Christian Churches of the Southwest

  • Pension Fund for Retired Ministers

  • Week of Compassion (Worldwide emergency assistance)

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