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A ministry currently led by Harold and Twila Buckwalter that started in 1952 to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with seafarers from around the world, in the Port of Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Its purpose is to provide them with the Word of God in their own language and to disciple by witness, teaching and example. It also seeks to establish "follow-up" with pastors and churches, to further nurture them and their families. In a year's time, people from more than 80 countries are reached.
Free classes for all those interested in learning to play the guitar for accompaniment. Worship songs are played from the first lesson. There's a beginner class and an intermediate-advanced class. We have students of all ages, 10 and up. Classes are held on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. and led by Ruth Waff.
Visiting Chesapeake City Jail to show God's love in words and action.
An interdenominational gathering of young women who desire to worship God through dance. It is open to girls grades K-6. They meet once a week throughout the school year. Their motivation is to grow closer to Jesus through love, Bible study, prayer and worship, and to show God's love through dance.
The Good Cheer Committee arranges personal visits, sends cards, flowers and other gifts to people who have suffered a loss or just need encouragement.
The Mennonite Disaster Service organizes church volunteers to help needy people rebuild after a hurricane, tornado, earthquake or other disaster.
In 2005 our congregation was able to provide help to those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Below are some pictures of an immediate initiative by Ronnie Lehman who loaded, among other things, 6200 bottles of water and traveled down to the Gulf Coast, with his wife Rachel, the very next morning after the hurricane hit.
Mennonite Disaster Service
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Women that gather to make quilts, pray and fellowship. The quilts are sold to raise funds for special mission projects.
A representative in the church encourages the congregation to give to the local Great Bridge Food Closet during special campaigns.
© 2006 Mount Pleasant Mennonite Church